Breakouts
Breakout sessions are your chance to dive deep into real-life topics that matter—helping you live out your faith in a bold and meaningful way. Led by authentic voices and inspiring speakers, these sessions will equip you with wisdom, insight, and practical tools to grow spiritually and navigate life with purpose. Stay tuned for the full lineup of breakout sessions happening at Purpose 2025!
Breakouts Session 1 (11:45am - 12:45pm)
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Scanning the Surface - Lori Seraphin
Trusting God & Discerning Mental Health
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An introduction to addressing mental health concerns with a faith-based perspective, offering tools to cope with stress and anxiety.
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Philippians 4:6-7; "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by
prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the
peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
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Scanning the Surface - Mark Dushel
Crossroads of Faith: Leaning on God in Big Decisions
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An introduction to seeing that God is always present and lifting us from our hardest moments. When facing big decisions, we must lean on Him in faith. Through His strength, we find hope and resilience.
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Isaiah 40:31: "But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint".
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Deep Dives - TBA
Gifted for a Purpose
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A further look into using the gifts God gave you to serve others. This is a powerful way to fulfill your purpose and reflect His love. When you share your talents to uplift and help those around you, you not only make an impact but also grow in faith and deepen your connection with God.
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1 Peter 4:10: "As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace.”
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Deep Dives - Angela Powell
Battle Ready: Fighting Spiritual Attacks with God’s Armor
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In this breakout session, we will explore how to discern whether our thoughts draw us closer to Christ or pull us away, learning to recognize the difference between our own struggles and the enemy’s attacks on our minds.
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Ephesians 6: 13 : “Therefore take the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand”
Breakouts Session 2 (4:00pm - 5:00pm)
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Scanning the Surface - TBA
Developing God-centered Connections
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Navigating relationships with a God-centered focus means seeking connections that uplift, encourage, and align with faith. This breakout will discuss how surrounding yourself with relationships rooted in God foster spiritual growth, accountability, and deeper purpose, helping you build meaningful connections that reflect His love and truth.
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Ecclesiastes 4:9: “Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: if either of them falls down, one can help the other up.”
Scanning the Surface - Henry White and Alison Harbaugh
Making the Bible Cool
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In this breakout session, we will discuss the importance of diving into God's Word and how engaging with Scripture can be exciting, relevant, and transformative in our daily lives.
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John 15:7: “If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish and it will be done for you.”
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Deep Dives - TBA
The Suffering servant
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In this breakout session, we will explore the scene of the cross and how Christ came not to be served, but to serve. Just as He sacrificed for others, we are called to do the same, even when it is difficult or requires us to step outside our comfort zones.
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Matthew 20:28: “Just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.”
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Deep Dives - Josh Symonette
Identifying the Voice of the Holy Spirit
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In this breakout session, we will explore how the Holy Spirit speaks through Scripture, using what we know from the Bible to guide and remind us of truth, just as the Advocate reveals what He knows.
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John 16: 13: “But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come”.