Past Events

DUE TO THE INCREASE IN COVID CASES IN DOUGLAS COUNTY WE ARE CANCELLING THIS FAITH @ WORK LUNCH. When God prompted Jake and Christy Vanada to start a Bible study before school in their home 7 years ago, they never imagined what it would turn into. Seeing God change the lives of hundreds of high school students each year has been quite a ride. The story of STMA Breakfast Club is one of a simple “yes”, a small step of…

Immigration and globalization are two hot topics impacting our world today. Like all major cities and economies of the world, these issues are impacting and changing communities all around us in Minnesota. Dr. Sammy Wanyonyi, lead evangelist for SHINE and visionary behind the Merge initiative speaks on God's vision for this moment and how followers of Jesus can reach the nations around us with the Good News of the Kingdom that ushers in revival and lasting transformation. Born in a…

Join us for the next Faith @ Work* lunch which honors the 13th Annual Ernie Unruh Christian Service Award Recipient! This award is given to an individual who has been nominated and selected based on their positive impact on the community through leadership and service. Join us to find out who this year's recipient will be! Past recipients include: 2008 – Ed Christopherson 2009 – Brett Paradis 2010 – Tim Ferguson 2011 – Ernie Unruh 2012 – Gary Anderson 2013…

Someone in your life is about to experience Jesus. This luncheon is about the lost people in your life. The broken, the forgotten, the abused and the outcasts. The family member who wants nothing to do with Jesus. But what our time together is really about -- is you. Because as you look for the one, you become like the One. You become more like Jesus. David McIver has been with the PraiseLive team since 1985 and is currently the…

Ken Larson and his wife Barb, of 57 years, have five adult children, 19 grandchildren, and two  great-grandchildren. Ken is the founder of Slumberland Furniture, a leading home furniture retailer with 125 stores in a 12-state area. Mr. Larson has been named Retailer of the Year by the National Home Furnishing Association; the highest award given to home furnishing retailer by their peers. He has been named Entrepreneur of the Year for Minnesota and North Dakota. He has been active…

Andre Mooney is a Professor of Theology at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, AZ. In addition to his work at GCU, Andre is also an Owner of Armour Pickleball. He coaches the GCU Pickleball Team and is an International Pickleball Teaching Professional and Ambassador for the sport. He also serves in the United States Air Force Reserve and is a Chaplain for the 943rd Rescue Group out of Davis-Monthan AFB in Tucson, AZ. He trains Christian Counseling in the Military…

We all have five legitimate needs that drive our wants, choices, actions and attitudes. When God meets our needs we are whole, emotionally well, content and successful. Learn how these needs are met best and discover a path to healthy in your business as we address how these needs translate to the way you do business. You’ll be refreshed by Dr. Kathy’s practical problem-solving approach to your business and personal relationships. Leave with a game plan on how you can…

Have you thought about writing a book? This Faith @ Work lunch features four authors from rural Minnesota. Each have written books from a different perspective and for a unique purpose.  This is your chance to hear the story behind the story. They will talk about why the book was written, what impact they were trying to make and what the process looked like to go from idea to a published book. You’ll hear about the most challenging part of…