Biblical Issues Seminars—for Personal Growth and Equipping to Minister to Others
Practical Wisdom from Key Passages of Scripture followed by Q&A / Discussion
Biblical issues seminars focus on specific issues that are
common to most of our life experiences and those around us,
communicating practical insights and wisdom that God has given
us in relevant passages of scripture to help us appropriate
the opportunities inherent in the challenge for real life for
ourselves, our relationships, and our ministries to others.
To be offered several Fridays per quarter, 12:00noon-1:20pm
by Parakaleo Christian Ministries at Stanford
Open to all Stanford graduate and undergraduate students from all fellowships.
Previous Seminars from 2018-19:
Overcoming FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)
FOMO has plagued every human being since the tempter worked over
the first couple in the garden. The variations and specifics
are infinite, but the fear of missing out is ever with us, and
the Bible offers awesome insights into the dynamics of "FOMO"
and wisdom for believers and unbelievers alike.
Friday October 12th, 12noon-1:20pm (followed by optional
Q&A/discussion), Old Union Room 301
Strategies for Partnering Actively with the Lord over Christmas Break
Friday December 7th, 12noon-1:20pm (followed by optional
Q&A/discussion), Old Union Room 301
Come for all or any portion as classes, etc. permit.
Past Seminars
- How Modern Saints Can Love Their Valentines
- Freedom to Forgive, Freedom to Love
- Leaving and Yet Honoring Parents
- Dealing with Anger
- Roommates: Friendship, Frustration, and Fellowship
- Victory over Habits
- Motivation in Study, the Lab, and the Workplace
- Freedom from Image, Exercise and Eating Patterns
- How to Identify a Prospective Life Partner
Sample Seminar Topics
Popular topics from past years (some of which might be repeated) have included:
- Triumphing over DEPRESSION
- Resolving INTERPERSONAL CONFLICT
- Successfully Managing STRESS
- Leaving and Yet Honoring PARENTS
- Secrets of FULFILLING FRIENDSHIPS
- ROOMMATES: Friendship, Frustration, Fellowship
- FITTING IN in an Unbelieving Society
- MOTIVATION for Study, Research, etc.
- Breaking Free from PORNOGRAPHY
- What to Look for in a DATING PARTNER, etc.
- Hopes and Pitfalls in DATING an UNBELIEVER
- How to FORGIVE and Get Free from Past Hurts
- Reconstructing My IDENTITY as a Christian
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