Do you find yourself in a job that doesn’t use your God-given gifts and talents and doesn’t give you the fulfillment you are longing for? You have probably heard in the news they are calling 2022 the Great Resignation, when nearly half the workforce is planning on making a change in their careers. With unemployment at 3.9 percent and over 12 million jobs open nationally, perhaps now may be a good time to think about reinventing your career.  Allow yourself to dream about the plans God has for your life and your career. Recruiter & business owner, Faith Fitzgerald, is all about reinventing your career for the better!  This session will cover 5 essential tips to reinvent your career and finding a career that is a great match for you. 

Faith is very passionate about helping others find careers that utilize their God-given gifts, talents, interests, and where they can thrive. She has over 20 years of experience in Recruiting Management, Consulting, and Career Development, working in large corporations and recruiting firms, providing search and professional contract services to a broad range of specialized industries. Faith is currently CEO of Fitzgerald Recruiting. She has a BSBA in Management.

Whether at home, church, or in the workplace, leaders can find themselves in a variety of conversations. Conversations that stir our hearts, push our buttons, and anywhere in-between. Whatever the circumstance, we are called to follow the example of Christ. Join Heidi to explore how to apply Biblical examples of compassion along with practical communication tools to leave others feeling heard, understood and most of all loved.

Heidi Stehr is a Patient Experience Manager at Mayo Clinic, with a bachelor’s in communications and master’s in business administration. In her role she partners with the practice to explore patient perspectives and find ways to elevate the patient voice for driving improvement initiatives and communication strategies.

Heidi enjoys serving alongside her husband, Pastor Mike Stehr at Rochester Assembly. They are passionate about seeing lives transformed by God’s radical grace and acceptance. They have four children Asher, Isabella, Judah and Constance and not to be left out, a bulldog named Sarge.

As leaders, we are called to forge the way. There is no rule book or quick study guide for living mid-Pandemic. In this workshop we will cover what leading well looks like from taking care of ourselves to leadership traits necessary to thrive through these transitions and beyond. Leave equipped and inspired to be your best and to lead well.

Nicole “Nikki” Karnowski owns Metamorphosis Coaching, Consulting and Training with her husband Michael. They coach, train, speak and equip leaders to live and lead their best lives. Nicole has a B.S. in Broadcast News, a Masters in Christian Counseling, and is an Advanced Human Behavior Specialist using Disc to bring breakthrough results for individuals and teams. Nikki has a weekly news segment called “Eye on Lifestyle” on Channel 3 News in Duluth, Minnesota. She is active in her community and local church. In her spare time she loves doing adventures with her husband and their adult children who live in New York City.

Those of us working and volunteering outside of church or faith-based organizations may find that direct conversations around faith are risky or unwelcome. There is powerful truth in the old adage that actions speak louder than words, and this practical session will focus on cultivating Godly characteristics that silently shout God’s goodness and love for the world from the rooftops of your cubicle (without getting you called to HR).

Julie Fisk left a 15-year-career as a lawyer to follow her childhood dream to become an author. Julie is a national speaker and author of several books, including her newest devotional, One Good Word a Day: 365 Reflections to Encourage, Deepen, and Refine Your Faith. When she’s not writing or speaking, Julie is a backyard farmer, a collector of cookbooks and coffee mugs, and an admitted bookworm.

Join a conversation between panelists on a topic that everyone gets confronted with on a regular basis. Whether you feel intimidated to start your business or next career opportunity, or constantly comparing yourself to a successful friend, or experiencing an unhealthy competition with someone in the workplace, we are all battling how to find value in being uniquely us. If you are in the corporate workplace, ministry world, stay at home parent, or have women in your life in general- this session is for you!

Mykelti Blum is a speaker, podcaster, and founder of Heart of the Brave Ministry, which includes the Empower Hour Podcast, live messages, video devotionals, and the “Living In” women’s conference. Mykelti is also active in the Bridging the Gap community and hosts their E^3 Podcast. Mykelti loves helping women through personal reflection and building community with others. Her favorite activity is encouraging women towards pursuing their goals, dreams, and living in their purpose.

Panelists:

• Portia Allen is a speaker, pastor, podcast host, and writer. She is a bridge builder of people and works to help remove barriers impeding greatness so all can accomplish their very best.
• Julie Fisk left a 15-year-career as a lawyer to follow her childhood dream to become an author. Julie is a national speaker and author of several books, including her newest devotional, One Good Word a Day: 365 Reflections to Encourage, Deepen, and Refine Your Faith. When she’s not writing or speaking, Julie is a backyard farmer, a collector of cookbooks and coffee mugs, and an admitted bookworm.
• Morgan Pearson is a born and raised Minnesota girl who is currently living in Miami and part of the VOUS Church leadership program. As an Assemblies of God credentialed minister, she has a heart for people—especially young adults—to grow in their faith. She also loves wellness, organization, and being a new aunt!

God wants to give us dreams, purpose and divine assignments but oftentimes we don’t have room. What if we are filling our lives and running hard after things God never asked us to. As Christian leaders we can easily fill our lives with great things but not all great things are God things. Sometimes we need to empty our hands and let Him fill them with what He intended. So what does it look like to live in and fill God given spaces and to  pace with the one who knows how to sustain us? Because it’s in His rhythms that we find His grace.

Liz Martin is Pastor’s wife in Willmar, MN. With 15 years of ministry in her pocket, she has seen and felt the need for Jesus daily and knows that He wastes nothing. She has a passion to teach others that growing in Christ comes in the most unexpected ways but that He is always good in the process.

How do you lead the next generation when you don’t know who they are? Discover what the next generation is looking for when it comes to following a leader and becoming a leader themselves. We will be discussing what young adults are saying about themselves and uncover the best way to empower and lead them in this day and age.

Micah Kennealy is a Chi Alpha Director with her husband, Josiah, in Bloomington, Minnesota. Together, they lead the Minnesota Young Adults movement and co-host the Young Adults Today podcast. Micah is also a pastor, an author of three books and mother of two. She loves seeing young adults discover their purpose in life, influence their workplaces, and grow in relationships. Find out more at micahkennealy.com.