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SOMA

our all-church conference for every one, every year

SOMA Registration Dates: Sun., Feb. 7th - 21st Have questions? soma@diveintoflood.com

Soma 2010

Theme:

Ordinary Justice: Small Steps to Changing Your World

Dates:

March 4-6, 2010 (Thursday and Friday evening, Saturday all day)

Location:

NTC Promenade, Liberty Station
The Corky McMillian Companies Event Center
2875 Dewey Road, San Diego, CA 92106

Conference Distinctives

   • First-timer participants take two assessments prior to the conference.
   • Alumni participants develop their strengths and personality learnings.
   • Participants process the experience within a small group community.
   • Participants have a coach that helps them talk through next steps.
   • Soma is for every one, every year - even if you have come through before!

SOMA is Designed to:

   • Inspire you to dream big
   • Make Flood feel like a little smaller place
   • Give you a vision for the world and your place in it
   • Be holistic--to care for your mind, body, soul, and heart

Should I Attend?

If you've ever asked any of these questions, SOMA is for you!
   •   What is Flood all about?
   •   How can I be a better leader?
   •   How do I develop my strengths, gifts, and passions?
   •   How can I grow as a Christian?
   •   How will I ever get plugged in to a church this size?

Conference Tracks and Registration

First-Timer Track ($125)

First-Timer Track Description

The First-Timer Track is for participants who have never attended SOMA. This track includes sessions on the Strengthsfinder and Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) assessments, two all-new General Sessions that will challenge and equip you, workshops for you to choose from, coaches to help you maximize your weekend, and much more!

First-Timer Reduced Cost

If you have already taken the below assessments (and you have your results), the conference cost is reduced. If you have already taken:

MBTI, the conference will cost $115
Strengthsfinder, the conference will cost $110
Both assessments, the conference will cost $100

Sign Me Up! (must be completed in this order)

Step 1: Start the first-timer on-line conference application here
Step 2: Make your $25 non-refundable deposit or pay for the conference in full through Flood's online giving portal here (if you have an account) OR in person in the Kearny Courtyard this Sunday
Step 3: Pick up your MBTI and Strengthsfinder assessments in the Kearny Courtyard
Step 4: Complete the first-timer on-line conference application here

First-Timer Questions? soma@diveintoflood.com

Note: Partial work scholarships for SOMA are available for those who would not otherwise be able to attend the conference. Please email LinseyWildey@DIVEintoFLOOD.com to give to or utilize scholarship funds.

Alumni Track ($100)

Track Description

The Alumni Track is for participants who have attended SOMA before. This track includes all the elements of the First-Timer Track with new Saturday Workshops as well as brand-new Alumni Sessions, and a one-on-one time with a SOMA coach.

Sign Me Up!

Step 1: Make your $25 non-refundable deposit or pay for the conference in full through Flood's online giving portal here (if you have an account) OR in person in the Kearny Courtyard this Sunday
Step 2: Complete the alumni online conference application here

Alumni Questions? somaalumni@diveintoflood.com

Kids Track

Free if parents are attending SOMA

SOMA Kids (0-5th grade) happens during Friday evening and Saturday. It is a time for kids to use their gifts. Their will be fun running, drawing, eating, and more. Bring your outside shoes, and a treat to share!

SOMA Kids Registration Here by Sunday, February 21

Conference Schedule*

THURSDAY, MARCH 4

5:30pm – 6:15pm SOMA Registration

6:15pm – 9:30pm General Session I: The Heart of Justice with Mike Erre

First-Timer Track: Am I Crazy or Are You? An Introduction to MBTI Personality Assessment with Scott Wildey

Alumni Track: Strengths 201 Michael Dauphinee

FRIDAY, MARCH 5

6:15pm – 9:30pm General Session II: The Hands of Justice with Mike Erre

First-Timer Track: X-Factor: Unleashing Your Giftedness through Strengths with Michael Dauphinee

Alumni Track: MBTI 201 with Hillary Hefner

SATURDAY, MARCH 6

8:30am – 9:30am The "See What God Sees" Challenge

9:30am – 10:30am Small Group Debriefing

10:30am – 11:45am Workshop Hour #1

Let Justice Roll: What "Justice" Does God Have in Mind? with JJ Schlichtman

The Poor Get Poorer: Responding to the Poverty Epidemic with Chris Tharp

Luke-Minded: Having a Heart for Strangers with Mark Strauss

Practicing Healthy Helping: A Look at Loving with Limits with Elaine Hamilton

Personal Injustice: What to do When You’ve Been Wronged with Sheryl Fleisher

Holistic Worship: An Experience of Body and Soul with Emily Greene and Mason Blue

11:45am – 12:25pm Lunch Outside

12:30pm – 1:45pm Workshop Hour #2 (see above workshops)

2:00pm – 3:00pm Bridge Session

3:00pm – 5:00pm One-on-Ones, Starting an Impact Team, Strengths Q&A

*Itinerary and Titles Subject to Change