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WORKSHOPS
1. TEACHING THEM TO OBEY EVERYTHING I HAVE COMMANDED YOU
PRESENTED BY:
Evan Seiwert
LOCATION:
Main session room (map)
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP:
Knowledge is important—but transformation happens through obedience. Many people have learned about Jesus, yet far fewer have been shown how to actually follow Him in everyday life. In the Great Commission, Jesus didn't simply tell us to make disciples by teaching; He commanded us to teach others to obey everything He has commanded.
So how do we help someone move from knowing God's Word to living it out?
In this workshop, you'll discover practical, biblical ways to come alongside those you're mentoring so they grow in faithful obedience to Christ. Learn simple tools and intentional approaches that help cultivate lasting spiritual transformation, equipping your mentees to become fruitful disciples who, in turn, make disciples of others. This vision lies at the very heart of the Navigators' ministry.
ABOUT EVAN:
Evan serves with The Navigators at Wichita State University, where he is passionate about helping college students discover their identity in Christ, walk deeply with Jesus, and join Him in making disciples of all nations. He has been on Navigator staff since 2012, first serving at Kansas State University before moving to Wichita.
Before joining The Navigators, Evan served full-time as a firefighter/EMT. He now serves part-time with the Navigators while working as a department chair at Butler Community College. A lifelong education enthusiast, he somehow found time to recently earn a Masters in Theological Studies from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
When he's not on campus, you'll likely find Evan enjoying great coffee, restoring vintage woodworking machinery, or appreciating well-made office supplies—including a favorite 1950s Swingline stapler. He's grateful to share life with his awesome wife, Laura, and their amazing cats, who graciously tolerate his ever-expanding collection of projects.
2. TALKING ABOUT JESUS WITH THE PEOPLE YOU LOVE MOST
PRESENTED BY:
David Torpen
LOCATION:
Exhibitor hall (map)
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP:
David and Amy help students follow Jesus in context of their spheres of influence, including their families, classes, workplaces, and communities. Working at Kansas State University with The Navigators, they also take to heart the cross-cultural implications of the great commission to welcome and engage with students from all over the world.
ABOUT DAVID:
David has a diverse work history that includes roles as a business operations analyst, economics instructor, and part owner of a small family business. He has served on the board of directors for two organizations (U.S. Bank Development Network and Literacy Green Bay) and has volunteered in numerous capacities. He is a graduate of Minnesota State University Moorhead and North Dakota State University. Amy worked as a middle school teacher for three years and currently homeschools their children while teaching high school Spanish for their local homeschool co-op. She is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire.
David and Amy reside in Manhattan, Kansas. They have five children: Allison, Johnathan, James, Daniel and Sara.
3. WHAT IS THE GOOD NEWS (THE GOSPEL) THAT JESUS WANTS YOU TO TAKE TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH?
PRESENTED BY:
Bill Tell
LOCATION:
Wood rood (map)
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP:
The gospel that Jesus commands us to take to every creature may be different than what we think. It is for most people. The good news is bigger, more revolutionary, radical, and life-altering than we tend to think or live. Come and be radicalized.
ABOUT BILL:
Bill and Sue have been on Navstaff for over 50 years. Yikes! Bill has served as a Campus Director, Regional Leader and as Deputy U.S. Directors. Currently they serve as leadership mentors to the collegiate staff.
4. WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A HUMAN MADE IN GOD'S IMAGE? WHY DOES IT MATTER?
PRESENTED BY:
Cully Galloway
LOCATION:
Metal room (map)
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP:
In the first chapter of the Bible, we read that humans, male and female, were made in the image of God. What does that mean? How is it affected by sin? In what way does the life, death, resurrection, and ascension of Christ impact our identity as humans? The truth of who and what we are as humans is being questioned like never before. Come explore why the message of the Bible about what we are is better than you could imagine!
ABOUT CULLY:
Cully grew up in Kansas City and attended Kansas State University. He currently serves with the Navigators at the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg. He has been blessed with three beautiful women in his life, his wife Carmen and his two daughters. Cully loves Jesus and has a lot of curiosity about the world he made. His hobbies are tennis, board games and anything Irish, like tin whistles, Irish breakfast tea, and Notre Dame football.
5. What's Next? Living on Mission After Graduation
PRESENTED BY:
Marcus Jakubowsky
LOCATION:
Fire room (map)
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP:
For many, college is a time of transformative spiritual growth, marked by deep relationships in community and the purposeful invitation of spiritually engaging those around us. But how do we continue “living and discipling among the lost” beyond the campus context? Let’s create space together to wrestle with what you want to see true in your life, and how the Lord might be inviting you to pursue Him and others in your next exciting season.
ABOUT MARCUS:
After graduating from Iowa State, Marcus wanted to use his degree and go into the workforce, but he didn’t want to lose the vision of expanding God’s Kingdom or the community he’d discovered within the Navigators. So, he intentionally chose to move to Kansas City where a grad community was starting to be built. Marcus now works as a software engineer in industry while continuing to build community to help him continue following Jesus in this next season of life, as he engages spiritually with new friends and coworkers.
6. FROM CAMPUS TO THE NATIONS: JOINING GOD'S MISSION
PRESENTED BY:
Brian Hopp
LOCATION:
Earth room (map)
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP:
Have you ever wondered what it really means when we talk about “the nations”? Or how your life on campus could actually connect to what God is doing around the world? In this workshop, we’ll unpack God’s heart for the nations and why it matters to you as a follower of Jesus right now—not just someday. You’ll hear why this is such a big part of the Navigators' calling, and we’ll talk about simple, practical ways you can take a next step. If you’re curious, passionate, or even just open to what God might do through you, this workshop is for you. Come get a bigger vision of His heart—and your part in it.
ABOUT BRIAN:
Brian and his wife, Jamie, serve with The Navigators in Lincoln, Neb. Brian is the Director of Short-Term Missions for Navigators World Missions after 16 years of ministry leadership at the Univ. Nebraska-Lincoln and Northwest Missouri State. Along with a passion for evangelism and disciple-making into the nations, Brian is an avid sports fan, enjoys running, camping, and wants to buy a go-kart for his three kids.
7. Longing to Spend Time with God
PRESENTED BY:
Emily Stuhrenberg
LOCATION:
Water room (map)
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP:
Whether you think you are a disciplined and organized person or not, the heart is the most important thing in our walk with God. How can you grow not only in your habits of spending time with God, but grow your love for him and your motivation for prayer and the word?
ABOUT EMILY: Emily is a wife and mother of 4. She is from Kansas City and graduated from Northwest Missouri State University. Emily joined all the campus ministries in university, but was drawn to The Navigators because she wanted to learn how to reach people around her and to read and study her Bible for herself. When Emily is not "mommin" she likes to workout and thrift for hot deals. She is not a fan of group texts or wind but loves Jesus and the nations.
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