Through Christ

2010 CALENDAR OF EVENTS


FEBRUARY

Thelma WellsWith upbeat, joyous enthusiasm, popular author, international speaker and businesswoman Thelma Wells offers information, motivation, inspiration and encouragement to help people throughout the world “BEE” their best. President of A Woman of God Ministries, Speaker for the Women of Faith Conferences, Professor at Master's Divinity School and Graduate School, Spokesperson for Bee-Alive, Inc., and Founder of the Daughters of Zion Leadership Mentoring Program, Thelma has blazed numerous trails that have opened doors for women in business and ministry. Her most recent books include Don't Give In...God Wants YOU to Win and God Is Not Through With Me Yet.

Speaker:
Thelma Wells

www.thelmawells.com

Date:
February 3, 2010

Time:
11:15 am - 1:00 pm

Place:
Prestonwood Country Club
15909 Preston Road
Dallas, TX 75248

MARCH

Lee ColanLee J. Colan, PhD is President of the L Group, Inc., a Dallas-based consulting firm. Lee possesses an in-depth understanding of business, people and organizations. He blends this understanding with his corporate management experience to help leaders and companies grow. From emerging companies to the Fortune 500, many organizations have experienced the positive impact of Lee's practical approach, including Fossil, American Heart Association, CVA/Caremark, Jiffy Lube, Trane, JoAnn and Pier 1 imports.

Prior to starting The L Group in 1999, Lee worked in various leadership roles with American Airlines, Sandoz (Novartis) and FoxMeyer (McKesson). He also held consulting positions with two premier firms: Booz, Allen & Hamilton and William Mercer. His last corporate post was as Vice President for Physician Reliance Network, one of the fastest growing NASDAQ companies at the time. Lee earned his Master's and Doctoral degrees in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from George Washington University after graduating from Florida State University.

Lee has authored seven books, including two best sellers. His practical advice has appeared in a wide variety of on-line and print publications including the Financial Times, Networld, Healthweek, Wholesale Drug Magazine, Dallas Morning News and Stores. Lee's passion and enthusiasm create turbo-charged presentations and workshops that are energizing and engaging.
Lee lives in Plano with his wife and two children, and they attend Fellowship Church in Grapevine.


Speaker:
Lee Colan

www.thelgroup.com

Date:
March 3 , 2010

Time:
11:15 am - 1:00 pm

Place:
Prestonwood Country Club
15909 Preston Road
Dallas, TX 75248

APRIL

Devi TitusMastering Home and Work Life

Devi Titus is a leader of leaders who has a heart for women.  She is an international conference speaker and author who founded THE MENTORING MANSION which focuses on creative home management and vital relationship skills. Devi is committed to "restoring the dignity and sanctity of the home”.  She created and published THE HOME EXPERIENCE and is a contributing author of, HELP—I'M A PASTOR'S WIFE, and HOW TO LOVE YOUR HUSBAND, published by Creation House and FREE TO SOAR, published by Regal. She co-authored with her husband, Larry Titus, WHEN LEADERS LIVE TOGETHER, published by Living Smart Resources. Her new release is THE TABLE EXPERIENCE.

Devi partnered with her husband to establish five churches and has had nearly 80 men and women live in their home over their 45 years of marriage. Some were from prison or off the streets, while others just came to be disciples. "Follow me as I follow Christ" is the theme of their lives. She currently serves as President of the Global Pastor's Wives Network, founded by Vonette Bright of Campus Crusade for Christ.

Whether Devi Titus speaks as a pastor's wife, Bible teacher, publisher, mother, designer, editor, writer, speaker, homemaker or grandmother, she will motivate women and men to move toward fulfillment and godliness.


Speaker:
Devi Titus

www.mentoringmansion.com

Date:
April 7 , 2010

Time:
11:15 am - 1:00 pm

Place:
Prestonwood Country Club
15909 Preston Road
Dallas, TX 75248

MAY

Dorothy BurtonDying to Forget - Living for the Future

As a born again, unapologetic, politically incorrect public servant, Dorothy Burton is a professional speaker, bible teacher and writer whose passion is to equip, encourage and inspire people – particularly servant leaders, to move beyond pettiness, politics and past failures to purpose.

A respected leader who loves people, Dorothy is the first African-American to be elected to the Duncanville, Texas City Council and has been twice elected Mayor Pro Tem by her peers. She is currently serving her fourth term on the Council. Dorothy is Chairman of the Board for the Dallas Central Appraisal District, having been unanimously appointed to the Board by the Dallas County Commissioners Court to represent Dallas County. She serves on the National League of Cities Women in Municipal Government Board of Directors and is the Assistant Regional Director for Region 11 of the National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials (a region comprised of the states of Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico).

Councilwoman Burton earned a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Urban Affairs from the University of Texas at Arlington, and was selected as the 2006 UTA Outstanding African-American Alumna. She is a graduate of Leadership Texas and attends Dallas Theological Seminary where she is pursuing a Master of Arts in Christian Education. Her first book, Why We Fall (Dailey Swan Publishing, Inc.) will be released in spring 2011.

Dorothy and her husband Michael have been married for 25 years and have one daughter. They attend Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas.

Speaker:
Dorothy Burton

www.dorothyburton.com

Date:
May 5, 2010

Time:
11:15 am - 1:00 pm

Place:
Prestonwood Country Club
15909 Preston Road
Dallas, TX 75248

JUNE

Darlene EllisonLearning to Create Your Own Current

Darlene Ellison has over 20 years of experience in the combined fields of child psychology and business, as well as serving as an avid volunteer in the areas of child abuse and domestic violence prevention. Darlene brings a unique “twist” to her motivational message to business women across the country as a result of her own experiences as the ex-wife of a child predator, arrested in 2005 in a very public unfolding of an undercover FBI operation. Darlene has been featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show, 20/20 and Dateline NBC, as well as in Dallas’ D Magazine.

Years as a Development Consultant, as well as her more recent professional role as the Vice President of Business Development for Professional Bank, N.A., have allowed her to create a unique business development strategic plan that focuses on niche positioning and High Touch customer service. She is also the founder and coordinator of two award-winning community Women In Business organizations that help women business owners and executives gain personal and professional growth.

As an extension of these programs, she has created the Future Women In Business internship program for college-aged women. Darlene is the author of the award-winning book, “The Predator Next Door…Detect, Protect and Recover from Betrayal” and is a nationally sought-out speaker . She was recently honored as the 2009 Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce’s Entrepreneur of the Year. Her new book, “Create Your Own Current” is scheduled for release in February 2011.

Speaker:
Darlene Ellison

www.darleneellison.com

Date:
June 2, 2010

Time:
11:15 am - 1:00 pm

Place:
Prestonwood Country Club
15909 Preston Road
Dallas, TX 75248

JULY

No Daytime Meeting

Get ready for good food and great fellowship at our annual Members’ Only Summer Fellowship on Wednesday, July 21 at 6:30pm. More details will be emailed to our current members.


Special Evening
Summer Fellowship

Date:
July 21, 2010

Members Only:
Check your email for details!

AUGUST

Debbie RasaLetting Christ be Chief Spiritual Officer at Work

Debbie Rasa has served as Director and Partner in the dynamic growth and overall success of Rasa Floors and Carpet Cleaning over the past seven years. Before moving into Director and Partner role, she was an integral part of the everyday business where she received numerous awards, set company records, and achieved top salesperson status for the company.  Recognized as an accomplished and experienced trainer, Debbie continues to provide consulting and outstanding people and customer service skills throughout the organization.

Debbie also serves as President on the board of directors for “Lifelines Foundation.” She enthusiastically gives of her time in the area of public awareness, education, and prevention of eating disorders. She is considered a community activist and has traveled to Austin, and Washington D.C., lobbying to local, state, and national officials, on the tough issues such as the “Mental Health Parity Act” which was just recently passed after years of controversy.

Debbie’s true passion is that of helping others for the Lord, whether it’s helping someone grow a small business, becoming more successful in sales or going on a mission trip to Zambia, “to visit the widows and the orphans in their distress” (James 1:27)…Debbie wants to help. She has been actively involved in serving on the North Texas Tres Dias team and volunteers her time on local and social charitable events. Debbie also plans to finish her private pilot training in 2010 as she currently co-pilots for her husband Michael!


Speaker:
Debbie Rasa

www.rasafloors.com

Date:
August 4, 2010

Time:
11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Place:
Prestonwood Country Club
15909 Preston Road
Dallas, TX 75248

SEPTEMBER

Caroline LeafThe Power of Renewing Your Mind

Since 1981, Dr. Caroline Leaf has researched the human brain with particular emphasis on unlocking its vast untapped potential. She has been received all over the world by a variety of audiences due to her unique ability to link the scientific principles of the brain to intellectual and emotional issues in a simple and practical way.

Through years of research she developed the Geodesic Learning® theory (brain-compatible learning) which is a scientifically and statistically proven approach to thinking, teaching and learning. She has also developed the unique Switch On Your Brain™ 5-Step Learning Process and the Metacognitive-Map® as a learning tool and she has presented her learning theory and Metacognitive-Map courses to over than 100,000 students worldwide.

She has published articles in academic journals and consumer magazines and has been widely interviewed in newspapers, on radio and on television about her research and theories. She frequently lectures to both Christian and secular audiences worldwide on diverse topics relating to optimal brain performance including:

-thinking and learning -controlling your thought life -managing stress -eradicating toxic thoughts -overcoming mental, emotional, and spiritual strongholds -understanding male and female brain differences -wisdom application -identifying your unique gifts

Speaker:
Dr. Caroline Leaf

www.drleaf.net

Date:
September 1 , 2010

Time:
11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Place:
Prestonwood Country Club
15909 Preston Road
Dallas, TX 75248

OCTOBER

Mike Hayes

Dr. Mike Hayes is the founding and Senior Pastor of Covenant Church in Carrollton, Texas.  Mike and his wife Kathy, established Covenant Church and Covenant Church’s Spanish-language congregation, Mundo de Fe, with only a vision and has seen G-D grow the ministry to over 15,000 in weekend worship attendance across 12 locations in the North Texas area.  Covenant is also very active in mission efforts throughout the world. 

Dr. Hayes continues to “follow the cloud” with intensity and vision as a Pastor, author, radio and television host.  His bestselling book, “God’s Law of First Things”, has been widely acclaimed for its revelation and insight into the necessity of putting God first in our lives - and the blessing that awaits those who do.  He is also the founder of Churches in Covenant International (CIC), a ministry network of over 50 churches and growing.  CIC provides apostolic covering, support and resources to its Affiliate Churches which are located throughout the nation from East Coast to West Coast and Alaska.

Dr. Hayes received his Doctorate of Divinity from Faith Christian University.  He and Kathy reside in the Dallas area and have two married children and six grandchildren. 

Speaker:
Dr. Mike Hayes

www.covenantchurch.org

Date:
October 6, 2010

Time:
11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Place:
Prestonwood Country Club
15909 Preston Road
Dallas, TX 75248

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NOVEMBER

Anna McCoy

Anna McCoy is a powerful, witty, stimulating and thought-provoking speaker. Her witty, no-nonsense, stand on your feet, practical approach empowers yet challenges, provokes and equips individuals to seek their God-given purpose.

Anna McCoy is a professional, author, ordained minister and entrepreneur with over 20 years experience in sales, marketing and operations management.  She is the author of Woman, Act Now! Learn, Launch, Live Your Dream.  She is also the author of Building Generational Wealth, The Action Book. She is the Chief Encouragement Officer of Act Now, Inc., a personal development and success training organization and founder of Woman Act Now an online and chapter based membership organization dedicated to empowering women to dream, believe, execute and connect with other like-minded women to achieve their goals in the now.

Mrs. McCoy and her husband Dr. Richmond McCoy are founding partners of UrbanAmerica, a multi-billion dollar, private real estate fund which purchases and revitalizes inner–city commercial properties.  The McCoy’s also are the owner’s of the world’s largest Double Tree Resort Hotel in Orlando, Florida.  She is the recipient of an honorary doctorate degree from Saint Thomas Christian College.

Speaker:
Anna McCoy

www.womanactnow.com

Date:
November 3, 2010

Time:
11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Place:
Prestonwood Country Club
15909 Preston Road
Dallas, TX 75248

DECEMBER

Info coming soon.

Join us for our
8th Annual
Christmas Banquet


With Silent Auction Benefiting

Kingdom Hearts Foundation

Speaker:
Coming Soon

Date:
December 1, 2010


Silent Auction:

11:00 am - 11:50 am

Program:

11:50 am - 1:15 pm

Place:
Prestonwood Country Club
15909 Preston Road
Dallas, TX 75248

 

 

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