Determined Conference 2022
Hosted by Wendy Pope & Word Up Ministries
October 14-16, 2022
Ridgecrest Conference Center
Black Mountain, NC
What to Expect at Determined
2022 Conference Theme: Deep and Wide – A Study of Romans
Session Descriptions
Session 1
Why do we need to be saved?
Romans 1:1-3:20
What is wrong with the world today? A common question asked by thousands. The world has a sin problem, that’s the bad news, but there’s a solution. It’s called salvation; that’s the good news. Sin has separated man from God, and sin will be judged. Without the salvation, man will remain separated from God for eternity.
Session 2
Who makes it possible, and how can one to be saved?
Romans 3:21-5
A hard look at the bad news acts like a mirror to reveal our own darkened hearts. Praise God for a way to replace the bad news. He sent His son as a sacrifice to atone for the sin of man; the good news – the best news. With His life, Jesus paid the wages for all sin, for every man, for all time. Man will no longer have to spend eternity apart from God.
Session 3
What comes after salvation?
Romans 6-8
Sin no longer has power; salvation sets the believer free. “Then why do I keep sinning.” Yes, sin lost its power, but not its pull. The struggle to live free is real. The key to living free is learning to live in the Spirit. Spirit living helps us experience God’s deep love for us and prepares us for the future that awaits.
Session 4
Who holds salvation?
Romans 9-11
The righteousness of God, His mercy, and His grace are on full display in His dealings with all people throughout history. He has not gone back on His word… He has a Plan. The promise of the future glory of heaven is promised to everyone who believes. Israel rejected Jesus as Messiah, but even though they rejected Him, He hasn’t forgotten them. The spiritual blindness of Israel will end. All believers will receive the righteousness of God and the promise of eternity with God.
Session 5
Where and how is salvation demonstrated?
Romans 12-16
With a gift so great as salvation, how should we respond? Our theology must impact our reality. Our belief determines how we behave. Just as Jesus sacrificed His life for us, we can present ourselves sacrificially to Him, not by death, but by living by according to His standards outlined in the Bible. We care for, love, and serve others as the example Christ set for us.
Conference Speakers & Leaders
Wendy Pope, Speaker
Wendy Pope is the founder of Word Up Ministries and the author of Hidden Potential, Wait and See, and Yes, No, and Maybe. Wendy enjoys leading thousands of women worldwide through the One Year Chronological Bible as part of the in-depth Read Thru the Word Bible studies she has been teaching for a decade. She lives with her husband, Scott, and their two children in North Carolina.
Lisa Nance, Speaker
Lisa Nance has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She brings 19+ years of ministry experience in Children’s Ministry, Youth Ministry, Ladies Ministry, and Adult Discipleship ministry. She has homeschooled her three children for the past 13 years, with her oldest graduating in 2018. She was co-director of the Home Educators of Lee Park Cooperative Program for 6 years, teaching Bible to all ages, Middle School and High School History and Literature. Her passion is to see the hand of God at work in the story of the world, and helping others understand their place in God’s story as He continues to use people in His mission to make His name great to every tribe, nation, and tongue.
Melissa Milbourn, Worship Leader
Melissa Milbourn is a Worship Leader/Speaker from Marshall, Illinois, wired with a passion to help all of us escape our often-chaotic lifestyles and sit at the feet of Jesus. Through the years Melissa has led worship at her church, as well as women’s events across the country including ministering with many nationally known Women of Faith and Proverbs 31 Ministry speakers. Melissa spends her days as the Worship and Media Director at Marshall Baptist Church, AND being a wife to Denny, mother to three grown children, and grandma of five!
Conference Staff
Director – Christie Lewis
Resource Coordinator – Linda Schoch
Registration Options
There are three ways to join us for Determined 2022. Choose the option that works best for you!
In Person
We are excited to have many of you join us in lodging on the beautiful Ridgecrest Conference Center. Mountain Laurel East is Ridgecrest’s newly renovated deluxe hotel with well-appointed, modern rooms and many complimentary amenities, including TVs in fellowship areas, a fitness room and high-speed wi-fi throughout. On-site classrooms, a board room, a state-of-the-art auditorium and spacious lobbies with comfortable sitting areas and a fireplace make this an ideal location for conferences, retreats and getaways.
To register for Determined In-Person or Local call Ridgecrest Conference Center at
1 828 669 8022
Single Occupancy:
Early Bird (August 19 -September 19): $540; After September 19th: $550
Includes:
- 2 Nights Lodging
- 4 Catered Meals
- Snacks
- 5 Main Teaching Sessions: Wide
- 5 Small Group Guided Study Sessions: Deep
- Conference Materials
- A lifetime link to main session teachings post-conference
Double Occupancy:
Early Bird (August 19 -September 19): $390; After September 19th: $400
Includes:
- 2 Nights Lodging
- 4 Catered Meals
- Snacks
- 5 Main Teaching Sessions: Wide
- 5 Small Group Guided Study Sessions: Deep
- Conference Materials
- A lifetime link to main session teachings post-conference
**We are all feeling the pinch of the current state of our economy. Because of this fact, we are thrilled to announce each room can include three and/or four guests. The shared cost will make the conference more affordable for everyone. So, gather up your friends or your Bible study group and join us! When registering, simply give the registrar your name, as well as the name of your roommates.
Local
Do you live local and would like to sleep in your own bed or plan to stay somewhere else? No problem!
Determined Local is the perfect conference option for those who live or prefer to stay at another location close to Ridgecrest Conference Center. Local is a conference-only package.
After September 19th: $225
Includes:
- 4 Catered Meals
- Snacks
- 5 Main Teaching Sessions: Wide
- 5 Small Group Guided Study Sessions: Deep
- Conference Materials
- A lifetime link to main session teachings post-conference
To register for Determined In-Person or Local call Ridgecrest Conference Center at
1 828 669 8022
Virtual
You aren’t able to attend in person, but don’t want to miss out! No problem.
Determined Virtual is the best option for you. You will receive a conference link for the livestream and access to the conference recordings, with no expiration date. Virtual offers the flexibility to participate the weekend of the conference, or whenever it fits your schedule.
After September 19th: $99
Includes:
- All Conference Materials, including an editable online conference notebook
- 5 Main Teaching Sessions: Wide
- 5 Small Group Guided Study Sessions: Deep
- A lifetime link to main session teachings post-conference
Conference Schedule
Friday
7:00 Wide 1 Teaching: Why do we need to be saved?
8:15 Break
8:30 Deep 1 Study
Saturday
7:30 Breakfast
8:30 Wide 2 Teaching: Who makes it possible and how can one be saved?
9:30 Break
9:45 Deep 2 Study
10:45 Wide 3 Teaching: What comes after salvation?
11:45 Break
12:00 Lunch
12:30 Deep 3 Study
1:30 4- hour Break – Spend the day in beautiful Black Mountain or on the Ridgecrest Campus
6:00 Supper
7:00 Wide 4 Teaching: Who holds salvation?
8:30 Deep 4 Study
Sunday
7:30 Breakfast
9:00 Wide 5 Teaching: Where and how is salvation demonstrated?
10:00 Deep 5 Study
11:00 Dismissal
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