Reimagining abundance.
Whether it's time, money, or resources, it often feels like we never have enough. Yet Scripture speaks of a God who revels in doing a lot with a little and invites us to participate in that work. Join us at 7pm on March 5th, as we hear from five different speakers and wrestle with how we can rethink the meaning of abundance and generosity in a time of scarcity.
The ancient Greeks recognized two unique ways of thinking, speaking, and acquiring knowledge. The first was through the means of pragmatics and reason, which they called logos. This was an effective means of transferring information for functioning in the world, organizing as societies, and planning ahead for survival. However, this mode of communication lacked the means to convey meaning, emotion, and passion. For this, they turned to another form they called mythos. This form of communication lived in stories, poetry, and art. It was how the Greeks shared the heart of the matter and passed along the same spirit from one generation to another.
In time mythos lost its credibility. We came to trust only that which we could touch and see, research and prove. With the loss of mythos came the loss of our ability share deeply, profoundly, and wonderfully, and instead only speak in arguments, proofs, and data. However, we’ve recently come to rediscover the power and necessity of this wonder-driven, relational, meaning-filled communication in the West and we’re beginning to see the fruit of it. There are still many platforms designed for communicators to share through facts and figures, but not myths and wonder. We need more stages that make room for this lost art.
Thus, Mythos.
Speakers
Sammy Ortiz
Sammy leads Young Entrepreneurial Students, a solution-providing organization that focuses on developing underestimated youth, ages 11-25 regardless of where they live, through the introduction of entrepreneurship, life skills education and innovative thinking.
Lucas Pulley
Lucas Pulley is Director at Tampa Underground Network, an experimental community made up of over 100 microchurches, pursuing change in the church and mission in the world. Lucas has 11 years of experience planting microchurches and is driven to see cities transformed by the priesthood of all believers activated in the mission of God.
Jenise Carr
Jenise leads Wellspring Community Farm which is a gathering place to encourage, seed, and develop a living, loving relationship with our Lord, particularly for women and girls through learning how to grow your own food and personal and spiritual development through devotion and dance.
John Leslie
John Leslie was born in Youngstown, OH, attended Valley Forge Christian College and has spent the majority of his life and time in local church ministry and church planting from New England to Florida. Today John is the Florida Regional Director for Apartment Life. Apartment Life is committed to impacting the lives of apartment dwellers with the gospel through a unique "businestry" approach in which a team is placed onsite to live and provide specific resident engagement services, resulting in opportunities for spiritual impacts.
VENUE
Our theater is located inside the mall, on the second floor, connected to the food court. The closest parking option would be found on the second floor of the garage, in front of the Studio Movie Grill.
Schedule
Topic: ReImagining Abundance
Welcome
Talk 1
John Leslie
Talk 2
Jenise Carr
Talk 3
Sammy Ortiz
Talk 4
Lucas Pulley
Break
Panel
Worship
FAQs
What can I expect?
You will hear from 4 different speakers and get a chance to discuss with other missionary leaders as means to reimagine and rethink what's at our disposal and see it from a new, abundant, perspective. We will not be serving dinner but will be providing individual snacks and water.
What Covid-19 precautions are being taken?
We will be taking temperature checks upon check-in, as well as providing hand sanitizer. Not only are we requiring masks be worn for the entirety of the event, but we will also be gifting custom UG masks for those registered!
How much is it?
Tickets are now $15 each. However, we are offering group rates, offering 20% off for groups of 5 or more, and 30% off for groups of 10 people or more!
Will there be childcare?
Yes, we have activities and spaces available for children of any age group. Look for the Kid's Church Check-in area once you arrive.
What's the best place to park/enter?
Although the Covid-19 vaccination sites may cause some confusion in the University Mall parking lot, all entrances should be open. Head over to the second floor of the parking garage near Studio Movie Grill, and our theater is located inside near the food court.
JOIN US!
Our speakers have been preparing and finely tuning their presentations to share as much of their thoughts and ideas as efficiently and effectively as possible. Sharing growing ideas and newborn understanding comes with no small amount of risk and vulnerability. For our community, each of these speaker’s time, efforts, thoughts, and words are highly valuable, so as a way to show that new ideas and experiences are valued, 100% of your ticket cost will go toward thanking them.