The ORIGINAL Conference was created by the Rockford Master’s Commission, which has been producing innovative and quality ministry for over 15 years. In ministering to thousands of women, we have seen that many women do not recognize the purpose and potential in their design. We believe that if we can help women understand and embrace God’s unique design and plan for their lives, there will be no limit to the way God will use them. God made each one of us as an original, and original is beautiful!

Each year, ORIGINAL partners with an organization that is making a difference in the lives of women. A special thanks to Servantworks, who is continuing to minister to the woman of Bangkok, Thailand who are trapped in the sex trade. It was an honor to work with you last year to bring awareness to this tragedy, as well as some much needed funding. This year, we are excited to partner with the 10/10 Project, Inc.

The 10/10 Project, Inc. is a development and advocacy organization working with people to break the cycle of poverty. Currently the work is focused in Kenya, where they partner with Mother’s Concern. Mother’s Concern assists mainly orphans, in particular young girls, who often times are the primary caretakers for their entire family. Mother’s Concern provides job training in the hopes of creating a better future for the orphans and preventing the prostitution of young girls.

Thursday, April 10, 2008

3:00 pm Registration opens
7:00 pm ORIGINAL session one
8:45 pm ORIGINAL After Party

Friday, April 11, 2008

9:00 am Encounter
10:00 am ORIGINAL session two
11:30 am Lunch
1:30 pm Favorite Things session
2:30 pm the essentials - workshop one
3:30 pm the essentials - workshop two
4:15 pm Dinner
7:00 pm ORIGINAL session three
9:00 pm ORIGINAL After Party

Saturday, April 12, 2008

9:00 am Encounter
10:00 am ORIGINAL session four
11:30 am Dismissal

1. The MotherLoad

2. Because of You

3. Being Healthy vs. Being Skinny

4. Loving the Word of God

5. How in the World Can I Make a Difference?

6. Champagne Wishes and Caviar Dreams: Making your Finances Work for You.

7. No Strings Attached: Loving Unconditionally

8. Lipstick and Lordship: Biblical Femininity

9. What Kind of Girlfriend are You?

10. Best Foot Forward: Finding Your Confident Style

Childcare will not be provided, but a mother's room will be available.