2009/10

Christen is the Leader of River Church in the Thames Valley. He has a strong teaching gift and a passion for the presence of God. Christen has a deep understanding of scripture which brings alive the God who is love and who is good.

Christen Unplugged is a day of teaching and ministry on a single subject. This day is part of River Church’s full time training course but is open for all to attend.

Unplugged days give a unique opportunity for Christen's free ranging style and depth of understanding to be appreciated. 

See below for a list of dates and topics. The days start at 9am with coffee and finish at 3:15pm (9.30 to 3.30 on the Saturdays).

Map and driving directions to the Windsor Hall.  CD's and downloads of previous days are available via the River Resources Shop.

Click here to book your place on any of the upcoming TUESDAY sessions

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Why not check out Christen's teaching for free - discover the MAD Bible Study series

Christen Unplugged Days & Themes 2009/10  Tuesday 13 October 09 Saturday 12 June 10 Value, Identity and Calling This subject was covered in 08/09 and is available for download or on CD, but is so key to so much of our understanding of who we are individually and how we can walk in faith not presumption, that it will be repeated.   Saturday - date tba Money and me This session is a repeat from last year, however the session was not recorded due to the interactive nature of the day. This is not so much an exploration of Biblical principles for money, (though they will not be ignored), it is an exploration of our personal freedoms and bondages with money. Modern psychology has shown that calculation involving money go through different circuits in our brains to ordinary numbers, just handling money before an aptitude test will raise your score… these are modern discoveries, but the Bible seems to have a very clear understanding of how money works itself into our soul. This session looks to give not just and understanding but also tools to live with freedom and prosperity. This is a session everyone should try get to. Tuesday 15 December 09 Saturday 17 July 10 The Spirit, His presence and personal revelation   A new subject for this year will mix a review of these things in scripture with personal lessons and some psychological understanding of how the Spirit speaks to our senses, our imaginations, our heads and hearts. We will also look at both modern and Biblical manifestations of the Spirit such as shaking, falling, laughing, crying, crunching etc. Saturday 16 January 10 The Old Testament in the light of Jesus Don’t try and read the Old Testament without it! Jesus says that the Old Testament spoke about him. This session looks at the different ways in which the Old Testament prophecies, anticipates, and explains Jesus. Using different types of example it shows how from Genesis 1:1 to Malachi 4:6 the Old Testament is all about Jesus. (This subject was covered in 08/09 and is available as a download or on CD). Saturday 13 February 10 The Gospels A comparison and harmony A look at the different, agendas, insights and styles of the four gospels. Showing how their differences create a picture more perspective than a single account could achieve and how apparent contradictions actually give us even more detail. The day finishes with an in depth harmony of the crucifixion and resurrection accounts. (This subject was covered in 08/09 and is available as a download or on CD). Tuesday 30 March 10 The Church  The community at the heart of God A living theology of church and relationship.  Discover a view of church that is not based on constitutions, history or leadership structures, but is all about community and the manifest presence of God. Saturday 08 May 10 The Beatitudes New for this year. Jesus’s lifestyle manifesto is the Sermon on the Mount, which is summed up in the beatitudes. This will explore the implications of Jesus teaching on how a disciple should live, with room for personal reflection, revelation, response and ministry. Tuesday 29 June 10 Walking in faith and favour This new session will cover some material covered previously in two sessions, Walking in Favour and Walk the Walk, but with new material specific to developing faith.

Pricing

Tuesday sessions are priced at £25 if pre-booking online or £30 on the door. Your booking fee includes a sandwich lunch and refreshments. River Church members and previous Christen Unplugged attendees receive a £5 discount at the checkout when booking online.

Saturday sessions are priced at £20 if pre-booking online or £25 on the door. This fee includes refreshments but NO lunch. River Church members and previous Christen Unplugged attendees receive a £10 discount at the checkout when booking online.

Online booking will be available until 4 days before the session in question.

Please email The BIG Year team for further information - bigyear@riverchurch.org.uk. 
  

Archive

Christen Unplugged Days & Themes 2008/9
23rd September 2008	Value, Calling and Identity	Who are you? What are you here for? What does God say about who He has made you? Why does it matter?  Christen explores three key areas for Christian life: where do we get our sense of value from, why our source of identity is so important and how we can get hold of and live out our calling Click to purchase on CD or as a Download
2nd December 2008	The Old Testament in the Light of Jesus	A survey of the revelation of the person and deity of Jesus in both the detail and meta-narrative of the Old Testament. Christen has spent years exporing this subject . Click to purchase on CD or as a Download
13th January 2009	Living in Favour - the naturally supernatural fruitful Christian Life!	While the Lord may not have favourites, his favour certainly seems to stick more to some people than to others. A very personal exploration of the ways in which we co-operate with the Father's love languages for us. Click to purchase on CD or as a Download
10th February 2009	Our Relationship with Money - Spiritually, emotionally as well as practically	This is not a seminar on "do's and don't's". Each participant will be taken on a journey into how they relate emotionally  to income, giving and spending, how they receive and express identity as well as good practice. Be prepared to for some release  and freedom.  (Not recorded)
10th March 2009	The Gospels - a comparison and harmony	Discover how the Gospels work togther to give a 3D technicolor view of Jesus. Discover how apparent contradictions give us deeper insights into the history. Discover more about the real historical characters that interact with the life of Jesus and walk through a harmony of the resurrection accounts. Click to purchase on CD or as a Download
21st April 2009	The Community at the Heart of God - a living theology of church and relationship	Discover a view of church that is not based on constitutions, history or leadership structures, but is all about community and the manifest presence of God. Click to purchase on CD or as a Download
2nd June 2009	The Nature and Character of God	An exploration of the Uncreated Triune Creator and an the implications for our relationship with Him. This seminar asks some tough questions and expects participants to think hard, but the results are worth it when you get it! (Not recorded)
7th July 2009	Walking the Walk Tools and tips for a planning a lifetime of walking with Jesus	A toolkit of ideas, habits, techniques and practices for keeping your relationship with Jesus fresh and vibrant over the long term. Click to purchase on CD or as a Download