Ken Nabi (Regional President, Converge Great Lakes)
Steve sonderman (Founder, No Regrets)
Dr. Jay Barnes (President Emeritus of Bethel University)
a word from the host
Welcome to Fond du Lac Community Church! It is our privilege to host this year’s Foundations Conference.
God has blessed us with a spacious campus that is set up well for large corporate worship, learning together and one-on-one connections. Relax in our cafe with a cup of co ee and a snack; feel free to take a walk outside to our fire pit and sit a while (on the East side of the property). Take a deep breath while you are here and if there is anything you need, please do not hesitate to ask our sta or volunteers. May the Lord bless you abundantly as you connect with one another and with our Savior Jesus!
Adam Utecht
Adam Utecht Sr. Pastor Community Church, Fond du Lac
FEATURED SPEAKERs
Ken Nabi
Regional President, Converge Great Lakes
Ken is the Regional President of Converge Great Lakes. Since 2016, he has been helping start and strengthen churches all over Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Before that, Ken served on sta at Community Church in Fond du Lac, WI, for 21 years. His Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and his experience as a certified therapist prior to full-time ministry have equipped him to walk with pastors and churches, providing counsel and coaching through the unique struggles of ministry and church life. He currently serves as a coach through the Axelerate Group, focusing on equipping denominational leaders. Ken and his wife of 36 years, Karen, enjoy investing in their 4 boys while doing ministry together.
FEATURED SPEAKERs
Steve Sonderman
Founder, No Regrets
Regarded as one of the pioneers of the men’s ministry movement in America. In 1994, he began the annual No Regrets Men’s Conference, which today draws thousands of men across the country and around the world. Steve regularly consults churches on leadership issues and leads seminars helping to develop men’s ministries both in the US and abroad. He has authored books on leadership and curriculum studies for men. He has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee and a Master of Divinity degree from Bethel Seminary. Steve and his wife, Colleen, have four grown children and are proud grandparents.
Dr . Jay Barnes
President Emeritus of Bethel University
Dr. Barnes had the blessing of Godly parents, who helped introduce him to Jesus in his youth. Growing up, Dr. Barnes learned the importance of being committed to the church and missions, two emphases that would follow him throughout his life. Dr. Barnes holds degrees from Wheaton College, University of Connecticut, and Loyola University Chicago. Throughout his ministry, he served at Black Forest Academy in Southern Germany for 4 years, residence life at Wheaton College for 4 years, at Messiah University in student life for 15 years, and at Bethel University for 25 years, first as provost and then for 12 years as president. Dr. Barnes has been married to his amazing wife, Barb, for 53 years. They have 3 children, 8 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. Dr Barnes has been a practitioner of pietism both personally and organizationally. He spent decades working with young adults, demonstrating a humble love of Jesus and creating a model to develop whole-h earted faith using academic systems at Bethel University.
To be a theological and strategic catalyst for a gospel movement in the Great Lakes region our vision
Starting and Strengthening Churches Together Worldwide our mission
sponsors & partners
Heartfelt appreciation to Community Church for hosting this year’s Foundations Conference!
