1801 Bailey Ave.

Convenient downtown office space available. 8 x 12 sq ft
office comes with use of lobby, meeting room,
kitchen and copier. 
Free parking space and utilities included. $150/mo
Occupancy limited to one person.

If interested please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Speaker: Jerilyn Upton Sanders

Topic: “Flourishing is for everyone!”

Jerilyn Upton Sanders is originally from Sweetwater, TN.  Her childhood held all the exciting adventures of growing up in a pastor’s family.  She felt a call early in life to “city kids.” Her calling and passion have centered on urban communities and she has worked in a variety of education and  youth development programs.  She has spent over a decade in Chattanooga  working to   increase educational access and opportunities for low-income families.

Currently, Jerilyn is the Director of FREE Chattanooga, a pilot project of the Chalmers Center for Economic Development. As part of their mission to “help the church help the poor to help themselves without creating dependency” Jerilyn trains and equips churches to bring Christ’s transforming power into the brokenness of their communities.

Jerilyn has a B.A. in Psychology from Biola University and an Ed.M. in Education from Harvard Graduate School of Education.  Jerilyn is married to Duane and they have two children, Bryce the bookworm athlete (6) and Dakota the tomboy princess (2).  They are members of New City Fellowship.

Psalm 92 says ‘the righteous will flourish like a palm tree...planted in the house of the LORD.’ What does that mean for a woman in the 21st century? How can you tell if you are flourishing where you are? Does it sometimes feel more like you’re just trying to keep some semblance of order in a chaotic world? As God’s plantings, we don’t control our season or even our climate; so what is our proper response to where He puts us and the “weather” he sends?  As we ask “WHY?” and seek His purposes for us, perhaps the answer will be different—and bigger—than we thought.”

Where: First Baptist Church, 401 Gateway Ave.

Reservations: Call 698-6262 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Deadline Tuesday, May 15.

Program and lunch is: $10 for members and $12 for visitors.

THURSDAY, JUNE 28
CHATTANOOGA CONVENTION CENTER
7-9AM

WITH
 
CAROLYN CUSTIS JAMES
SPEAKER, AUTHOR, TEACHER
PRESIDENT OF SYNERGY WOMEN’S NETWORK, INC.

Carolyn Custis James (M.A. in Biblical Studies) is an evangelical thinker, president of
WhitbyForum, a ministry dedicated to addressing the deeper needs which confront
both women and men as they endeavor to extend God's kingdom together in a messy
and complicated world. She is also founder and president of the Synergy
Women’s Network, Inc.—a national organization for women emerging or engaged
in ministry leadership. 

She serves as a consulting editor for Zondervan’s Exegetical Commentary Series on
the New Testament; a regular columnist for fulfill Magazine; contributing
editor for Leadership Journal; and an advisory council member for Gifted in
Leadership.  She speaks regularly at church conferences, colleges and
other Christian organizations both in the US and abroad and is a visiting
lecturer at various theological seminaries. 

We encourage you to get to know Carolyn through her books and her website.  Carolyn's books have been described as "provocative," "honest," and "deeply moving."

When Life and Beliefs Collide: How Knowing God Makes a Difference(Zondervan, 2001)
Lost Women of the Bible: The Women We Thought We Knew(Zondervan, 2005)
Understanding Purpose(Nelson, 2006)
The Gospel of Ruth: Loving God Enough to Break the Rules(Zondervan, 2008)
Half the Church: Recapturing God's Global Vision for Women (Zondervan, 2011)

Carolyn Custis James is known for saying, “the moment the word ‘why’ crosses your lips you are
doing theology.”  We are asking you to join us in what we are calling the "Why?” event.

 We – you and me - are part of God's story. Your story may be the one someone needs to hear.
What have you learned about God in the midst of your "whys?" As you
share, please keep in mind this is a place to share, not a place to preach.
This is a place for building community, a place to profess and confess the
goodness of God. Know that our prayer here is that this be a helpful place, a
place to increase faith, not a place to argue or debate. So, by the grace of
God, this will be a place of blessing, a place of blessed community, a safe
place where love and encouragement are found. Have you gone through a trial and seen God firmly in the midst of your circumstances? Are you going through a challenge now and need prayer support? Post your story or need on We All Ask Why Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/weallaskwhy

 Join our “Why?” Team    
* Come, bring a friend, host a table           
* “Like” WeAllAskWhy.com on facebook and join in the discussion               
* Help cultivate a community of good theologians – start reading or join a
study of  When Life and Beliefs Collide
* Pray with and for Carolyn and SCWN - Help spread the word about this event             
* Let’s passionately share Jesus Christ in our community

 See all the ways you can be involved – http://www.weallaskwhy.com

 Buy your tickets now: $20 or call 423-698-6262. 
Host a table for $160