In our day many of us feel overwhelmed.  We see the needs in our relationships, homes, work, Church, and beyond, and it overwhelms us. Many either try to do it all, or completely give up and no longer participate.  So what might a healthy approach to expectations and life look like? The goal of the Christian life is not to be superhuman, but fully human. Sadly we have too often confused busyness with godliness. So in this weekend we will look at how our limits are not a design flaw in God’s creation, but part of the goodness of how he made us. We will also consider what faithfulness might mean amid our struggles with anxiety and feeling overwhelmed.

Kelly M. Kapic is Professor of Theological Studies at Covenant College where he has taught since 2001. With a PhD in Systematic and Historical Theology from King’s College University of London, Kapic has written or edited over fifteen books His newest book You Were Never Meant to Do it All: A 40-Day Devotional on the Goodness of Being Human (Brazos 2025) was built on his earlier work You’re Only Human: How Your Limits Reflect God’s Design and Why that’s Good News, which was published in 2022 and won a number of awards, including Christianity Today’s Book of the Year award in the category of Theology (Popular) and The Southwestern Journal of Theology’s award in Applied Theology/Ethics. His earlier work includes Embodied Hope: A Theological Meditation on Pain and Suffering, which also won the Christianity Today book of the year award in the area of Theology and Ethics and World Magazine’s Short List award for Accessible Theology Book of the year. He also recently completed two volumes with the economist Brian Fikkert called Becoming Whole: Why the Opposite of Poverty isn’t the American Dream and A Field Guide to Becoming Whole: Principles for Poverty Alleviation Ministries. In 2014 Kapic received a Templeton Grant to be part of The Center for Christian Thought studying the topic of Psychology and Spiritual Formation. He has also served as part of the Core Research Teams for the Templeton-funded studies, including “Project Amazing Grace” and “Christian Meaning-Making, Suffering, and the Flourishing Life.”

Friday 10th: 5:30 - 8:00pm
Saturday 11th: 8:30am - 2:30pm
150 Paularino Avenue BLDG B, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

When is the Conference?
October 10th & 11th

What time should I arrive?
5:30pm on Friday
8:30am on Saturday

Will there be childcare?
No childcare provided, however, we will have a room for nursing mothers that will be streaming the conference!

Will food be provided?
Yes! hors d'oeuvres on Friday evening will be served. A light breakfast on Saturday morning, and an In n out truck for Saturday Lunch.

How much does the Conference cost?
$99 per person
Early bird 25% discount available until August 31st! Code: EARLYBIRD

When should I register by?
For early bird discount, register before August 31st - code: EARLYBIRD
Register full price by October 5th

What is the cancellation policy?
Please email the Church at info@rootschurch.net should you need to cancel your registration for any reason.