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Lectures

Faith and Work Lecture Series

Upcoming Lecture: The Mustard Seeds that Propel us Forward

Thursday, December 08, 2022. 12:00 - 1:15 PM CST.

Speaker: Mike Rolfes

Mike Rolfes is President of Renew Chicago, a mission driven organization started by Park Community Church to
build the goodness and greatness of the city. We pray and work for the renewal of our city, encourage volunteerism, and financially support our ministry partners in an array of Chicago neighborhoods. Mr. Rolfes has led Renew’s efforts since 2011 and is passionate about bringing together the city’s commercial, faith, and non-profit for the glory of God and the welfare of this city. Prior to that, Mr. Rolfes enjoyed a 25-year career in advertising, starting at the Leo Burnett Company, then as proprietor of Golden Eagle Media, selling their properties across a spectrum of Fortune 500 media marketers.

Mr. Rolfes also serves as President and Co-Chairman of the Chicago Sunday Evening Club. Its gatherings include the annual Chicago Leadership Prayer Breakfast and Juneteenth observance. It also makes annual grants through the Nehemiah awards.

Mr. Rolfes has served as Publicity Chair of the University Club of Chicago and currently sits on the Near North Unity Program’s board of advisors. He holds a bachelor’s degree< from Boston College and completed a four-year Education for Ministry program from the University of the South. He and his wife, Courtney, live in the Ravenswood Gardens neighborhood on the north side of Chicago.

Do not miss this exciting and inspiring presentation! To reserve your place, you must RSVP.

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Past Lectures - Video Archive

Below you may view video recordings of past MTS Faith and Work lectures. Click on each title bar to view topic and video.

April 2022, Lance R. Rodgers

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March 2022, David Resseguie

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February 2022, William A. Adjei

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January 2022, Wayne A. Kuna

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October 2021 - Mr. Mark Karhoff

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September 2021, Dr. Wayne Grudem

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Mar, 2021 - Marty Ozinga IV

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Feb, 2021 - Jonathan Seller

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Jan, 2021 - Dave Wannstedt

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Nov, 2020 - Dr. Dave Hataj

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Feb, 2020 - Brad Jeffery

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Jan, 2020 - Dr. William T. Young

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Dec, 2019 - Shundrawn A. Thomas

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Sept, 2019 - Stephanie Hayes

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Apr, 2019 - Paul White

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Mar, 2019 - Sidney Stewart

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Feb, 2019 - Tim Smith

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Nov, 2018 - Jerry Feil

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Oct, 2018 - Torrey Barrett (CAIB)

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Sept, 2018 - Brian Twohig

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Apr, 2018 - Greg Lernihan

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Mar, 2018 - Henry Kaestner

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Feb, 2018 - Mike Felix

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Dec, 2017 - Mike Felix

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Oct, 2017 - Greg Forster

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Sept, 2017 - Mark Neaman

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May, 2017 - Bill Hendricks

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Apr, 2017 - Barry Meguiar

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Mar, 2017 - Paul Kepes

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Feb, 2017 - Robert G. Lee Jr.

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Jan, 2017 - Diane Vlcek

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Dec, 2016 - Mark Washington

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Oct, 2016 - Ray DeJesus

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Sept, 2016 - Promod Haque

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May, 2016 - Dr. Darrell Bock

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Apr, 2016 - Randy Hultgren

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Mar, 2016 - James O'Donnell

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Feb, 2016 - Vance T. Henry

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Jan, 2016 - William G. Messenger

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Dec, 2015 - Anita Pickelheimer

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Oct, 2015 - William Moore

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Sept, 2015 - Os Hillman

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Apr, 2015 - Mary Lowman

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Mar, 2015 - Robert Schuldt Jr.

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Feb, 2015 - Mark Chassman

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Jan, 2015 - Charlie Self

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Dec, 2014 - Mark Wagner

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Oct, 2014 - Martin Ozinga III

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Sept, 2014 - Richard Warren

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Aug, 2014 - C. William Pollard

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Apr, 2014 - Jeff Van Duzer & Torrey L. Barrett

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