Rev. Kathryn Kellogg

Keynote Speaker
Facilitator:
“Praying Together”
11:15 to 12:30 p.m.
and “Spiritual Development”
1:15 to 2:30 p.m.

Rev. Kathryn Kellogg serves as the Children’s and Family Ministry Coordinator at the Association of Unity Churches International home office. For 25 years, Rev. Kathryn has served Unity families as a youth and family ministry director, a regional education consultant for the Southwest Unity region, and an ordained Unity minister specializing in youth and family ministry. With a degree in music education from Wichita State University, she taught for seven years in the public schools before following her passion for children’s spiritual education.

Actively involved in children’s and teen ministry since high school, Rev. Kathryn has worked to create ministry for young people that is age-appropriate and which recognizes them as whole spiritual beings. Her passion is to create safe, loving environments where children and teens can explore their relationship with God and where each individual journey to self awareness/God-awareness is honored. Her vision is that each child knows that they are loved and supported by a community of faith that holds them precious and irreplaceable, and to be aware that they have the power to co-create with God an amazing life.

Currently, Rev. Kathryn oversees credentialing programs in Unity youth and family ministry including the Certified Spiritual Educators Program and the Licensed Unity Teachers Specializing in Youth and Family Ministry. Consulting with churches, she helps with questions about sacred safety, curriculum choices, resources, staffing, training and more. As editor of Education Links, Rev. Kathryn is always looking for ways to educate, expand and deepen Unity’s commitment to excellence in children’s and family
ministry.

Joan Bacchus

Facilitator: “Dealing with Loss and Grief”
9:45 to 11 a.m.

Joan Bacchus, a registered nurse, began her path as a healer within the traditional medicine framework. She has since received multiple certificates in Advanced Therapeutic Touch and Healing Touch along with becoming an ordained New Thought Minister. Her passion for providing support and comfort moved her to become a licensed Unity Teacher specializing in both Pastoral Care and Adult Education. She is currently serving in the Pastoral Care Department at Unity of Phoenix as a Bereavement Specialist and Spiritual Counselor.

Lisa Black

Facilitator: “Raising Financially Responsible Children”
11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Lisa Black is a partner with New York Life in the Arizona General Office, located in Scottsdale. She has earned numerous awards during her career with the company including Rookie of the Year, Agent of the Year, and Top Case Producer. In addition to her career, Lisa is extensively involved in the community through her work with AZ Eagles, PSI World, AIPAC, and many political organizations. She is happily married to her husband David and her greatest source of joy comes from their three children, Garrett, Corey and Caibra.

Rev. Mark Fisk

Facilitator: “Demystifying Adolescents”
9:45 to 11 a.m.

Rev. Mark Fisk is a Youth pastor and Spiritual Coach who has served Unity churches for over 15 years. Based in Phoenix with his loving wife, Rhonda, Rev. Mark is a former Wall Street Investment banker. He left his career to backpack around the world, and shortly afterward began pursuing his passion of spiritual education. Rev. Mark is currently the Association of Unity Churches’ Southwest Region Teen Minister. In this role he not only helps churches design Family Ministry programs but also coordi-nates teen regional etreats, workshops, and leadership programs. He also serves as an Adjunct Minister at Unity of Phoenix.

Lisa McKenzie

Facilitator: “Do You Know Your Child’s Learning Style?”
1:15 to 2:30 p.m.

Lisa McKenzie has a BS in nursing and worked for many years as an RN with her expertise in high risk OB/GYN. During this time her passion for children extended into teaching when she placed her own children in Montessori school. Returning to school, she earned her master’s in education and has taught children from preschool to high school. Her personal journey has lead her to complete her personal development studies with the Association of Unity Churches and serve as a Prayer Chaplain for many years. She is currently Teen Ministry Coordinator at Unity of Phoenix.

Janine Nicol

Facilitator: “Feeding the Young Light’s Soul”
11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Janine Nicol, RN, CBC has been in the health care field for over 21 years. Her expertise includes a variety of patient care areas, but her passion is mothers and their babies. She worked in Post Partum units and received her certification as a Breastfeeding Counselor. Taking on a more holistic role in the past few years, Janine is now supporting parents with two exciting new ventures, ‘Insights’ and ‘Baby Breast Start’. She is a life coach, counselor, speaker and educator whose mission is creating bridges between adults and children.

Pam Petersen

Facilitator: “Building Healthy Relationships”
9:45 to 11 a.m.

Pam Petersen is a prominent attorney, loving mother, devoted wife and daughter, community servant and respected friend. Pam has taken tools from her strong family upbringing, personal values, professional education and Prayer Chaplain training, and created personal practices that enable her to run a successful business and maintain healthy relationships, not only with others, but with herself and God. Pam currently serves Unity of Phoenix as president of the Board of Trustees, producer/director for the summer youth theatre, and as a teen sponsor. Pam lives with the loves of her life, husband David and their children Brandon, Nikki, and Garrett.

Clare Rhoads

Facilitator: “Techniques to Manage Your Stress and Avoid Angry Outbursts”
11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
and
“Healthy Family Conflict Resolution: How to Fight Fair”
1:15 to 2:30 p.m.

Clare Rhoads, M.C. received her Master of Counseling degree from Arizona State University. She has a Graduate Diploma of Business Administration from a top European business school and is taking doctoral level psychology classes at ASU. She has been a Rotary Good Will Ambassador to India and England, and an American Field Service Good Will Ambassador to Japan. Her primary areas of expertise are in anger management, conflict resolution, divorce/ step-family issues, self-esteem and resiliency. Working with teens and their families is her passion. Her workshops meet the specific requirements of prevention programs for the Juvenile Justice System and school system.

Noelle Stanley

Facilitator: “Practical Nutrition”
9:45 to 11 a.m.

Noelle Stanley is a highly motivated dynamic public speaker and nutrition consultant. She has her degree in Psychology and studied nutrition at the Southwest Institute for Healing Arts where she received certification as a Holistic Nutrition Educator. Currently Noelle owns and operates ‘My Body Balance’ consulting with fitness studios, corporate clients and business professionals. Personally she pursues her passion for children’s nutrition by teaching cooking classes, writing articles and volunteering with the local wellness council. Noelle is a native to Arizona and lives in Carefree with her husband and two girls.

TIFFANY WEIS

Facilitator: “The Value of Play”
1:15 to 2:30 p.m.

Tiffany Weis is a speaker, yoga teacher, meditation leader, empowerment life coach, writer and movie extra who loves spiritual studies and travel. She was a stockbroker for 10 years before forming Bohemian Bliss Life Coaching. She presents regularly for women's groups, retreats and conferences. She specializes in consciousness, passion and authentic empowerment topics.