In Sympathy: Mr. Vi Tran
Mr. Vi Tran, spouse of Rev. Brian Gilbert of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at the age of 37.
Victor Saad
Date: May 15, 2018
Location: Christ United Methodist Church, Rockford, 4509 Highcrest Rd, Rockford, IL
Time: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Registration is closed. Walk-ins are welcome but lunch is not guaranteed.
Schedule: The morning will include worship and a keynote address & interactive session by Victor Saad from Experience Institute. The afternoon will include the clergy session beginning at 1:30 pm with an expected end time of no later than 3:30 pm.
Speaker: Victor Sadd, Founder Experience Institute
You can learn more about Victor at victorsaad.com or expinstitute.com or click here for his bio.
Questions? Check out this FAQ sheet.
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Mr. Vi Tran, spouse of Rev. Brian Gilbert of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at the age of 37.
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