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Seven Minutes of Wisdom on Culture Shock (Living Differently in a World That’s Not)

Speakers and topics:

• Dan Winkler: When "Right" Feels Lonely. . .

• Austin Fowler: What Convictions You Should Build in a Compromising Culture

• Keden Shrum: What Holiness Looks Like in 2026 That Differs from Your Parents' Childhood

• Ande Zimmerman: Why Does Culture Change When God Doesn't?

• Eddy Gilpin: How to Respond to Mockery or Misunderstanding

• Daniel Webster: The Power of Quiet Integrity

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Wayne Rodgers - When Your Congregation Feels Too Small to Matter: Reframing Success and Remembering What Heaven Measures

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Ross Haffner - Two for One: Culture Killer -- Grudges

How to deal with grudges between members? Why do grudges become a part of a congregation’s culture and what can be done about it?

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B. J. Clarke - Two for One: Culture Creator -- Forgiveness

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Seven Minutes of Wisdom: Can Christians. . .

Speakers and topics:

• Kevin Rhodes: Can Christians Drink and Pray at the Same Time?

• Kevin Hahn: Can Christians Come Before God in Worship Dressed Immodestly?

• Clark Sims: Can Christians Curse Among Non-Christians and Talk About Jesus?

• Billy Hayes: Can Christians Laugh at What Grieves God?

• Gage Coldwater: Can Christians Boast About Blessings Without Breeding Pride?

• Joe Wells: Can Christians Date Like the World and Still Call It Love?

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Elders' Workshop: Stewardship, Governance, and Risk Management

Led by: Scott Furniss, Tim Carignan

This session will cover financial oversight/transparency, child/youth safeguarding, facility and crisis readiness, communications, and legal/ethical considerations.

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Mike Hixson - How God Hardens Hearts: Divine Sovereignty Without Calvinistic Assumptions

A doctrinal explanation of Pharaoh, Romans 9, and human choice.

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Brainstorming Panel: Politics, the Death of Charlie Kirk, and Reaching the Religious Nones

Coordinator: Daniel Stearsman

Panelists: Glenn Colley, Steven Ford, Joshua Cantrell, Aaron Gallagher

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Kelvin Pugh - Private Battles in Public Lives: Confronting the Secret Sins That Undermine Faith

The hidden struggles — comparison, lust, pride, bitterness, etc. A lesson on confession, accountability, and reclaiming integrity in secret places.

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Gantt Carter - A People Zealous for Good Works: Doing Good on Purpose (Titus 2:14)

Within the religious context, "works" often comes with a bit of a bad reputation. However, the people who belong to King Jesus are to live out their faith and love in the good that they do. Let's consider Titus 2 and the doctrine of good works.