What does it mean to be an uncommon church? The 21st century Church is called to utilize and exemplify uncommon methods rooted in both fundamental principles and modern day practices that model the uncommon God we serve. Rediscover how and why navigating growth through organizational culture and societal culture is as uncommon now as it … The Paradox of an Uncommon Church | Sergio de la MoraRead More »

Church and ministry is all about God, and HIS will here on earth. Challenges and problems arise when we as leaders become too dependent on our own strategies or the trends of others, and lose sight of what matters most. Ben will unpack this thought with practical conversation and hopefully help you stay focused on … The Show | Ben HoustonRead More »

A panel discussion designed for pastors’ wives and women in leadership, to empower and equip the every day super hero lives they lead. DeLynn Rizzo, Donna Patterson, Myesha Chaney, Meghan Robinson, Lindsay Reeve ARC Conference – 2018 Anaheim

Some words don’t seem to go together, like “Faith” and “Finance.” As church leaders we have to constantly manage the tension: “Are we going to operate in faith and trust God, or allow the bank account dictate what we can or cannot do?” In this session Pastors Todd and Julie Mullins will unpack practical tools … Faith vs. Finance | Todd and Julie MullinsRead More »

Starting the conversation between the local church and the department of child and family services. Girls in foster care are the most vulnerable and at risk for human trafficking. When the church steps in, we can shift what is seen as a problem, to an actual solution. Girls are not the problem, they are the … Brave Churches and Foster Care: A Preventative for Human Trafficking | Noemi ChavezRead More »

Transition is a part of every healthy growing church; unfortunately, we have all seen or heard of a bad one. Come be a part of the conversation to learn how to navigate the steps of transition and successfully lead your church through large and small transitions. Waylon Sears ARC Conference – 2018 Anaheim

What does a healthy Lead Pastor Executive Pastor relationship look like? How should roles change with church size? Laugh learn with the Executive Staff of Substance Church as they reflect on some of their pitfalls successes in each of their growth phases. Carolyn Haas and Nate Puccini ARC Conference – 2018 Anaheim

In a culture where leadership has become a corporate buzzword, it can be easy to take our cues from a lot of different sources. However, as church leaders we must make sure that we are focused on true Biblical values of leading and pastoring people. It’s time for us to lead like a shepherd. Ben … Leading Like a Shepherd | Ben BrinkmanRead More »

Ministry is resource-intensive and true disciple of Jesus are generous. This session will explore 3 practical and workable solutions to help you raise resources and raise disciples in your church to do the ministry God has called you to. Gene Appel ARC Conference – 2018 Anaheim

Disney has created some of the most compelling destinations on earth. Learn from Disney alum Mel McGowan about how these key strategies can and have been applied to some of the most effective ministries on the planet. Mel McGowan and Peter McGowan ARC Conference – 2018 Anaheim