“The real heartbeat behind [CTS] is we want to see our local churches strengthened and grow and people use their gifts and talents in the local church.”

Derek Altom of D6 Family and Vertical Three Ministries talks about the value of Church Training Service (CTS), how groups can get involved, and the impact it can have on individuals and churches. Find more about CTS and the Vertical Three Conference at https://verticalthree.com. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Focus #V3Con2026 #Discipleship #Talents

“What I realized was that those who really were the ones who contributed the most to the ministry were those who were involved in more things, not fewer things.”

From his role in the TN House of Representatives to Dean of online & adult studies at Welch College, William Slater leads a busy, full life. He shares ways we can all live engaging and involved lives that can impact our families and the community around us.

Find more about the programs Mr. Slater discussed available from Welch College:

Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.): https://bit.ly/4jLT5rF.

The Certificate of Biblical & Ministry Studies: https://bit.ly/45Uy4Fq.

#NAFWB #BetterTogether #Ministry #Life #Education

Pastor Luke Johnson and church member Jacob Blackwelder of Highland Drive Free Will Baptist Church share the impact a weekly prayer team praying during services has had on the team and the church as a whole. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Prayer #Pray #Praying

Presented at the 2025 Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tennessee.

Presented at the 2025 Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tennessee.

Presented at the 2025 Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tennessee.

Presented at the 2025 Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tennessee.

Presented at the 2025 Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tennessee.

Presented at the 2025 Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tennessee.

Presented at the 2025 Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tennessee.