Teacher: Allen Wai Jang

The popular 1963 book by Dr. S.I. McMillen, MD revealing health "secrets" from the Bible, has gone through several revisions and, after his passing in 1990, was expanded by Dr. David E. Stern, MD. Adding insights from TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine), we can unlock further insights that illustrate the universality and inspiration of the Holy Scriptures!

Teachers: Doug Crum, Lance Havens

"I used to go to the wildest, craziest, most awesome parties ever - but now I go to church instead." A testimony can tell an amazing story of how Jesus is transforming our lives: it can also glamorize sin, glorify the sinner, and present God/Christianity as a boring afterthought. How can we use such a powerful tool to help our members tell His story? Come share your ideas and mull over a few of ours. If you only attend one class . . . then this will be the best on you go to.

Teacher: David Ayres

Religious trauma is an occupational hazard for ministers. But how do you heal from wounds inflicted by the church when you work for one? Join us as we explore a framework for finding renewal and resilience on the other side of church-induced trauma in ministry.

Teacher: Tim Spivey

Even prior to the pandemic, the church was changing in dramatic ways. This class discusses, humorously, the expiration of several popular leadership principles, and offers a look at the prevailing church of the rest of the 21st century.

Teacher: Rick Marrs

Teacher: Rick Gibson

Being honest about things that may not belong in our lives or in our churches.

Teacher: Drew Dixon

"I am making a way in the wilderness." (Isaiah 43:19)

Teacher: Caleb Grimes

Criticism comes with influence, leadership and changing lives. It's not fun but you're not alone.

Teacher: Bryon Fike

Sixty-five books of the Bible were written for the purpose of communicating God's Word to us. One book was written to help us communicate our words to God. the Psalms were written to be prayed. Come and learn one way you can pray all 150 Psalms.

Teacher: Amy Bost Henegar

Panelists: Candace Nicolds, Jess Lowry, Tiffany Dahlman, Cheryl Russell

You may have attended classes about woemn in ministry, heard from elders who have led change for inclusion in their congregations, studied the theology behind it with scholars, even heard from churches with female elders. But this panel invites you in to a unique conversation with several of the women who are currently serving as pulpit ministers in our churches. a diverse array of questions will be asked and honestly answered, including the questions you bring!