Mark Yarhouse

Definitions of sexual orientation, attraction, and identity will be discussed, as well as how stories about sexual identity can drive young people away from their family and their faith and steps churches can take to create a story of redemption. Hosted by the Boone Center for the Family

Stan Granberg

Glenda Thomas, J.C. Thomas, Marie Thomas

"Receiving Beauty for Your Ashes"

Suffering plays a key role in the life of the child of God and it can serve as an incredible opportunity and impetus for spiritual growth. Join a family of ministers whose many difficulties—abuse and physical and mental illness— and times of despair have granted them the gift of coming to a deeper understanding of who Christ is and God’s intention for their lives. If you are ready to heal, grow, and receive beauty for your ashes, please join this session.

Jason Locke

"The Campbell Church of Christ and a Profile of Church Health"

What makes for a healthy, thriving church? While West Coast Churches of Christ have experienced three decades of rapid decline, the Campbell Church of Christ near San Jose has bucked this downward trend. What has been this church’s recipe for continued vibrancy? A panel of current and former Campbell Church leaders and recorded interviews examine some key characteristics of church health.

Romulo Fontes

Joshua Jackson

Jarrod Robinson

"The Factors that Guide Church Leaders in Times of Change"

Ryan Lassiter

Matt Reagan

Craig Altrock, Ben Woodward

Learn firsthand how to equip your congregation through the Let’s Start Talking and FriendSpeak method to have life-changing conversations with those in your neighborhood and around the world. Your congregation can do this!