Tim Archer

Our churches must develop more ministries that function out in the community. Explore how leaders can encourage church members to discover the ministry that God has gifted them with.

Walter Pierce

In the Western church, it has become a standard position to be in alarm about youth and their continued fidelity to Jesus. As a result, many of us are in despair about the future and the church in America.The goal of churches is to do more than swell membership. It is to help Jesus be visible in the lives of its members. Learn how local churches can help our children and teens become "formed" into Christ followers.

Dan Bouchelle, Caleb Southerland

"What America Can Learn from the Global Church About Disciple-Making"

Disciple-making movements have been producing stunning numbers around the world, but can the same thing happen in North America? Too often when people hear about what God is doing around the world, they respond with, “That sounds great, but it won’t work here.” Is that true? We will discuss the phenomenon of disciple-making movements and how churches in the US can begin to see similar things happening. Hosted by Mission Resource Network

Josh Ross

The church is uniquely positioned by God to equip its people to engage culture. The challenge is in knowing how, when, where, and if to engage. To remain silent about the cultural climate isn't an option, but how do we navigate this tension? The good news is that the church has navigated this road before, and God is eager to help the church navigate this road now.

Thien Dang

"Flourishing in Spaces of Marginality"

How do we flourish when we feel like we don’t belong? What do we do when our very own church becomes a marginalizing space? How do we thrive when our Christian neighbors haphazardly lob painful microaggressions and rhetoric? For all types of minorities struggling to survive in their churches, and for those seeking to learn how to embody compassion toward those who feel marginalized, this session is for you.

Tim Willis 

David is held up in the Old Testament as the model king, and the long-awaited Messiah is often called the “son of David.” Yet, David seems to come up short as a father. David’s life provides a good example of the challenges some face in balancing their public roles as leaders and their private role as fathers/parents.

Jen Hale Christy

Are you in transition? The transition from adolescence to young adulthood involves rumbling with questions of identity. Who am I? What does God desire for my life? You don’t just figure it out once and move on, though. These questions continue to surface throughout our lives as we go through various transitions. Whatever your stage of life, come explore how to be the person that God calls you to be.

Carisse Berryhill

"Stories of Faith and Courage: Remembering Our Foremothers in the Restoration Movement"

Hear inspiring stories of courageous women in our heritage who pioneered in teaching children, in missions, and in higher education. Hosted by the Jerry Rushford Center for Research on Churches of Christ and the Stone-Campbell Restoration Movement

Chris Doran

Experts propose that there will be between 200 million and 2 billion climate refugees attempting to relocate by the end of the 21st century. The vast majority will likely come from the regions where the world’s great cities are built next to ocean ports, and the tragedy and suffering that is likely to ensue demands a Christian response. The mindful and creative practice of Christian virtues like solidarity, hospitality, courage, and justice will provide hopeful ways for Christians to be the face of Christ to climate refugees wherever they might be.

Craig Brown

"Lessons from a Hospital Chaplain"

The good news of Jesus becomes overwhelming when one experiences overwhelming grief and loss. How do we respond to the unbearable? What do we tell others when it appears that God is nowhere to be found? How can we seek and find God’s presence in the midst of hopelessness?