This workshop is a panel discussion including Turner Christian Church's pulpit committee, their interim minister, and the minister they called, discussing how they searched for and prepared for the new pastor.

Theme Music: Simply Beautiful by Scott Riggan (www.scottriggan.com)

This workshop is designed to help churches who are facing deep divisions that keep them from being able to move forward. Andrew is a professional mediator who will provide meaningful advise and guidance and how to reach consensus amidst division in your congregation.

Find out more about Genesis Mediation here.

For more content from the 171st Northwest Christian Convention, go to www.nwchristiannetwork.com/nwcc171

Theme Music: Simply Beautiful by Scott Riggan (www.scottriggan.com)

One of the most discouraging challenges churches can face is when the budget doesn't balance. This can lead  to difficult decisions where churches have to balance faith in God's providence and good stewardship of his church. In this workshop Greg Shear will present on how churches can address budget shortfalls faithfully and responsibly. 

Find out more about the Solomon Foundation here.

For more content from the 171st Northwest Christian Convention, go to www.nwchristiannetwork.com/nwcc171

Theme Music: Simply Beautiful by Scott Riggan (www.scottriggan.com)

Terry Byrd is part of a ministry that provides free technology solutions for churches. His workshop will focus on the various ways that churches can use technology to support their outreach and ministries. If your church is looking for fresh ideas for the information age, this for you!

Find out more about Live Church Solutions here.

Theme Music: Simply Beautiful by Scott Riggan (www.scottriggan.com)

Toby Hill specializes in insuring churches, Christian schools and other ministries. He will be presenting a workshop to help church leaders identify risks and needs for coverage in their work to help churches make sure they are adequately covered for the challenges they face.

Find out more about James Reed Agency here.

For more content from the 171st Northwest Christian Convention, go to www.nwchristiannetwork.com/nwcc171

Theme Music: Simply Beautiful by Scott Riggan (www.scottriggan.com)

One of the common challenges for churches today a struggle to find a new senior minister. Searches are taking longer and interims are lasting longer. To meet this challenge, elders and other lay-leaders need to be ready to take on greater roles of leadership in their church. Joel Heisler is the preaching elder at Newport Christian Church, a church that made the decision not to hire a senior minister. He will be presenting on the challenges and opportunities of lay leadership in the church.

For more content from the 171st Northwest Christian Convention, go to www.nwchristiannetwork.com/nwcc171

Theme Music: Simply Beautiful by Scott Riggan (www.scottriggan.com)

In this workshop, Grant Hickman and Ginger Morgan of Willamette Christian Church discuss the unique challenges pastors face in maintaining their spiritual health, and the practices they can use to sustain themselves in times of challenge and struggle.

For more content from the 171st Northwest Christian Convention, go to www.nwchristiannetwork.com/nwcc171

Theme Music: Simply Beautiful by Scott Riggan (www.scottriggan.com)

Many people--even pastors--don't realize just how complicated it can be to properly file pastor's taxes. The goal of this workshop is to prepare Pastors before they make the mistake so they can prepare their taxes with confidence and accuracy.

For more content from the 171st Northwest Christian Convention, go to www.nwchristiannetwork.com/nwcc171

Theme Music: Simply Beautiful by Scott Riggan (www.scottriggan.com)

More of a guided conversation than a workshop, this session is for women in ministry--women who are pastors, married to pastors, or otherwise serving in vocational ministry--to talk about their common joy and challenges and encourage each other in their unique callings.

Part 4 of Dr. Wes Wright's morning devotions on the Armor of God in Ephesians 6.

For more content from the 171st Northwest Christian Convention, go to ⁠⁠www.nwchristiannetwork.com/nwcc171⁠⁠