This session will teach strategies whereby grieving people can be comforted and won to Christ at the same time. Every step throughout the process is vitally important to a fruitful outcome. Come learn how to prepare for the funeral with practical resources focusing on sermon outlines, funeral delivery, and follow up with the family.

Steve Harrop

This session will take a look at the components of a minister's compensation package and look at ways to make sure your church blesses your pastor as best as it possibly can. We will also look at recent developments in the healthcare and minister's taxation.

Shelby Pratt

Learn how to create and sustain effective and growing missions ministries in the local church.

Peggy Holbrook

As conversations regarding sexual identity continue to take center stage in our culture, the church must equip itself to answer important questions facing people today. Join Dr. Lichi for this important session and learn how to effectively respond to this important question.

Dr. Donald Lichi

Is your small group 3D? Small groups are more than just connection points or fellowship groups. Every believer is called to live a 3D life (disciples discipling disciples). Small groups have the opportunity to help members grow spiritually in the context of community while also equipping them to live out the priesthood of believers within their own spheres of influence. Join us as we discuss how this can be done with some simple practices that any leader can use regardless of their level of training or experience.

Tiffany Crosby

In this session, participants will focus on principles and strategies involved in understanding church leadership roles and developing healthy relationships between pastor and board.

John Musgrave

In today's world, church security and safety continue to be topics of great importance. Join R.J. Lowery and Steve Raikes as they discuss best practices in building your church’s safety team, providing protection from the parking lot, to the pulpit.

R.J. Lowery

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Steve Raikes

Whether your church is in a Suburban, Rural, or Urban area God wants to use it to redeem both people and communities. This workshop will feature a panel of Pastors who have found creative ways to engage their communities in each of these unique contexts. Come ready to get some great ideas, hear some great stories, and ask some powerful questions.

Shaun Howard

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Tom Baxter

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Gary Gray

In today’s reality, where average church attendance has diminished to two or three weekend services per month, church leaders must develop intentional steps to effectively connect people and help them move toward growing in Christ. This workshop will help participants identify weak points so they can “close the back door” in their local church’s connections and discipleship processes.

Stuart Ross