Ben Borgeman
6 Foundational Habits & Practices of Jesus
“Whoever says he abides in him ought to walk in the same way in which he walked” (1 John 2:6 ESV). If we are to obey this command in 1 John, we need to examine the earthly life of Jesus and discover what exactly were His priorities, how did He “walk”.  In this breakout we will identify 6 foundational habits and practices that are seen in Jesus’ life. We will discuss how they can be applied to our lives to help us make and multiply disciples like Jesus.

 

Adam Erlichman
Multiplying Groups Gladly
Do you struggle to get your groups to multiply, break off, or split to start new groups? Running out of group space for new people joining your church? Even when you do start a new group, people do so begrudgingly and unsatisfied. What if you could multiply groups gladly? Adam has helped hundreds of groups multiply gladly and will help you explore practical ways to accomplish this too.

 

Steven Trantham
18–25 Year-Olds–The Most Difficult Demographic or the Most Strategic?
In Christian history, individuals aged 18 to 25 have played crucial roles in driving major missionary movements. Surprisingly, this age group is currently one of the least engaged demographics in the church. Let’s delve into why targeting 18 to 25-year-olds is strategically important for missions and the future of the church and explore practical ways to effectively involve them and pursue them in your congregation.

 

Mark Morton
The Benefits and Challenges of Having a Recovery Ministry in Your Church
Come and learn how a church recovery program can benefit the community, the church family and even the pastor(s) of the church.  Every recovery program comes with a set of challenges, but the opportunities to proclaim and demonstrate the gospel abound. If you are considering starting a recovery ministry or want to have more information on the benefits and challenges of having a recovery ministry this session could be a great help for you.

 

Maddie Hunter
Young People with a Purpose
Today’s teens face a darkening world that is leading them away from Christ and the church. They often struggle to see their value in the work of the church and to understand the value of the church in their lives. With the help of some of the latest research through Gateway Seminary, this class will equip youth leaders to effectively engage teens as crucial members of the body of Christ and help them discover their value and purpose in Him.

 

Reba Bowman
Defining Decisions for Living and Leading
Most of us underestimate what God wants to do in us and through us. We believe the lies we’ve been told about everything we are not. This session has one goal: to show you that your best life is one that gives God and this life everything you have. Doing this requires that we make 3 life-altering decisions that will define how we live and how we lead.

 

Steve Witt
How the Church Grows through Evangelism and Discipleship
We have heard people say that anything that is alive will grow. Yet recent studies show that many churches are struggling to increase their weekly attendance. We need to ask, “Is the body of Christ part of that problem?” In this session, we will examine 2 important texts: Matthew 28:16-20 and Mark 16:14-18; comparing Christ’s commission to the Church with how we actually function. We will look at strategies to help us remove barriers to become, once again, obedient, growing, and thriving churches.

 

Joey Montoya
Stewarding Your Time and Resources to be Well-Prepared for Ministry
Whether it be preaching a sermon, teaching a class, leading a small-group, or helping with corporate worship, it is important to always be prepared well for whatever ministry opportunities God gives us. We often rely on our talent, gifting, and passion to serve in ministry but lack the discipline or an effective processes for preparing well. This class will equip you with the motivation and a process to prepare well as stewards called to serve the local church!