Adam Erlichman
Startling Statistics in Groups and Discipleship
Through Build Groups research, startling discoveries have been made regarding what congregational members believe groups and discipleship are purposed for, which directly contradicts the view of pastors and staff. In addition to a confused understanding of groups and discipleship, more telling statistics provide an x-ray of the necessary changes churches must make to see progress. You will learn what’s wrong, missing, right, and needs to be added to the missing ingredients of your church’s groups and discipleship ministries.
Delanee Williams
Essentials for Teachers
How do you equip your teachers to have a successful year? Do they have the skills and knowledge needed to make a difference in the lives of children? During this session, we’ll discuss essentials teachers need for effective teaching.
Aaron Dailey
Equipping Parents with a Gospel-Centered Approach to The Sex Talk
Guiding parents through conversations about sex with their children can be challenging for youth leaders, but it’s essential ministry work. This workshop equips youth leaders with strategies to help parents develop a gospel-centered approach to having honest, age-appropriate, and grace-filled conversations about sex, identity, and God’s design for relationships. You’ll learn how to coach parents to engage their kids with wisdom, truth, and love—pointing them to Jesus in every developmental stage. We’ll provide biblical frameworks, practical conversation starters, and helpful resources you can share with parents of children from elementary age through high school. Come be equipped to guide parents as they navigate this crucial aspect of discipleship in their homes.
Paul Meldrum
How to Experience and Lead Life-Giving Prayer
Prayer should not be a boring experience, but a dynamic time of interaction with our Triune God, drawing us deeper into intimacy with and worship of Him. Further, this should be both a private and corporate prayer experience. If you desire more for your or your congregation’s prayer times, come experience and grow in life-giving prayer.
Ken Braddy
The Power of One: Using a Single Verse to Share the Gospel
Small Group members (and group leaders) may not be comfortable sharing the gospel, and some just don’t know where to begin the conversation. In this breakout session, learn a simple, one-verse way for sharing the entire Bible’s message powerfully and quickly. The twenty words of Romans 6:23 contain the entire Bible’s message in one short verse, something that everyone can learn to share in just five minutes.
Tyson James
The Bible’s Puzzle Pieces: How Undesigned Coincidences Point to Biblical Reliability
Did you know that the New Testament texts support each other’s reliability like puzzle pieces? In this session, you will be introduced to a recently revived approach to defending the reliability of Scripture based on undesigned coincidences, originally popularized over 200 years ago by William Paley and J. J. Blunt.
Fred Murray
Building a Culture of Generosity
Advancing the mission is a common goal we all share. It takes time, energy, resources. This session will discuss practical ways you can develop a culture that is financially supporting the mission.
Leo Castro
The Biblical Way to Resolve Conflicts
One of the greatest challenges the church faces today is unresolved conflicts within the congregation. In this workshop, we will discuss a biblical strategy for resolving conflicts to have a healthy church.
Jess Schmidt
Heart and Method: Your Guide to Leading Meaningful Women’s Bible Studies
Are you feeling called to lead a women’s Bible study but don’t know where to begin? Or are you a seasoned small group leader wanting to enhance the skills God has given you? In this class we will discuss the qualities that make an exceptional leader, how to pick your Bible study, helpful tips to promote your class, and pitfalls to avoid when leading other women. We will also discuss an opportunity for your church to host an Embrace Grace group – a ministry designed to support single, pregnant women with Christ’s love.
