Deuce Phillips
Biblical Mentorship
Biblical mentorship is one of the rhythms of discipleship that we have purposed to help people grow in their walk with Jesus. Modeling Paul, Timothy, and Barnabas, every committed Jesus follower should be engaged with a mentor who can help foster their character towards Christ-likeness. The natural outcome of this process should be spiritual reproduction, as mentored disciples learn to mentor disciples.
Ken Braddy
Welcome Aboard! Creating Biblical Hospitality in Your Group
When people go on a cruise, they hear the words, “Welcome aboard!” What follows is a great experience with unmatched hospitality. What if the guests who attend your church and groups experienced that same kind of hospitality? In this workshop based on the presenter’s new booklet, discover why groups often fail to deliver a friendly experience to guests, and how groups can provide unmatched biblical hospitality. Each participant in this workshop will receive a free copy of the booklet, Welcome Aboard!, plus access to a two-hour conference plan they can use to teach the content to the group leaders in their church.
Chuck Williams
Serving from a Heart of Hospitality—Welcoming Others as Christ Welcomes Us
Hospitality is more than sharing a space with others, it’s sharing Christ’s love. In this class, we’ll explore how simple acts of kindness can make people feel remembered, help them build meaningful relationships, and create a culture of belonging in our church. Biblical hospitality isn’t just for a few; it’s a calling for all believers. Join us as we learn how to open our hearts, our homes, and our church to reflect the welcoming heart of God!
Delanee Williams
Every Child is a Gift
Many times, what we might see as disruptive or hard to teach children are actually opportunities to see how God has uniquely gifted them. In this session, we’ll talk about strategies to guide you as a teacher and help you see the potential in each child.
Cody Kimmel and Aaron Dailey
Family: The Secret Ingredient to Church and Spiritual Growth
Throughout Scripture, God has worked through families to advance His redemptive mission. Yet in our discipleship strategies, we often overlook the vital role family plays in spiritual growth. What if a key ingredient for both spiritual and church growth was closer to home than we realized? Join Cody Kimmel, Executive Director of Gracebased, along with Aaron Dailey as they unpack how cultivating strong families fuels both church growth and God’s mission in the world.
Heiden Ratner
Blessing Over Burden: Engaging Your Community for Transformational Impact
God has strategically placed your church in its location for such a time as this. Your proximity to schools, neighborhoods, and communities is purposeful, not coincidental. In this workshop, we’ll explore Jesus’ timeless principles for community engagement from Luke 10:1-11, discovering how to move beyond traditional outreach to create lasting Kingdom impact. You’ll learn practical strategies to engage your community in ways that bring blessing rather than burden, leading to authentic life transformation and meaningful relationships.
Tony Caniglia
Helping Students Cultivate a Faith Beyond Student Ministry
Gen Z is leaving the church at an alarming rate, and “Religious Nones” are on the rise. To spark change in the next generation towards Jesus, we need to change how we approach student ministry. This breakout will explore key factors to student ministry that contribute to a growing and lasting faith in Gen Z that goes beyond their time in student ministry.
Adam Erlichman
Ministry Metrics that Matter
What you measure matters. If you are not measuring important matters in your church, then you are failing to publicly celebrate God’s work among you and to gain a spiritual pulse of where your flock may be. You will learn necessary ministry metrics that you should be measuring to shepherd and steward the many souls that God has entrusted to your church, group, or ministry area. This break out is for pastors, staff, lay leaders, and volunteers.
Klover Kallas and Laura Weiss
Overcoming Spiritual Warfare in Ministry Relationships
Relationships in ministry should stand out from culture. They should be marked by love, growth, and health. This class will cover how to detect spiritual warfare in ministry relationships and develop strong bonds with our brothers and sisters in Christ.
