Pre-Conference Workshops

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9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Copying after God: The Posture and Practice of Love
Prayer Lab: Re-Think, Re-Imagine, Re-Experience
Empowering Women: How to Create a Thriving Women's Ministry
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
A Tool to Help New Readers "Meet" Their Bible
Leader Recharge
Small Groups: Why Is This So Hard?
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Copying after God: The Posture and Practice of Love
Evangelism in a Post-Christian Culture
Discipleship Pathway: Curating the Journey of Becoming Deeply Committed Christians
3:15 PM - 4:30 PM
Kingdom Moments and Movements
Leader Recharge
Sustainable Young Adult Ministry
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Empowering You: Navigating Mental Health Challenges Together
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Ministry with the Elderly: The Gift of Presence
Suicide Intervention
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Grief Support: How to Care for Those Who Are Grieving
3:15 PM - 4:30 PM
Finding Help and Support for Those Struggling with Addictions
God's Open Table: Creating Space for All
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Engaging Volunteers In Kid's Ministry
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
A Strategic Approach to Children and Family Ministry
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Behind the Scenes of Children's Weekend Programming
Special Needs Ministry Is Not Complicated
3:15 PM - 4:30 PM
Caring for Kids, Teens, and Families in Crisis
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Igniting the Essential Assistant
Roadmap for Employee Coaching, Counseling, and Corrective Action
The Art of Hospitality
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Church Culture Checkup
Church Governance
Facilities Tour
Keeping it Simple in the Small Church: 8 Keys for Ministry Planning
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Best Practices in Volunteer Management
Inspiring Generosity: Donor Development and Giving Strategies
3:15 PM - 4:30 PM
Church Culture Checkup
Financial Planning for Long-Term Building Improvements and Capital Expenditures
Keeping it Simple in the Small Church: 8 Keys for Ministry Planning
Leading Through Influence (When You're Not in Charge)
Women in Ministry
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB): What's Love Got To Do With It?!
Short Term Mission Trips: Breaking Bad
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Encountering Christ on the Streets
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Building a Partner School Ministry
Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders: Strategies for Engaging Kids and Families in Mission Work
3:15 PM - 4:30 PM
Teaching Cultural Competency
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Student Ministry: Curriculum Review
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Student Ministry: Translating Resurrection for Your Context
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Confirmation: Creating The Best Journey For Your Context
Student Ministry: Mission Trips That Matter
3:15 PM - 4:30 PM
Student Ministry: Survey Says!
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Online Care, Connection, and Community Building
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Digital Ministry on a Budget: Websites, Social Media, and Newsletters Made Simple
Reboot Your Worship: Five Things to Do Right Now to Improve Your Worship Without a Big Budget
Sanctuary Back Stage Tour (with optional catwalk tour)
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Engaging Your Community in the Do Unto Others Campaign
Studio C Tour and Tech Talk
3:15 PM - 4:30 PM
Sensory-Rich Worship for Unforgettable Messages