Do’s and Don’ts for Healthy Multiethnic Churches
Rodrigo Cruz, Lead Pastor, the Nett Church, Keynote Speaker Description: Having the vision of being a multiethnic church is very different from actually becoming a multiethnic church. Come hear how…
“…and KNOW that I am GOD!” – General Conference 2020
Martha Stokes, General Conference Delegate, Director, Church and Community Relations, Pinnacle Living Description: From May 5 – 15, 2020, the General Conference of The United Methodist Church will gather in…
“BIG Bad Idea”
Rev. Katie Carson Phillips, Associate Pastor, Burke UMC Description: Does the whole “outside the box” idea flummox you? You like boxes. Your church likes boxes. Yet - you know that…
Church Safety
Paul Werries, Owner, Facility Analysis and Security Training - F.A.S.T. Description: Safety and security are as important for a house of worship as they are for a family home. Find…
Contemplative Prayer Practices: Cultivating a Life with and for God
Kim Barker-Brugman, Pastor of Asbury, Nokesville and founder of Soul Story Ministries Description: Together we will explore the spiritual practices of Lectio Divina, breath prayer and centering prayer to deepen…
Creative, Collaborative Hymn Arranging
Rev. Billy Kluttz, Church of the Covenant and Immanuel Presbyterian Church (USA) Description: Traditional hymns offer a myriad opportunities for creative, engaging worship! In this course, we’ll look at well-known…
Growing Young: Helping Young People Discover and Love Your Church
Mike Park, coach and presenter, Fuller Youth Institute Description: We’ve all heard the bad news that the church is shrinking and young people are leaving. But the good news is…
Health In The Wesleyan Tradition
Francis Amankwah, Lay Leader, Ghana Wesley UMC Description: This Workshop aims at educating churches on John Wesley’s Health ministry, its impact on Methodism, the world; and its significance to ministry…
How to Build an Effective and Engaging Multicultural Children’s Ministry
Kay Hwang, Director of Generational Ministries at Vine Church Description: Come learn how implementing “Multi-sensory Teaching Methods” can provide fun and engaging children’s ministry on Sunday mornings. Also, learn how…
Disciple-Shift: The Nuts and Bolts of Making Disciples who Make Disciples
Paulo Lopez, Director, Center for Next Generation Ministries Description: Most of us agree that we must move “from members to disciples.” But few of us can articulate what it looks…