Learning Sessions Include:
The Robotronic Gospel, Adam Smith
As time wizzes by, congregational attention spans are shrinking, technology is multiplying faster
than you can thumb through an issue of Wired magazing, church-hopping is at an all-time high and
our ability to interest and connect in lasting relationship to younger generations slipping out
the back doors of our churches is flatlinging. Like it or not, those are the facts. Let's not igore
it. Let's not sniffle about it or blame it on the liberal media. The question is: What do we do
about it? So--you're not a web programer, a video pro, or creative sevant. Who cares? The fact
that you're naming sermon series from TV shows that stopped being cool 6 years ago might be an
indicator that your ministry could use an inventive shot in the arm. Don't deny it. You know who
you are. We built a class for you.
Sovereign Grace & Social Justice, Bo White
The God of grace is on a mission to make all things new, ending hunger, thirst, pain, and sorrow
in the process. Focusing in on the impact of grace in our lives, we will explore a life of learning,
of love, and of a missional life together that impacts the downtrodden and outcast amidst us all.
Worship: A Dialogue from the Inside Out! Brian Wurzell & Jason Williams
This session is a discussion on the ins and outs of some of the great questions on what makes a
great gathering time as it relates to the nuts and bolts of a creative arts ministry; and some
real focused time on the element of music and team building. Whether you’re in a new church plant
or what feels like a church becoming a monument this session and dialogue will be a great time of
learning from each other. How do I get musicians? Where do you find good music? How do I keep my
team/band motivated? What resources are out there to help my ministry be more successful? What is
the line between worshipping and performing? How do I deal with my old school Senior Pastor? I am
a Senior Pastor, how do I coexist with my young buck, ‘Hippie looking’ Worship Leader?! Come out
and let’s tackle some of these questions!
"I'm With the Band": Staying Genuine as a Worship Leader, Chris Misterek
The worship pastor position in many ways can be a performance driven role. We're up in front of people
on a weekly basis displaying and amplifying our abilities as musicians or vocalists, and it can be
easy to allow ourselves to forget the heart behind it all. In this session we'll discuss ways to stay
genuine as a worship leader, even when everyone's looking at you.
I'm Not a Music Director! (Worship Pastoring), Chris Misterek
We tend to forget that a worship leader is also a pastor. We'll discuss how to be a worship pastor
that... well, pastors.
Why Bad Things Happen to Good People, Clark Youngblood, PhD
This session deals with theodicy, the classical theological problem of evil.
Discovering What Matters, Dan Steffen
There are always obstacles to doing what is right. In part 2 of this session, we will discuss
how to overcome obstacles and hurdles in order to do what matters most.
Hurdles to Doing What Matters, Dan Steffen
There are always obstacles to doing what is right. In part 2 of this session, we will discuss
how to overcome obstacles and hurdles in order to do what matters most.
Can the Cross Still Reach Children in the 21st Century? Daryl Layne
Children were created by God in His likeness and are able to engage in worship while learning a
biblical world view. This session will demonstrate the technical ease of capturing the hearts
and minds of children in a worship setting. We are fighting for the souls of our children.
Children most likely will not be reached for the Kingdom with a crayon and a piece of paper.
Their lives are full of color, action video and technology. Enjoy 60 minutes filled with fun
and inspiring information to encourage children's workers minds and hearts.
Small Groups Unplugged, Eric Jones
No fancy theories or what-if scenarios here. We will roll-up our sleeves and take a real-life
look at how an actual small group ministry is being revitalized and is experiencing refreshing
growth by going back to the basics - where the biblical values of sharing life, growing in faith,
and reaching others is intentional and life changing.
Unexpected Leadership, Linn Winters
We keep leading our churches the same old ways and getting the same results. What if what our
churches need, in order to move forward, is unexpected and a little scary? Would we leap? This
session will talk about some practical and effective decisions that will propel our churches forward.
The MySpace Generation, Matt Marino
Based on Jeremy Del Rio’s seminar at the Urban Youthworkers’ Institute, this session will challenge
you to reach today’s youth and show you that getting into their space doesn’t involve going in with
guns blazing, it means becoming part of their world.
Developing a Volunteer Team, Matt Marino
Are tired and lonely in your ministry? This session will show you how to develop a volunteer team to
share the load and increase your impact and joy in ministry.
Identity Crisis: Am I a Sinner or a Saint? Melissa Amick
After I accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior of my life, am I still a sinner or have I been made the
righteousness of Christ? This session will reveal truths about God’s grace and love for you as
demonstrated in His Son. In addition, you will learn who you are in Christ and dispel the myths of
condemnation that Satan attempts to use against the body of believers. Learn why believing these lies
of the enemy hinders spiritual growth and prevents you from living the abundant life God intends.
Managing Your Classroom: Fun without Frenzy, Mik Milem
In the workshop we will explore classroom management skills, student learning styles, and creative
discipline tolls to help yurn your classroom into a fun lpace to learn without the frenzy. 24 years
experience working with children in small groups and large audiences has helped Pastor Milem to gain
some helpful tools for managing any size group in just about any given situation.
Jesus the Master Teacher, Mik Milem
Explore the teaching style of Jesus as seen through the Gospels and learn how to incorporate those
teaching techniques into your teaching style. Whether you teach children, youth, or adults this session
can help you become a better teacher.
How Can an Old Book Have Relevance for Us Today? Mike Baird, PhD
Exploring the relevance of Scriptures for a postmodern, pluralistic society.
Understanding and Meeting the Needs of Adolescents, Paul Alexander
Adolescent culture is a consistently changing landscape of new technology, trends, fashion, expressions
of art, and relational shifts. To be effective at ministering to students, we’ve got to become a student
of students to keep up with their culture. If culture is the language of adolescents then understanding
their underlying needs becomes a framework for the conversation. In this session, you will discover those
needs and how they shape the environments that we create for students. We’ll also look at the kind of
people students need in their lives to steer them towards maturity in Christ.
Gospel Accounts to the Resurrection: Are they reliable? Richard Mohline, MA, MDiv
This session will investigate various claims that the testimonial accounts to the resurrection of Jesus
Christ are irreconcilably discrepant, whereby such documentary evidence is deemed to be unreliable.
Apologetics: Is it really Necessary? Richard Mohline, MA, MDiv
This session will examine the nature of apologetics to determine if there really is any Biblical basis
for the apologetical enterprise in the 21st century.
Using Bible Storying to Reach the Nations, Robin Soard
Two-thirds of the world's population are from oral cultures, which means they learn through listening
and speaking rather than reading and writing. It's important for us to share the Gospel with them in
a way they can understand. One way to do this is through Bible Storying. In OneStory you and a teammate
will spend two years connecting with a people group and developing a set of 30-50 Bible stories in their
language. Through these stories your people can understand God loves them and wants a relationship with them.
How to Produce Life Changing Messages Your Audience Will Remember, Ron Merrell
Whether you speak to children, youth, college students, or full-blown adults you want them to walk away
changed forever - and able to remember what you said. This session is designed to give you some practical
tools in taking your preaching and teaching to a whole new level. We'll take a look at how to master
content, delivery, humor, creative communication tools, speaking environment, and adapting to your audience.
Understanding Your Call to Women's Ministries and How to Activate That Call!
(Part 1), Stephanie Fullerton
Should women be in ministry? What has God called you to do? In part 1 of this session we will help answer
these questions and learn how to identify your calling and how to walk in your destiny.
Understanding Your Call to Women's Ministries and How to Activate That Call!
(Part 2), Stephanie Fullerton
In part 2 of this session, we will take an action-oriented approach and learn where to start and five steps
to building an effective women's ministry.
Singles Ministry- Flyin' Solo God's Way, Steve Cope
This session will present a Godly perspective on what it means to see Him as we embrace this season in
our life--the single life. We will show how, through service, fellowship and fun, what a vibrant, active
Singles Ministry looks like.