27. FROM TALK TO TRACTION: Making All Ministry Teams More Effective
Dr. Todd Russ
Participants will learn how to design efficient, purpose-driven meetings that end with clear, actionable outcomes ...
CommunicationLeadership-ManagementPlanningProfessional DevelopmentTeamwork-Team BuildingVolunteerism
63. VISION THAT INSPIRES SERVICE: Communicating a Christ-Centered Future in Ways that Move God’s People to Action
Dr. Stacy Jensen
Participants will learn how to shape vision in ways that are firmly grounded in God’s Word, inspired by ...
18. THE FOCUS TAX: How Much Are You Paying?
Kurt Nitz
Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed or simply want to work more intentionally, this breakout will give you practical tools to ...
CHARACTER FORMATION AS CULTURAL STRATEGY
Dr. Ryan Olson
This keynote will draw on historical and cultural lessons—from the early church to the Reformation to today—while also ...
13. THE EMOTIONALLY INTELLIGENT LEADER: Managing Yourself to Lead Others
Dr. Karen Fischer
This session explores how leaders can grow in emotional self-awareness, empathy, and self-regulation in order to lead others ...
56. SERVANT LEADERS: Young Adults Modeling Christ’s Way
Jeremy Bock
This session features a panel of young adults who will share personal experiences of what it means to live ...
09. COMMUNICATING YOUR MISSION WITH CLARITY: Branding, Messaging, and Community Connection
Dr. Jeff Lemke
This session helps congregations, schools, and Christian organizations define and communicate their identity in Christ with purpose and ...
04. THE BUDGET IS THE PLAN: Aligning Strategy, Spending, and Stewardship
Janet J. Egan, CPA
This session will help attendees see their budget not merely as a spreadsheet but as a strategic ...
29. THE GRACE TO LEAD CHANGE WELL: Navigating Transition Without Losing Mission or People
Rev. Don Sutton
This session will explore how to overcome resistance, sustain hope, and create cultures where curiosity is encouraged—so teams ...
10. COUNTING WHAT COUNTS: Goals, Metrics, and the Spirit’s Work
Rev. Carlos Leyrer
When handled with humility, goals and assessments can help ministries stay focused and purposeful—while leaving the results where ...
49. PROBLEM-SOLVING AS CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP: Balancing Faith, Wisdom, and Action
Brent Nemmers
Participants will learn practical ways to identify issues, weigh options, navigate difficult conversations, and build consensus for lasting solutions ...

