Grief Care GIving led by Ricky Thrasher

Grief involves coping with loss. Death, divorce, and the loss of a home are all major events that people grieve. While everyone’s experience of grief is different, there are common responses that can be useful to recognize if someone is facing a loss and minister to them.

Navigating Loss: What To Do When You Don't Know What To Do led by Ricky Thrasher and Tonya Ledford

This grief series will focus on dealing with life losses whether it be lost dreams, relationships, a pet, or what we thought our life should be. We will address the symptoms of grief and how to ride the waves as they come. We will learn that grief is a journey and not a destination. The group will learn practice ways to practice self-care and obtain support during hard times.

Disaster Relief in the 21st Century led by Dwain Carter

Join this breakout to learn why DR can be a critical ministry for every church, how you can get trained, and hear stories of life change that you will not soon forget.

The Power of Prayer in Evangelism led by Steve Foster or Brad Marchman

Prayer is an essential component for sharing the gospel with effectiveness and empowers the witness by providing guidance, open doors, spiritual wisdom, and favor. This Breakout will help believers develop prayer as a foundation for sharing Jesus.

The Five-Star Evangelistic Leader led by Steve Foster or Brad Marchman

The 5-star recruit in college football is the goal for every team. Getting these guys can make any team better. What if our churches were filled with 5-star evangelistic leaders? This breakout will lay out the 5 characteristics of an effective evangelistic leader and how every leader can embody these characteristics in their life and ministry. 5-star evangelistic leaders can lead their ministries to greater evangelistic fervency and focus.

Artificial Intelligence and Your Ministry: The New Fuel for Efficiency and Impact led by Scott Smith (Not available at Cornelia)

This session introduces you as a ministry leader to the dynamic world of Artificial Intelligence. You will explore how AI can automate routine tasks, allowing more time for vital ministry work. Demonstrations will be given on how to maximize bible study, including creating lessons, sermons and curriculum. We will also cover how AI can help you learn any subject five times faster. Ethical aspects of AI usage in a ministry context will be covered briefly as well. You will leave with a good working knowledge of basic AI applications and some homework that will take you to the next level. You will become quickly competent to implement AI into your personal day-to-day ministry and management.

Navigating Trauma in the Church led by Jodie Marsh, Jill Richards, Emily Furr, Tera Melber, Jeni McLeod, or Paula Walker

Every church is filled with broken people. Many of them have lives filled with present or past adversity. In this session, you will deepen your understanding of trauma and its impact on people and gain practical skills needed to minister with compassion inspired by the very heart of our Creator.

Steps to Recognize and Raise Up Missional Leaders in Your Church led by Buck Burch

Churches must take specific steps to take to insure new people are constantly being put on mission. By following the “Leading Others” and “Leading Groups” aspects the early church, churches can intentionally raise up missional leaders for the next generation.

Getting Ready to Go led by Keith Ivey or Samuel Ayala

Inward equipping is essential for outward engagement. Come join us to learn some practical steps on how to help your churchwide missions team develop a plan of action.

Babysitter vs Influencer led by Krista Staton

Which are you? In this session you will learn simple steps to move from a babysitter to an influencer in the life of a child. We have a short time to make a difference in a child’s life so come learn how to maximize the time that you have.

Leading a Child to Christ led by Diane Roberson, Jennifer Dooley, Dawn Schaffer, or Ashton Hudson

Statistics show us that most Christians make a profession of faith before the age of 14. Are you ready to share the Gospel with children? In this session you’ll learn strategies to include Gospel presentation for large and small groups of children as well as best practices for Gospel conversations with individual children. You will leave with ideas for resources and more confidence as you minister to children in your church and community.

Starting a Special Needs Program led by Leah Jordan or Pat Sweezey

Does your church need to minister to people with exceptional needs? The answer is yes! Many families are unable to come to church because of the special needs of their family member. In this session you will hear how to start a program, learn some tips for handling challenging situations and how to give parents/caregivers the peace of mind knowing that their child will be cared for in a safe environment.

Six Things Every Volunteer Needs to Know to Work with Teenagers led by Chris Trent, Tim Kilgore or Todd Jones
In the constantly changing world of youth ministry, understanding the unique challenges and opportunities that come with working with teenagers is crucial for every volunteer. This session is designed to equip volunteers with the essential knowledge and skills needed to build discipleship focused relationships with teenagers and point them to Jesus.

Navigating Best Practices for Discipling Teenagers led by Allen Huber, Chris Trent, Kyle Ruff or Ryan Appling
When it comes to youth ministry, discipling teenagers presents both unique challenges and life changing opportunities for spiritual growth and development. This breakout session offers a comprehensive exploration into the effective strategies for mentoring young individuals within the context of their faith journey.

Four Keys to a Healthy Church led by Jason Jones, Marty Youngblood, Chris Reynolds, Jeff Gongwer, Craig Ward or Andy Childs

Words like mission, values, strategy, and vision are buzz words we often use in our ministry conversations. And while they are easily spoken, they are difficult to implement. Join us for an informative discussion and details on how you can join other ministry leaders in a church strengthening process. In this breakout, we will share information that will show you how to prepare yourself and your congregation to make disciples, develop leaders and increase missional engagement.

Deacon Ministry Foundations led by Art Fulks and Gary Wood

The ministry of deacons is foundational to healthy churches. In this breakout, we will discuss both the spiritual/character aspects of healthy deacon ministry, but also invest in several practical tools to apply in caring and serving well.

UNLEASH!: 5 Strategies for Shaping a Church That’s Reaching, Discipling, and Deploying Young Leaders led by Dallas White or Cameron Ford

Join Dallas White, Senior Pastor of The Grove Church, as he unpacks the five simple strategies he and his team use to engage, equip, and empower young leaders in ministry.

Pastors are invited to join Al Mohler, Ken Whitten, or Thom Rainer for a rich discussion of ministry best practices and Q&A.

Women in Ministry led by Kim Harris, Brooke Lovingood, Stephanie Bennett, Angela Skelton, or Julie Biesiadecki

Join us for an enriching breakout session designed specifically for women who are vocationally called to ministry. This session aims to provide practical advice and encouragement to help navigate your unique journey in ministry. Come find mentorship, friendship, and mutual support as we uplift each other and grow stronger in our shared mission.

Protecting Evangelism and Missions through Religious Freedom led by Mike Griffin

This class is about the theological and philosophical approach that churches should have regarding the rights of Religious Freedom in our country. Its goal is to help church leaders come away with a practical understanding that promotes evangelism and missions.

Reducing the Risk of Child Sexual Abuse in the Church led by Mike Griffin

This class is about what the church can do to protect our children against sexual abuse. It is important that every church understand the risks and have in place policies and procedures that create a safe environment for their children and those who serve them.

5 Essential Elements for Leading Women in the Local Church led by Beth Ann Williams or Karen Pace

In this session we will explore five essential elements that will help leaders successfully engage all women of the church in spiritual growth, healthy community and meaningful missions and ministry. Through a simple assessment and next steps plan you will leave with practical ways to lead women toward a life complete in Christ.

Harmonizing Hearts: The Art of Being a Great Worship and Music Leader led by Rhon Carter, Chandler Wright, Zak McQueen, Lee Chitwood, Chad Todd, or Scott Eaton

In this breakout session, we will delve into the essence of being a great worship and music leader, exploring the multifaceted role that goes beyond musical proficiency. Discover how to foster a spiritual atmosphere, build a cohesive worship team, and effectively communicate with congregants through music. We'll explore the balance between creativity and reverence, offering practical insights and strategies for cultivating a worship experience that resonates with both authenticity and excellence. Join us as we embark on a journey to elevate your worship and music leadership skills and inspire transformative worship encounters for the local church.

Sound & Vision: Elevating Worship Experiences through Audio, Visual, and Livestream Mastery led by Zach Brown, or Mike Wilson

In an era where technology intersects with worship, the role of audiovisual and livestream capabilities has become increasingly vital. This breakout session aims to equip worship and music leaders with the essential skills and knowledge to navigate the world of sound engineering, visual enhancements, and livestreaming for the local church. From optimizing audio quality to creating engaging visual presentations, we'll cover the technical aspects that enhance the worship experience. Discover practical solutions for troubleshooting common AV challenges and learn how to leverage livestreaming to extend the reach of your worship ministry. Join us for an interactive session that will empower you to elevate your church's worship through the seamless integration of audiovisual technology.