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Central Baptist Church, Americus
Crossroads Baptist Church, Valdosta
First Baptist Church, Thomson
| Title of Breakout Session | Speaker |
|---|---|
| Church Planting | |
| Church Planting is a Team Sport: Finding Your Role in Starting New Churches | Chris Renfro |
| Church Revitalization | |
| Why Vision Without Structure Exhausts People | P J Dunn & Blake Ivey |
| Collegiate | |
| Keeping High School Graduates Engaged in Your Church | Austin Reaves |
| Maintaining Collegiate Ministry Momentum | James Choi |
| Counseling Ministry | |
| Grief Care Giving | Ricky Thrasher |
| Grief Ministry: Help for the Journey Through the Valley | Gary Hadden |
| Disaster Relief | |
| Becoming a Disaster Ready Church | Dwain Carter & Quillian Mercer |
| Discipleship | |
| Beyond the Baptistry: Creating a Scalable Strategy to Move New Believers into Lifelong Discipleship | Joey Rodgers |
| Beyond the Surface: Helping Young Adults Find Real Connection in the Church | Jason Thomas |
| From First Hello to Fully Home: Turning Guests into Family | Jeremy Elam |
| From the Crowd to Committed: Developing an Effective Discipleship Pathway | Robbie Norman |
| Senior Adults: Strategies for Sharing Jesus in Simple, Doable Ways | Larry Dean |
| Teaching Beyond Borders: Foundations for Building Trust & Credibility | Matthew Gibbs |
| Teaching Beyond Borders: Overcoming Common Obstacles | Matthew Gibbs |
| Evangelism | |
| Living Life in 3D | Steve Foster |
| Reaching Your Church’s Mission Field | Brad Marchman |
| Men's Ministry | |
| Building a Band of Brothers | Kevin McKoy |
| Forming Men of Courage: Building an Intentional Plan for Reaching and Connecting Men (Part 2) | Kevin McKoy |
| Ministry Administration | |
| Artificial Intelligence: Using AI to Maximize Your Ministry Impact (Ethically) | Jimmy Long |
| Mission Georgia | |
| People, Not Projects: 3 Ways to Love Your Neighbor | Paula Walker |
| Transforming Lives Through Literacy Missions Ministries | Belinda Harris |
| Missions | |
| Best Practices for Community Missions | Alex Gonzales |
| How to Maximize Your Local Missions Partnerships | Buck Burch & Keith Ivey |
| Next Gen Kids | |
| Practical Strategies for Ministering to Exceptional Kids and Students with Special Needs | Allen Huber |
| Simple Steps to a Buddy Ministry | Lisa Moore |
| Top 5 Characteristics to an Unforgettable Children’s Ministry | Cyd Pagilarullo |
| Understanding the Kids You Teach | Bekki Rogers |
| Next Gen Students | |
| Hey, Youth Ministry Volunteers! | Chris Trent & Todd Jones |
| Practical Strategies for Ministering to Exceptional Kids and Students with Special Needs | Allen Huber |
| Getting to Know Gen Alpha: Understanding the Next Generation Before You Reach Them | Chris Trent |
| Pastor Wellness | |
| Faithful in the Middle: The High Calling of a Deacon | Will Langford |
| The Gentle Yoke: Rest for the Weary Ministry Wife | Melanie Ford |
| The Mission Moves at the Speed of Trust | Chris Reynolds, Joy Stevens, & Jeff Gongwer |
| Public Affairs | |
| Reducing the Risk of Child Sexual Abuse in the Church | Mike Griffin |
| The Importance of the Church Understanding God’s View of Human Life | Mike Griffin |
| Women | |
| Conversations That Count: Guiding Women to Share Faith with Confidence | Jackie Hardy |
| Women’s Ministry: What to Do When They Don’t Show Up | Mia Bright |
| Worship & Music | |
| How to Lead Congregational Singing Without Any Musicians | Chad Todd |
| What’s Driving You as a Leader in Your Ministry? Discover How You Lead from Your Deepest Emotional Need | Rhon Carter |
| ‘Front of House Ministry:’ Serving in Church Audio and Visual | Tom Gobebo |
Flat Creek Baptist Church, Fayetteville
| Title of Breakout Session | Speaker |
|---|---|
| Church Planting | |
| Church Planting is a Team Sport: Finding Your Role in Starting New Churches | Patrick Fielder |
| Church Revitalization | |
| Why Vision Without Structure Exhausts People | P J Dunn & Ira Thomas |
| Collegiate | |
| Keeping High School Graduates Engaged in Your Church | Eric Swenson |
| Maintaining Collegiate Ministry Momentum | Allen Smith |
| Counseling Ministry | |
| Grief Care Giving | Ricky Thrasher |
| My Grief Journey | Jimmy Spurling |
| Disaster Relief | |
| Becoming a Disaster Ready Church | Dwain Carter & Quillian Mercer |
| Discipleship | |
| Beyond the Baptistry: Creating a Scalable Strategy to Move New Believers into Lifelong Discipleship | Joey Rodgers |
| Beyond the Surface: Helping Young Adults Find Real Connection in the Church | Jason Thomas |
| From First Hello to Fully Home: Turning Guests into Family | John Spencer |
| From the Crowd to Committed: Developing an Effective Discipleship Pathway | Robbie Norman |
| Senior Adults: Strategies for Sharing Jesus in Simple, Doable Ways | Larry Dean |
| Teaching Beyond Borders: Foundations for Building Trust & Credibility | Matthew Gibbs |
| Teaching Beyond Borders: Overcoming Common Obstacles | Matthew Gibbs |
| Evangelism | |
| Living Life in 3D | Steve Foster |
| Reaching Your Church’s Mission Field | Brad Marchman |
| Hispanic | |
| The Spark of a Borderless Gospel: For Everyone Who Believes | Johnny Sangoquiza |
| Men’s Ministry | |
| Building a Band of Brothers (Part 1) | Kevin McCoy |
| Forming Men of Courage: Building an Intentional Plan for Reaching and Connecting Men (Part 2) | Kevin McCoy |
| Ministry Administration | |
| Artificial Intelligence: Using AI to Maximize Your Ministry Impact (Ethically) | Jimmy Long |
| Mission Georgia | |
| The Power of the Backpack | Kim Harris |
| Supporting Foster, Adoptive, and Kinship Families | Jodie Marsh |
| Missions | |
| Best Practices for Community Missions | Bruce Mewbourne |
| How to Maximize Your Local Missions Partnerships | Buck Burch & Samuel Ayala |
| Next Gen Kids | |
| Practical Strategies for Ministering to Exceptional Kids and Students with Special Needs | Allen Huber |
| Simple Steps to a Buddy Ministry | Lisa Moore |
| Top 5 Characteristics to an Unforgettable Children’s Ministry | Neal Goodson |
| Understanding the Kids You Teach | Michelle Gaddy |
| Next Gen Students | |
| Hey, Youth Ministry Volunteers! | Todd Jones & Cameron Wilkins |
| Practical Strategies for Ministering to Exceptional Kids and Students with Special Needs | Allen Huber |
| Getting to Know Gen Alpha: Understanding the Next Generation Before You Reach Them | Ryan Appling |
| Pastor Wellness | |
| Faithful in the Middle: The High Calling of a Deacon | Jeff Gongwer |
| The Mission Moves at the Speed of Trust | Chris Reynolds, Joy Stevens, & Will Langford |
| Public Affairs | |
| Reducing the Risk of Child Sexual Abuse in the Church | Mike Griffin |
| The Importance of the Church Understanding God’s View of Human Life | Mike Griffin |
| Women | |
| Conversations That Count: Guiding Women to Share Faith with Confidence | Paula Walker |
| Women’s Ministry: What to Do When They Don’t Show Up | Lizzie Attaway |
| Worship & Music | |
| How to Lead Congregational Singing Without Any Musicians | Chad Todd |
| What’s Driving You as a Leader in Your Ministry? Discover How You Lead from Your Deepest Emotional Need | Rhon Carter |
| ‘Front of House Ministry:’ Serving in Church Audio and Visual | Tom Gobebo |
McConnell Memorial Baptist Church, Hiawassee
Tabernacle Baptist Church, Cartersville
| Title of Breakout Session | Speaker |
|---|---|
| Church Administration | |
| Church Safety Fundamentals: Awareness, Prevention, Response | Micah Hamrick & Rusty Bodin |
| Church Planting | |
| Church Planting is a Team Sport: Finding Your Role in Starting New Churches | Steve Browning |
| Church Revitalization | |
| Why Vision Without Structure Exhausts People | P J Dunn & Rick Biesiadecki |
| Collegiate | |
| Keeping High School Graduates Engaged in Your Church | Keith Wade |
| Maintaining Collegiate Ministry Momentum | Austin Williams |
| Counseling Ministry | |
| Grief Care Giving | Ricky Thrasher |
| My Grief Journey | Jimmy Spurling |
| Disaster Relief | |
| Becoming a Disaster Ready Church | Dwain Carter & Quillian Mercer |
| Discipleship | |
| Beyond the Baptistry: Creating a Scalable Strategy to Move New Believers into Lifelong Discipleship | Joey Rodgers |
| Beyond the Surface: Helping Young Adults Find Real Connection in the Church | Jason Thomas |
| From First Hello to Fully Home: Turning Guests into Family | Jeremy Elam |
| From the Crowd to Committed: Developing an Effective Discipleship Pathway | Jason Thomas |
| Senior Adults: Strategies for Sharing Jesus in Simple, Doable Ways | Larry Dean |
| Teaching Beyond Borders: Foundations for Building Trust & Credibility | Eric Eggers |
| Teaching Beyond Borders: Overcoming Common Obstacles | Eric Eggers |
| Evangelism | |
| Living Life in 3D | Brad Marchman |
| Reaching Your Church’s Mission Field | Brad Marchman |
| Hispanic | |
| A Multicultural Church with a Multigenerational Vision | Arnaldo Silva |
| Principles of Collaboration: A Kingdom Perspective for Working Together as Networks | Arnaldo Silva |
| Hispanic Women | |
| Proverbs 4:23 — Renewing the Mind and Guarding the Heart | Jessica Ruiz |
| Serving with a Healthy Heart in Every Role of Your Life | Jessica Ruiz |
| Men’s Ministry | |
| Building a Band of Brothers (Part 1) | Kevin McKoy |
| Forming Men of Courage: Building an Intentional Plan for Reaching and Connecting Men (Part 2) | Kevin McKoy |
| Ministry Administration | |
| Artificial Intelligence: Using AI to Maximize Your Ministry Impact (Ethically) | Jimmy Long |
| Mission Georgia | |
| The Power of a Backpack | Kim Harris |
| Transforming Lives Through Literacy Missions Ministries | Belinda Harris |
| Missions | |
| Best Practices for Community Missions | Mchael O’Neal |
| How to Maximize Your Local Missions Partnerships | Buck Burch & Keith Ivey |
| Next Gen Kids | |
| Practical Strategies for Ministering to Exceptional Kids and Students with Special Needs | Allen Huber |
| Simple Steps to a Buddy Ministry | Rebecca Willoughby |
| Top 5 Characteristics to an Unforgettable Children’s Ministry | Neal Goodson |
| Understanding the Kids You Teach | Scott Patrick |
| Next Gen Students | |
| Hey, Youth Ministry Volunteers! | Chris Trent |
| Practical Strategies for Ministering to Exceptional Kids and Students with Special Needs | Allen Huber |
| Getting to Know Gen Alpha: Understanding the Next Generation Before You Reach Them | Kyle Ruff |
| Pastor Wellness | |
| The Gentle Yoke: Rest for the Weary Ministry Wife | Lauren Walker |
| Necessary Work: The Work of a Deacon | Patrick Latham |
| The Evangelistic Impact of a Healthy Deacon Ministry | Patrick Latham |
| Biblical Preaching Basics (Part 1) | Kyle Walker |
| Biblical Preaching Basics (Part 2) | Kyle Walker |
| Public Affairs | |
| Reducing the Risk of Child Sexual Abuse in the Church | Mike Griffin |
| The Importance of the Church Understanding God’s View of Human Life | Mike Griffin |
| Women | |
| Conversations That Count: Guiding Women to Share Faith with Confidence | Paula Walker |
| Women’s Ministry: What to Do When They Don’t Show Up | Stephanie Bennett |
| Worship & Music | |
| How to Lead Congregational Singing Without Any Musicians | Chad Todd |
| What’s Driving You as a Leader in Your Ministry? Discover How You Lead from Your Deepest Emotional Need | Rhon Carter |
| ‘Front of House Ministry:’ Serving in Church Audio and Visual | Tom Gobebo |
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