TOOLS FOR TODAY'S CHURCH

Turn Up the Volume on Priorities & Turn Down the Noise — Michál Whitehead | Learn practical ways to prioritize communication demands, clarify expectations, and prevent burnout in church communications.

How to Podcast as a Ministry Tool — Josh Ott & Matt Saxinger
Discover how podcasting can create deeper conversations, tell meaningful stories, and extend your ministry beyond Sunday morning.

The Dos & Don’ts of AI in Ministry — Joe Henseler & Tim Azevedo
What’s Helpful, What’s Harmful, and Where Do We Draw the Line? A practical conversation about the ethics and everyday use of AI in ministry.

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EVANGELISM

Living Out Loud — Kevin King
Discover how everyday conversations and relationships can become natural opportunities to share the hope of Jesus.

AI, Social Media & the Great Commission — Tony Raker
Explore how Christians can faithfully steward technology for the sake of the Gospel—balancing innovation with theological integrity while remaining grounded in the incarnational, relational, and communal dimensions of our Christ-centered life.

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NEXT GEN

Featuring Mike McGarry, Founder & Director of Youth Pastor Theologian

Anchored in Scripture: Building a Biblical Foundation for Youth Ministry — Mike McGarry
Explore how Scripture can shape the foundation, priorities, and direction of a healthy youth ministry.

Anchored in the Gospel: Making Christ the Center of Every Message — Mike McGarry
Learn how to keep the Gospel central and consistently point students to Jesus in every message you teach.

Anchored in Communication: Delivering Truth in a Way Students Understand and Remember — Mike McGarry
Discover practical ways to communicate biblical truth with clarity in ways that connect with students and stick with them.

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WORSHIP

Anchored in Identity: Leading Beyond the Platform — Scott Zimmerman
Discover how worship leaders can stay rooted in their identity in Christ rather than performance, comparison, or approval.

Anchored Together: Building Healthy Worship Teams — Alex Swann
Explore how to build worship teams marked by healthy relationships, genuine community, trust, and unity.

Anchored to the Mission: Worship That Forms Disciples — Ryan Bailey
Learn how worship can move beyond a great Sunday set to help form people who know Jesus, grow in faith, and live on mission.

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CARE MINISTRY

Shepherding and Care Basics — Gary Poorman, Pastor of Care Ministries
Learn foundational principles for walking with people through trials, loss, and grief while pointing them to Christ, the true Shepherd.

The Joy of Shepherding in a Sinful World — Jeff Travis, Pastor of Adult Ministries
Explore how pastors and leaders can find joy while shepherding sinful and broken people in a sinful and broken world.

Caring for Yourself as You Shepherd — Matt Sowada, Executive Pastor of Discipleship Ministries
Consider who is caring for you as you care for others and how healthy shepherds can welcome care into their own lives.

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CHURCH VITALITY

EFCA East's 8 Leading Indicators of Vitality — Larry Lewis
Explore eight key indicators that can help your church assess its current health and take meaningful steps toward greater vitality.

Beyond "That’s Just How They Are": Confronting Toxic Behavior with Gospel Boldness — Jeff Martin | Ministry Coach, Gospel Anchored | Learn how to confront unhealthy behaviors with gospel-centered clarity using a practical framework for speaking the truth in love.

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CHURCH MULTIPLICATION

Shepherding Your Church Through Change to Optimize Multiplication — Mike Sciara
Explore how to lead your congregation through healthy change while cultivating a culture prepared for Gospel multiplication.

Fostering Pastoral Resilience to Finish Well — Scott Barber
Discover practices that help pastors build resilience, remain healthy in ministry, and faithfully finish the race God has given them.

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WOMEN IN MINISTRY

Follow Me: Discovering the Value of Discipleship — Patty Scott
Explore the biblical value of intentional discipleship and how investing in others can shape lives, ministries, and churches.

Stages of Spiritual Maturity — Kate Wool
Learn to recognize stages of spiritual maturity and better understand how to intentionally disciple people where they are.

Titus 2: Women Strengthening Women — Patty Scott
Explore how women of every age and stage can support, strengthen, and disciple one another through healthy relationships.

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ELDERS

How to Find Qualified Elders for your Church — Greg Scharf, Author
A practical, biblical approach to identifying, developing, and preparing qualified elders to faithfully shepherd the local church.

Three breakout sessions with Greg Scharf.

Describe the Qualified Elder Accurately
Learn to identify the biblical qualifications that should shape how your church understands and recognizes potential elders.

Foster the Aspiration to Be an Elder Wisely
Explore how churches can cultivate a healthy desire for elder leadership while approaching the calling with wisdom and care.

Equip Elders Intentionally
Discover practical ways to prepare and develop elders to faithfully shepherd and lead the local church.

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KIDS & FAMILY MINISTRY

Leading Children’s Ministry Without Losing Your Soul — Josh Cervone, LCSW
Explore seven areas of healthy ministry leadership and identify practical steps toward leading from a deeper, more sustainable connection with Christ.

Anchored at Every Age: Your Curriculum Isn’t Your Discipleship Strategy — Rachael Quinn
Learn how to move beyond curriculum alone and build an intentional, age-appropriate discipleship strategy that helps children grow in faith from preschool through the preteen years.

Third Breakout Coming Soon
One more Kids & Family Ministry breakout will be announced soon.

SPANISH MINISTRY (Breakouts en Español)

Apologetics: Making the Case for a Creator Before a Savior — Pastor Michael Giglio
Explore an apologetic approach that begins by helping people consider the case for a Creator before introducing the good news of Jesus as Savior.

Free and Inexpensive Resources for Spanish Ministry — Pastor Michael Giglio
Discover practical, accessible resources that can help equip and strengthen Spanish-speaking ministry without requiring a large budget.

Bi-vocational Pastoral Ministry in a Time of Mass Deportations — Pastor Michael Giglio
A timely conversation about the unique challenges facing bi-vocational pastors serving Spanish-speaking congregations and communities amid widespread immigration enforcement and deportations.