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Grafted In: Abiding in Christ in an Unpredictable World | Chery Klingsmith (This workshop will continue through both sessions) - In a world full of change and uncertainty, how can we remain stable, secure, and loving—even when challenged? By focusing on our identity in Christ and using practical tools, we can develop Spirit-powered love and devotion that strengthens us personally and in ministry.
Advocates: Your Partners in Growing Ministry Support | Russell Cooper (This workshop will continue through both sessions) -Â Struggling to connect with new potential supporters? This workshop reveals how advocates can become true partners, expanding your reach through personal introductions, hosting events, or linking you to churches and businesses. You'll learn practical ways to identify and equip these key individuals to effectively grow your network.
Beginning Where Others Are: Understanding Worldviews for Meaningful Engagement | Dr. Derek Webster - Explore how modern, postmodern, and metamodern worldviews shape people’s perspectives. Learn by “beginning where others are,” so you can connect authentically in order to share why Jesus matters.
How Should We Think About AI? | Edwin Colon - Can AI bring human flourishing to our world, or is it the beginning of the end? By exploring multiple perspectives on artificial intelligence, we’ll consider the moral questions that AI brings with it. This elective also covers practical ways we can use AI as a tool in life and ministry. Â
Exploring the Gen Z World | Elizabeth Cernoia - Are you feeling frustrated, or confused by Gen Z? Stuck in not knowing how to move forward with Gen Z? Take a few minutes to understand the world they call home and you’ll walk away with a whole new perspective.
Strategies for Thriving in Ministry: A Personal Guide | Bob Lehman - Most ministry books have their own “secret“ for surviving and thriving in ministry. I have five areas that have served me well and will serve you well too. This workshop will be an engaging unpacking of these 5 areas.
Wednesday:
Passing the Baton | Chris Deemer -  Who will carry your ministry forward after you are gone? It takes wisdom and grace to realize you will not be there forever and prepare for the inevitable. It will benefit you, the new leader and those you serve. May God’s good work thrive through a healthy transition!
Exponential - Multiplying Ministry Through Teamwork | Ryan Miller- We aren’t meant to do ministry alone. None of us has every gift, strength, or experience, and our personal limits cap the size and impact of our ministry. Working with a diverse, healthy, and unified team multiplies our effectiveness. This elective will focus on the art of building a team and the advantages of teamwork in multiplying ministry.
Leading with Legacy | Elizabeth Cernoia (Session One) - Let’s have the hard conversation: what’s next when you retire? It’s a valuable conversation whether you’re 30, 50 or 65. We’ll have time to think, pray, answer questions, and make a plan.
Hugging Porcupines: How to Navigate Difficult Relationships in Ministry | Edwin Colon - We’ve all had to work alongside people who challenge our patience, drain our energy, or push our buttons. This session will offer biblical insight, practical strategies, and honest discussion about how to work with — and even love — the “porcupines” in our lives.
 Crafting a Clear, Compelling Vision | Dr. Derek Webster - Discover how to develop a clear, inspiring vision that reveals where God is leading and invites others to join His work. This hands-on workshop equips you with tools to articulate a vision that motivates and guides others forward.
Getting Where You Want to Go! | Elizabeth Cernoia (Session Two) - You have passion, but are you getting where you want to go? This is a hands-on session where you’ll have time to work on goals and assessments that matter and make a difference.
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