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the downloadable GoGeorgia Booklet that features a schedule and
August 5-6, 2016
Prince Avenue Baptist Church,
Athens
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“...striving together for the faith of the gospel...” Philippians 1:27
2016 Georgia Baptist Convention
195th Annual Meeting
Calvary Baptist Temple, Savannah • November 14 – 15
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JOIN Thomas Hammond, Baptist Convention
President, in prayer for pastors and unity
among Georgia Baptists to reach the lost
in our state and nation.
Be inspired to join the
UNITE GEORGIA movement
Kenny Grant,
Pastor
Johnny Hunt
Thomas Hammond
H.B. Charles
Charles Billingsley
Al Denson
Daniel Crews
»
See website for information about UNITE GEORGIA
Pastors’ Prayer Luncheons that will be taking place before
the Convention.
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GO Georgia Featured Leaders
Keynote: Dr. Jeff Iorg
President. Gateway
Seminary, Southern Baptist
Convention
Worship Leader: Cliff Duren
Jeff Land, Publishing
Team Leader for Bible
Studies For Life: Kids and
Preschool, LifeWay
Christian Resources
Pastor, Cascade Hills
Baptist Church, Columbus,
Georgia
Ricky Chelette
Executive Pastor of
Ministries, Lake Pointe
Church, Rockwall, Texas
Kelvin J. Cochran
Chief Strategic Officer/
Chief Operating Officer,
Elizabeth Baptist Church,
Atlanta, Georgia
James Jackson, Grow Pastor,
First Baptist Church, Prattville,
Alabama
David Anderson
Bill Purvis
Music and Worship Associate
Minister, Brentwood Baptist
Church, Brentwood, Tennessee
Carter Shotwell
James Jackson
Jeff Land
First Baptist Church,
Arlington, Texas
Children’s Ministry Strategist,
Louisiana Baptist Convention
Thomas Hammond
Lead Pastor, First Baptist
Church, Alpharetta, Georgia,
and President of the Georgia
Baptist Convention
Matt Boswell
Fred Evers
Senior Pastor, Northside
Baptist Church, Tifton,
Georgia
Pastor of Ministries and Worship,
Providence Church, Frisco, Texas
Visit gogeorgia.net or download
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to find detailed training session descriptions,
leader descriptions, location information and
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Specialized Training > Friday, 2:30 pm - 3:45 pm
General Church Topics
Building Bridges to Your Community
Room 1129
Leader: Ricky Thrasher
State Missionary, Georgia Baptist Mission Board,
Community Missions and Disaster Response
A “Missional” church is a biblical community of authentic disciples
being sent to live out the mission of God in this world. The truth of
this statement will be examined in this training as we discuss what is
necessary to move from an internal focus to an external focus in the
church. The practical applications of this ministry will be explored
during this event.
Churches Planting Churches in Georgia Room 2313
Leader: Butch Butcher
State Missionary, Georgia Baptist Mission Board,
Church Planting Ministry
Answering the questions of why and how churches are planted in
Georgia.
Cultivating a Culture of Prayer in the Church
Room 2322
Leader: Elaine Helms
Director of Church Prayer Ministries and the chair of
Love2020 Women, Mission America Coalition
Does your church have a culture of prayer or just maintain a prayer
list each week? There is a difference! You will learn how to not only
develop a prayer ministry in your church, but how to develop a culture of prayer to be a praying church.
House In Order: Biblical Principles for a Properly
Planned Estate
Room 2314
Leader: Sam Warner
Director of Development, Georgia Baptist Foundation,
North Georgia
Do you have a Christian Estate Plan? Learn the advantages of having
a properly planned estate: [1] Leave a Legacy for the Lord and your
family. [2] Name your own executor (personal representative)
[3] Name a guardian and create a Childcare Trust for minor children
[4] Learn about planned giving and trusts that can be created
[5] Avoid probate cost and estate taxes [6] Remember your church
and/or other Baptist causes.
Learning the Ropes of Deacon Ministry
Room 1124
Leader: Bryan Alexander
State Missionary, Georgia Baptist Mission Board,
Church Minister Relations
One of the most vital ministries in the church is the deacon ministry.
One of the keys to a deacon’s success is understanding his biblical
and spiritual roles. In this breakout we will discuss the demands
deacons will encounter and the responsibilities that will accompany
those demands. The breakout will also be a blessing to pastors and
deacons as we identify the ropes that will lead them to climb to new
heights and help rescue the perishing.
Make A Great Case For Teaching About The Tithe:
A complete biblical and historical overview Room 2315
Leader: Scott Preissler
State Missionary, Georgia Baptist Mission Board,
Cooperative Program Giving and Stewardship, Executive Director
of The National Center for Stewardship and Generosity
Rewrite the narrative of your church’s finances by transforming
spending habits to align missionally with God’s purposes. A creative
look at the historical, theological, and practical examples of how to
cultivate a spiritually genetic makeup of tithers and sacrificial givers
among your members.
Planning for Consistent Growth
Rooms 1118/1119
Leader: Carter Shotwell
Executive Pastor of Ministries, Lake Pointe Church,
Rockwall, Texas
In this session you will learn the seven key factors that help a church
keep momentum and stay ahead of the growth curve.
Praying for the Lost By Name
Room 2332c
Leader: Randy Mullinax
State Missionary, Georgia Baptist Mission Board,
Church Revitalization and Evangelism
Of the six strategies that make up the core of 6E, praying for the lost
by name is the first and most important to implement. It’s the single
greatest key in shifting the church culture toward evangelism. In this
session you’ll learn the top three things praying for the lost by name
accomplishes as well as several tactical ideas to implement a campaign in your church.
Top Three Online Strategies for Growth and
Outreach
Room 2332
Leader: Scott Smith
State Missionary, Georgia Baptist Mission Board,
Church Revitalization and Evangelism
Social media is a must for any church that wants to reach more with
the Gospel in today’s culture. But social media can be overwhelming.
What should churches be doing online with so many options available? In this seminar, Scott will cover the top three most effective
strategies for leveraging social media for attracting more visitors to
your church.
The Church Responding to the Gay Agenda
Room 2318
Leader: Mike Griffin
State Missionary, Georgia Baptist Mission Board,
Public Affairs Ministry
This session will discuss how the church can reach out to the gay community without compromising the Gospel and the integrity of church
membership. It is important that churches respond lovingly, but firmly,
on Biblical truth to oppose the cultural attacks it will be facing in the
future. We will discuss how to deal with people of the lesbian, gay,
bisexual, and transgender communities and the policies needed to
protect your church from the LGBT agenda.
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Specialized Training > Friday, 2:30 pm - 3:45 pm
What’s Up with Missions?
Room 1131
Leader: Stuart Lang
State Missionary, Georgia Baptist Mission Board,
Community Missions and Disaster Response
We will look at recent changes with both the International and North
American Mission Boards, explore changes at the Georgia Baptist
Mission Board as related to volunteers and mission trip planning, and
encourage missional strategy planning for each local church.
Church Administration
Top Church Administration Issues
Room 2316
Leader: Alan Folsom
State Missionary, Georgia Baptist Mission Board,
Church Administration Ministry
We will explore what is involved in church administration. We will also
discuss some of the top issues in church administration facing the
church today. Consideration will be given to 1 Corinthians 14:40, “But
everything must be done decently and in order.” (HCSB).
Best Financial Practices for Your Church
Room 2317
Leader: Tony Neal
State Missionary, Georgia Baptist Mission Board,
Church Administration Ministry
How sound are your financial policies and practices in your church?
This session will explore the top issues that churches face in the area
of financial stewardship.
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Healthcare Ministry
CPR/AED Training
Room 1172
Leader: Andy Wheeler
Full-time member of the Alpharetta Fire Dept. and
Director of Training for Education for Life
CPR/AED training is important for any location that includes people of
all ages. Emergencies occur from children choking to a sudden heart
attack. If you have an emergency team or have AED’s in your church, it
is vital to have training and understand how to respond.
Just Do It Like Jesus Did!
Room 2312
Leader: Will Bacon
President and CEO, Georgia Baptist Health Care
Ministry Foundation
Engage your Christianity with a heavenly change mentality (unlimited
possibilities). Ensure your chances with a hopeful capacity model
(thinking, willing, judging). Evangelize your community with a health
care ministry using the Georgia Baptist Health Care Foundation
Ministry hands-on model.
Reaching People Through Mobile Medical/Dental
Events
Room 1130
Leader: Diana O. Brown
State Missionary, Georgia Baptist Mission Board,
Baptist Mobile Health Ministry
Come and learn how to hold a free dental clinic at your church/location for three-five days ministering both physically and spiritually to
underserved persons. Also learn how to have a companion health
fair, how you can organize for the use of one of our mobile units
and coordinators at your site, and what your portion of the cost and
responsibility would be. You can volunteer to be involved as a health
care professional or general volunteer.
Specialized Training > Friday, 2:30 pm - 3:45 pm
Intercultural Ministry
Ethnic Ministry and Church Planting Room 1128
Leader: Jerry Baker
State Missionary, Georgia Baptist Mission Board,
Intercultural Church Planting and Missions Ministry
Discover the language, culture, and people groups that make up
your community. Explore tools and resources for reaching these
growing populations. Become familiar with the process for starting
a new ethnic church plant and qualifying a new church planter. Hear
about models Georgia Baptist churches are using today.
Literacy Missions: Addressing Vital Needs While Sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ
Room 1134
Leader: Paulette DeHart
State Missionary, Georgia Baptist Mission Board,
Literacy Missions
Literacy Missions ministry tracks will be briefly introduced and
demographics will be shared. This session is a demonstration of
how lay people without any prior experience can learn the easy
techniques for teaching:
1) Illiterate or semi-literate Americans how to read.
2) English as a second language – The session will include the need
for after-school tutoring to help children who are struggling in school.
Kids’ Ministry
A Missional Kids Ministry
Room 1168
Leader: Jenni Carter
State Missionary, Georgia Baptist Mission Board,
Kids Groups and Faith Development
In this breakout we will consider missional ministry and the implications for kids. Come learn some ways that you can help the children
at your church serve others both inside and outside the four walls of
the church building.
How to Stay Out of Jail – What You Should Know About Child Protection
Room 2334e
Leader: Cindy Fruitticher
State Missionary, Georgia Baptist Mission Board,
Student Groups and Faith Development
Leading a Child to Christ and Beginning Discipleship
Room 1166
Leader: Maria Brannen
State Missionary, Georgia Baptist Mission Board,
Kids Groups and Faith Development
Come join us as we share how to lead a child to Christ, discuss resources
to use, and then help them begin their journey as a disciple of Christ.
Men’s Ministry
It Takes a Lot to Be a Man – Building a
Comprehensive Men’s Ministry
Room 1133
Leader: Glen McCall
State Missionary, Georgia Baptist Mission Board,
Men’s Ministries
Most men’s ministries fail because they are too narrowly focused.
This session will present five key elements to help your church develop a sustainable and engaging ministry with men.
Worship and Music
Biblical Worship that Meets Millenniums Where
They Are
Room 2311
Leader: Nick Duke
Director of Creative Worship, Warren Baptist Church,
Augusta, Georgia
Learn from an experienced millennial worship leader the reasons many
stray from the church, but more importantly why they stay.
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in your personal life and in leading your church.
The laws are continually changing, and these changes greatly affect
ministry. This session will cover the current legal issues regarding
child protection and what you and your students need to know.
It’s All About the Base: No Trouble Maximizing Your
Volunteer Base
Preschool Theater
Leader: Jeff Land
Publishing Team Leader for Bible Studies for Life: Kids
and Preschool, LifeWay Christian Resources
Whether you are a volunteer leader or a children’s ministry staff
member, you have undoubtedly experienced a time when you need
help. This session is designed to help you with ideas for recruiting,
training, and retaining an active volunteer base.
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Specialized Training > Friday, 2:30 pm - 3:45 pm
Creating a Worship Environment Using
Audio Technologies
Room 1123
Leaders: Paul Hendrix and Bill Thrasher
Paul is owner of PDH Systems in Marietta. Bill is
owner of Thrasher Design Group in Kennesaw.
Proven Metrics that Aid in the Growth and Health
of Sunday School
Room 1121
Leader: Tim Smith
State Missionary, Georgia Baptist Mission Board,
Groups and Faith Development
When Jesus fed the 5,000 he used the acoustics of the day to project
His message to the masses. In 2016, modern audio systems require
the proper balance of tools, training, science, and art to reach the
masses of today. This session will educate attendees on solid resources available. Audio technologies such as mixing for worship, monitoring, microphone choices, and acoustics will be the focal point of this
training to enhance the experience in your worship environment.
In this session pastors, ministers of education and Sunday School
directors will learn the 14 metrics that should be thoroughly analyzed
to aid in producing health and growth. The participants will also gain
practical application for their specific church.
Presentation Software that Engages Worship
Room 1132
Leader: Jonathan Lawhon
Media Director at Warren Baptist Church, Augusta, Georgia
Have you ever wanted the congregation to see a seamless presentation on the screens? Come and learn the “tricks of the trade” from a
seasoned leader who works exclusively in this area of ministry.
Multigenerational Worship – Vital Issues for Effective
Worship
Worship Center
Leader: Cliff Duren
Music and Worship Associate Minister, Brentwood
Baptist Church, Brentwood, Tennessee
Effective worship engages everyone. This session will include ideas
on issues of service flow, using rhythm sections, praise teams, and
more. A special component of this breakout will deal with building
choirs in contemporary worship settings. (For music ministers/worship pastors and worship teams only)
Small Groups: What Do I Do With My Kids?
Room 1127
Leader: Jonathan Jordan
State Missionary, Georgia Baptist Mission Board,
Groups and Faith Development
Small Groups are always struggling with how to appropriately take care
of kids during their small group time. We will discuss methods groups
are using that work.
Women and WMU
New to WMU? For Preschool and Children’s Leaders
Room 1164
Leader: Karen Pace
State Missionary, Baptist Woman’s Missionary Union and
Women’s Enrichment Ministries
Let us help you have a great start to successful missions discipleship in
your church by looking at resources and ideas to prepare you for leading.
Nine Reasons People Aren’t Singing in Worship and
What to Do about It
Room 1126
Leader: Kenny Lamm
Senior Consultant for Worship and Music, Baptist State
Convention of North Carolina
Congregations are increasingly turning into masses of spectators
rather than active participants. What can we do to reverse this trend in
our churches and help our congregations really participate and sing?
Sunday School and Small Groups
Dealing with Difficult Situations with your Adult Sunday School Class or Small Group
Room 1125
Leader: Mike Taylor
State Missionary, Georgia Baptist Mission Board,
Adult Groups and Faith Development
This roundtable discussion will center on several topics that tend to
trouble our groups. We will learn from each other and address some
of these issues that cause groups to stumble or get stuck. Ideas will be
shared that we can take home and help our groups to move forward
in reaching and discipling people.
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Specialized Training > Friday, 2:30 pm - 3:45 pm
New to WMU? For WMU Directors and Women on Mission leaders
Room 2333
Leader: Beth Ann Williams
Executive Director-Treasurer, Baptist Woman’s
Missionary Union and Women’s Enrichment Ministries
How to Stay Out of Jail – What You Should Know
About Child Protection
Room 2334e
Leader: Cindy Fruitticher
State Missionary, Georgia Baptist Mission Board,
Student Groups and Faith Development
Let us help you have a great start to successful missions discipleship
in your church. This session will offer resources and ideas to prepare
you for leading.
The laws are continually changing, and these changes greatly affect
ministry. This session will cover the current legal issues regarding
child protection and what you and your students need to know.
Your Tweets are Rarely Retweeted?
Making the Most of Social Media
Room 2309
Leader: Tabitha Ferrell
State Missionary, Baptist Woman’s Missionary Union and
Women’s Enrichment Ministries
Hyperconnected – Engaging Social-Media-Saturated
Students with the Gospel Room 2334f
Leader: Brian Bone
State Missionary, Georgia Baptist Mission Board,
Student Groups and Faith Development
Come and learn how to use today’s social media tools to grow and
promote your ministry to women.
Join us as we explore the current realities, pitfalls, and opportunities
for ministry that exist as we engage students in a hyperconnected
culture.
Youth Ministry
Aim Small, Miss Small – Developing Youth
Discipleship
Room 2334
Leader: Doug Couch
State Missionary, Georgia Baptist Mission Board,
Students Groups and Faith Development
Learn how to develop a biblical model of ministry for the students at
your church that will grow disciples of Jesus with a faith that lasts.
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Affinity Training 1 > Friday, 4:15 pm - 5:30 pm
Evangelism
Leading for Evangelism and Growth (part 1)
Room 2332
Leader: Bill Purvis
Pastor, Cascade Hills Baptist Church, Columbus,
Georgia
Everything rises and falls on leadership. And leadership is a necessary
part of the office of pastor. Learn from a pastor who has been used by
God to lead his church to break every growth barrier – from double
digits to over 10,000. Discover the distinctive principles of leadership that pave the way for more conversions and greater growth in
your church.
Kids’ Ministry
Living in a Material World
Preschool Theater
Leader: Jeff Land
Publishing Team Leader for Bible Studies for Life: Kids
and Preschool, LifeWay Christian Resources
The materialistic nature of this generation creates demands that are
far beyond the realm of traditional ministry. Learn how to effectively
minister to this budget-busting generation and how to reach them
with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Men’s Ministry
“Who Told You That You Were Naked?” (part 1)
Room 1128/1130
Leader: Kelvin Cochran
Chief Strategic Officer/Chief Operating Officer,
Elizabeth Baptist Church, Atlanta, Georgia
Men can overcome the nakedness and condemnation of sin and be
fully clothed in the righteousness of Christ. This session will help men
live their values as new creations in Christ.
Small Groups
How to Have Vibrant Small Groups (part 1)
Room 1118/1119/1121
Leader: Carter Shotwell
Executive Pastor of Ministries, Lake Pointe Church,
Rockwall, Texas
We will review the strategy and process of the Life Group model for
effective disciple-making through Sunday School and/or small groups.
Take your Sunday School to a new level!
Women and WMU
Georgia Baptist Women (WMU and Women’s
Ministry)
Room 2309
Leader: Beth Ann Williams
Executive Director-Treasurer, Baptist Woman’s
Missionary Union and Women’s Enrichment Ministries
Join the conversation and connect with other women as we gather
for encouragement, community building and to consider how we can
lead women to discover and live out their purpose in God’s Kingdom.
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Worship and Theology
Worship and Theology—What Filters Do You Use?
Worship Center
Leader: Matt Boswell
Pastor of Ministries and Worship, Providence Church,
Frisco, Texas
We all use filters in worship practice. These shape what we do. The problem comes when the filters we select are based on someone’s “Top Ten”
list. Isn’t it time you built your practice around God’s Word? This is a must
for every worship leader. Matt Boswell, worship leader and author, will
share valuable insights for your worship team. Sound theology should
be a MAJOR concern for every worship leader. Matt brings an incredible
wealth of understanding and application to the table. We encourage all
worship leaders and pastors to be present for this special session.
Youth Ministry
Becoming Man: Understanding Gender
Development in Males
Room 2334
Leader: Ricky Chelette
Minister of Pastoral Ministries, First Baptist Church,
Arlington, Texas, and Executive Director, Living Hope Ministries
How is it that we identify ourselves as men? Are there really things that
men are that women are not? Should there be such distinctions in our
progressive culture? Find the answers to these and other questions
as we explore how men develop their gender identity. In a world of
sexual fluidity and gender confusion the Bible speaks clearly on God’s
created intent for becoming men of God.
Affinity Training 2 > Friday, 6:45 pm - 8:00 pm
Evangelism
Leading for Evangelism and Growth (part 2)
Room 2332
Leader: Bill Purvis
Pastor, Cascade Hills Baptist Church, Columbus,
Georgia
(Continued from Session 1) Everything rises and falls on leadership,
and leadership is a necessary part of the office of pastor. Learn from
a pastor who has been used by God to lead his church to break
every growth barrier – from double digits to over ten thousand.
Discover the distinctive principles of leadership that pave the way
for more conversions and greater growth in your church.
Kids’ Ministry
Teaching the Whole Kid
Preschool Theater
Leader: Jeff Land
Publishing Team Leader for Bible Studies for Life: Kids
and Preschool, LifeWay Christian Resources
Every kid is different. Every kid is unique. Every kid has potential.
Create positive Bible-learning experiences for every child in your
classroom by recognizing what makes him or her unique. Teach
every kid the way he or she learns best.
Men’s Ministry
“Who Told You That You Were Naked?” (part 2)
Room 1128/1130
Leader: Kelvin Cochran
Chief Strategic Officer/Chief Operating Officer
at Elizabeth Baptist Church, Atlanta, Georgia
(Continued from session 1) Men can overcome the nakedness and
condemnation of sin and be fully clothed in the righteousness of Christ.
This session will help men live their values as new creations in Christ.
Small Groups
How to Have Vibrant Small Groups (part 2)
Room 1118/1119/1121
Leader: Carter Shotwell
Executive Pastor of Ministries, Lake Pointe Church,
Rockwall, Texas
(Continued from session 1) We will review the strategy and process of
the Life Group model for effective disciple-making through Sunday
School and/or small groups. Take your Sunday School to a new level!
Worship and Theology
Dealing With Change—Going Through the Fire
Worship Center
Leader: Rick Muchow
Worship coach/songwriter and former worship leader,
Saddleback Church, California
All worship leaders face a daunting challenge. Stylistic preferences,
pressure for growth, appeasement, are headwinds that we all face.
For years, Rick served at Saddleback Church in California with Rick
Warren. He comes to us with an amazing story and relevant tools for
us to face our own headwinds.
Youth Ministry
Becoming Woman: Understanding Gender Development in Females
Room 2334
Leader: Ricky Chelette
Minister of Pastoral Ministries, First Baptist Church,
Arlington, Texas, and Executive Director, Living Hope Ministries
What does it mean to be a Biblical woman? Does empowering women
mean they can choose their gender? How do misplaced affection, hurts,
and abuse impact a woman’s sense of self? Find the answers to these
and other questions as we explore how women develop their gender
identity. In a world of sexual fluidity and gender confusion, the Bible
speaks clearly on God’s created intent for becoming women of God.
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Breakout Session 1 > Saturday, 10:45 am - 12:00 pm
General Church Topics
Cultivating a Culture of Prayer in the Church
Room 2322
Leader: Elaine Helms
Director of Church Prayer Ministries and the chair of
Love2020 Women, Mission America Coalition
Does your church have a culture of prayer or just maintain a prayer
list each week? There is a difference! You will learn how to not only
develop a prayer ministry in your church, but how to develop a culture
of prayer to be a praying church.
Leadership Principles for Building Projects
Room 2318
Leader: Steve Newton
Lead Navigator at Cornerstone Collaborative
Is your church considering a building project? Are you out of space
or just need to remodel for effective use of space? This session will
assist you in vital areas of how to lead effectively and to guide your
church through a building project from vision to reality.
Masterplanning: The Essential Ingredient for Successful Church Design
Room 2317
Leaders: Bill Chegwidden and David
Strickland
Bill is founding principal of CDH Partners Inc. As a design principal,
David directs the Religious Studio and also many of the firm’s healthcare projects.
Architects Bill Chegwidden and David Strickland, Principals of CDH
Partners, discuss the unique challenges of master planning for churches.
Whether a decision has been made to stay on the existing church
campus, or relocation is required, it is usually accomplished through a
phased plan. Through a case study example of Prince Avenue Baptist
Church, Bill and David explain how to develop a clear strategy that
does not inhibit growth throughout construction and how it is successfully completed using this staged campus development plan.
Chick-fil-A
“My Pleasure” – Fostering Joy in Modeling
Generosity
Room 2315
Leader: Ryan Bowman
Senior Training Manager, Field Development Team,
The Vice President of Development for Chick-fil-A will share his life
journey of creating a personal and professional environment of generosity through service. His commitment to Jesus Christ, mixed with his
drive for excellence, serves as a model for church leaders. Stewardship
is a life-long expression which can be contagious in your church.
Reaching and Keeping Young Couples
Room 1131
Leader: Scott Smith
Discipleship Pastor, Lakewood Baptist Church,
Gainesville, Georgia
What is your church presently doing to reach and keep young
couples? Learn six best practices that have been proven
effective in not only reaching but keeping young couples.
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College and Young Singles
Creating a Discipleship Culture for Young Single
Adults
Room 1129
Leader: Kelly Davidson
Director of Young Singles, First Baptist Church,
Woodstock, Georgia
Knowing your identity and community are essential in building a
strong College, Young Singles, or Single-Again ministry. What should
be considered in a post-modern, social media dependent culture?
What are ways to create an environment of making genuine disciples
in your area?
Discipling Collegians
Room 2313
Leader: Ken Jones
State Missionary, Georgia Baptist Mission Board,
Campus Minister
Discipling collegians sounds easier than it actually is. You have to
know collegians, and you have to know how to disciple across a
broad spectrum of spiritual maturity. Get some great ideas from this
experienced Campus Minister.
Evangelism
Creating an Evangelistic Culture in your Church
Room 2332
Leader: Levi Skipper
Senior Pastor, Concord Baptist Church, Clermont,
Georgia
How do you create and nurture an evangelistic fervor among your
church members church-wide? This is the challenge of every pastor
who cares about the Great Commission. Levi Skipper has cracked
the code on getting more members on board with outreach and
evangelism. Learn how to take your church from neutralized, to
energized, to mobilized with these principles.
Making Your Church An Indispensable Partner in
Your Community
Room 2332C
Leader: Marlon Longacre
Associate Pastor, Piedmont Church, Marietta, Georgia
If your church closed its doors tomorrow, would your community
notice? In this session, Rev. Marlon Longacre of Piedmont Church in
Marietta, Georgia, will give you practical insights and actionable steps
to become an integral part of the life of your community by partnering/cooperating with your community, schools and businesses.
Breakout Session 1 > Saturday, 10:45 am - 12:00 pm
Kids’ Ministry
Building Foundations of Faith in Preschoolers
Room 1152
Leader: Susan Allen
Minister to Children, First Baptist Church, Statesboro,
Georgia
We all learn more in the first five years of our lives than any other time
span. During this session you will be reminded how preschoolers are
wired by God to learn and how we can make the best impact by building foundations of faith.
Discipling Kids In Your Church and Community
Room 1166
Leader: David Anderson
Children’s Ministry Strategist, Louisiana Baptist
Convention
Use recreation, creativity, Bible stories/Bible skills and missions to disciple the kids in your church and community! Learn how to incorporate
TeamKid into your children’s ministry strategy.
Mentoring Boys through Royal Ambassadors Ministry
Room 1169
Leader: Rob Carr
Substitute teacher, Sunday School and RA teacher, Concord
Baptist in Cumming, Georgia and Camp Missionary at
Camp Kaleo
Sharing ideas on how to organize and grow a RA ministry for boys and
their families in your church.
Missions Exploration for Preschoolers
Room 1167
Leader: Joye Smith
Preschool Resource Team leader, Woman’s Missionary
Union, Auxiliary to Southern Baptist Convention
Explore how preschoolers can discover God’s love for people beyond
their world.
Off the Page with Children’s Missions
Room 1164
Leader: Heather Keller
Children’s Resource Team ministry consultant, Woman’s
Missionary Union, Auxiliary to Southern Baptist Convention.
Technology and Kids Ministry
Room 1150
Leader: Shannon Radosevich
Minister to Children, First Baptist Church, Monroe,
Georgia
In reaching this generation of digital natives in our kids ministry – how
do you incorporate technology into teaching timeless Biblical truths
regardless of church size? This conference not only will share ways to
incorporate technology into the classroom regardless of church size,
but it will demonstrate how to effectively use social media with your
kids ministry.
What Do We Do with Our Kids?
Room 1172
Leader: David Joiner
Family Pastor, Prince Avenue Baptist Church, Athens,
Georgia
Who is responsible for modeling worship? Discover how children can
effectively be a part of Sunday worship.
WOW—Kids CAN Worship!
Room 1170
Leader: Libby Baker
Minister of Childhood Education, New Hope Baptist
Church, Fayetteville, Georgia
Can kids worship with their parents for part of “big church” and then
move to another location somewhere in the middle? Is that really worship? Join us for some great discussion about kids worship.
Men’s Ministry
Authentic Manhood – From the Life of Jesus
Room 1133
Leaders: Tierce Green and Rick Caldwell
Tierce is a co-presenter for “33 The Series”, and
Rick is Executive Director of Authentic Manhood
Learn how to identify and meet the deepest needs of men today; and
help them discover the life of truth, passion, and purpose that they
were created to live. This session introduces “33 The Series”, a biblical
and practical video study that helps men discover Authentic Manhood
as modeled by Jesus Christ during his 33 years on earth.
Learn how to bring missions curriculum to life for the children in your group.
Preschool Safety and Security
Room 1168
Leader: Linda Baxter
Minister to Children, Flat Creek Baptist Church,
Fayetteville, Georgia
Have you done your part to ensure the safety and security of the
children entrusted to you each week? In this breakout you will learn
policies and techniques that your church can implement to be sure
your preschoolers are as safe and secure as possible.
Science Experiments to make the Bible come to Life!
Preschool Theater
Leader: Jeff Land
Publishing Team Leader for Bible Studies for Life: Kids and
Preschool, LifeWay Christian Resources
Not everyone in the Bible wore clean white shirts, so why do we tell
Bible stories like they did? Come experience a whole new way to
teach an appealing and intriguing Bible study!
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Worship and Music
Band Lab 101—Effective Practices for Powerful
Worship
Worship Center
Leader: Cliff Duren
Music and Worship Associate Minister, Brentwood
Baptist Church, Brentwood, Tennessee
Cliff Duren and his worship team from Brentwood Baptist in Tennessee will present a demonstration along with a time for questions and
answers on successful worship. Issues of sound checks, balance, part
assignments, fills, stems, and more will be presented. Bring your entire
worship team to learn from exceptional leaders.
Heart to Heart—Worship Concerns for Today’s
Church
Room 1132
Leader: Matt Boswell
Pastor of Ministries and Worship, Providence Church,
Frisco, Texas
Tech Crews Working as a Team (part 1)
Room 2311
Leader: Jonathan Lawhon
Media Director, Warren Baptist Church, Augusta,
Georgia
Learn the structures and policies that allow your tech crews to work
together. Participants will learn how to have a more effective worship
time with the proper sound and tech support.
What I Think About When I’m Leading Worship
(More Than Music)
Room 1134
Leader: Rick Muchow
Worship coach/songwriter and former worship leader,
Saddleback Church, California
Beginning with a brief discussion of the four foundational principles of
biblical worship, Rick will unpack 13 things that every leader should
think about while leading worship. This breakout will help attendees to
immediately increase their effectiveness as worship leaders.
Leaders want to do the right thing. Sometimes practice doesn’t align
with God’s Word. Matt will help worship leaders develop services
that are aligned with the Word and engage the people of the Word.
This will include a question and answer session regarding worship in
today’s church.
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Breakout Session 1 > Saturday, 10:45 am - 12:00 pm
The Worship Audio Wheelhouse (part 1)
Room 1123
Leaders: Paul Hendrix and Bill Thrasher
Paul is owner of PDH Systems in Marietta. Bill
is owner of Thrasher Design Group in Kennesaw.
How can they listen if they cannot hear? Attend this session to learn
more about the worship audio wheelhouse and discover practical ways to help your people stay engaged in meaningful worship.
This breakout is designed to answer questions, troubleshoot, and
strengthen good practices for your team.
Worship with Limited Resources
Room 1126
Leader: Kenny Lamm
Senior Consultant for Worship and Music, Baptist State
Convention of North Carolina
This session will dive into resources available for the local church; to
enhance their times of worship through the use of LifeWay Worship
and virtual worship band resources such as Fly Worship, Worship Backing Band, iSingWorship, and Worship Band-in-Hand (brief overview).
Sunday School and Small Groups
Bring Life to your Adult Sunday School
Room 1128/1130
Leader: James Jackson
Grow Pastor, First Baptist Church, Prattville,
Alabama
A vibrant, alive Sunday School remains the best way to keep a church
growing. Discover principles for restarting your Adult Sunday School
groups that lead to spiritual and numerical growth. Learn why a Sunday School declines and what it takes to make it grow.
Growing Larger by Getting Smaller
Room 1118/1119
Leader: Carter Shotwell
Executive Pastor of Ministries, Lake Pointe Church,
Rockwall, Texas
In this session you will learn how to combine the functions and
desired outcomes of both open and closed groups into your group.
Discover how to help members change from a consumer mentality
to a contagious contributor lifestyle by combining mid-size groups
(Sunday School) and small groups. We will also discuss proven methods
of how to birth new groups and develop new leaders.
Leading Small Groups that Matter
Room 1127
Leader: Dave Rhodes
Pastor of Discipleship and Movement Initiatives, Grace
Fellowship Church, Atlanta, Georgia
Everyone needs a community to belong to. None of us were meant
to do life on our own. But how do we take this incessant desire to
connect and really create a life with each other that matters? This
workshop will help you focus your group strategy toward creating
groups that not only meet our need for community, but also make a
world of difference.
Keep Up the Good Work in your Senior Adult
Sunday School Class or Small Group
Room 1125
Leader: Carlton Berry
Minister of Discipleship, Dauphin Way Baptist Church,
Mobile, Alabama
God’s way to building His Kingdom has not changed. He sends His
children out to bring the people to salvation through Jesus. He also
shows love through His children to all people – even those that have
slipped away from church. In this session we will explore new ideas for
outreach, fellowships, and building relationships as God’s way of reaching the world. Let’s keep up this work till He comes or we go home!
Mobilizing Your Sunday School Class for Missions
Room 1124
Leader: Kenneth Aycock
Discipleship and Missions Pastor, Hopewell Baptist
Church, Gainesville, Georgia
In this session you will learn how to weave the overall church strategy
for missions in and through your Sunday School classes. You will
discover that missions help to bind classes together in fellowship and
strengthen their outreach efforts while also increasing the total effectiveness of the church’s mission ministries.
The Pastor’s Role in Leading the Sunday
School/Small Groups Ministry of the Church
Room 1121
Leader: Fred Evers
Senior Pastor, Northside Baptist Church, Tifton, Georgia
The primary leader of the Sunday School/Small Groups ministry of the
church is the pastor. In this session you will learn the practical steps a
pastor can take to lead a church toward health and growth.
Women and WMU
Developing and Leading Effective Leadership
Teams Among Women
Room 2309
Leader: Lanelle Rogers
Director of Women’s Ministry, CrossPointe Church,
Valdosta, Georgia
Strengthen your leadership team by learning how to identify and develop giftedness in women, to enable them to be effective ministry
leaders.
More Than a Meeting: Developing Women to be On
Mission
Room 2333
Leader: Connie Johnson
Secretary, Church and Community Ministries,
Chattahoochee Baptist Association
Learn how to design inspiring Women on Mission small group
experiences that springboard women to be radically involved in the
mission of God.
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Youth Ministry
Intentional Middle School Ministry
Room 2334e
Leader: Chris Trent
Middle School Minister, Johnson Ferry Baptist Church,
Marietta, Georgia
Do middle school students scare you? We can help – hopefully! In
this breakout we will discuss how to reach middle school students
in creative and intentional ways.
The Mind of the Millennial
Room 2332d
Leader: Brandon Nichols
Church Planter, Mercy Hill Church, Kennesaw,
Georgia
All around us are students who are thirsty for truth and answers but
didn’t grow up in typical churched families. Join us as we explore
how to change a culture and reach a lost generation for Christ.
Reaching Students: Purposeful Relationships in a
Digital World
Room 2334f
Leader: Stephen Fountain
Lead Pastor, First Baptist Church, Buford, Georiga
After 10 years in student ministry and one year as a lead pastor,
I’ve learned at least four strong truths: 1. Student ministry is hard;
2. Student ministry is hard work; 3. Student ministry changes every
year; and 4. Students always crave relationship, regardless of how
much culture changes. Reaching students with the Gospel will
always center on building intentional relationships that give you the
opportunity to share Jesus and lead your students and volunteers
to do the same.
Ministering To Students and Families In Crisis
Room 2334
Leader: Patrick Gillen
High School Pastor, Prince Avenue Baptist Church,
Athens, Georgia
Life is messy. Walking through the tough times with students
can be the hardest part of ministry. Teaching and preaching are
important, but we are sometimes ill-equipped to partner with
parents when they walk through tough times with their students.
This session will help open the discussion of experience and best
practices of how to handle those situations.
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General Church Topics
Cultivating a Culture of Prayer in the Church
Room 2322
Leader: Elaine Helms
Director of Church Prayer Ministries and the chair of
Love2020 Women, Mission America Coalition
Does your church have a culture of prayer or just maintain a prayer
list each week? There is a difference! You will learn how to not only
develop a prayer ministry in your church, but how to develop a culture
of prayer to be a praying church.
The Discipling Pastor Room 1121
Leader: Fred Evers
Senior Pastor, Northside Baptist Church, Tifton, Georgia
A church will follow the lead of the pastor. What the pastor does, the
church will do. In this session you will learn how a pastor can personally
be involved in making disciples. Making disciples requires a personal
touch – it has to be more than just what you do in the pulpit. Learn
how you can grow your church through making disciples.
Families on Mission
Room 1164
Leader: Heather Keller
Children’s Resource Team ministry consultant for Woman’s
Missionary Union, Auxiliary to Southern Baptist Convention.
Maximizing the Sunday Morning Guest Experience
Room 2332
Leader: Thomas Hammond
Lead Pastor, First Baptist Church, Alpharetta, Georgia,
and President of the Georgia Baptist Convention
Within six minutes of arriving on the church parking lot, church guests
decide whether or not to return. Top evangelistic churches have this in
common: they maximize the overall guest experience in their church.
In this breakout session you will discover the common mistakes
churches make that drive guests away, as well as a checklist of Sunday
morning “windows of opportunity” to make guests feel welcome and
wanting to come back.
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Rooms 2315
Leader: Ryan Bowman
Senior Training Manager, Field Development Team,
(Continuation of session 1) The Vice President of Development
for Chick-fil-A will share his life journey of creating a personal and
professional environment of generosity through service. His commitment to Jesus Christ, mixed with his drive for excellence, serves as a
model for church leaders. Stewardship is a life-long expression which
can be contagious in your church.
Discover ways to help families be on mission together.
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Breakout Session 2 > Saturday, 2:45 pm - 4:00 pm
Seven Secrets of Spirit-Led Leaders
Room 1134
Leader: Rick Muchow
Worship coach/songwriter and former worship leader,
Saddleback Church, California
If we are to see a redemptive change in the church and in
society as a whole, we need servant leaders who are led by the Spirit
of God. In this breakout, Rick will discuss seven biblical disciplines of
Spirit leaders (see Zechariah 4:6 — “Not by might, nor by power, but
by my Spirit, says the Lord Almighty — you will succeed because of
my Spirit, though you are few and weak”).
Wise Multi-Use Strategies for Churches
Room 2318
Leader: Steve Newton
Lead Navigator at Cornerstone Collaborative
Are you being a good steward with the facilities that the Lord
has provided for your church? Are your facilities being used both
effectively and efficiently? Do you really need to build? This seminar
will provide ideas to consider in how to use space multiple times and
how to provide multi-purpose space in order to be a good steward
with your facility
College and Young Singles
College Culture and Faith Development
Room 2313
Leader: Joe Graham
State Missionary, Georgia Baptist Mission Board,
Collegiate Ministry
Whatever you’ve heard about the college campus culture is still fairly
tame compared to reality. We will take a realistic look at campus life
and the role of faith development during the college years.
The Heart of a Disciple Maker for College and
Young Singles
Room 1129
Leader: Kelly Davidson
Director of Young Singles, First Baptist Church,
Woodstock, Georgia
Does discipling College/Young Singles require a different level of
investment? Discuss how to clearly communicate expectations, equip
and train servant leaders to foster life on life discipleship.
Evangelism
Mastering Follow Up For Evangelism
Room 2332c
Leader: David Sharpton
Executive Pastor and Minister of Education, Maysville
Baptist Church, Maysville, Georgia
Learn from a seasoned evangelism pastor about successful evangelistic events. This session will deal with how to do effective follow-up
with contacts, resulting in many more coming to Christ after the event
is over. You’ll learn how to gather and track contacts from evangelistic
events (including Sundays) as well as a follow up approach that will
help prospects take the next step … which is often conversion.
Kid’s Ministry
Big Enough to Be Involved
Room 1167
Leader: Joye Smith
Preschool Resource Team leader, Woman’s Missionary
Union, Auxiliary to Southern Baptist Convention
Learn how to help preschoolers experience missions through activities,
stories, and songs.
Excelling at Kids Worship Using Gospel Project
Room 1170
Leader: Jason Hand
Minister to Preschool and Children, First Baptist,
Jonesboro, Georgia
Utilize the Gospel Project to lead preschoolers and children in their
own Sunday morning worship time. Discover tools you will need and
tricks of the trade.
Kids Worship – Not on Sunday Morning!
Room 1172
Leader: David Joiner
Family Pastor, Prince Avenue Baptist Church, Athens,
Georgia
Have you ever thought about doing KidsWorship at a time other
than Sunday morning? Explore resources and the dynamics of children worshiping on Sunday evening.
Learning Centers in the Preschool Classroom
Room 1168
Leader: Linda Baxter
Minister to Children, Flat Creek Baptist Church,
Fayetteville, Georgia
Preschool leaders are always looking for new ideas for their learning
centers. In this session you will load up on lots of great ideas for your
classroom.
Let the Games Begin!
Room 1150
Leader: Shannon Radosevich
Minister to Children, First Baptist Church, Monroe,
Georgia
Come experience some fun Bible skill games you can use with teaching children anytime at church.
Maximizing your Kids Worship Time
Preschool Theater
Leader: Jeff Land
Publishing Team Leader for Bible Studies for Life: Kids
and Preschool, LifeWay Christian Resources
Come learn how to maximize your kids worship time with some
ideas and resources that are strong in Bible content, age appropriate,
and fun! Great for churches of all sizes.
Mentoring Boys in Royal Ambassadors through the interest activity of RA Racers
Room 1169
Leader: Rob Carr
Substitute teacher, Sunday School and RA teacher, Concord
Baptist in Cumming, Georgia and Camp Missionary at Camp Kaleo
Ideas on how to use RA Racers to reach boys and their families for Christ.
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Breakout Session 2 > Saturday, 2:45 pm - 4:00 pm
Reaching Out to Preschoolers and their Families
Room 1152
Leader: Susan Allen
Minister to Children, First Baptist Church, Statesboro,
Georgia
Preschoolers can’t drive themselves to church. Come learn some
great ideas to help your church connect to young families and draw
them to your church.
Ministering to Special Needs Families in the Church
Room 1166
Leader: David Anderson
Children’s Ministry Strategist, Louisiana Baptist
Convention
Come learn some practical ways that you can minister/reach out to
special needs families regardless of church size.
Men’s Ministry
Authentic Manhood – Applying the
Principles of Biblical Manhood
Room 1133
Leaders: Tierce Green and Rick Caldwell
Tierce is a co-presenter for “33 The Series,”
and Rick is Executive Director of Authentic Manhood
This session will help you develop a healthy, growing, and sustainable men’s ministry that not only impacts the men of your church but
also reaches men outside your church. Ample time will be provided
for questions and answers.
Worship and Music
Effective Worship Practices – Going Deeper!
Worship Center
Leader: Cliff Duren
Music and Worship Associate Minister, Brentwood
Baptist Church, Brentwood, Tennessee
Build your band into a ministry team. Learn effective ways to improve
who plays “what”…”when.” This session will focus on making arrangements your own and using terminology that your band can understand.
Kids Worship – Not on Sunday Morning!
Room 1172
Leader: David Joiner
Family Pastor, Prince Avenue Baptist Church, Athens,
Georgia
Have you ever thought about doing KidsWorship at a time other
than Sunday morning? Explore resources and the dynamics of children
worshiping on Sunday evening.
Tech Crews Working As A Team (part 2)
Room 2311
Leader: Jonathan Lawhon
Media Director, Warren Baptist Church, Augusta, Georgia
(Continuation of session 1) Learn the structures and policies that allow
your tech crews to work together. Participants will learn how to have a
more effective worship time with the proper sound and tech support.
Transitioning your Worship without Dividing
the Church
Room 1126
Leader: Kenny Lamm
Senior Consultant for Worship and Music, Baptist State
Convention of North Carolina
A “how-to” approach of moving your congregation to understand
why we need to use a variety of musical styles in worship to encourage
people to actively participate.
The Worship Audio Wheelhouse: (part 2)
Rooms 1123
Leaders: Paul Hendrix and Bill Thrasher
Paul is owner of PDH Systems in Marietta. Bill is
owner of Thrasher Design Group in Kennesaw.
(Continuation of session 1) How can they listen if they cannot hear?
Attend this session to learn more about the worship audio wheelhouse and discover practical ways to help your people stay engaged
in meaningful worship. This breakout is designed to answer questions, troubleshoot, and strengthen good practices for your team.
Worship and the Home – Strong Families for a
Strong Church
Room 1132
Leader: Matt Boswell
Pastor of Ministries and Worship, Providence Church,
Frisco, Texas
This session will deal with how families can develop into worshipers. A
major issue with today’s congregations is the breakdown of the home.
This dramatically impacts the life of the church. With divorce rates high,
even among active church members, there is an ever-increasing need
to build strong families. The home life of your worshipers impact the
health of your church. Biblical support and creative ideas will come
together to strengthen the home and foster a healthy worship environment for your church.
Sunday School and Small Groups
Connecting Sunday School Members with Prospects
Room 1124
Leader: Kenneth Aycock
Discipleship and Missions Pastor, Hopewell Baptist Church,
Gainesville, Georgia
One of the greatest challenges churches face today is connecting class
members with prospects. This session will provide ideas on how to lead
members to be intentionally evangelistic in their relationship building.
It is a challenge today because our society is so much more mobile. We
will explore strategies to continue the growth and effectiveness of Sunday School, as attendance patterns of our faithful members change.
Groups Can Impact the World
Room 1118/1119
Leader: Carter Shotwell
Executive Pastor of Ministries, Lake Pointe Church,
Rockwall, Texas
Attend this session and help your groups focus outside the walls
of their classroom and avoid becoming inwardly focused. Research
shows that groups who serve together grow together. Learn how to
have a dynamic mission process through your groups.
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How to Organize your Sunday School for Growth
Room 1128/1130
Leader: James Jackson
Grow Pastor, First Baptist Church, Prattville, Alabama
The model of multiplication provides the best opportunity for a
church’s Sunday School to grow. While many churches are following
methods that lead to decrease, some churches have discovered the
model that promises increase. Discover how to have an alive 21st
century Sunday School.
Senior Adult Sunday School/Small Groups:
Taking their Christian Experience to a New Level
Room 1125
Leader: Carlton Berry
Minster of Discipleship, Dauphin Way Baptist Church,
Mobile, Alabama
Don’t throw away those monthly lunch clubs. Turn them into outreach
and ministry opportunities. Change the theme for the next trip and
add a new challenge. Plan at least two missional activities each year.
In this session you will explore new ways for your Senior Adult class
or group to become more involved in doing the Great Commission
locally and globally.
Investing in Young Couples
Room 1131
Leader: Scott Smith
Discipleship Pastor, Lakewood Baptist, Gainesville,
Georgia
Whether you realize it or not, you have capital that can be invested
in young couples. Learn how God can use your six capitals as a lifechanging investment in the lives of young couples today.
Multiplying Your Church at Every Level Room 1127
Leader: Dave Rhodes
Pastor of Discipleship and Movement Initiatives, Grace
Fellowship Church, Atlanta, Georgia
Lots of people are using or thinking about a multi-site strategy to
grow their church. But when it comes to really expanding your church,
it is important to remember that to multiply effectively, we must
do more than open a new campus. In this breakout, we will work
through strategies of discipleship, leadership and mission, that help
us learn how to multiply our church by multiplying disciples who are
multiplying groups that make a difference.
Women and WMU
Not Your Mother’s WMU
Room 2309
Leader: Jackie Hardy
President, Georgia Woman’s Missionary Union
Discover creative ways for the women in your church to be on mission.
Women’s Ministry Idea Lab
Room 2333
Leader: Judy Carter
Women’s Ministry leader, Prince Avenue Baptist Church,
Athens, Georgia
Meet other women’s ministry leaders from around the state and
exchange your best ideas for Bible studies, events, retreats, connecting with younger women, and more.
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Youth Ministry
Going Alone, Go Small!
Room 2332d
Leader: Mike Ricks
Graduate of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and
University of Georgia
No one is encouraged to “go alone” and no one aims to achieve
something small. This session is for the doer among us who cannot
wait for things to be perfect before he starts a youth ministry in his
church. The session is designed for the bi-vocational minister, church
planter, or resource challenged leader who desires to see God’s
kingdom grow in the students in his church. The focus is on making
a difference now and growing a ministry from nothing less than an
individual with a heart to see God move.
Missions Right Where You Are
Room 2334e
Leader: Adam Reed
Middle School Pastor, Prince Avenue Baptist Church,
Athens, Georgia
As students foster a heart for the mission field, we must begin to
teach them to see the ministry needs right where they live! Join us as
we examine how to engage students in Gospel-centered outreach in
your own town.
The Tank of Sharks: Leading Students with Purpose
Room 2334
Leader: Mark Galo
Graduate of Toccoa Falls College and Ashbury Seminary
The first step to capture a discipling student is prayer. Leading a
disciple-making ministry does not require hundreds of students – Jesus
started with 12. Student ministry craves intentional strategy and is
fueled from purposeful families. We have roughly six to seven years
before releasing them into the tank of this world. This conversation will
drive us to engage students from pew sitters to disciple-makers.
Working with Teenagers: Lessons Learned
the Hard Way
Room 2334f
Leader: Todd London
Minister of Students, Cornerstone Church, Hartwell, Georgia
Some of the best ministry models and methods can only be learned
after years of experience with teenagers in the trenches. Join us as
we unpack some of the biggest lessons learned as a youth minister in
various churches and settings.
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Would It Be Worth $1 to Increase Your Giving
By 10%, 20% or even 30%?
Are you tired of not having the funds you need for the ministry you feel led to do? Your church, your mission, your message
is too important not to be fully funded. Without proper funding your ability to reach your community is negatively
impacted. It doesn’t have to be that way…ever again! Mark Brooks The Stewardship Coach can provide you with all the tools
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Dr. Ronnie Floyd recommends Mark Brooks to be your Stewardship Coach
“Mark Brooks has provided valuable coaching to me personally as a pastor and to my
church towards helping us be fully funded. His expertise and knowledge of the trends
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Mark Brooks to be your Stewardship Coach.”
Dr. Ronnie Floyd
Senior Pastor, Cross Church, Northwest AR (a top 100 church)
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Powhatan Community Church Powhatan, VA
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BINGO GAME
BINGO instructions:
While you are visiting the vendors, have the vendor stamp their square on the BINGO board. After you have
6 in a row (horizontal, vertical, or diagonal), bring your BINGO tear-out sheet to the Georgia Baptist Mission
Board booth in the vendor exhibits to claim your free drop card. Make sure to drop it off before the exhibits
close at 2:45 pm on Saturday. The drop card has audio records of all the General and Breakout sessions! The
drop card is valued at over $10.00!
Printcomm
Inc
Messenger
Media
Refroe
Construction
Co.
SOA
Experience
Israel Now
Pinnacle
Retreat
Center
Swofford
Construction,
Inc.
Steinway
Piano
Galleries
Ekklesia
Essentials
Pine Lake
Music
Angel Pin
Ministries
Published
By Parables
Midwestern
Baptist
Theological
Seminary
The Charis
Group
Carr and
Company
Church
Furniture
Connexus
Group
TruettMcConnell
University
LifeWay
Baptist
Church
Loan
Corporation
Luther Rice
College
and
Seminary
Walton
County
Christian
Learning
Center
Steve Franz
Evangelistic
Ministries
Shorter
University
INJOY
Stewardship
J.W.
Pepper
CAA
Software
Guidestone
Retirement
and
Insurance
Services
New
Orleans
Baptist
Theological
Seminary
PDH
Systems
Swofford
Construction,
Inc.
AIM
Ministry
Baptist
Mobile
Health
Ministry
The National
Center for
Stewardship
and Generosity
Printcomm
Inc
Georgia
WMU and
Women’s
Ministry
Sanders
Church
Furnishings
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Thank you to our vendors!
Visit the vendor area to win a free drop card.
Sanders Church Furnishings
Messenger Media
Refroe Construction Co.
SOA
Experience Israel Now
Swofford Construction, Inc.
Steinway Piano Galleries
Ekklesia Essentials
Pine Lake Music
Angel Pin Ministries
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
The Charis Group
Carr and Company Church Furniture
Connexus Group
Truett-McConnell University
Baptist Church Loan Corporation
Luther Rice College and Seminary
Walton County Christian Learning Center
Steve Franz Evangelistic Ministries
Shorter University
J.W. Pepper
CAA Software
Guidestone Retirement and Insurance Services
The National Center for Stewardship and
Generosity and The Stewardship Alliance
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
PDH Systems
AIM Ministry
Baptist Mobile Health Ministry
Printcomm Inc.
Georgia WMU and Women’s Ministry
Pinnacle Retreat Center
Published By Parables
LifeWay
INJOY Stewardship