DAY 2 — BREAKOUTS

This workshop walks church leaders through the full lifecycle of a building project from casting vision and planning wisely to financing, construction, and long-term stewardship helping churches avoid costly mistakes and move forward with clarity and confidence.

A successful ministry facility project should have both practical and spiritual outcomes. We will address the 5 most critical benchmarks and how you can effectively control and measure those outcomes. If you have a renovation, expansion, or new construction project in your future, this content will help you chart a course for more than just a new building.

This practical and encouraging workshop is designed specifically for pastors of churches of less than 250 who want to lead with confidence, clarity, and hope. Through engaging conversation, real-world insights, and proven research, this session reveals the hidden strengths that smaller churches uniquely possess. Pastors will leave refreshed, affirmed, and equipped with simple, actionable next steps to lean into the size of their church as a strategic advantage for local and global Kingdom impact.

Many churches pour into youth programs, only to see students drift away after graduation. This session unpacks how Oak Ridge Church shifted from a siloed, entertainment-driven model to an integrated strategy that prepares students for lifelong faith and church engagement. Learn practical ways to connect students through serving, leadership, and family involvement—and how that foundation fuels a thriving young adult ministry built on consistency, community, and real relationships.

Every weekend, God entrusts your church with new people, but what happens after they walk through your doors determines if they’ll stay and grow. This breakout will walk you through a proven assimilation framework to help you bring them in, identify and follow up with them, and guide them toward meaningful connection and discipleship. You’ll leave with fresh strategies for using Connect Cards effectively, making follow-up personal, and ensuring every guest has a clear next step into your church family.

Learn how to create short-term, topic-specific Care Groups that offer spiritual support and emotional safety for those facing grief, divorce/separation, relationship struggles, traumatic life events, and more. This session covers how to find the right leaders, select biblical curriculum, set group guidelines, and foster a healing environment. You’ll also explore how to protect your team from burnout and recognize when deeper care may require a referral.

What if your church became the go-to partner for hope and help in your community? In this session, you'll learn how to build meaningful partnerships with local organizations and design service projects that meet real needs—creating bridges between your church and those far from faith. Discover how to mobilize your people into mission one step at a time, using a strategy that’s both practical and purposeful.

The right people in the right roles can transform your church’s impact. In this session, you’ll learn a practical, purpose-driven approach to helping volunteers discover where they’re best suited to serve. You'll walk away with a clear plan to recruit, place, and retain volunteers in ways that are sustainable and life-giving—for them and your ministry.

Starting a small group ministry can feel overwhelming, but it's one of the most powerful ways to help people grow in their faith and build authentic community. In this breakout session, you’ll learn practical steps for launching a small group system that aligns with your church’s mission and culture. Whether you’re starting from scratch or retooling what you have, this session will help you lay a strong foundation for spiritual growth, connection, and life change.

This high-energy session will walk you through five proven strategies to grow your crowd and create momentum in your church. From building a sermon promotion rhythm and leveraging Big Days to mobilizing community service and mastering authentic social media engagement—this session is packed with practical tools you can apply right away. Whether you’re a church of 50 or 500, you’ll discover how to attract more people without losing your church’s heart and mission.

Discover how to cultivate a worship culture rooted in spiritual depth, relational unity, and excellence. This session walks through six essential areas of engagement that every worship team member—whether on stage or behind the scenes—should embrace to help create powerful, Spirit-led worship environments.

Discover how to build a thriving Guest Services ministry that makes people feel seen, valued, and welcomed from the moment they arrive. In this session, you’ll learn how to recruit the right people, shape your culture, and create systems that turn first-time guests into returning attendees—all while keeping Jesus at the center of it all.

Every church is called to make disciples...not just attenders. But where do you begin? This session walks you through the biblical foundation and practical steps for creating a clear, sustainable discipleship pathway using the Growth Track model. You’ll discover how to define spiritual maturity, sequence your teaching strategically, and implement a system that equips believers to grow, serve, and live on mission. Whether you're just getting started or refining your current discipleship process, this breakout will help you design with clarity and purpose.

Preschool ministry is foundational—not just childcare. In this session, you’ll learn the five key elements that help kids thrive spiritually, emotionally, and physically. From creating a safe, engaging environment to building a strong volunteer team, discover how to make a lasting impact in the lives of little ones.

Are you striving to transform passive church attendees into passionate advocates for Christ's mission? This breakout session offers a strategic framework to shift your congregation from apathy to active engagement.

This session will equip you with practical tools to promote your church and events effectively. Learn how to plan your marketing, build a strong website, create engaging content, and use social media to get the word out—so your message reaches the right people at the right time.

This high-energy session will walk you through five proven strategies to grow your crowd and create momentum in your church. From building a sermon promotion rhythm and leveraging Big Days to mobilizing community service and mastering authentic social media engagement—this session is packed with practical tools you can apply right away. Whether you’re a church of 50 or 500, you’ll discover how to attract more people without losing your church’s heart and mission.

How do you know if your church is truly healthy, not just busy? This session invites church leaders and administrators to take what they learned about the DREAM church on Day 1 and apply the 4-step process to identify, collect, present and evaluate metrics to assess the health of your church.

Starting a small group ministry can feel overwhelming, but it's one of the most powerful ways to help people grow in their faith and build authentic community. In this breakout session, you’ll learn practical steps for launching a small group system that aligns with your church’s mission and culture. Whether you’re starting from scratch or retooling what you have, this session will help you lay a strong foundation for spiritual growth, connection, and life change.

In this session, we’ll explore the essential components of a strong, healthy, and growing Kids Ministry—one that’s rooted in clear strategy, sustainable structure, and Christ-centered relationships. Whether you’re starting from scratch or looking to improve your current model, you’ll walk away with practical tools to energize your Sunday morning experience and beyond.

Every church is called to make disciples—not just attenders. But where do you begin? This session walks you through the biblical foundation and practical steps for creating a clear, sustainable discipleship pathway using the Growth Track model. You’ll discover how to define spiritual maturity, sequence your teaching strategically, and implement a system that equips believers to grow, serve, and live on mission. Whether you're just getting started or refining your current process, this breakout will help you design with clarity and purpose.

Join Kevin from MidSouth Audio in this practical breakout that focuses on improving the sound quality of your online services through intentional mixing strategies designed for listeners at home. We’ll explore common system setups, mic placement, auxiliary bussing, headphone mixing, and how to properly reference your mix across different listening environments. You’ll walk away with clear, actionable steps to optimize your current setup and create a more engaging online worship experience.

Every church faces seasons of change, challenge, and even decline. In this session, Pastor Larry Davis (Grace Seaford Church) explores the spiritual and strategic journey of church revitalization. Drawing on biblical truths, real-life experiences, and practical tools, this session unpacks how to lead a church through grief, change, and ultimately—resurrection.

Healthy churches don’t just happen - they are built on a strong leadership culture that starts with clear values, a compelling vision, and the right people in the right places. In this session, we’ll unpack how to intentionally create a culture that inspires and equips leaders to move the mission forward. You’ll learn practical ways to scout for high-potential leaders, develop them over time, and build a team that embodies your church’s DNA. Packed with biblical principles, real-life stories, and proven strategies, this session will help you multiply your impact and ensure your church is thriving for years to come.

Join us for an engaging roundtable discussion focused on the practical and spiritual aspects of church administration. This session brings together pastors, church leaders, and administrative staff to explore best practices, share challenges, and collaborate on solutions for effective church management.

Whether you’re new to church leadership or a seasoned administrator, this conversation offers valuable insights and peer support on the Top 10 "Must Knows" of 2026.

In this session, we’ll explore the essential components of a strong, healthy, and growing Kids Ministry—one that’s rooted in clear strategy, sustainable structure, and Christ-centered relationships. Whether you’re starting from scratch or looking to improve your current model, you’ll walk away with practical tools to energize your Sunday morning experience and beyond.

Are you striving to transform passive church attendees into passionate advocates for Christ's mission? This breakout session offers a strategic framework to shift your congregation from apathy to active engagement.