LEAD 23 BREAKOUT SESSIONS
All throughout LEAD Conference 2023, guests were able to see a variety of guest speakers from around our region to share insight on relevant topics that impact ministry today. View replays below to re-watch your favorite parts or catch any sessions you missed.
9:30 AM BREAKOUT SESSIONS
“STICKY FAITH” with AUDREA GRAY
Fostering faith that lasts a lifetime is the goal of every children's minister. Explore the core elements for developing disciples with resilient faith.
“SAVEONE: HELPING MEN, WOMEN AND FAMILIES RECOVER FROM ABORTION” with WENDI RAWLS
Politics have dictated the narrative on abortion long enough.; we want the church to be the first place people turn to for help, not the last.
“YOU CAN PLANT A CHURCH” with ROB SEAGEARS
Join Rob Seagears for an engaging discussion on church planting and “Models of Multiplication.” Learn how this applies to your ministry.
“AWAKENING TO YOUR SECURITY IN CHRIST AS A MINISTRY LEADER” with GAVIN BROWN
Trust your stuff but trust Christ more. Join Gavin Brown as he discusses how to awaken your security in Christ as a ministry leader.
“TO THE BRIDGE: WORSHIP ADMINISTRATION”
HEIDI RADUANO, VICTORIA MARQUES, BRIAN BIONDO
After preparation comes administration. What is the communication strategy to help the Worship and Tech Arts teams be successful? Are there tools to help aid this process? In this session, we will look at tools and a standard timeline for communicating to the team before, during, and after a service happens.
10:30 AM Breakout Sessions
“CONNECT WITH EXPLORERS” with JOHNNY SCHULER
Join Johnny Schuler to learn how to engage with people in your community who are asking life's most important questions.
“SURPRISE, IT’S A REPRISE: LIVE WORSHIP EXPERIENCE” with JOSH WESLEY, SHAWN NICHOLS, VICTORIA MARQUES
Paul planted, Apollos watered, but at the end of the day, it is God who gives the increase [1 Cor. 3:6]. What does it mean to yield the plans and preparation to the Spirit of God in His services? How do leaders become the first followers and facilitators of God’s heart? In this session, we will look at the live worship experience and how to cultivate the heart of God’s people to minister to Him.
“EVERYTHING IS STICKY AND OTHER THINGS I THOUGHT I WOULD NEVER SAY” with JOHN & DENISE MAY
Join John and Denise May for an engaging discussion on the topic of: marriage, family and ministry.
“OPEN YOUR EYES” with RONY MORALES
Join Rony Morales for a conversation about the topic of seeing through new eyes.
“BECAUSE CHILDREN NEED FAMILIES” with BOB GRIFFITH, HANNAH HORST
Join Hannah Horst and Bob Griffith to learn more about starting a Foster Care Ministry at your church.
2:00 PM BREAKOUT SESSIONS
“STEWARDING AWAKENING” with JOSH MORAN
Join Josh Moran and discover his 4 Ministry Keys to Lasting Fruit. Learn how this applies to your own life and ministry.
“ENCOURAGING A DEEPER SPIRITUAL LIFE IN KIDS THROUGH WORSHIP RESPONSE STATIONS” with JESSE JOYNER
Join Dr. Jesse Joyner, Dean of the Children’s Ministry program at Ascent College, as he shares about the Worship Response Stations he has created and used at various Children’s Ministry events, including the Potomac Network summer camp for kids. This breakout is going to be interactive as we will experience some of the stations together in order to learn how they work and deepen our own spiritual walk with Christ.
“TOWARD AWAKENING” with CHARLIE SELF
Join Charlie Self for an engaging discussion on Integrating Evangelism, Discipleship, and Community Renewal. Learn how this applies to your own life and ministry.
“FROM THE TOP: WORSHIP PLANNING” with
JAVIER NEGRON, JOSH WESLEY
Description: While the majority of our congregants enjoy an amazing Sunday morning experience, the process of leading a team to the presentation of a worship service is both spiritual and practical. What does prayerfully strategizing the heart of worship services with church leadership look like? In this session, we will take a leader’s eye view of pre-rehearsal preparation.
“TRANSITION: DESIGN OR DEFAULT” with ANTHONY LECOCQ & GEORGE RADUANO
Join Anthony Lecocq and George Raduano to learn the importance of transitions, why every Pastor is temporary, why every leader should have a succession plan.
3:00 PM BREAKOUT SESSIONS
“NOTES TO REST ON EFFECTIVE DEBRIEFING” with DALE DONADIO, JOSH WESLEY & JAVIER NEGRON
Communication is key. How do the service teams [worship and tech arts, pulpiteer, service MCs, and hospitality] know what a win and loss are? Is there a place to give praise, correction, and communicate a change in plans? What does constructive “360 feedback” look like? In this session, we will discuss how to have effective debriefing conversations with staff and the volunteer team concerning worship services.
“FROM STRESS TO REST” with SHANE & SUE SCHLESMAN
Learn how to managing your stress before it manages you. Managing leadership stress requires intentional and proactive effort. Jesus died for the church so you don't have to.
“LEADERSHIFT” with GREG HACKETT
Join Greg Hackett for an in-depth look at how cultural changes are redefining effective and healthy leadership.
“TOP 4 RISK MANAGEMENT ISSUES CHURCHES HAVE TODAY” with GREG WIGFIELD & BJORN WALDRON
Join Greg and Bjorn to discuss the most common, but unaddressed risks churches face today.
“AWARENESS” with RIC LEWELLEN
Join Ric Lewellen to learn the importance and art of finding God in the silence.