Main Session 1 - Scot McKinght

Main Session 2 - Scot McKinght

Balancing the demands of life for women - Elaine Scott

Life moves at a fast pace. We have any number of “demands” vying for our time and attention. As a result, we live busy lives. If we aren’t careful along the way, we’ll become very skilled at moving fast, but going nowhere. In our time together, we’ll explore the idea of balance and offer some practical tips on how to experience it.

Coaching Your Group Members - Fran LaMattina

This breakout will provide ideas to facilitate your meetings using coaching principles. It can help you transition from giving advice to asking questions that lead to self-discovery, from avoiding conflict to speaking the truth in love, from taking emotional responsibility to promoting growth of your members. Deciding to use a coach approach can help you and your group members grow together in new ways.

Community: Cultivating Real Relationships - Bill Willits

Sometimes our dream for community does not line up with the reality of our community group. Is our vision wrong? Is our leadership lacking? Is the goal realistic? What barriers keep group members from connecting well and experiencing the quality of relationships that we hope for? Looking at the relational pattern of Jesus, we will discuss how to cultivate the relationships in our group and some of the obstacles that can get in the way.

Group leadership basics - Jennifer Cooke

Group Leader Basics is designed with new group leaders and apprentices in mind! This breakout will include practical tips to better equip leaders and provide leaders an opportunity to ask any questions they may have about community group leadership. If you have not attended a Community Group Leader Orientation in the past, this is the breakout for you!

How to create a great group environment - Terry Willits

Ever been to a gathering in someone's home that was amazing and unforgettable? Come learn the simple secrets for creating a warm environment to enhance your group's connection. From the moment your group members arrive at the front door to the time they walk out, you will be inspired in the powerful role you play as you intentionally prepare your home for a great group gathering!

How To Hear God In A Busy World Part 1 - Sue Bates

To many of us, being busy is almost as common as being American. Most live busy lives, with multiple distractions and commitments vying for our time. This breakout takes a look at how God's speaks to us, some of the tensions we face in living a life that invites God's to speak into it, and what we can do differently to avoid being too busy to listen.

How To Hear God In A Busy World Part 2 - Sue Bates

How to study the Old Testament in Your Group - John Hambrick

The OT can be intimidating to study. But it does not have to be. In fact our picture of God and our understanding of His story is vastly incomplete without it. So, in this breakout we will not only address why we should engage the OT personally, but also how we can effectively lead our groups through the OT.

Leading A Group That Is Full Of Grace And Truth Part 1 - Stephen Redden

Some of the most difficult situations we face as group leaders are those when people are making decisions we believe to be in conflict with Scripture. How can we show grace to these group members and still honor the truth? In this breakout we will look at the model that Jesus set for us and discuss as leaders how we model our groups to show grace and honor truth as he did.

How to effectively team lead with your spouse - John & Debbie Woodall

Two become one. What a beautiful truth and idea in marriage but when it comes to leading our Community Group, this idea may easily break down. In this breakout you will receive some practical ideas on how to live and lead your Community Group as one.

Sexual Purity

Sexual purity. It is a conversation that is relevant for all of us, men, women, married or single. In a culture that seems to exist merely to eliminate the idea of purity, having this conversation can feel like swimming upstream. In this breakout, we will discuss how to engage the members of your group on the topic in a relevant way that leverages both grace and truth.

Shepherding groups with multiple levels of spiritual maturity Part 1 - Justin Elam

Leading your group can be challenging. It can be especially challenging when the members of your group range from one end to the other on the “spiritual spectrum.” In this session we will explore ideas and methods of building community and engaging all of your group members regardless of where they are on that spectrum.

Shepherding groups with multiple levels of spiritual maturity Part 2 - Justin Elam

Shepherding groups with multiple levels of spiritual maturity Part 3 - Justin Elam

The culture trap: Maintaining relevance and influence in a secular world Part 1- Stuart Brown

Two of the key attributes for any leader are relevance and influence. The trick is how do we remain relevant while maintaining moral influence? In this breakout we will examine some of the “culture traps” that we encounter daily and how we can avoid these traps while remaining relevant to the world around us.

The culture trap: Maintaining relevance and influence in a secular world Part 2 - Stuart Brown

The Heart of Leadership - Steve Giddens

What is in our heart will be expressed in our leadership in all areas of life. How do we assess potential heart problems? How do we establish healthy habits to prevent future heart damage? As a leader, nothing is more important than the condition of our heart.

Using Scripture appropriately - Chris Kim