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Women in Roles of Congregational Leadership, Part 2 May 03, 2019

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Sheila Bost, Amy Bost Henegar

Churches of Christ around the world are rethinking a Biblical view of gender. Many of these congregations have reached the conclusion that significant changes must be made—that churches must transition their leadership and worship styles from traditional patriarchy to a model of Spirit-empowered mutuality. And while a congregation may be thoroughly convinced that it wants to see more women in leadership, the process of change is complicated. It is helpful to hear from other churches who have made the journey and to learn from their experiences. A panel of leaders and members of two different congregations—one on the West Coast and one on the East Coast—that have made significant changes in the area of gender will share their thoughts and experiences. All panel members will be present all three days with the conversations continuing from one session to the next. Through these conversations, the panelists hope to encourage congregations that are in the midst of the change process.

Carpe Opportunity, Part 2 May 03, 2019

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Tim Spivey

"Recognizing and Realizing God's Biggest Dreams for Your Church"

God Over Good, Part 1 May 03, 2019

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Luke Norsworthy

In a world that is messy and a church that is imperfect, it's easy to lose faith. But that doesn't mean we have to lose God. Perhaps our idealized expectations are just plain wrong. Join a discussion of how Christians and skeptics can trade their confinement of God to an anemic definition of good for confidence in the God who is present in everything, including our suffering.

Don't Go Alone, Part 1 May 03, 2019

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Mic Biesboer, Ben Fike, Eric Gentry

"Spiritual Friendships for the Sake of Ministry and Sanity"

Leadership is lonely, and for many, ministry is even lonelier. But it doesn’t have to be. Come hear the story of three ministers, separated by hundreds of miles, who set about to create a covenant community to guard their souls and nourish their ministries. Ben Fike, Mic Biesboer, and Eric Gentry will also provide practical advice for those eager to form their own spiritual friendships.

Discipleship Rabbit May 03, 2019

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Eric Epperson

"Four Secrets to Transformative Small Groups"

Rods and Staffs Don't Kill People, Shepherds Do May 03, 2019

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Tiffany Dahlman

Are you an elder, or do you have a spiritually wayward adult child for whom you pray daily? Are you a Sunday school teacher, or a young adult who is discipling younger siblings? Guess what—you’re a shepherd. The church is full of shepherds, but what kind of shepherd are you—a good one, a hired hand, or a wolf? We will examine what David and Jesus have to say about shepherding and apply these insights to typical and unexpected shepherding ministries in the life of the modern church.

Created in His Image May 03, 2019

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Ghavinn Crutcher

"Everything I Needed to Know About God I Learned from My Daughter with Disability"

The Theology of Kanye West May 03, 2019

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Jason Darden

"A Perspective on Cross Pressure in Today’s Religious Climate"

Excellent Ideas for that Extra Time with Children May 03, 2019

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Lila Earwood

"Tips, Tricks, and Tools"

Parents slow to pick up the kids? Preacher going long today? We’ve all had that extra 15 minutes of class time that can feel like an hour when you’ve already finished your lesson plan! Memory verse fun, games, trivia, riddles, and songs to keep the kids engaged, keep the Bible lesson going, and to keep you from going crazy! Join us as we put a few good ideas in our hats for any moment in children’s ministry when you need to keep kids occupied for a bit longer!

The Women in David's Life May 03, 2019

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Linda King

Bathsheba we know (or think we know). But the Bible tells of other women whose lives influenced and intersected that of King David—Michal, Abigail, Tamar, and the wise woman of Tekoah. Their stories are intriguing, beautiful, heartbreaking, and instructive.