Leadership & Ministry Development
Be the Unicorn: Habits That Separate YOU from the Rest! (Intermediate)
Session(s): Coming Soon
Presented By: Eric Albert
In Be the Unicorn, we reveal what separates truly exceptional leaders from the rest. For faith-based leaders, three takeaways stand out:
Lead from purpose, not just ambition
Pursue authentic likability over performance, since people follow leaders who are real
Invest deliberately in relationships, building genuine community rather than transactional networks
Together, these habits shape leaders who are not just competent, but irreplaceable—trusted shepherds of the people and mission entrusted to them.
Two Roads: Walking Parallel Paths of Succession (Intermediate)
Session(s): Coming Soon
Presented By: Matt Davis
Most succession plans focus on the organization’s future but fail to address the outgoing leader’s future. When only one road is planned, leaders, families, staff, and congregations can be left confused or wounded. This workshop introduces a two-road succession model that helps ministry leaders care for the organization and the departing leader at the same time. Attendees will learn how to clarify the process, support the person, and prepare the church for a healthy next chapter.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this workshop, attendees will be able to:
Identify the two parallel paths every succession plan must address: the organization’s future and the outgoing leader’s future.
Use a practical transition roadmap to clarify roles, timelines, stakeholders, and next steps.
Build a care plan that includes leadership clarity, family support, coaching, counseling, and career discernment.
Learning from the Underlines
Session(s): Coming Soon
Presented By: Vonna Laue
We are inundated with information. There are podcasts, articles, tweets, and books that all tell us what we need to do to improve our leadership. Vonna learned to underline in books during college and subsequently began writing out all the underlined material in a notebook to accumulate the insights. In this session, she shares with you some of her favorites and most helpful.
By the end of this workshop, attendees will be able to:
Consider how to process and synthesize information to apply it in their context.
Receive key leadership principles and determine one or two specific next steps to positively influence their leadership.
Participate in open discussion sharing best practices in leadership.
Indications of an Engaged Board
Session(s): Coming Soon
Presented By: Vonna Laue
Does it seem like board meetings are inefficient or lacking strategic direction? Are staff members scrambling in at the last moment with freshly printed materials? Effective boards require intentionality. This session will discuss how church boards can function efficiently and effectively.
By the end of this workshop, attendees will be able to:
Understand the importance of preparation by the chair, the board, and staff for effective meetings.
Consider board best practices such as a board policy manual, board member role descriptions, and pre-read packets.
Review reporting practices that provide the necessary information in a way that is useful to board members.
Multiplying Effectiveness Through Generational Leadership
Session(s): Coming Soon
Presented By: Vonna Laue
This panel discussion with representatives from each generation in the workplace will give you some insights as to working better cross-generationally in the office and in ministry. Join us as the panelists share their experiences and expectations.
By the end of this workshop, attendees will be able to:
Understand what each generation desires to obtain from their ministry/professional experience
Discover how to utilize the best of each generation to make their team stronger
Consider how each aspect of their organization (communications, benefits, etc.) is received by generations differently.
Yes, You Have to Train Volunteers Too!
Session(s): Coming Soon
Presented By: Rick Cadden
Many churches invest time training staff but assume volunteers will simply “figure it out.” Yet Jesus spent three years preparing His disciples before sending them into ministry. Discover seven practical principles for developing confident, committed volunteers who serve with excellence. You will learn why volunteer training matters, gain practical tools that you can use immediately, and leave equipped with a simple framework for building a thriving volunteer culture in your church.
Three Things Hurting Your Staff and How to Stop Them
Session(s): Coming Soon
Presented By: Rick Cadden & Christopher Cass
Healthy teams do not happen by accident. Many staff challenges can be traced back to three common issues: unresolved conflict, lack of clarity, and lack of trust. In this practical and insightful session, attendees will discover how these hidden obstacles impact morale, productivity, and team culture—and learn proven strategies to overcome them.
By the end of this session, attendees will be able to:
· Address difficult conversations with confidence, grace, and a desire to strengthen relationships rather than damage them.
· Understand how greater role clarity and clearly defined expectations can eliminate frustration, increase accountability, and improve performance.
· Build a culture of trust by fostering healthy communication, mutual support, and direct conversations that prevent gossip and division.
Whether you lead a church staff, ministry team, or organization, this session will equip you with practical tools to create a healthier, stronger, and more effective team.