What does it truly mean to know Christ—not just know about Him? Centered on Philippians 3, this workshop invites participants to explore Paul's wholehearted pursuit of Jesus and discover how that same pursuit can shape our lives today. Together, we'll reflect on what it means to know Christ through the power of His resurrection, the fellowship of His sufferings, and a deeper, daily relationship that transforms the way we live, love, and follow Him.

Many believers assume there’s one way to present the gospel — sin and forgiveness. But missionaries around the world know what the rest of the church is slow to learn: the same gospel has different translations. Paul preaches differently in the Areopagus than Peter does in Jerusalem, not because the gospel changed, but because the worldview he was speaking into did. Every culture carries its own primary question, and if we only answer a question people aren’t asking, we’ll miss opportunities for evangelism. This session explores four major worldview lenses and how the same gospel speaks into each one. Participants will leave with a practical framework for listening for someone's worldview and contextualizing their witness faithfully — translation, not compromise.

Emotional health is not optional in discipleship or leadership — it is essential! Spiritual maturity cannot exist alongside emotional immaturity. In this workshop, we will address your emotional life directly and show why emotional health is necessary for a people whose lives and leadership are marked by honest confession and genuine repentance.

Most of us can point to a few people who profoundly shaped our lives and faith. Their influence was not merely the result of what they taught, but how they related to us. Through personal reflection, interactive discussion, and practical application, this workshop explores the qualities that transform ordinary relationships into catalysts for growth and lasting impact. Participants will discover insights from decades of research on youth and human development and examine how these same relational dynamics are reflected in the life and ministry of Jesus. Whether you are mentoring one person, leading a small group, or investing in the next generation, you will leave with practical tools for cultivating relationships that help people grow, flourish, and follow Jesus.

Every generation has young people who feel unreachable — written off as too far gone, too broken, or too much trouble. Rescue A Generation draws on the core principles behind the presenter's book of the same name to equip leaders with a practical, biblical approach for reaching students who are far from God. This workshop unpacks what it means to disciple the least, the lost, and the last — offering field-tested strategies for building trust, breaking down barriers, and walking alongside young people on their journey toward faith. Participants will leave with a clear framework for identifying who these students are within their own ministries, practical next steps for engaging them, and a renewed conviction that no young person is beyond rescue.

We know that we are called to obey the instructions of the Lord, but what happens when fear of the unknown results in paralyzation over faith? How do we combat the voice in our head telling us the boat is safer than the water? What does it look like to walk in obedience when you have no idea where it’s going to take you? In this workshop, we will address common lies and misconceptions about obedience the enemy uses to paralyze us, while looking at how scripture encourages us to step into the unknown with an all knowing God.

Authentic discipleship invites us to examine the stories we inherit, the communities we belong to and the everyday experiences that shape our understanding of God, ourselves and neighbor. In this workshop, we’ll explore holy curiosity as a spiritual practice that helps us remain present in the nuance, complexity and fullness of the world rather than retreating to certainty or silence. Through Scripture, storytelling and guided reflection, participants will consider what it means to cultivate compassion, humility and openness to the movement of God’s spirit in and around us, sometimes found in the most unexpected of people and places.

This workshop explores why women’s voices in preaching matter for the whole Church. We’ll look at how women often bring fresh insight to Scripture, powerful real-life application, and a unique ability to connect God’s Word to everyday life. The session also highlights how diverse voices help the Church hear Scripture more fully and faithfully. We’ll also reflect on how the Church is strengthened when different voices are welcomed into the task of preaching. This is an invitation to rethink what faithful proclamation sounds like—and why we need more voices at the table.

In seasons of spiritual dryness, when God feels distant and prayer or Scripture feels difficult, it can be easy to drift into distraction, discouragement, or simply going through the motions. This workshop will explore how spiritual disciplines help keep Christ at the center when our hearts feel scattered or our faith feels routine. Together, we will consider how practices such as Scripture, prayer, worship, fasting, confession, and community are not rigid checklists or ways to earn God’s love. They are grace-filled rhythms that shape our desires, strengthen our faith, and form us into faithful disciples who continue drawing near to Christ in every season.