ministry workshops

  • Inspire and Invite
    Adopting an Unashamed, Visionary Approach to Building Your Next Gen Team

    Countless pleas for help and needs-based approaches to team building can result in joyless, ineffective teams. It’s time to transform your recruitment strategy with a vision-saturated approach that cultivates a thriving, mission-driven Next Gen team. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to recruit and deploy volunteers effectively—moving beyond desperation and obligation to create a compelling invitation into life-changing ministry.

    Chrissy Myal
    Director of Kids
    Christ Church

  • Dynamic Leadership Development
    A Blueprint for Pursuing Leadership Development in Your Ministry Context

    Leadership development in the church is more than filling positions—it’s about raising up passionate, visionary disciples who embody your ministry's DNA and culture. In this workshop, we will explore practical, scalable strategies for discipling new leaders, ensuring alignment with ministry philosophy, and creating a sustainable leadership pipeline. We will cover how to find, train, and retain great leaders while maintaining intentionality and care without overwhelming your time.

    Jeff Myal
    Director of Vintage Mission North America
    Vintage Mission

  • The Gospel-Driven Worship Team
    Cultivating Unity and Purpose—Off Stage

    Real ministry happens off the weekend stage. In this workshop, we’ll explore practical strategies to strengthen relationships, foster a culture of trust, and align your worship team’s purpose with the heart of the gospel. Discover how everyday conversations, intentional connections, and servant leadership can create a culture of unity that not only enhances team dynamics but also transforms your worship ministry from the inside out.

    Andi Rozier
    Worship Coordinator
    Christ Church

  • Everyone Welcome
    The Essential Framework for Meaningful Engagement with Guests

    A warm and welcoming church doesn’t happen by accident—it takes intentionality, strategy, and a heart for hospitality. This workshop will equip you with the blueprint to ensure every guest feels valued and welcomed. Through effective teams, meaningful messaging, and clear engagement processes, you’ll learn how to create an environment where newcomers feel seen, connected, and eager to return.

    Gabe Stiansen
    Director of Connections
    Christ Church

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    Communicating with Influence
    How to Use Your “Voice” for the Sake of Those You Lead

    As a leader, your voice carries power—not just in what you say, but in how you say it. This workshop is designed to equip church leaders, ministry teams, and volunteers with the skills to communicate with clarity, confidence, and spiritual influence. Whether you’re preaching from the pulpit, leading a small group, or guiding a team, this session will help you refine your voice for greater impact—ensuring that your words bring life, direction, and transformation to those you serve.

    Beau Hughes
    Lead Pastor
    The Village Church
    Denton, TX

  • Mobilizing Your Church for the Nations
    Creating a Strategic Pathway for Global Discipleship in Your Church

    God’s mission is global, and he calls the Church to be a part of it. In this workshop, we will explore how to cultivate a deep, lasting passion for the nations within your congregation and develop a strategic pathway for discipleship that moves people from awareness to action. Learn practical steps to lead your church in praying, giving, sending, and going so that the gospel reaches the ends of the earth. Whether you are a pastor, missions leader, or passionate believer, this session will equip you with the vision and tools to mobilize your church for the nations.

    Kirk VanMaanen
    Pastor of Global Missions
    Christ Church

  • Pathways to Maturity
    A Comprehensive Approach to Making Healthy Disciples

    Every church desires to see its members grow in Christlike maturity. However, without clear discipleship pathways, many believers struggle to understand how to take their next steps in faith. This workshop will equip you with the tools to design and implement intentional discipleship pathways that foster lasting spiritual growth. We will explore a biblical foundation for spiritual formation and outline key principles for designing effective and complementary discipleship pathways. In addition, we will examine practical models that guide believers toward deeper maturity and consider strategies for cultivating a church culture where discipleship is woven into its very DNA.

    Adam Frazier
    Pastor of Adult Discipleship
    Christ Church

  • Teaching the Whole Person
    Tactics for Engaging the Mind, Emotions, and Will to Produce Lasting Impact

    Great teaching that is grounded in God’s word goes beyond delivering information—it engages the whole person and produces lasting spiritual impact. As preachers or teachers at any level, we want to help people love God with all their “heart, soul, mind, and strength,” and our teaching should reflect that holistic approach. In this workshop, discover how to craft teaching that not only informs the mind but also stirs the heart and moves the will. Learn practical tactics to engage emotions, challenge thinking, and inspire action, so your teaching leads people towards deep, lasting spiritual growth.

    Nick Ely
    Lead Pastor
    Christ Church

  • Production for Gospel-Centered Services
    Tasteful Tech with Clear Mission

    Great production can serve the gospel, but it should never compete with it. This workshop explores how tools like ProPresenter, Audio mixing, lighting design, and video can enhance worship without becoming the focus of the room. Through real-world examples and comparisons, we’ll discuss the balance between excellence and overproduction—showing how any church, regardless of size or budget, can serve the body of Christ.

    Corey Wilson
    Production Manager
    along with Grant Woodford and Adam Skidmore
    Christ Church

  • Best Team on Mission
    Building an Aligned, Compliant, High-Performing Team for Lasting Impact

    Your staff team is likely one of your largest ministry investments, and building the right team goes beyond simply hiring the right people. It is about cultivating a unified, mission-driven team that is equipped to excel and grow together, ensuring long-term ministry effectiveness. This workshop will highlight some HR best practices and explore practical strategies for ongoing staff growth and development.

    Michelle Filleman
    Director of Business
    Christ Church

  • House of Prayer
    Igniting and Implementing a Heart of Passionate Prayer in the Life of Your Church

    When Jesus walked into the temple, he decried, “It is written, ‘My house shall be called a house of prayer,’ but you make it a den of robbers.” If Jesus were to walk into your church, what would he find? Would it align with the heart of the Father? Prayer must be a primary practice for the people of God, but this will not become a reality without igniting and fanning the flames of communion with God.

    Jon & Amy Guy
    Lead Pastor & Wife
    City Point Church
    Tempe, AZ

  • Ready and Release
    Establishing an Effective Assimilation Plan for Deploying Next Gen Team Members

    Do you dream of a cohesive, aligned, and trusted Next Gen team that is impassioned to embody your Next Gen ministry vision and values from the start? Assimilating new team members into kids and student ministry requires a specialized approach due to the unique responsibilities, safety considerations, and relational dynamics involved. This interactive session will help you establish a pathway for engaging, assimilating, and enculturating new team members—ensuring they feel welcomed, prepared, and excited to serve.

    Chrissy Myal
    Director of Kids
    Christ Church

  • Scaling Up
    Building Resilient Churches for Sustainable Growth

    Growth is exciting and necessary, but scaling comes with challenges that can make or break a church. In this interactive workshop, you'll learn practical strategies to scale your church effectively while maintaining its core convictions, culture, and missional integrity. Discover how to navigate common scaling pitfalls, build scalable systems, build & empower your teams, and advance the gospel in your context. Whether you're a brand new church preparing for growth or an established congregation looking to expand your ministry scope, this session will provide actionable insights to help your organization thrive in the face of rapid change.

    Jeff Carlson
    Senior Executive Pastor
    Christ Church

  • Gospel-Centered Worship Services
    Keeping Jesus Front and Center—On Stage

    How do we make sure Jesus stays the authentic, unfiltered focus of every moment in our weekend services? In this workshop, we’ll explore practical, real-world ways to build true community while presenting the gospel in a fresh and deeply meaningful way. From announcements to worship, we’ll look at how to cut through distractions and keep Christ front and center—clear, and powerful.

    Joshua Seller
    Director of Vintage Worship
    Vintage Mission

  • Everyone Welcome
    Providing a Purposeful Pathway for Assimilation

    A clear and well-defined guest follow-up process shapes how your church engages with first-time guests. In this workshop, discover practical strategies for developing a seamless, easy, and trackable assimilation process that encourages every guest to engage in deeper church participation.

    Terry Horne
    Community Life Pastor
    Christ Church

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    Marriage & Ministry: Thriving Together in the Battle
    Principles for Fostering and Strengthening Your Marriage for a Lifetime of Ministry

    Ministry and marriage are both sacred callings—but when combined, they can bring unique joys and intense challenges. In this workshop we will explore the biblical foundation for prioritizing marriage in ministry, identify common pitfalls that can weaken the marital bond, and provide practical principles for protecting and cultivating a thriving relationship. With real-life stories, Scripture-based teaching, and interactive discussion, this session will equip you and your spouse to build a marriage that not only endures but flourishes in the face of ministry’s demands.

    Seth Kleeberger
    Lead Pastor
    Christ Church

  • Mission-Driven Messaging
    Clarifying Your Message, Engaging Your Audience, and Advancing the Gospel in a Distracted World

    Church communication isn’t just about sharing information—it’s about creating impact. But too often, important messages get lost in the noise. How do you craft communication that is clear, compelling, and mission-driven? In this session, we’ll unpack a clear philosophy, methodology, and actionable strategy to help your church cut through the chaos, build trust, and engage people in a meaningful way. Whether you’re leading a large church or a church plant, you’ll walk away with practical steps to rethink and refine your approach—so people don’t just hear what you say, but respond.

    Andrew Jones
    Director of Communications
    Christ Church

  • Global Partnership/Multiply Indigenous Churches
    Practical ways to Advance Church Planting Globally

    Working with Indigenous Churches explores the importance of partnering with local believers and leaders who are already deeply rooted in their communities, rather than relying solely on outside workers. This approach highlights the beauty and diversity of the global church and how partnership with indigenous churches accelerates the movement of the gospel. In this workshop, we will discuss the advantages, challenges, and key strategies for indigenous partnership strategies that strengthen local leadership, provide theological training, supporting church planting, and fostering community engagement.

    Kirk VanMaanen
    Pastor of Global Missions
    Christ Church

  • Care Well
    Building Structures That Bear Burdens

    Pastors and leaders that try to bear all the burdens of their congregation will eventually burn out. Thankfully, God never meant for the care of his Church to be the exclusive responsibility of a few. He designed it to be a unified body that cares for itself, each member playing a unique and critical role. This workshop will explore how a churchwide vision and organized structure for care empowers the entire congregation, ensuring leaders are not left shouldering the burden alone. If you want a culture of intentional, effective care in your church, this workshop will provide the theological vision and practical framework to make it a reality.

    Jared Torres
    Soul Care Pastor
    Christ Church

  • Bible Teaching Blueprint
    Grasping the Essential Elements of Effective Bible Teaching

    Whether you teach on Sunday mornings or in kids’ ministry, every Bible lesson needs key elements to be clear and impactful. In this workshop, you won’t just learn what those elements are—you’ll actively apply them. Through hands-on practice, you’ll follow the message/lesson-building process step by step. This interactive experience will equip you with essential tools for preparing and delivering effective Bible teaching.

    Luke Simmons
    Lead Pastor
    Ironwood Church
    Queen Creek, AZ

  • How to Lead Yourself
    Taking Ownership of Your Growth and Influence

    If ministry leaders are going to care for others, they first must take responsibility for themselves. In this workshop, we’ll get practical about what it takes to lead with character, consistency, and endurance. You’ll learn how to strengthen your inner life, sharpen your focus, and steward your time and energy so you can serve with clarity and resilience. No fluff, no shortcuts—just real, actionable strategies to help you stay healthy, lead with integrity, and make a lasting impact.

    Nick Ely
    Lead Pastor
    Christ Church

  • Leading Together
    Best Practices for Developing and Thriving as a Plurality of Elders

    Discover how to build and lead an effective elder team that embodies biblical principles and thrives in a polity of plurality. This workshop is designed for elder teams and church leaders seeking to strengthen their leadership dynamics, foster unity, and embrace the shared responsibility of shepherding God's people.

    Jeff Carlson
    Senior Executive Pastor
    Christ Church

  • Ask Me Anything
    Bring Your Biggest Questions and Toughest Challenges in Worship and Production Ministry

    Through practical advice, open discussion, and collaboration, the Christ Church worship team will work with you on the real issues you’re facing and explore solutions that bring purpose and excellence to your ministry.

    Joshua Seller
    Director of Vintage Worship
    along with Andi Rozier, Hezekiah Young, Lina Young, and Corey Wilson
    Christ Church

  • Rally and Retain
    Embracing the Essential Rhythms for Rallying and Retaining a Motivated Next Gen Team

    In the ever-evolving landscape of Next Gen ministry, vision leaks, and even the most passionate volunteers can lose momentum. This workshop focuses on the critical rhythms necessary to rally and retain a motivated team of leaders and team members in your kids and students teams. Learn practical, time-tested methods for checking on, coaching, and caring for your volunteers to ensure they remain engaged, effective, and energized in their mission.

    Chrissy Myal
    Director of Kids
    Christ Church

  • Care Well
    Excelling in the Pursuit of Discipling Every Church Member

    The process of assimilation isn’t just about welcoming guests—it’s about intentionally guiding them toward committed membership in the body of Christ, where they can experience meaningful pastoral care, discipleship, accountability, and the support necessary for lasting spiritual maturity. In this workshop, we will explore practical strategies for pursuing every church member to ensure they are loved, cared for, and spurred on in their faith.

    Adam Frazier
    Pastor of Adult Discipleship
    Christ Church

  • Navigating Change
    Principles and Strategies for Leading through Change and Transition

    Change is inevitable, but leading change effectively requires wisdom, strategy, and grace. Whether you’re guiding your church, ministry, or organization through a major transition, launching a new initiative, or reimagining your ministry’s future, this workshop equips you with the principles and strategies to lead with confidence and clarity.

    With real-world examples, interactive discussions, and time for personal reflection, this session will empower you to navigate change in a way that inspires growth, deepens faith, and strengthens your organization for the future. Whether you're a pastor, ministry leader, or organizational decision-maker, this workshop will provide actionable insights to help you lead well in uncertain times.

    Andrew Reed
    Lead Pastor
    Life Baptist Church
    Las Vegas, NV

  • Vintage Mission
    Launching Planters; Strengthening Churches

    What makes Vintage Mission distinct? In this session, Jeff Myal, Kirk VanMaanen, and Joshua Seller will unpack the heart of our mission—why we exist, what we stand for, and how we advance the gospel through church planting, leadership development, and disciple-making. Whether you’re new to Vintage Mission or deeply involved, this session will ground you in our vision and equip you to carry it forward with clarity and conviction.

  • OFFERED TWICE, SAME CONTENT

    Communicating with Influence
    How to Use Your “Voice” for the Sake of Those You Lead

    As a leader, your voice carries power—not just in what you say, but in how you say it. This workshop is designed to equip church leaders, ministry teams, and volunteers with the skills to communicate with clarity, confidence, and spiritual influence. Whether you’re preaching from the pulpit, leading a small group, or guiding a team, this session will help you refine your voice for greater impact—ensuring that your words bring life, direction, and transformation to those you serve.

    Beau Hughes
    Lead Pastor
    The Village Church
    Denton, TX

  • Look Out for the Left Out
    Engaging Your City with Intentional Discipleship to Provide Help and Hope in Jesus' Name

    Jesus pursued the overlooked, the outcast, and the hurting—and he calls us to do the same. In this workshop, you will be challenged and equipped to engage your city practically, offering help and hope in Jesus’ name.

    Mike Juve
    Executive Director
    City Hope

  • Equip, Empower, and Unleash
    Harnessing the Unrivaled Power of Every-Member Ministry

    A thriving, multiplying church is built on an every-member ministry mindset—but this can only happen when church leaders embrace their critical role in equipping, mobilizing, and entrusting ministry to others. More than a strategy, this is the only sustainable and scalable model for a growing church.

    This workshop will unpack the biblical mandate for leaders to equip the saints for ministry, demonstrating why every-member ministry is essential for sustainable church growth. Through practical, adaptable strategies, participants will learn how to implement this model in any church context. Join us to gain the vision and tools needed to activate and empower your entire church for ministry.

    Torrey Jaspers
    Soul Care Director
    Christ Church

  • Teaching & Preaching: Ask Me Anything
    Tackling Your Most Pressing Preaching and Teaching Questions with a Panel of Experienced Communicators

    In this interactive workshop, you’ll have the chance to engage with some of our keynote speakers as they offer real answers and actionable advice to help you grow as a communicator and teacher of God’s word. Whether you have questions about about crafting compelling sermons, handling tough texts, or the best practices for preparation and delivery, this is the place to get them answered.

    Panel:
    Adam Bailie
    Mike Bullmore
    H.B. Charles, Jr.

  • Student Ministry Rewind
    How I Would Do Student Ministry Now That I’ve Left It

    After eleven years of serving in student ministry, hindsight offers clarity that only comes with time. In this workshop, we’ll explore what I would do, undo, and redo to better reflect Jesus and multiply disciples. Whether you're just starting or you're a seasoned leader, this session will challenge you to refine your approach, focus on what matters most, and avoid common missteps. Let’s rewind, reflect, and reimagine the impact of student ministry for the next generation.

    Brandon DeLage
    Lead Pastor
    Saint City Church
    Tempe, AZ

  • OFFERED TWICE, SAME CONTENT

    Marriage & Ministry: Thriving Together in the Battle
    Principles for Fostering and Strengthening Your Marriage for a Lifetime of Ministry

    Ministry and marriage are both sacred callings—but when combined, they can bring unique joys and intense challenges. In this workshop we will explore the biblical foundation for prioritizing marriage in ministry, identify common pitfalls that can weaken the marital bond, and provide practical principles for protecting and cultivating a thriving relationship. With real-life stories, Scripture-based teaching, and interactive discussion, this session will equip you and your spouse to build a marriage that not only endures but flourishes in the face of ministry’s demands.

    Seth Kleeberger
    Lead Pastor
    Christ Church