Agenda & Keynotes
In this engaging 180-minute online event, you’ll gain practical insights that can strengthen your leadership and support the long-term health of your church. This is more than an event. It’s a chance to step back from the pace of ministry, be encouraged, and learn from leaders strengthen your team, and move forward with renewed clarity and confidence.
Keynote
Build a Ministry People Don’t Want to Leave
Dr. Jason Young
Keynote
Keeping Your Pilot Lit: Strategies for Avoiding Burnout in Ministry
Arthur James
Breakout
Less Busywork, More Ministry: Leveraging Technology To Lighten the Load
Angela Hill Goudy
Breakout
How To Keep A Volunteer For Life
Dennis Choy
Breakout
Beyond the Burnout: A Deeper Dive into Sustainable Ministry
Arthur James
Breakout
Fueling the Mission: Cultivating a Culture of Generosity in Your Church
Nicole Wight
Breakout
Prioritizing Mental Health in Ministry
Laura Howe
Breakout
Leading Healthy Staff & Volunteer Teams with Clarity
Nicole Lucas
Breakout
Faithful Stewardship: Healthy Accounting Systems That Support Lasting Ministry
Wes Herms & Jonathan Howell
Breakout
Using AI to Amplify Your Impact Without Losing the Human Touch
Kira Brown
Keynote
Build a Ministry People Don’t Want to Leave
This keynote invites church leaders to consider what it really takes to build a ministry where people can serve with passion, stay engaged, and thrive over time. Through a compelling and relatable framework, attendees will explore how healthy leadership shapes stronger teams, fosters lasting volunteer commitment, and creates an environment where people feel supported, valued, and motivated to stay for the long haul. It will challenge leaders to rethink burnout—not just as a personal struggle, but as a reflection of the culture and systems they create.
Dr. Jason Young
Keynote
Keeping Your Pilot Lit: Strategies for Avoiding Burnout in Ministry
This talk speaks directly to the weight many church leaders carry. With honesty, experience, and encouragement, this keynote addresses the real pressures of modern ministry and the toll they can take on leaders’ time, relationships, and well-being. Drawing from decades of firsthand experience, this session offers a hopeful and practical perspective, helping pastors recognize the early signs of burnout and rediscover the joy and sustainability of their calling. Attendees will leave encouraged, equipped, and reminded that it’s possible to serve faithfully without running on empty.
Arthur James
Breakout
Less Busywork, More Ministry: Leveraging Technology To Lighten the Load
Ministry leaders often find themselves overwhelmed by administrative tasks that pull them away from what matters most—people. In this practical breakout, discover how the right technology and simple systems can reduce complexity, streamline everyday processes, and create more space for meaningful ministry. Learn how to leverage tools in a way that supports your team, strengthens connections, and positions your church for healthy, sustainable growth—allowing you to lead with greater clarity and focus without losing the heart of your ministry.
Angela Hill Goudy
Breakout
How To Keep A Volunteer For Life
Keeping volunteers isn’t about better recruiting—it’s about better leadership. In this practical and honest session, discover what it takes to build a volunteer culture where people don’t just serve for a season, but stay engaged for the long haul. Through real-life insights and proven principles, you’ll learn how to avoid common leadership pitfalls, create environments where volunteers can thrive, and lead in a way that brings out the best in your team. Whether you’re leading a handful of volunteers or a large ministry, this session will challenge you to rethink how you support, empower, and invest in the people who make ministry possible.
Dennis Choy
Breakout
Beyond the Burnout: A Deeper Dive into Sustainable Ministry
If Arthur James’ keynote resonates with you, this breakout is your opportunity to go further. In this interactive session, Arthur will expand on key principles from his talk, share additional stories and practical insights, and help you apply these ideas to your own ministry context. You’ll also have the chance to engage directly through Q&A, exploring real challenges and discovering sustainable rhythms that help you lead without burning out.
Arthur James
Breakout
Fueling the Mission: Cultivating a Culture of Generosity in Your Church
A healthy church is a generous church. In this breakout, discover how to cultivate a culture of generosity that fuels growth and sustains your mission. We will share key giving trends, real-world stats, and practical strategies to help you disciple your congregation in generosity, remove barriers, and create simple, consistent pathways for people to engage. You’ll also explore the tools and systems that support a thriving culture of giving—so you can focus on what matters most: making lasting Kingdom impact.
Nicole Wight
Breakout
Prioritizing Mental Health in Ministry
Ministry can be deeply meaningful—but it also carries emotional weight that leaders often overlook. In this important breakout, we’ll explore how church leaders can care for their own mental health while building healthier, more resilient ministry environments. Through practical insights and real-life experience, this session will address the importance of boundaries, emotional awareness, and sustainable leadership rhythms, while offering a fresh perspective on creating a culture of care within your church. You’ll be encouraged to lead with greater clarity, support your team more effectively, and foster an environment where both leaders and volunteers can thrive.
Laura Howe
Breakout
Leading Healthy Staff & Volunteer Teams with Clarity
Clarity is the key to healthy, effective teams. In this breakout, we will help you eliminate confusion, reduce burnout, and lead your staff and volunteers with confidence. Learn how to define roles, communicate vision clearly, and build systems that empower your team to thrive—not just survive.
Nicole Lucas
Breakout
Faithful Stewardship: Healthy Accounting Systems That Support Lasting Ministry
Strong ministry requires healthy financial foundations—but for many churches, accounting can feel overwhelming and time-consuming. This session explores how clear, trustworthy accounting practices—and the right systems behind them—can simplify processes, reduce risk, and free leaders to focus on ministry. Discover how smarter tools and practical approaches can help you steward resources well and build financial health that lasts.
Wes Herms & Jonathan Howell
Breakout
Using AI to Amplify Your Impact Without Losing the Human Touch
Ministry leaders today face growing expectations to communicate across platforms, formats, and moments—without more time or staff. In this breakout, we’ll explore how AI can be used as a supportive tool to amplify your impact while keeping ministry deeply human. Rather than replacing people or pastoral presence, this session focuses on faithful, sustainable ways AI can help extend the reach of sermons and ministry ideas, support creative and communication efforts, and create healthier rhythms for leaders and teams. You’ll leave with a clearer framework for using AI wisely—so your ministry can grow in reach without losing its heart.
Kira Brown
