Sunday School as a Strategy
Sessions 1 & 2

Allan Taylor

Click here to watch Allan Taylor’s invitation.

Every church has a mission – the Great Commission. Jesus was very clear about that. But most churches have no strategy to accomplish the mission. Enter groups! Mission is best accomplished in the context of small groups. Come discover how you can use your groups to fulfill the mission!

Finishing Well: Leading and Serving with the End in Mind
Sessions 1 & 2

Chuck Lawless

Nobody finishes ministry well by accident. This breakout session takes a look at the strategies of church leaders who’ve finished well – and challenges all of us to make these commitments today.

Teaching Doctrine in Small Groups
Sessions 1 & 2

Keith & Amy Whitfield

Can teaching doctrine be done well in small groups, or is it just too difficult (and even dangerous) given how complex the discussions can be? Do you really want to turn your small group leaders loose, even your best and most biblically mature, to lead discussions on biblical themes and topics that are often times confusing and can even create division? For many, we suspect the tendency is to avoid doctrine in small groups and remain focused on practical points of application, because they are afraid bad theology will be taught or theological debate will dominate the discussion. However, for the sake of our faith, we believe teaching doctrine must be done in small groups–and can be done well–if leaders are trained on the purpose of doctrine, on the church’s basic beliefs, and on how to lead theological discussion.

Missional Small Groups
Session 1

George Siler & Jim Booth

Discover how a small group can be engaged in international missions through missionary care, awareness of the mission, and prayer for the nations. Also, learn about opportunities to go!

Discipling Girls
Sessions 1 & 2

Lexi Judy

What every church, youth pastor, and volunteer needs to know about discipling middle and high school girls.

Children – Transformational Discipleship
Session 1

Cindy Middaugh

Learn how to transform the children we teach, not just inform them.  Giving them tools they need to make good choices, build on their foundations and find their faith, becoming disciples of Jesus.

The Sermon Starts in the Parking Lot
Session 2

Danny Franks

Every Sunday is somebody’s first Sunday. How do you make sure your first-time guests feel welcomed, cared for, and expected to return? In this breakout, you’ll learn five practical steps to increase the “guest awareness culture” at your church.

Why Small Groups/Sunday School Are Important Vital!
Sessions 1 & 2

Dan Cook

Come learn why your small groups ministry/ Sunday school ministry is not simply an important ministry, that your church needs to pay attention to, but rather a vital ministry that will impact the health and growth of your church. You will learn from a practitioner who will share from practical experience the powerful impact that a healthy, missional small group ministry/ Sunday school ministry can have on your church.

Teaching Together
Session 1

Eric Thomas & Phillip Herring

Developing a team approach for teaching and developing disciples in the church.

The Foundation
Session 1

Eddie Urbine

The SBC of Virginia Foundation now offers loans for new construction, renovation and expansion, refinancing and any other church-related purpose up to $10 million. We also now offer two classes of investments to meet your specific objectives. Whether you’re seeking income or liquidity, our Kingdom-minded investment options are designed with your ministry in mind. When you invest with us, you support Southern Baptist causes at home and around the world. Learn more about our products and how we can help you reach your ministry goals.

Crecimiento Sano de las Iglesias (The Healthy Growth of Churches)
Sessions 1 & 2

Sergio Guardia

¿Como podemos ayudar a una iglesia que parece haberse estancado en su crecimiento? Desarrollaremos los componentes prácticos y eternos que Dios nos ha dado para que podamos tener iglesias sanas que avanzan, independiente de su tamaño.

(How can we help a church that seems to have stalled in its growth? We will develop the practical and eternal components that God has given us so that we can have healthy churches that advance, regardless of their size.)

Coaching for Results
Session 2

Josh Turner/Jamie Limato/Matt Gregory

Every church planter and pastor need a great coach to ensure they are not alone. But where do we start the process? A One-Day Coaching Map. Find out how you can start today.

Discipling Preschoolers, Is It Possible?
Session 2

Crystal Stratton

During our time together we are going to look at the spiritual foundations of preschool age children. We will also discuss ways in which we can disciple young minds and hearts to be followers of Jesus.