Breakout Session 1

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

Establishing a Foundation of Worship for the Next Generation

Breakout Leader: Angela Spade
Location: B-204
Time: 9:15 AM

Worship and obedience are foundational in building our relationship and walk with the Lord. Tragically, many young adults are leaving the church, but what if they were taught what it means to worship the Lord in spirit and truth at a very young age? Let’s dive into what the Scriptures say about worship and learn fun ways to engage and teach students from one generation to another.

CHINESE FELLOWSHIP

Loving God with our Minds

Breakout Leader: Adam Shao
Location: C-122
Time: 9:15 AM

神学进深对牧会工作的提升

CHURCH PLANTING

Coffee Fellowship

Breakout Leader: George Ross
Location: C-121
Time: 9:15 AM

Join George Ross, Regional Director with SEND Network, and other church planting representatives to converse about all things church planting while enjoying a hot cup of coffee. 

CHURCH PLANTING

Planter Pipeline

Breakout Leader: Eric Thomas & Joey Anthony
Location: C-123
Time: 9:15 AM

How do you find a church planter? Creating a culture and process in the church for multiplication through church planting.

DISCIPLESHIP

Please Silence Your Cell Phones: Leading Your Church from Digital Distraction to Devoted Discipleship

Breakout Leader: Jeff Mingee
Location: C-124
Time: 9:15 AM

Have you ever counted how many times you glance at your cell phone or smart watch? Our church members, from tweens and teens to senior saints, are addicted to their devices. Social media, constant interruptions, and anxiety producing notifications are drawing affections away from God and deeper into worldliness. Learn how God has called and positioned you to lead them.

EVANGELISM

Servant Evangelism More Effective Than Ever

Breakout Leaders: David Wheeler
Location: MOD 2
Time: 9:15 AM

In a day where self-interests are priority, now is the time to esteem others higher, humble ourselves, and serve the way that Jesus did.

HISPANIC MINISTRY

Discipulado Relacional a traves de los Grupos Pequenos (Multiplication through Small Groups)

Breakout Leader: Diego Fernandez
Location: Iglesia Bautista Vida Nueva (5524 Warwick Rd, Richmond)
Time: 9:15 AM

Aprenda cómo desarrollar un sistema de discipulado relacional que involucre a la iglesia para multiplicarse a través de grupos pequenos. (This breakout is a training on how to develop a discipleship system that involves the church to multiply through small groups.)

LEGAL ISSUES

Legal Issues Affecting Churches

Breakout Leader: Glen Reynolds
Location: C-103
Time: 9:15 AM

Learn how legal issues can affect your church’s ministry. You will also hear about recent court cases and tax cases and what it means for your church.

MEN’S MINISTRY

Meet Me at the Fire: Fire Pit Ministry Strategies to Engage Your Men

Breakout Leader: Mike Young
Location: MOD 3
Time: 9:15 AM

Men love to gather around a fire. God used fire in various forms throughout the Bible to guard, guide, refine, and redeem men. We’ll equip you to leverage your backyard firepit for high-impact men’s discipleship.

MISSIONS

Caring for Missionaries

Breakout Leader: Brad Russell
Location: MOD 4
Time: 9:15 AM

Our sent out ones often feel like they are alone and very often ARE alone. Learn how your pastors, church, small group and family can care for missionaries while they are on the field and while they are home. Whether your church has sent missionaries to the mission field or not… you can pray for and care for our missionaries and you can make sure they know that they are not alone

PASTORAL CARE

Pastoral Self Care

Breakout Leader: Chuck Lawless
Location: B-200
Time: 9:15 AM

Pastors tend to try to shepherd others, but often don’t do a good job of taking care of themselves. This breakout session will help pastors get started in addressing this problem… though the homework will need to continue even after you get home!

RELIEF MINISTRIES

Ready Church: A Disaster Relief Mobilization Strategy

Breakout Leader: Shawn Ames
Location: Tent
Time: 9:15 AM

Are you ready when the next disaster strikes? Come and learn ways to enlist, organize, and mobilize church members to serve the needs of those impacted by disasters in Virginia and beyond.

SMALL GROUPS

Common Manners and Methods of Great Bible Teachers

Breakout Leader: Dan Cook
Location: MOD 1
Time: 9:15 AM

Come explore the characteristics of effective Bible teaching. You will learn simple and effective methods that every Sunday School teacher/small group leader can put into practice this Sunday!

WOMEN’S MINISTRY

Ministry Wives – Ministry in a Real World

Breakout Leader: Rachel Lovingood
Location: Youth Auditorium
Time: 9:15 AM

The reality of this world poses unique challenges for those of us in ministry. Let’s look at what God’s Word has to empower and equip us to live an abundant life.

Breakout Session 2

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

Meaningful Connections: Connecting to the Heart of a Special Needs Family

Breakout Leader: Kelly Cahoon
Location: B-204
Time: 10:30 AM

Have you ever thought about what it is like to care for someone with special needs? What do caregivers think about before they even step through your doors? What would help them stay? Let’s tackle these tough questions and many more so you can reach the goal of connecting with these incredible families.

CHINESE FELLOWSHIP

Loving God with our Hearts

Breakout Leader: Adam Shao
Location: C-122
Time: 10:30 AM

属灵塑造对牧会工作的提升

CHURCH PLANTING

Being a Sending Church

Breakout Leader: Eric Thomas & Joey Anthony
Location: C-123
Time: 10:30 AM

You have found the church planter, now what do you do with him? Creating a culture and process in the church for multiplication through church planting. 

COMPASSION MINISTRY

Caring for Vulnerable Children

Breakout Leader: Bobby Canipe & Chris Seaton
Location: MOD 4
Time: 10:30 AM

Over 5,000 children are in the foster care system in Virginia and Virginia ranks at the bottom for children aging out of the foster care system. Your church can make an enteral impact in the lives of vulnerable children. Come learn about two SBCV partner initiatives that will give your church practical and personal ways to change lives.

DISCIPLESHIP

Please Silence Your Cell Phones: Leading Your Church from Digital Distraction to Devoted Discipleship

Breakout Leader: Jeff Mingee
Location: C-124
Time: 10:30 AM

Have you ever counted how many times you glance at your cell phone or smart watch? Our church members, from tweens and teens to senior saints, are addicted to their devices. Social media, constant interruptions, and anxiety producing notifications are drawing affections away from God and deeper into worldliness. Learn how God has called and positioned you to lead them.

EVANGELISM

Choosing the Right Evangelism Tool

Breakout Leader: David Wheeler
Location: MOD 2
Time: 10:30 AM

Customize the tool that works for your church or for you from an array of evangelism resources. Hear first-hand examples and experience from practitioners of everyday evangelism.

HISPANIC MINISTRY

Discipulado Relacional a traves de los Grupos Pequenos (Multiplication through Small Groups)

Breakout Leader: Diego Fernandez
Location: Iglesia Bautista Vida Nueva (5524 Warwick Rd, Richmond)
Time: 10:30 AM

Aprenda cómo desarrollar un sistema de discipulado relacional que involucre a la iglesia para multiplicarse a través de grupos pequenos. (This breakout is a training on how to develop a discipleship system that involves the church to multiply through small groups.)

MEN’S MINISTRY

Men’s Ministry is a Team Sport: Recruit a Team to Build Men

Breakout Leader: Mike Young
Location: MOD 3
Time: 10:30 AM

In many churches, one passionate guy serves as a champion for men’s discipleship. This guy may be a hero but, without help, he typically burns out. We’ll talk about how to recruit, train, and deploy a team of men who will lead others to walk with Christ and lead well.

PASTORAL CARE

Finishing Well

Breakout Leader: Chuck Lawless
Location: B-200
Time: 10:30 AM

Nobody finishes well by accident. In this breakout session, we’ll look at the life of the apostle Paul. We will also dive into some contemporary examples to get some “finishing well” principles.

REVITALIZATION

Replant: Traits of a Revitalizer

Breakout Leader: Jimbo Stewart
Location: C-121
Time: 10:30 AM

The task of church revitalization requires the leader to possess certain skills. These skills need to be identified and practiced so that the task of revitalization can be accomplished. Come hear this research-based presentation on the skills necessary for church revitalization and how these can be developed by the church leader.

REVITALIZATION

First Steps for Next Step Consulting

Breakout Leader: Dave Velloney & Rusty Small
Location: C-103
Time: 10:30 AM

Every church has a season when vision is blurry. Even in healthy churches, there is often a need for consultation to take the next step toward health. The SBC of Virginia is piloting an initiative to aid churches that would benefit from a consultation. This session will overview the plan for church consultation in Virginia.

SMALL GROUPS

The Sunday School Teacher/Small Group Leader as a Shepherd

Breakout Leader: Dan Cook
Location: MOD 1
Time: 10:30 AM

You will explore the reason why shepherding may be the most important role (leader/teacher/shepherd) of the Sunday School teacher/small group leader. You will also learn practical ways to shepherd your class/group more successfully.

WOMEN’S MINISTRY

God is With Us – And That Changes Everything!

Breakout Leader: Rachel Lovingood
Location: Youth Auditorium
Time: 10:30 AM

As believers, we have the unique, God-given power of the Holy Spirit within us, to guide us, to help us, and to provide discernment in life. Let’s explore ways to remember that we are not alone!