Day Time Title Presenter Room

Mon 10:30a.m. BuildingYourConfidenceasaLeader–1 SharonJaynes NebraskaMon 10:30a.m. ShepherdLeadership TimLaniak KansasAMon 10:30a.m. Evangelism101 RandyFontaine KansasBMon 10:30a.m. Preaching/LeadingEvangelistically BrandonPetty ColoradoAMon 10:30a.m. ReachinganIslandtoTouchtheWorld! Dickerman/Warren ColoradoBMon 10:30a.m. Lord,TeachMetoPray-HispanicWorkshop JorgeHerlein BullShoalsMon 10:30a.m. NotMyWill:DealingWithThingsYouCan’tChange BrendaPoinsett TaneycomoMon 10:30a.m. ReachingtheDe-Churched MarcusHutto LakeofOzarksMon 12noon-2:15 LeadershipLuncheonwithEdStetzer EdStetzer JohnQMon 12noon WaysideWitnessLunch HotelAtriumMon 1:30p.m. BuildingYourConfidenceasaLeader–2 SharonJaynes NebraskaMon 1:30p.m. ShepherdLeadership TimLaniak KansasAMon 1:30p.m. FromMissouritoMozambique:Raising MissionMindedKids JillWarren KansasBMon 1:30p.m. Servolution:ImpactYourCommunity KrisFreeman ColoradoAMon 1:30p.m. Philippines:WhentheEndsoftheEarth becomeJerusalem Hammond/Bowers ColoradoBMon 1:30p.m. CharacterandIntegrity:KeystoSuccessful Leadership RandyFontaine TaneycomoMon 1:30p.m. FishingforMen BobPoinsett BullShoalsMon 1:30p.m. UnderstandtheMillennials DonKey LakeofOzarksMon 3:00p.m. YourScarsAreBeautifultoGod SharonJaynes NebraskaMon 3:00p.m. ShepherdLeadership TimLaniak KansasAMon 3:00p.m. GenesisQ/A JeffSmith KansasBMon 3:00p.m. Whatever!UnderstandingKidCulture RickChromey KansasCMon 3:00p.m. DreamBig LanceJohnson ColoradoAMon 3:00p.m. FaithHomeMinistries:TheNextGeneration! Massey/Ford ColoradoBMon 3:00p.m. CouragetoMentor MelissaOsterloo BullShoalsMon 3:00p.m. Apologetics:EvilandSuffering KeithStark TaneycomoMon 3:00p.m. HowtoEmpowerYourselfforAmazingBibleStudy Logos LakeofOzarks

Tue 10:30a.m. WMBusiness&PanelDiscussion NebraskaTue 10:30a.m. DevelopingtheLeadersAroundYou GaryBaldus KansasATue 10:30a.m. TheTopFiveBestandTopFiveWorstDecisions I’veMade CarlNichols KansasBTue 10:30a.m. Going3-D:EngagingKidCulture RickChromey KansasCTue 10:30a.m. FishingFromYourDoorstep Poinsetts ColoradoATue 10:30a.m. Honey,WhereIsMyMalariaMedicine? KrisYoemans ColoradoBTue 10:30a.m. SingledOutforHisService Coomer/Massey BullShoalsTue 10:30a.m. GeneralBaptistChurchPlantng DonaldKey TaneycomoTue 10:30a.m. Apologetics:TacticsforDefendingYourFaith KeithStark LakeofOzarksTue 10:30a.m. LifestyleEvangelism-HispanicWorkshop SantiagoHerlein JohnQRoomTue 5:00-6:30p.m. PastorandSpouseBanquet ColoradoA/B

Wed 10:30a.m. WeNeedMoreMoney JeffSmith NebraskaWed 10:30a.m. TeachingattheNextLevel AndyJohnson KansasAWed 10:30a.m. TheSurprisingThingsJesusSaidAboutWomen BrendaPoinsett KansasBWed 10:30a.m. Discipleship TonyMarino KansasCWed 10:30a.m. TheHusbandProject KathiLipp ColoradoAWed 10:30a.m. FromCuriositytoQuest:10WaystoInvigorate MissionAwareness SamRamdial ColoradoBWed 10:30a.m. MotivateMe!NaturallyInspireYourVolunteerStaff RickChromey BullShoalsWed 10:30a.m. SpiritualGiftsforMinistry-HispanicWorkshop PedroQuezada TaneycomoWed 10:30a.m. HowtoEmpowerYourselfforAmazingBibleStudy Logos LakeofOzarksWed 12noon LifetimeAchievementLuncheoninhonorof Dr.JamesW.Murray JohnQRoomWed 1:30p.m. RaisingUpLeaders JeffSmith NebraskaWed 1:30p.m. HelpingKidsNavigatetheBible AndyJohnson KansasAWed 1:30p.m. DiscipleshipTools Kelle/Pratt BullShoalsWed 1:30p.m. Discipleship TonyMarino KansasCWed 1:30p.m. Marriage&Ministry JulieNichols ColoradoAWed 1:30p.m. Mission360o SeanWarren ColoradoBWed 1:30p.m. FollowTheLeader MarkEinersen BullShoalsWed 1:30p.m. LearningfromOurHistory DannyDunivan TaneycomoWed 1:30p.m. BecomingaLogosPowerUser Logos LakeofOzarksWed 3:00p.m. IntroducingKidLead AlanNelson NebraskaWed 3:00p.m. ChildrenandTheGospel AndyJohnson KansasAWed 3:00p.m. ClimbingUpWhenServingGetsYouDown BrendaPoinsett KansasBWed 3:00p.m. Discipleship TonyMarino KansasCWed 3:00p.m. TheHusbandProject KathiLipp ColoradoAWed 3:00p.m. OnYourMark,GetSet,Intern Murphy/Coomer ColoradoBWed 3:00p.m. APanoramicViewoftheBible BobPoinsett TaneycomoWed 3:00p.m. UnderstandingLatinoCulture “Chip”Anderson LakeofOzarks

Dr. Duane “Chip” Anderson is the current President of Christ For the City International (CFCI), an urban ministry and mission agency based

in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Anderson came to CFCI after serving 18 years as a missionary in Latin America.

Gary Baldus, Lead Pastor and Founding Pastor of New Walk Church, Zephyrhills, Florida.

Keith Bowers, a native of Tennes-see. Keith and his family will soon begin a new ministry assignment in The Philippines.

Rick Chromey has inspired and trained tens of thousands of lead-ers to lead, teachers to teach and parents to parent for nearly three

decades His commitment to help organiza-tions, businesses and schools to understand and navigate cultural change has earned him monikers like “inspirational edutainer,” “lead-ership imagineer” and “cultural explorer.”

Becky Coomer, training coordina-tor for Asia, General Baptist Interna-tional Missions.

Greg Dickerman, pastor of Saipan Community Church.

Danny Dunivan, native of South-east Missouri he now serves as Dean of the Chapman School of Religious Studies at Oakland City University.

Randy Fontaine has recently com-pleted 20 years of full-time Chris-tian service as a missionary to the

United States. He previously served 14 years as a missionary to truck drivers and the last six as the U.S. Director for Christ for the City International, an international urban mission agency.

A.J. Ford, newly appointed mis-sionary to Faith Home, Honduras.

Kris Freeman, General Baptist Church Planter from White House, Tennessee, Kris serves as Lead Pastor for the recently organized Revolution Church.

Josh Hammond, a native of South-ern Indiana, Josh has spent several years in a variety of missionary set-

tings in China and Hong Kong. He and his wife Patricia will soon locate their ministry to The Philippines.

Jorge Herlein is senior pastor of Conquistadores Centro Cristiano in Olathe, Kansas.

Santiago Herlein is senior pastor of Iglesia Centro Cristiano Restau-ración in Nashville, Tennessee.

Marcus Hutto, is the pastor of an unconventional faith community called Project Restoration in Green-brier, Arkansas. He loves working in

the places where faith and life collide, bring-ing Jesus out of church and into the world.

Sharon Jaynes has been en-couraging and equipping women through ministry for more than 25 years. From the time she met Christ

as a teenager, she has been in love with God’s Word and has had a passion to bring God’s truth to today’s woman. Through the years, she has taught various Bible studies, been a counselor at Charlotte Pregnancy

Care, and mentored women from all walks of life. Her mission is to encourage, equip, and empower women to walk in courage and confidence as they grasp their true identities as children of God and co-heirs with Christ.

Andy Johnson, children’s pastor in Macon, Georgia with a wealth of experience in the classroom and in ministry settings. He has earned a

Doctor of Education degree from Southeast-ern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Lance Johnson, lead pastor at Skyline Church in O’Fallon, Illinois Dave Kelle, former missionary to Honduras and now pastor of North Haven General Baptist Church, Evansville, Indiana.

Donald Key, former pastor and missionary and currently Director of National Missions with responsibil-ity for church planting in the United States.

Tim Laniak, professor and acting dean at Gordon-Conwell Theologi-cal Seminary, Charlotte, NC, will

introduce you to the world of shepherds in the Middle East, a world he entered for a year of research. He has authored two books on spiritual shepherding.

Kathi Lipp is a national speaker and author who inspires women to take beneficial action steps in their personal, martial, and spiritual

lives. She is the author of The Husband Proj-ect: 21 Days to Loving Your Man on Purpose and with a Plan and The Marriage Project: 21 Days to Reigniting Your Relationship. In addi-tion, her articles have appeared in a variety of publications. Kathi and her husband, Roger, are parents of four teenagers and live in San Jose, California.

Tony Marino, Founder and Execu-tive Director of Christian Disciple-ship Ministries, serving the body of Christ for over 15 years as a world-

wide evangelist, teacher, discipler, Christian musician, consumer behavior analyst, inter-national business consultant, and as an inter-national Christian radio program host.

Christina Massey, newly appoint-ed missionary to Faith Home, Hon-duras.

Mat Murphy, former International Missions Intern and currently Sup-port Services Manager for General Baptist International Missions.

Alan Nelson has a BA in biblical literature from Olivet Nazarene Uni-versity, an MA in psychology/com-munication from CSU-Sacramento,

and an EdD in leadership from the Univer-sity of San Diego. He is a successful church planter, former staff member of small and mega-churches, and considered a leader-ship development specialist. He is the au-thor of 14 books and nearly 200 articles. At the age of 49, he startled many by resigning from a leadership role at a Christian publisher to dedicate the rest of his life to raising ethi-cal, effective leaders through a non-profit or-ganization he founded called KidLead (www.kidlead.com). Alan has taught a variety of graduate and doctoral classes in the areas of organizational change, leadership develop-ment, and communication. Today, he uses his 25 years of ministry experience to consult with churches and train leaders globally.

Carl Nichols, Lead Pastor and Founding Pastor of Relevant Church, Locust Grove, Georgia.

Julie Nichols, pastor’s wife and mom with a unique insight into the inter-workings of marriage and min-istry.

Melissa Osterloo has overcome adversity through loving and sup-portive relationships with friends, family, her husband, and an amaz-

ing God. She believes that risk, faith, and courage are essential to living a spirit-filled life, and desires to walk beside others on their journey to hope and restoration. Me-lissa coordinates Restore Ministries, a Christ-centered healing ministry of the YMCA of Middle Tennessee, in Smyrna, Tennessee. She and her husband, Adam, now call Mur-freesboro, Tennessee, home.

Brandon Petty, General Baptist Church Planter from Portland, Ten-nessee, Brandon recently launched Generation Church with 480 in their opening service.

Bob and Brenda Poinsett, now retired in Union, Missouri the Poin-setts are no strangers to General

Baptists. Bob directed the Oakland City Bedford Campus for a number of years. As an author and workshop leader Brenda has shared her insights in a number of General Baptist settings.

Jim Pratt, former pastor and cur-rent Director of Campus Life at Oakland City University often leads retreats and workshops.

Pedro Quezada is senior pastor of Iglesia Agua Viva in Ciudad de Juarez, Mexico.

Sam Ramdial is Deputy Director for General Baptist International Missions and former missionary to Jamaica.

Jeff Smith, Lead Pastor and Founding Pastor of Genesis Church in West Plains, Missouri.

Keith Stark, worship leader and associate pastor Real Life Church, Springfield, Illinois.

Ed Stetzer, born in New York, is an author, speaker, researcher, pastor, church planter, and Christian mis-siologist. Stetzer is a contributor to the North American discussion on

missional church and church planting. He is President of LifeWay Research, a division of LifeWay, and LifeWay’s Missi-ologist In Residence. For five years before that, Stetzer served as Director of Research and Missiologist In Residence for the North American Mission Board.

Jason Warren, recently appointed missionary/teacher to Saipan.

Jill Warren, former missionary to France and wife of International Missions Director Sean Warren, Jill is also Mom to Sophia, Lola, and Isabella.

Sean Warren, former missionary to France and current Director of Gen-eral Baptist International Missions.

Kris Yoemans, Coordinator of Short-Term Ministries, General Bap-tist International Missions.

Building Your Confidence as a Leader- Part 1—Sharon Jaynes NebraskaWhether you are a Women’s Ministry leader, Bible study teacher, God’s representative in the workplace, or a mom leading the next generation to greatness, God has called you to lead with the confidence that if He has called you to it…He will see you through it.

Shepherd Leadership (Provision)—Tim Laniak Kansas AAuthor of two books on spiritual shepherding, Tim will help all spiritual leaders (pastors, parents, coaches, teachers, counselors, etc.) rediscover the extraordinary biblical teaching on shepherd leadership as the only means to creating a culture of shalom.

Evangelism 101—Randy Fontaine Kansas BThe secret to reaching people is knowing the secret to reaching God. Someone said, “We should talk to God about men before we talk to men about God.” This workshop can help participants prepare their hearts so they are equipped to share Christ when the opportunity arises. Practical gospel tools are taught in a hands-on approach.

Preaching and Leading Evangelistically—Brandon Petty Colorado AHow can we make the message of the cross more relevant to a culture that seems to be irreligious and disinterested in everything Christian? How can we touch the hearts of the lost of this generation? Pastor Brandon Petty, known for reaching youth with the gospel of Christ will help us understand how to be more evangelistic in our preaching and leadership.

Reaching an Island to Touch the World!–Greg Dickerman/Jason Warren Colorado BThe little island of Saipan in the Pacific has a strategic role in fulfilling the Great Commission. Come and hear Greg & Sandy Dickerman and new missionaries Jason & Annie Warren as they host a Q&A about the diverse ministry on an island close to their hearts.

Hispanic Workshop - Lord, Teach me to Pray Bull ShoalsPastor Jorge Herlein va a enseñar “Señor, enséñanos a orar” en la mañana del lunes.

Not My Will: Dealing with Things You Can’t Change—Brenda Poinsett TaneycomoSooner or later everyone struggles with something we wish we could change but can’t. Accidents. Job loss. Personal limitations. Aging. Serious illness. The death of a love one. These unchangeable certainties can rob you of the joy of living and inner peace. But when we truly accept what we can’t change, our soul softens. Peace and joy return. Our vision clears. We can see possibilities that we didn’t know existed. We can embrace the future and grow in the process.

Life on the Margins: Reaching the De-Churched—Marcus Hutto Lake of OzarksWe all know them, people who for whatever reason left the church. How can we reach out to this group of people, and what can they teach us about how we do church? Pastor Marcus Hutto, of Project Restoration, will share from his success in reaching out to these former church-goers and teach us how to give them hope again.

Monday Lunch Events

Leadership Luncheon and Workshop (12:00—2:15) with Ed Stetzer John Q RoomThis ticketed event will allow participants to hear from one of America’s leading researchers as he shares some first-hand information about the church and evangelism in the United States. Lunch will be included and the discussion will extend into the first workshop session of the afternoon. Due to limited seating, advance tickets are necessary. Tickets may be purchased from the Executive Director’s office (573.785.7746 or edofc@generalbaptist.com) for the reduced price of $10.00 thanks to a sponsorship by Logos Bible Software and General Baptist Congregational Ministries.

Wayside Witness Lunch - 12:00 p.m. AtriumMonday at noon - Tickets: $22Women are honored for affecting lives for the Kingdom of Christ when they are enrolled in Wayside Witness. We pay tribute to their stories during a session at Summit, and treat them to a banquet lunch. Everyone is invited to this pre-ticketed meal held at noon on Monday in the Atrium of University Plaza. Tickets are $22 each. Contact Women’s Ministries for lunch reservations or enrollment questions. 573-785-7746.

Building Your Confidence as a Leader, Part 2—Sharon Jaynes NebraskaWhether you are a Women’s Ministry leader, Bible study teacher, God’s representative in the workplace, or a mom leading the next genera-tion to greatness, God has called you to lead with the confidence that if He has called you to it…He will see you through it.

Shepherd Leadership (Protection)—Tim Laniak Kansas AAuthor of two books on spiritual shepherding, Tim will help all spiritual leaders (pastors, parents, coaches, teachers, counselors, etc.) redis-cover the extraordinary biblical teaching on shepherd leadership as the only means to creating a culture of shalom.

From Missouri to Mozambique: Raising Missions Minded Kids—Jill Warren Kansas BEighty percent of children raised in church walk away from their faith by college age. How might we imprint God and His Mission into the hearts of our own children so that they do not become part of this statistic?

Servolution: Impact Your Community—Kris & Jennifer Freeman Colorado ATo impact its community, the church must extend beyond its walls. Find out what it means to create a servant culture in your community and to impact the world with a servant’s heart just like Jesus did. Explore fun and creative ways to explode your volunteer base and be known simply as “that church” with a powerful message that flows through your serve teams. Full resource manual and guide provided with budget, ideas and possibilities.

Philippines: When the Ends of the Earth become Jerusalem—Josh Hammond/Keith Bowers Colorado BCome hear Josh & Patricia Hammond and new missionaries Keith & Carrie Bowers as they discuss their compelling new engagement of mission mobilization with our General Baptist brothers and sisters in the Philippines.

Fishing for Men—Bob Poinsett Bull ShoalsWhy are men the world’s largest unreached people group? Less than 40 percent of adults in most churches are men, and 20 to 25 percent of married church-going women attend without their husbands. Join in a discussion which explains the challenges of reaching men and offers encouragement to those who care about them.

Character and Integrity: Keys to Successful Leadership—Randy Fontaine TaneycomoEffective leaders must minister out of who they are in Christ. As a leader grows in character, God grants a greater ability to lead (spiritual authority). Followers recognize this growth as spiritual authority and grow in their capacity to trust and follow a leader. Hence, effective ministry flows out of abiding in Christ (John 15:5).

Understanding the Millennials—Donald Key Lake of OzarksNumbering over 78 million they are the largest generation in America’s history. They have always been treated as special, have been sheltered and have grown up confident, goal-oriented and motivated to make a difference. How can the church reach this generation of people? Director of National Missions, Donald Key will give us insight into this generation and offer up strategies to reach this special group of people.

Your Scars Are Beautiful to God—Sharon Jaynes NebraskaPhysical scars represent a story, a moment when a life was changed forever. Internal scars–invisible marks from heartbreak, mistakes, and losses–also represent stories of healing and restoration. Just as the disciples recognized the risen Christ when He showed them His scars, the world recognizes the risen of Christ in our lives when we reveal ours. This session delves into the powerful truth of Revelation 12:11, “They overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and the word of their testimony. Learn how to release the power of your story!

Shepherd Leadership (Guidance)—Tim Laniak Kansas AAuthor of two books on spiritual shepherding, Tim will help all spiritual leaders (pastors, parents, coaches, teachers, counselors, etc.) redis-cover the extraordinary biblical teaching on shepherd leadership as the only means to creating a culture of shalom.

Genesis Q/A—Jeff Smith and Genesis Ministry Team Kansas BIf you have ever wanted unlimited access to behind-the scenes information from a large, fast-growing church this workshop is for you. Participants will direct the conversation as the entire staff of Genesis Church fields questions pertaining to ministries and day-to-day opera-tions. Topics such as church growth, volunteer management, financial systems, programming, and operational information such as policy and procedures manual, financials, benevolence policy, etc. will be made available.

Whatever! Understanding Kid Culture—Rick Chromey Kansas CToday’s kid culture is fluid, accessible and transparent. But what does that mean and how can parents, children’s leaders and teen work-ers understand the cultural shift? In this insightful, interactive workshop be prepared to go to the edge and learn why we can’t keep doing business as usual.

Dream Big—Lance Johnson Colorado AHow important is it for the lead pastor to have big dreams? How can having such big dreams impact the ministry of your church? How can you share your dreams with your congregation?

Faith Home Ministries: The Next Generation! Colorado BCome hear the hearts of our new missionaries Christina Massey and A.J. Ford and our International Missions Director Sean Warren as they discuss the exciting new focus and direction of Faith Home Ministries.

Courage to Mentor—Melissa Osterloo Bull ShoalsBeing a mentor takes courage. In order to develop a relationship of trust, honesty, and accountability with one another, we must be willing to step out of security and step into the purpose God has created for each of us. Gain practical advice and Biblical perspective on integrating mentoring relationships into your women’s ministry!

Apologetics: Evil and Suffering—Keith Stark TaneycomoWe all face evil and suffering. But, why? Do evil and suffering play a role in God’s divine plan? What does Romans 5:3-4 mean by suffering producing hope? This session will change the way you answer “Why is this happening to me?” This presentation was the highest rated session at the recent Immersion Apologetics Conference in Milwaukee.

How to Empower Yourself for Amazing Bible Study Lake of OzarksEveryone needs to spend time in the Word of God to grow as a Christian. However, many of us need help with this. Where do we start? What resources do I need? Will I have the time? In this workshop you’ll learn how Logos Bible Software is the best answer to all of these questions and more. Logos provides you with the best resources along with powerful tools to easily study and understand the Word of God. Come and discover how Logos will take your Bible study to the next level and empower you to know your Bible like never before.

WM Business & Panel Discussion NebraskaJoin the Director and Board of Women’s Ministries for business and open discussion pertaining to the organization. Voting on proposed budget, new board members, and submitted policy changes will take place in this session.

Developing the Leaders Around You—Gary Baldus Kansas ANew Walk Church has not only seen explosive growth in attendance, it has also seen an explosive growth in leadership development. Pas-tor Gary will share some of his leadership development insights including ways to evaluate quality leaders, how to know when to hire and fire, making job descriptions and much, much more. The Top Five Best and Top Five Worst Decisions I’ve Ever Made—Carl Nichols Kansas BRelevant Church under the leadership of Pastor Carl Nichols has seen dramatic growth in its first few years of existence. In this session you will be able to learn from his perspective what have been the best decisions that have resulted in this rapid growth, as well as to hear about the worst decisions that perhaps limited the growth potential.Going 3-D: Engaging Kid Culture—Rick Chromey Kansas CToday’s kid culture is fluid, accessible and transparent but how should parents, children’s leaders and youth workers respond? In this insightful, interactive workshop learn how to don 3-D biblical glasses to navigate cultural influences, especially negative media.

Fishing from Your Doorstep—Bob & Brenda Poinsett Colorado AWhen it comes to missions and evangelism, there’s no place like home. Whether your home is an apartment or a mansion—or something in between—you can be a witness to the world (Acts 1:8). The possibilities for missions, ministry, and witnessing are endless when you care enough to open your home.“Honey, where is my Malaria Medicine?”—Kris Yoemans Colorado BRe-examine the priorities of a Short-Term Mission Trip, as our new International Coordinator of Short-Term Ministries will unpack right and wrong motivations for mission trips and how you can have a God-honoring experience on the field. He will also provide a list of upcoming cross-cultural ministry opportunities. “Singled Out” for HIS Service--Becky Coomer/Christina Massey Bull ShoalsLearn from these single women about serving as a single Christian.

General Baptist Church Planting—Donald Key TaneycomoInsight into the process, investment and future of church planting for our denomination

Apologetics: Tactics for Defending Your Faith—Keith Stark Lake of OzarksThe nice young men in the white shirts come to your door...a coworker attacks your stance on abortion...”don’t push your beliefs on me.” We’ve all been in these situations. Most of us handled them badly. Many of us have had our faith tested because we don’t know how to respond. This session will explore tactics that allow you to take control of these situations in a loving manner.Hispanic Workshop - Lifestyle Evangelism TBAPastor Santiago Herlein va a enseñar “Evangelismo estilo de vida” en la mañana del martes.

Tuesday 5:00—6:30 p.m. Pastor and Spouse Banquet Colorado A&BCo-developed by Women’s Ministries and Congregational Ministries, this special event will feature an excellent meal and some special time with Kathi Lipp. Contact General Baptist Ministries for additional information. 573-785-7746. There is no charge for pastors and their spouses.

If you or your spouse has ever been on the receiving end of that statement “You’re so lucky – you’re married to a pastor!” you will want to join us for a night designed especially for you. After interviewing hundreds of couples, Kathi Lipp has a few things to say about managing a marriage in the midst of ministry. Come laugh at Kathi – and yourself – as she talks about the privileges and pitfalls of being a leader and a spouse at the same time. You will leave laughing and encouraged, and with a couple of zingers to lob back at those folks who think your marriage must be easy – you’re a pastor!

We Need More Money—Jeff Smith NebraskaIn the three short years of its existence, Genesis Church has developed a revenue stream of over $700,000 in annual giving. During this session, Lead Pastor Jeff Smith will share the methods and strategies he has used to cultivate such a financially strong organization. Par-ticipants in this session will learn how to generate more giving in the church as well as how to better manage the resources they already have. If you are struggling with the issue of money in your church, you will not want to miss this workshop. Additional resources such as the annual operating budgets and financial policies of Genesis Church will be made available to all participants.Teaching at the Next Level—Andy Johnson Kansas AWhat should everyone know before stepping foot in a classroom geared toward children’s and/or student ministry? This session will provide an overview of learning styles and suggestions for teaching styles that help meet students where they are. Helpful advice will be offered for both the novice and the seasoned teacher.The Surprising Things Jesus Said—and still says—to Women—Brenda Poinsett Kansas B[For Women Only] How long has it been since you were amazed at Jesus? When have you reacted with “wow” to some new insight you gained? When was wonder kindled within you by something He said? Listen in on some of the conversations Jesus had with women. In simple phrases, He taught great spiritual truths—truths that were often surprising in their context and so amazing to us that we will say, “Guess what He said to me!”Discipleship—Tony Marino Kansas CThis workshop will deal with the process of discipleship. It will answer questions such as: What does a disciple of Christ look like? Who makes disciples and how to make disciples who in turn make more disciples. A list of resources will also be available.

The Husband Project—Kathi Lipp Colorado ADo you feel like your marriage has gone from “I do” to “What did I do?” Recapture the romance that made you and your husband fall in love in the first place. The Husband Project workshop provides 21 days of fun activities to show love and honor to your husband. Kathi Lipp will help you discover:•Proven ways to return fun and flirting to your marriage.•Inner assurance to meet your husband’s unspoken emotional needs.•Increased confidence when it comes to meeting your husband’s sexual needs.•New levels of warmth and tenderness in your relationship.•A deeper sense of security with your husband.•A greater ability to boost your husband’s belief in himself.From Curiosity to Quest: 10 Ways to Invigorate Toward Missions—Sam Ramdial Colorado BWould you like to be more globally minded, and see your church boldly embracing the Great Commission but don’t know where to start? Here you will discover 10 proven ways to get the mission fire burning in both you and your church.

Motivate Me! Naturally Inspire Your Volunteer Staff —Rick Chromey Bull ShoalsGuilt and gimmicks disappear when you learn some of the keys to motivation. Can you imagine never having to recruit volunteers again? Is your staff lethargic and listless? In this workshop, learn the six secret internal needs that motivate people naturally to be more produc-tive and positive. Hispanic Workshop - Spiritual Gifts for Ministry TaneycomoPastor Pedro Quezada va a enseñar “Los dones espirituales para el ministerio” en la mañana del miércoles.

How to Empower Yourself for Amazing Bible Study Lake of OzarksEveryone needs to spend time in the Word of God to grow as a Christian. However, many of us need help with this. Where do we start? What resources do I need? Will I have the time? In this workshop you’ll learn how Logos Bible Software is the best answer to all of these questions and more. Logos provides you with the best resources along with powerful tools to easily study and understand the Word of God. Come and discover how Logos will take your Bible study to the next level and empower you to know your Bible like never before.

Raising Up Leaders—Jeff Smith NebraskaIt has been said that everything rises and falls on leadership. If this is true, why are so few churches focused on this critical component of the church’s life cycle? During this session, Jeff Smith will be sharing lessons recently discovered at Genesis Church about raising up future leaders. Such topics as leadership development, internship programs, and ministry mentoring will be discussed. If you are looking to raise up more leaders capable of sharing your load then this session will certainly benefit you. Helping Kids Navigate the Bible—Andy Johnson Kansas AHow can a book that is sometimes difficult to interpret for adults also be interpreted for children? An experienced ministry leader will share some basic principles of biblical interpretation and how to apply them to children and students.Discipleship Tools—Dave Kelle/Jim Pratt Kansas BAn introduction to the E100 curriculum from Scripture Union and hands-on advice from a pastor who is using it will be combined with an overview of using retreats, workshops and electives to foster the spiritual development of disciples.Discipleship--Tony Marino Kansas CThis workshop will deal with the process of discipleship. It will answer questions such as: What does a disciple of Christ look like? Who makes disciples and how to make disciples who in turn make more disciples. A list of resources will also be available.Marriage & Ministry—Julie Nichols Colorado AAs wives of pastors we experience so many things that very few people understand. From carrying the vision of the church and support-ing our husbands, to being a mom and a wife, how do we balance all of these things? How do we respond to negative people? How can we support our husbands not just at church but also at home? When is enough, enough? Let’s answer these questions as we explore balancing the role of the pastor’s wife.Mission 360°--Sean Warren Colorado BWhat is happing in our world? What is the state of the Gospel and world evangelism? What role does General Baptist International Mis-sions play? Where do YOU fit in to the discussion? Come hear Director Sean Warren as he presents the State of our Mission.Learning to Follow the Leader – Mark Einersen Bull ShoalsIn over 20 years of pastoral ministry, Mark has served both as a staff member and lead pastor. Last year Mark went to serve under the leadership of one of his former students, Carl Nichols, when he assumed the executive pastor role at Relevant Church in the Atlanta area. This workshop will focus on helping pastors, staff, and leaders at all levels work together more effectively in fulfilling the church’s mission. The General Baptist Arminian Heritage—Danny Dunivan TaneycomoOur unique background as General Baptists was developed out of the social, religious and political context of the early to mid 19th century. Our doctrinal heritage will be discussed by examining Arminian theology generally and General Baptist Arminianism specifically.Becoming a Logos Power User Lake of OzarksLogos Bible Software is an incredibly powerful tool for study and lesson prep. But are you using Logos to it’s fullest potential? In this workshop you’ll be trained on how to take your use of Logos beyond the next level. You’ll learn easy tricks to customize and organize Logos so that you can study practically and efficiently. Whether you are new to Logos or a veteran, this workshop will help you become a confident and equipped power user.

Introducing KidLead—Alan Nelson NebraskaGain an up-close and personal introduction to the only leadership development program that targets leaders while they are moldable. Developed by Alan Nelson, KidLead is being used in both faith-based and public school settings in the United States and a number of other countries.

Children and the Gospel—Andy Johnson Kansas AThis training time will not only teach how to effectively share the gospel with children, but will also provide guidelines for discerning a child’s readiness. More than providing object lessons, this session will address the language we use as we communicate the gospel to those eager, vulnerable hearers in our children’s ministry settings.

Climbing Up When Serving Gets You Down—Brenda Poinsett Kansas BWhat wears you down as you serve the Lord in your church and community? What discourages you and makes you want to give up? What can we learn from Moses, Elijah and Paul about persevering and continuing to serve when we would just rather quit?

Discipleship—Tony Marino Kansas CThis workshop will deal with the process of discipleship. It will answer questions such as: What does a disciple of Christ look like? Who makes disciples and how to make disciples who in turn make more disciples. A list of resources will also be available.

The Husband Project--Kathi Lipp Colorado ADo you feel like your marriage has gone from “I do” to “What did I do?” Recapture the romance that made you and your husband fall in love in the first place. The Husband Project workshop provides 21 days of fun activities to show love and honor to your husband. Kathi Lipp will help you discover:•Proven ways to return fun and flirting to your marriage.•Inner assurance to meet your husband’s unspoken emotional needs.•Increased confidence when it comes to meeting your husband’s sexual needs.•New levels of warmth and tenderness in your relationship.•A deeper sense of security with your husband.•A greater ability to boost your husband’s belief in himself.

On Your Mark, Get Set, Intern: Why an Overseas Internship Can Change Your Life! Colorado BCome listen to Mat Murphy and Becky Coomer as they share the why, how, and where of interning with General Baptist International Mis-sions.

A Panoramic View of the Bible—Bob Poinsett TaneycomoHas the Bible ever seemed like a puzzle to you, one with many pieces you can’t fit together? With a broad look at the Bible, you’ll get a grip on its contents and be able to put the pieces together. The completed picture will enrich your Bible reading, make you a more confident leader, and inspire you to share your faith. The Panoramic View workshop makes for smarter fishermen.

Understanding Latino Culture—Dr. Duane “Chip” Anderson Lake of OzarksTo effectively evangelize and minister to Latinos, we must first understand them. Presented by a North American who lived in Latin America for 20 years, this presentation offers information on the culture, history, and values of Latinos as well as simple ways for individuals to build relationships with them.