Workshop Title Description

Mental Health and Well Being

One in four people will experience a mental health issue in the course of a year. Do you know what the most common mental

health issues are? Come join us as we talk about common mental health issues, what to do, where to go, and what you

can do toward prevention.

Maintaining Our Public Witness in

a Contentious Election Season

The 2016 campaign session is in full swing and conversations about politics have taken over our water coolers, our home

and our churches. Should and how can Christians engage in political conversations? Learn why sometimes it is necessary

to engage in political conversations and how to do so effectively while also maintaining our Christian witness.

Cooperatively We Can Do More

For over ninety years, Baptists have been experiencing the power of cooperation in reaching the world for Christ. In

Texas alone, millions are impacted by ministry through the Cooperative Program. Discover the principles that

TOGETHER we can do more. Matching Your

Vision with Your Resources –

Church Architecture

Solutions

Learn how to strengthen church ministries through more effective planning and use of building space and resources. See examples of solutions and trends in church architecture.

Real Talk About African Americans

and Money

Over the next decade, African Americans will see more income flow into their homes and communities than ever seen

before. We will discuss the statistics that will directly affect our families, churches, and businesses so we can position ourselves for what God is calling us to accomplish for the

Kingdom.

Many Roads (of Giving) God’s

Way

The word “give” is mentioned approximately 880 times in the Bible. Giving is our response to God’s heart for us. The

question becomes, “Which road do we take?” Our quest to fulfill God’s heart for us as individuals, and a collective body, imposes on us the responsibility to seek God’s way of giving.

Hot Topics in Church

Administration

Today has an ever changing culture. Church leaders will discuss practical responses to issues such as same-sex

marriage, changing handgun laws, financial practices, and the top five reasons churches are taken to court.

The Six A’s of Bible Study Space

– Church Architecture

Solutions

Learn how to use existing building space or design new space for more effective ministries. See examples of no-cost and for-

cost solutions

Walking Daily as a Legacy Leader

One can influence as a positive or negative force, for good or bad. If you are a church planter, you owe it to yourself and

your new church leadership to learn the 5 Practices of Legacy Leadership. These practical principles will enhance your

awareness of the effectiveness of your influence as a Legacy Leader.

The Ten Laws of

the Harvest from a Church Planter’s

Perspective

There are agricultural laws that are obvious to those who make a living sowing and reaping. Let’s examine the Ten

Laws of the Harvest from a biblical and church planting perspective.

Principles for Leading a

Dynamic Vision

Whether you are a new church start or a church in transition, the development and implementation of a powerful vision is imperative. Let’s walk through the critical steps from vision

development to vision accomplishment. How to Get Your

Congregation Ready to

Purchase Your First Church

One of the most difficult steps in the life of a new church is purchasing their first church building. We will understand the

process and give practical steps on how to prepare the congregation for purchasing their first church building.

Five Things to Consider During a

Church Relocation

Process

We will assist pastors and church leaders to evaluate the following five phases as they consider relocating: 1)

relocation, 2) clarity, 3) capacity, 4) acquisition, and 5) implementation

Break Every Chain: Christians

and Criminal Justice Reform

How can Christians advocate for reforms to a broken criminal justice? Learn about innovative community prosecution

models, barriers to effective rehabilitation of ex-offenders, and promising reform initiatives at local, state and federal

levels. How Could a

Good God Allow So Much Pain, Evil

and Suffering?

Explore intellectual, evidential and emotional explanations for the problem of evil, pain and suffering. Don’t be surprised if

God doesn’t touch and heal your heart in the process.

Strategies in Evangelism for a

Local Church

21 strategies for 21st century churches to engage in the Great Commission and Great Commandment Ministry to its

community. Why Has The

Church Stopped Fishing?

The church has become a dinosaur in fishing because she has refused to change the bait.

Developing an Acts 1:8 Church

We will explore a biblical and historical framework of what it means to be the church engaged in making disciples and possible outcomes for a renewed and emerging church

Missions for the Entire Church

Living out the Great Commission and the Great Commandment through the life of the church takes some organizational skills. How can you organize your children, youth and adults for missions for a greater impact in your

community and around the world?

Build Bridges Through the

Baptist Student Ministry (BSM)

Bridges serve the great purpose of connecting one side to another side. The BSM does the same thing, e.g., of

connecting high school students to the ministry during their college years. Come learn how the BSM of Texas Baptists has

engaged 90,000+ students on 110 campuses in outreach, Bible study, and missions resulting in 942 new followers of

Christ! More than 6,000 students were involved in transforming the world through missions in 2015.

New Music

Seminar Music will be presented to share with the choir and

congregation Choir Decorum, Choir Discipline

and Choir Membership

What are the responsibilities of being a choir member? Learn what behaviors to avoid that can, and will, diminish a choir’s

effectiveness.

Worship Technology

Church leaders are daring to not only be different, but global. With the tools of music technology, online streaming and new worship resources, we are seeing a dramatic shift in the way

ministry is communicated. Come to discover new solutions to transform your team for the 21st century. This class is

designed for worship leaders, pastors, musicians and A/V personnel.

Being a Small or New Strong

Congregation

This interactive workshop will demonstrate and encourage pastors as to how small congregations can become vital entities when they focus their energy on their spirit and strengths and learn to develop their distinctive values.

The Role of the Church in the

Midst of Chaotic Times: The

Church and Social Justice

There have been noticeable shifts in the way 21st Century culture addresses and approaches issues of morality ethics,

and justice issues. How do these changes impact preaching, worship, and, generally, how we do Church?

New Concepts of Revitalizing

Prayer Meetings Innovative approaches to energize weekly prayer services

Developing Staff for a Staff of One

Shepherding the sheep of God is challenging for any pastor, but shepherding the sheep when you are the only paid staff,

especially when you work another full time job, can be overwhelming. You will be given tools and tips to equip the saints for works of service that will assist in shepherding the

sheep and maintaining the ministry

The Millennial Generation

This session is dedicated to arguably the number one crisis in the church today, which is mass abandonment of the church

by the Millennial Generation (age 16-36). We will investigate why they are running away, and why it is so essential to inspire

their return. 5 Essentials for

Women: Developing Your Ability to Make Things Happen

Have your ever dreamed new dreams to never see them come to fruition because you seem to be so busy with the

mandatory tasks of everyday life? Develop your ability to make things happen as you move projects forward, lead other

women and walk into the destiny of God’s call on your life.

Soul Care

As natural nurturers, women pour out themselves on behalf of others. We easily relate to sit at His feet and learn from Him.

Neglected soul care can lead to burnout, broken relationships, disillusionment or even moral failure. Let’s learn to begin the work of soul care by providing approaches you can put into

practice.