The pace and pressure of ministry is relentless, and the stress leaders put on themselves to excel is taking a toll on good pastors. Add to that the challenge of marriage and family under pressure cooker conditions. Leaders focus so intensely on getting big things done well that they can miss subtle shifts that could endanger their marriage or ministry. In this teaching, David will talk about deceptions aggressive leaders most often dismiss, and he shares candidly about hard-won learnings from his own personal experiences in ministry. True solutions go beyond time management, better devotions, and accountability partners. This is for any leader serious about cultivating healthy soul patterns for themselves and their teams that can sustain them through both the glory and gory of ministry life.

Most Christian leaders settle for marriages that are "good enough." Pastors and leaders are particularly challenged by the tension between ministry life and home life. Ministry ends up competing with rather than flowing from these marriages. But God has a BIGGER DREAM for ministry marriages. This session will teach you how to dream; how to prevent or arrest the dream stealers; and keys to dream building for your marriage. Learn how to balance/blend marriage and ministry in ways that make both thrive.

Sometimes as pastors and leaders we get so busy developing others that we neglect spending time growing our own leadership. Every one of us has a lid on our potential that is only lifted by our willingness to learn how to lead. When we take intentional action towards becoming a leader, we see the lid lifted off ourselves and what we can become. In this session you will receive specific steps to grow your own leadership in such a way that it will change the trajectory of your growth. These practical proven principles will not only accelerate your growth but help you track and remember the things you're learning. 

Fear, comparison, busyness, feelings of inadequacy. There’s no shortage of things that make ministry hard and tempt us to give up. In this session, you will explore ways to keep fighting the good fight and doing the good work that God planned for us as communicators for the Kingdom. You will be inspired to:

• Identify areas in your life that squeeze the joy out of ministry.

• Identify practical ways you can fight so that you can continue in your work.

• Empower you to be daily depending on God for endurance.

• Learn the benefits of rest and help you learn when and how to say no.

Leader Ecology is a dynamic leadership and team-centric equipping session that empowers both leaders and their teams to discover their fullest potential together as a thriving ecology, growing from agitation and stagnation to fruitfulness and fulfillment. It combines the scientific method, corporate psychology and the foundation of biblical principle to empower leaders of any and every background. You will unearth the leader within as we all have the seed called potential on the inside of us, and through that seed’s maturation may look different for everyone, it is present and needs to be nurtured.

Adaptability. Flexibility. Versatility. Social Justice. Diversity. Now more than ever, it is important to be nimble when change happens, especially for pastors and leaders who are looking to take their organization to the next level in light of the current social climate. This session makes the case that diversity is much more than race (such as age generations), has major implications for your church and corporate culture, and should be a factor in your strategic planning process. Learn new tools and skills to ensure your success during your organization evolution.

In 2021, it seems to be one of the most frequently asked questions. As more and more people look for a new side hustle or building a full-fledged personal brand, it’s an important question to ask. Because Facebook and Instagram aren’t paying you for likes, so how do you actually make money? The cool thing about the creator economy is that you can monetize your passions in more ways than ever before. In the past, there were some limitations based on the cost of software, having to hire freelancers for websites, and more. But now, you can use so many tools and services to start monetizing your content faster than ever before. 
You don’t even need your own website in some cases either! 
So if you’re planning to become a content creator (or are already churning out content but want to make money), this is for you. 

As a communicator, you have a continual need to create new content. Don’t let this reality unnerve you or — worse yet — tempt you to merely compile and tweak material from others. Instead, learn to unearth fresh content from your own seemingly ordinary life that will not only resonate with your audience, but will also help you discover your niche and effectively position you as a trusted expert. In this practical session, you will be equipped with daily strategies for discovering, organizing, and using your own unique material. In it, you will learn:
How to develop an eye for processing everyday life situations and interactions with the intent of generating original content

• A simple system for recording, scheduling, retrieving and later re-purposing your unique material

• A step-by-step strategy for zeroing in on your distinctive passions, gifts, talents, and interests to narrow your niche and become known as an expert

• Innovative ways to use Scripture as a foundation for crafting messages of value that resonate with your readers and enact real life change