Workshop Round 1
11:30 AM
Expanding Your Toolkit for Ministry Conflict
Conflict in ministry is inevitable. At this breakout, we will dialogue about some best practices for handling ministry conflict and be equipped with some effective tools for navigating conflict as a leader in college ministry.
Will Spivey
Next Gen Pastor
FBC Opelika
Opelika, AL
Room 1
Drop the Jargon: Principles for Effective Student-led Ministry
Student leadership is a crucial part of what many of us do. However, we often overcomplicate it with unnecessary fluff. Regardless of size, we’ll go over some fundamentals to help you lead, build, and dial in your student leadership teams.
Truman Loupe
Next Gen Director
Bridgeway Church
Starkville, MS
Room 2
Reaching the Forgotten Mission Field: Engaging Your Local Community College
Community colleges are one of the most diverse yet overlooked mission fields. With students from all walks of life—first-generation students, working adults, and internationals—these campuses require a unique approach to ministry. In this breakout, we’ll address the unique challenges of this context and explore practical strategies for building relationships, creating discipleship pathways, and establishing a lasting gospel presence in this vital mission field
Porfirio Ramirez
Groups Outreach Pastor
Crosspoint Church
Hutchinson, KS
Room 3
Systems of Care: How to Ensure No One Falls Through the Cracks
All of us want to fulfill the biblical commandment to shepherd the flock…but we often struggle to implement practical, simple systems to do it. In this session, we will overview the biblical foundations of the WHY and HOW of shepherding. This will be coupled with practical systems and strategies to provide stability in care that can scale as your ministry grows
Ethan McCreary
Senior Pastor
The Church on the Hill
Huntsville, AL
Room 4
Beyond the Bulletin Board: Using Strategy and Storytelling on Social Media
Your ministry social media is more than just a digital bulletin board—it’s a powerful tool for storytelling, engagement, and potential ministry growth. We’ll explore how to craft content, various types of equipment that can be helpful, and use strategy to build an online presence that moves beyond announcements to real (reel?) impact. Even if you do not consider yourself a "creative person", you’ll walk away with practical tools to make your ministry’s social media presence clear, compelling, and Christ-exalting.
Alex Smith
Minister of College & Young Adults
Taylors FBC
Taylors, SC
Room 5
Beyond the Campus: College Discipleship That Lasts
Does your ministry have a blueprint for a discipleship pathway, or do you find yourself taking random actions and hoping for spiritual growth? How does discipleship include both home base (family) and the frontier (mission)? We’ll explore how to both cast vision for and analyze spiritual transformation in your ministry.
Room 6
Jon Harding
Minister to College
University Heights Baptist Church
Huntsville, TX
Making a Kingdom Impact with What You Have: A Vision for College Ministry
College ministry often feels like a mission field where resources are scarce and the needs are overwhelming. But the good news? You don’t need endless resources to make a lasting impact on campus. God has already equipped you with everything you need—you just need a clear vision and an effective strategy. Join us as we explore how to maximize what’s in your hands for greater kingdom impact, helping students grow deeper in faith and step boldly into mission.
Aaron Barnes
Executive & College Pastor
Anchor Church
Tuscaloosa, AL
Room 7
Workshop Round 2
1:15 PM
Overcoming Barriers to Sending During College and Beyond
Internships, spending summers at home, raising funds for college, unsupportive parents…it seems that students encounter more barriers to sending than ever before. We'll discuss how to overcome those barriers and strategic solutions for both summers and post-college.
Room 1
Jon Chasteen
Director of Next Gen Mobilization
North American Mission Board
Creating a Culture of Invitation
College students inviting other college students into God’s work is the goal of a growing ministry. Whether your ministry is growing from 50 to 100 students or from 1000 to 1500, we will look at some strategies for creating a culture of invitation that empowers students and encourages multiplication.
Linda Weir
Director of Ministry
Pinelake Church
Starkville, MS
Room 2
Reaching the Forgotten Mission Field: Engaging Your Local Community College
Community colleges are one of the most diverse yet overlooked mission fields. With students from all walks of life—first-generation students, working adults, and internationals—these campuses require a unique approach to ministry. In this breakout, we’ll address the unique challenges of this context and explore practical strategies for building relationships, creating discipleship pathways, and establishing a lasting gospel presence in this vital mission field
Porfirio Ramirez
Groups Outreach Pastor
Crosspoint Church
Hutchinson, KS
Room 3
Systems of Care: How to Ensure No One Falls Through the Cracks
All of us want to fulfill the biblical commandment to shepherd the flock…but we often struggle to implement practical, simple systems to do it. In this session, we will overview the biblical foundations of the WHY and HOW of shepherding. This will be coupled with practical systems and strategies to provide stability in care that can scale as your ministry grows
Ethan McCreary
Senior Pastor
The Church on the Hill
Huntsville, AL
Room 4
Beyond the Bulletin Board: Using Strategy and Storytelling on Social Media
Your ministry social media is more than just a digital bulletin board—it’s a powerful tool for storytelling, engagement, and potential ministry growth. We’ll explore how to craft content, various types of equipment that can be helpful, and use strategy to build an online presence that moves beyond announcements to real (reel?) impact. Even if you do not consider yourself a "creative person", you’ll walk away with practical tools to make your ministry’s social media presence clear, compelling, and Christ-exalting.
Alex Smith
Minister of College & Young Adults
Taylors FBC
Taylors, SC
Room 5
Campus Evangelism: What Works, What Doesn't, and What’s Next
After a decade of doing evangelism on college campuses, I’ve learned more the hard way than I care to admit. In this breakout, we’ll dive into strategies, common pitfalls, and practical insights for reaching today’s students with the Gospel. Together, we’ll explore what’s worked, what hasn’t, and how we can adapt for the future of campus ministry.
Andrew Reilly
College Director
The Chapel
Baton Rouge, LA
Room 6
Making a Kingdom Impact with What You Have: A Vision for College Ministry
College ministry often feels like a mission field where resources are scarce and the needs are overwhelming. But the good news? You don’t need endless resources to make a lasting impact on campus. God has already equipped you with everything you need—you just need a clear vision and an effective strategy. Join us as we explore how to maximize what’s in your hands for greater kingdom impact, helping students grow deeper in faith and step boldly into mission.
Aaron Barnes
Executive & College Pastor
Anchor Church
Tuscaloosa, AL
Room 7
Workshop Round 3
2:30 PM
Overcoming Barriers to Sending During College and Beyond
Internships, spending summers at home, raising funds for college, unsupportive parents…it seems that students encounter more barriers to sending than ever before. We'll discuss how to overcome those barriers and strategic solutions for both summers and post-college.
Room 1
Jon Chasteen
Director of Next Gen Mobilization
North American Mission Board
Creating a Culture of Invitation
College students inviting other college students into God’s work is the goal of a growing ministry. Whether your ministry is growing from 50 to 100 students or from 1000 to 1500, we will look at some strategies for creating a culture of invitation that empowers students and encourages multiplication.
Linda Weir
Director of Ministry
Pinelake Church
Starkville, MS
Room 2
Beyond the Campus: College Discipleship That Lasts
Does your ministry have a blueprint for a discipleship pathway, or do you find yourself taking random actions and hoping for spiritual growth? How does discipleship include both home base (family) and the frontier (mission)? We’ll explore how to both cast vision for and analyze spiritual transformation in your ministry.
Room 3
Jon Harding
Minister to College
University Heights Baptist Church
Huntsville, TX
Expanding Your Toolkit for Ministry Conflict
Conflict in ministry is inevitable. At this breakout, we will dialogue about some best practices for handling ministry conflict and be equipped with some effective tools for navigating conflict as a leader in college ministry.
Will Spivey
Next Gen Pastor
FBC Opelika
Opelika, AL
Room 4
Drop the Jargon: Principles for Effective Student-led Ministry
Student leadership is a crucial part of what many of us do. However, we often overcomplicate it with unnecessary fluff. Regardless of size, we’ll go over some fundamentals to help you lead, build, and dial in your student leadership teams.
Truman Loupe
Next Gen Director
Bridgeway Church
Starkville, MS
Room 5
Campus Evangelism: What Works, What Doesn't, and What’s Next
After a decade of doing evangelism on college campuses, I’ve learned more the hard way than I care to admit. In this breakout, we’ll dive into strategies, common pitfalls, and practical insights for reaching today’s students with the Gospel. Together, we’ll explore what’s worked, what hasn’t, and how we can adapt for the future of campus ministry.
Andrew Reilly
College Director
The Chapel
Baton Rouge, LA