A Preaching MasterClass
How Hebrews Helps Us Preach Better Sermons

For Lead Pastors and church elders only - this third installment of the Senior Leadership track will take a deep dive into the preaching craft based on a six-month personal journey that Professor Jared Compton spent in the book of Hebrews. We’ll explore in detail how Hebrews teaches pastors to read Scripture and reflect on how that approach should shape not only biblical interpretation, but faithful, Christ-centered preaching in the local church.

Jared Compton
Associate Professor of New Testament and Biblical Theology
Bethlehem Seminary

Order, Flow, and the story the service tells
Designing Gospel-Centered Worship That Reflects the Calling of the Worship Leader

Once a worship leader understands their role and responsibility, the next question becomes: What am I actually forming in the people I lead each week? This session builds directly on the role of the worship leader by focusing on how that calling is expressed through the planning and structure of a worship service. We’ll explore how service order, song selection, transitions, and flow work together to tell a clear gospel story—from gathering to ascription, from God’s character to God’s work and our response. You’ll gain practical tools to evaluate setlists, choose songs with theological purpose, and discern the difference between a service that is simply well-executed and one that is intentionally gospel-centered.

Andi Rozier
Worship Director
Christ Church - Gilbert Congregation

From Conviction to Commissioning
Building a Biblical, Elder Prospect Process

Healthy churches don’t stumble into healthy leadership—they steward it. This workshop offers a clear, biblical framework for identifying, assessing, and commissioning elders the right way. You’ll clarify the elder’s role as a shepherd-theologian and walk through a practical prospect process that prioritizes character over gifting, patience over urgency, and protects both the church and the man.

Seth Kleeberger
Lead Pastor
Christ Church – Peoria Congregation

From ‘How Big?’ to ‘How Engaged?’
Why Discipleship Stalls—and How Engagement Restores Momentum

‘Engagement' may be a buzzword for many, but discipleship is a strategic imperative that requires human engagement. In this session, Andrea Sing shares how market-proven engagement practices, used in leading organizations, can be applied directly to the church. In a world where people expect personalized experiences in every area of life, ministry cannot be the exception. Learn how to align your staff and leaders around a clear, practical pathway that identifies where each person is, matches them to their next step, and delivers the encouragement to move them forward.

Andrea Sing
Managing Director
Studio C

Leading and serving from a Healthy Heart
You Don’t Need a Title to Influence People—and You Don’t Need One to Burn Out

Spiritual collapse rarely begins with obvious failure; it starts with a quietly neglected heart. Whether you lead visibly or serve faithfully behind the scenes, your inner life will always shape your outer impact. This workshop confronts the subtle soul-erosion that threatens every servant of Christ and invites you to examine what is forming you beneath the surface. Through biblical clarity, honest self-assessment, and practical rhythms of renewal, you’ll be equipped to guard your heart, sustain spiritual health, and serve with humility, resilience, and hope—for the long haul.

Torrey Jaspers
Pastor of Discipleship
Christ Church - Gilbert Congregation

From Survival to Maturation—The 5 Stages of Ministry Advancement
A Strategic Grid for Evaluating Your Ministry and Accelerating What’s Next

Many churches sense the need to move forward but lack a clear framework for knowing what to prioritize and when. In this workshop, we’ll explore Vintage Mission’s Five Stages of Ministry Advancement—the same evaluative grid used in our Ministry Acceleration Plans (MAPs) to help churches move intentionally from survival, through stabilization and maturation, and toward sustainable multiplication. You’ll learn how to assess your church’s current stage, identify the constraints that commonly slow progress, and clarify the leadership, structural, and cultural shifts needed to move into the next phase of ministry health. Rather than offering generic solutions, this framework helps leaders focus on the right problems at the right time—creating alignment, momentum, and measurable progress.

Jeff Myal
Director of Vintage Mission North America
Vintage Mission

Protecting the Mission
Essential Business Practices for the Church

Healthy churches don’t just preach the mission—they protect it. What happens behind the scenes often determines how far and how faithfully a church can go. Pastors and church leaders carry both spiritual vision and organizational stewardship. When governance is clear, financial oversight is strong, policies are consistent, and accountability structures are healthy, the church is positioned for credibility, stability, and long-term impact. This workshop will highlight the essential business categories every church must get right and show how strengthening these areas builds confidence, protects people, and fuels sustainable growth. You’ll leave with practical guardrails and actionable next steps to fortify the organizational backbone of your church—so the mission can move forward with strength, integrity, and endurance.

Michelle Filleman
Business