Greg Ogden is "retired" or better yet "redeployed" (as of March 2012) from professional church leadership. He now lives out his passion of speaking, teaching, and writing about the disciple-making mission of the church. Most recently Greg served as Executive Pastor of Discipleship at Christ Church of Oak Brook, IL. in the Chicago western suburbs. From 1998-2002, Greg held the position of Director of the Doctor of Ministry Program at Fuller Theological Seminary and Associate Professor of Lay Equipping and Discipleship. Prior to coming to Fuller, Greg enjoyed 24 years in pastoral ministry.

He is the author of six books: Unfinished Business: Returning the Ministry to the People of God (Zondervan, 2003), Discipleship Essentials: A Guide to Building Your Life in Christ (InterVarsity Press, 2007), Transforming Discipleship: Making Disciples a Few at a Time (Intervarsity Press, 2016); with co-author, Daniel Meyer, Leadership Essentials: Shaping Vision, Multiplying Influence, Defining Character (InterVarsity Press, 2007), The Essential Commandment: A Guide to Loving God and Others (InterVarsity Press, 2011), and lastly, Essential Guide to Becoming a Disciple (November, 2016).

Dr. Ogden is a chairman of the board in a new ministry entitled the Global Discipleship Initiative (GDI). GDI trains, coaches, and inspires pastors and Christian leaders to establish indigenous, multiplying, disciple making movements, both nationally and internationally.

It has been a joy to be married to Lily for 48 years and we have one married daughter who with her husband are practicing pediatricians in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Ogdens are now "obnoxious" grandparents to their 10-year granddaughter, Claire and an almost 8- year old grandson, Dylan. (Pictures available upon request.)

SESSIONS

Breakout 1: Successful Journey
What a Church Looks Like with 150 Multiplying Discipleship Groups. Experience the Buzz.
Time: Thursday, 12:45pm – 1:45pm
Location: Room 1010

Breakout 2: The Relational Environment (Vehicle) – Multiplication
Jesus' Genius: Spent 9/10ths of His ministry with 12 Men – Solving the Multiplication Riddle.
Time: Thursday, 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Location: Room 1010

Breakout 3: The Relational Environment (Vehicle) – Transformation
How to Create an Honest, Open Environment that Accelerates Authentic Spiritual Growth – the Hot House Effect.
Time: Thursday, 3:15pm – 4:15pm
Location: Room 1010

Breakout 4: Intentional Leader (Driver)
Equipping and Empowering Multiplying Leaders – the Most Important Persons in Your Church.
Time: Friday, 9:00am – 10:00am
Location: Room 1010

Breakout 5: Reproducible Process (GPS/Map)
A Disciple Making Curriculum That Fuels Disciple Makers – A Transferable Tool.
Time: Friday, 10:15am – 11:15am
Location: Room 1010

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