Joel is the Lead Pastor of Grace Fellowship Church in Kingsport, TN where he continues to help shift the church to be an externally focused, disciple making church. Joel is passionate about communicating God's Word and helping people take next steps to follow Jesus in authentic relationships and make disciples of all nations, beginning where they live, work and play. Joel and his wife Heather have two sons — Josiah and Grayson. He is an avid fan of the Tennessee Volunteers and occasionally wins his fantasy football league.

SESSIONS

Track Session 2: Intentional Leader: Coaching to Win
How do you intentionally build a team of disciple makers? What are some of the challenges and the successes? As leaders, how are you currently investing your time and energy as leaders – prioritizing people and tasks? What are your roles and responsibilities as church leaders? What are some essential steps for a coach when equipping and raising up disciples of Jesus with purpose and vision?
Time: Thursday, 9:00am – 10:00am
Location: The Block
Speakers: Jim Putman, Joel Owen, Bob Reed, and Mark "Moose" Bright

Track Session 3: Generational Change: The Fruit of Being a Force Multiplier
The impact of being a force multiplier. How do you draw out a clear disciple making process that is understandable, teachable, and reproducible? What are the absolutes for generational change? Real world stories of generational change.
Time: Thursday, 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Location: The Block
Speakers: Jim Putman, Bob Reed, Joel Owen, and Mark "Moose" Bright

Track Session 4: You're Not Alone: My Part, Their Part, God's Part
As a leader, are you doing too much? Are you investing in the right things? Are you trying to do God's part? Are your disciples carrying their own weight?
Time: Thursday, 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Location: The Block
Speakers: Jim Putman, Scott Harris, Joel Owen, and Mark "Moose" Bright

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