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Sessions During Lunch on WEDNESDAY, 12:15pm – 1:45pm

Be1Make1: On Mission Pathway
Join the team from BE1MK1 as they share the essential principles and specific tools you need to develop a comprehensive and simple discipleship pathway for your church that moves people from assimilation into multiplication.that moves people from assimilation into multiplication.
Time: Wednesday, 12:15pm – 1:45pm
Location: Breakout 1
Speakers: Chip Pugh and Anthony Rex

Generation Next: Global Best-Practices for Reaching and Discipling the Next Generation
After 5 years traveling and curating the best-practices of churches with a proven history of reaching and discipling the young generation, you will see how simple it is to reverse the biblical illiteracy among youth, and building them not only into disciples, but disciple-makers!
Time: Wednesday, 12:15pm – 1:45pm
Location: Breakout 4
Speakers: Ron Luce

Lionshare Leadership Group: Impacting the Next Generation; A Discipleship Journey for Kids
Engage in a conversation on discipling the next generation. As families and churches, we have the wonderful opportunity of deliberately discipling our kids in the character, ways, and mission of Jesus. Come hear the research, process, and results of intentionally discipling children to become lifelong disciple-makers.
Time: Wednesday, 12:15pm – 1:45pm
Location: Breakout 7
Speakers: Lauri Jarvis

LivingStone International: Retooling for Disciple Making
How to retool your ministry to bring disciple making to life.
Time: Wednesday, 12:15pm – 1:45pm
Location: Breakout 3
Speakers: Martin Koonce

Man in the Mirror: Reaching and Discipling Younger Men: A Critical Opportunity for the Church
Younger men have always been a challenge to reach, but today’s realities make it even more urgent. Economic pressures, mental health struggles, shifting family dynamics, and identity questions are leaving many men in their 20s and 30s searching for meaning. The good news? They are spiritually curious, hungry for truth, and increasingly turning to the church for hope. Is your church ready for that golden moment—when a young man walks through the doors seeking answers? How can you meet his need for identity, purpose, and authentic community in a way that leads him to Christ? In this session, we’ll share the latest research on the struggles and spiritual openness of young men today. Attendees will receive the State of Young Men in America report and gain practical insights on how to activate the people and resources already in their church to engage and disciple the next generation effectively.
Time: Wednesday, 12:15pm – 1:45pm
Location: Breakout 5
Speakers: Brett Clemmer

RENEW.org: Introduction to RENEW Network
Learn about the resources, groups, trainings, gatherings and church planing of a network focused on Jesus' teaching on Disciple Making.
Time: Wednesday, 12:15pm – 1:45pm
Location: Commons
Speakers: Bobby Harrington, Jason Henderson, and David Young

ReUp Men's Movement: Tapping Into the Wealth of Our Nation
Young men are confused. Older men have passed the baton. How do we create discipleship settings and intentionality that older men and younger men will step into? This session will unpack that question and equip men and churches in making disciple makers who make disciple makers.
Time: Wednesday, 12:15pm – 1:45pm
Location: Breakout 2
Speakers: Tim Brown

RightNow Media: Essentials of Faith: Unlocking the Power of Discipleship in Your Church
Discipleship is the heartbeat of the church, yet many church leaders feel overwhelmed by the demands of implementing a discipleship program effectively. Join us for a dynamic workshop to learn how to revolutionize your discipleship efforts with Essentials of Faith, RightNow Media’s transformative new journey designed to deepen Christians’ understanding of the gospel and address fundamental questions of our faith. Come for insights, practical demonstrations, and tools to support your discipleship efforts, helping your church members become confident, mature followers of Jesus. Don't miss this chance to maximize RightNow Media's potential for your congregation’s spiritual growth and connect with like-minded leaders!
Time: Wednesday, 12:15pm – 1:45pm
Location: Breakout 10
Speakers: Ryan Kucera

SmallCircle: The 4 Essentials of Creating a Disciple-Making Culture
What would it take for disciple-making to not just be something your church does, but something embedded in its very culture? There are four key essentials: 1) Getting everyday people in the game, 2) Reaching fourth-generation and beyond, 3) Discipling both believers and those still searching, and 4) Expanding disciple-making beyond your local corner. In this lunch session, we’ll unpack how these principles can move from theory to reality—proving that a thriving, multiplying disciple-making culture isn’t just possible, it’s within reach.
Time: Wednesday, 12:15pm – 1:45pm
Location: Breakout 9
Speakers: Steve McCoy

SmartGroups: Our Discipleship Has Failed
"The problem is not only to win souls, but to save minds. If you win the whole world and lose the mind of the world, you will soon discover you have not won the world. Indeed, it may turn out you have actually lost the world” (Charles Malik). We have not only helped make God optional, but we have also made being a disciple optional. Conversion and discipleship have been separated from each other. We will review 8 reasons our discipleship has failed and the 6 gospels that are being taught and their results: the gospel you preach determines the disciples you make. While more churches, prayer, Bible, money, etc. are important, we should begin with a fundamental evaluation of our understanding of the gospel and a disciple which are the basis for setting proper expectations for our people.
Time: Wednesday, 12:15pm – 1:45pm
Location: Breakout 6
Speakers: Bill Hull

WayForward: Kingdom Communities — Disciple-Making From Lost to Leader
What is the relationship of The Kingdom of God and the Church? How do we balance Evangelism and Disciple-Making? Why is there a Discipleship crisis in America? Join us for a fresh understanding of the Mission of God, the Kingdom of God, and the (Great) Commission with practical tools and next steps. Explore how to be Kingdom Centered in your mobilization and training of believers, reaching the lost, and discipling new leaders as we participate in God's Co-Mission right next door and across the street.
Time: Wednesday, 12:15pm – 1:45pm
Location: Breakout 11
Speakers: Dominic Rosato and Robby Solomon


Sessions During Lunch on THURSDAY, 11:45am – 1:00pm

Bethel University: Developing Other Staff Members
Join us for an advanced "401 Level" luncheon that delves into the critical yet challenging aspects of nurturing personal growth and leadership among your paid staff. While fostering self-awareness and leadership in others may step outside our comfort zones, it is a crucial component of our discipling responsibilities.This lunch with be interactive and include discussion with others around tables.
Time: Thursday, 11:45am – 1:00pm
Location: Breakout 2
Speakers: Terry Linhart

BetterMan: Winning the Church Back to Men
Reaching Millennial and Gen Z men.
Time: Thursday, 11:45am – 1:00pm
Location: Breakout 1
Speakers: Chris Harper and Manny Fernandez

Build Groups: Stop Losing Leaders!
Are you tired of starting and losing leaders to the revolving door of ministry? Too often, leaders start, but never take root long enough to see an effective impact their ministry can make. We will discuss 5 effective proven ways to keep your leaders around for the longevity of your ministry so they are set up, supported, and seeking to stay for long-term growth in other people’s lives. (A workbook will be provided for this lunch breakout session.)
Time: Thursday, 11:45am – 1:00pm
Location: Breakout 4
Speakers: Adam Erlichman

Digital Missions Project: Digital Discipleship — Using Google and the Gospel to Reach and Disciple in a Digital Age
In today’s world, discipleship doesn’t stop at the church doors — it starts where people are already searching. This workshop is designed for pastors and ministry leaders who want to explore how digital tools can enhance—not replace—biblical discipleship. We’ll examine how to approach digital outreach missionally and thoughtfully, avoiding gimmicks and staying grounded in the Gospel. You’ll also learn how to leverage the Google Ad Grant—a $10,000/month opportunity available to churches and nonprofits—to reach people in your city who are searching for spiritual answers. Whether you're tech-savvy or just getting started, you’ll walk away with a clearer strategy for using digital platforms to not only connect with your community, but also move them toward deeper engagement and discipleship. You’ll Discover:
• Why digital discipleship matters and how to do it well
• How to frame your digital presence around mission, not marketing
• Real-life examples of how churches are using the Google Ad Grant effectively
• A simple plan to get started and make the most of these tools
Time: Thursday, 11:45am – 1:00pm
Location: Breakout 11
Speakers: Jesse Carbo

e3 Partners: Disciple Making Pathway
Discover multiply pathways to multiplying prayer, gospel shares, disciple making, church planting and leadership development.
Time: Thursday, 11:45am – 1:00pm
Location: Breakout 5
Speakers: Joshua Spinks and David Kauffman

Impact Discipleship Ministries: Disciple-Making Church
Join our breakout session to learn the proven Disciple-Making Church strategy. Led by Impact Discipleship Ministries, this session will teach you how to implement Jesus' mission, model, and methods for multiplying disciples. Walk away with practical toolsmethods for multiplying disciples. Walk away with practical tools and a clear strategy to grow and sustain your ministry.
Time: Thursday, 11:45am – 1:00pm
Location: Breakout 6
Speakers: Ken Adams and Lance Sumner

MORE Mentoring: Making Disciples Through 1:1 Prayer-Focused Mentoring
If you have a heart for making disciples in a simple, natural, and powerful way, this breakout is for you! At MORE Mentoring, we’ve developed a time-tested process that equips and empowers churches, communities, and organizations to cultivate meaningful mentoring relationships—keeping prayer at the forefront. We've done the hard work for you, the leader, by providing a clear and practical path to catalyzing a mentoring movement, whether you prefer a structured or unstructured approach. Join us as we share transformational success stories, valuable tools, and a strategy that makes mentoring easier than ever for you and those you are leading.
Time: Thursday, 11:45am – 1:00pm
Location: Breakout 7
Speakers: Nancy Lindgren and Hunter Levan

NavPress: Lunch and Learn with Jim Putman
Time: Thursday, 11:45am – 1:00pm
Location: Breakout 8
Speakers: Jim Putman

Renew University: Raising Up Ministers, Pastors, and Elders Within Your Church
Learn about RENEW University's online cohorts to gain a certificate in theology.
Time: Thursday, 11:45am – 1:00pm
Location: Commons
Speakers: David Young and Bobby Harrington

RightNow Media: Equipping Marketplace Leaders in Your Church
Hosted by RightNow Media, this breakout session will explore practical strategies for identifying, equipping, and empowering marketplace leaders within your congregation. Discover how to help professionals integrate faith and work, live missionally in their workplaces, and become disciple-makers in their everyday environments. Ideal for pastors, church leaders, and anyone passionate about multiplying disciples beyond the church walls.
Time: Thursday, 11:45am – 1:00pm
Location: Breakout 10
Speakers: Ryan Kucera

SmallCircle: Lightbulb Learning vs. Classroom Learning
Have you noticed that Jesus didn’t teach in a classroom? He operated with an out-of-the-box approach because he fully understood how humans best absorb. During this lunch session, we’ll unpack the secret ingredient of the SmallCircle approach to getting beyond information dump in disciple-making. This approach has been revolutionizing disciple-making with unparalleled results around the world. We’ll get out of the box, and out of the classroom to unearth a whole new dimension for your disciple-making.
Time: Thursday, 11:45am – 1:00pm
Location: Breakout 9
Speakers: Steve McCoy

Sustainable Discipleship: Disciple Making Made Simple
Discover six simple, repeatable methods seen in every successful disciple making system. Learn how to do all six simultaneously. Go from the average 20% success to 95% of your people in discipleship and making disciples. Guaranteed.
Time: Thursday, 11:45am – 1:00pm
Location: Breakout 3
Speakers: Doug Burrier