Brandon Guindon is the lead pastor of Real Life Ministries Texas, a church he and his team planted in Tomball, Texas, 30 miles north of Houston. Brandon has led churches worldwide to become healthy and effective in making disciples of Jesus Christ. He has been an executive team member at Real Life Ministries in Post Falls, ID and at TheMET in Houston, TX. He has authored and co-authored several publications on biblical discipleship, including Disciple Making Culture, Stay the Course, and the Real Life Discipleship Training Manual. Brandon holds a Bachelor of Science in Health Science from Linfield College and an M.A. in Church Leadership and New Testament Theology from Hope International University.

Brandon is a bow hunter and avid outdoorsman. He and his wife, Amber, have been married for more than 20 years and have four children — Emma, Olivia, Grady and Garrett.

SESSIONS

Track Session 1: Move Slow and Multiply: Embracing Depth Over Speed
Jesus had an intentional method and model of disciple making. Are we following His lead, or are we separating the methods of Jesus from the teachings of Jesus and expecting the results of Jesus? In this session, we will help you understand the keys to the Great Commission and help you realign with the master disciple maker, Jesus.
Time: Wednesday, 11:15am – 12:15pm
Location: Studio
Speakers: Jim Putman, Brandon Guindon, and Mark "Moose" Bright

Track Session 2: Tactical Discipleship: Practical Handles for Small Groups
Join us for an actionable session on creating, implementing, and deepening small groups in your church. Learn to define group goals, understand your congregation's spiritual maturity, and explore metrics for measuring success. Discover practical methods for fostering spiritual growth and gain insights into developing a reproducible process that encourages growth.
Time: Wednesday, 1:45pm – 2:45pm
Location: Studio
Speakers: Brandon Guindon and Mark "Moose" Bright

Track Session 4: Real Leaders Replicate: Small Group Strategies for Leadership Development
This insightful session explores small groups' crucial role in identifying and nurturing future leaders. Discover best practices for mentoring within small groups, and learn how to create meaningful leadership opportunities in a discipleship context. Evaluate the long-term benefits of developing leaders through authentic relationships. Gain practical insights on identifying, equipping, and releasing leaders, ensuring a thriving leadership pipeline within your church community.
Time: Thursday, 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Location: Studio
Speakers: Jim Putman, Brandon Guindon, Bob Reed, and Mark "Moose" Bright