SPIRE BREAKOUTS

BREAKOUT SESSION TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 – 2:30 & 3:30

The Future of the Church and the LGBTQ Reality - Caleb Kaltenbach – Governor’s Ballroom A & E

The gap between some LGBTQ individuals and churches is only increasing... so, what does that mean for the future? How can churches love people in a culture that’s hostile to the historic view of marriage & sexuality? What questions should leaders be asking now to prepare for tomorrow? These questions, the relational contours of grace & truth, and how to love people well no matter what will be discussed in this breakout… AND brandnew resources will also be given to attendees.

Film For Worship - Andrew Peterson, - Governor’s Ballroom C & D

Founder and Principal of Docs/ology and founder of the Justice Film Festival leads this visual breakout. Whether for outreach, evangelism or inspiring believers through the visual arts, film can play a memorable roll in anyone’s faith journey. An effective use of film in the ministry context can step beyond a single viewing event and lead to worship, praise and adoration of God through story.

The Unhindered Leader - Dr. John Walker & Dr. Charity Byers – Presidential Chamber A

You can only lead as well as you are leading yourself. That means that the answer to solving the leadership crises you face is not more external solutions, but internal. Take God’s invitation to un-hinder your heart so you can un-hinder your leadership.

Future Church Paradigm Shift – Kelly Kannwischer (Co-founder of Futurechurch.co) & Cory Hartman (Co-Author of Future Church with Will Mancini) – Governor’s Ballroom B

What if you could retain and enhance the best parts of your current model (worship services, small groups, serving opportunities) while fusing it with a fresh, new approach for discipling and releasing individual followers of Jesus to live on mission every day? IN this breakout, we will introduce the key tool that helps you make the Future Church paradigm shift, apply this new paradigm in practical ways in your church, and fuel real church growth.

6 Critical Conversations That Set Up A Successful Senior Leadership Succession - Tim Foot & Todd Clark – Presidential Chamber B

You know there is a weekend coming where you will “hand off the baton.” But in the months and years before that baton moment, what do you need to do in order to experience a successful senior leadership succession / transition? In this session, we will unpack 6 very practical succession related tools that have been used successfully with hundreds of church teams. These are powerful tools that lead to conversations that any senior leader or board member can use to prepare proactively for a transition season.

Shifting to Disciple Making a Movement (DMM) Strategies in our Churches - Bobby Harrington & Shadonkeh Johnson – Governor’s Chamber A B C

Join Bobby Harrington (CEO of Discipleship.org and Renew.org) and Shodankeh Johnson (West Africa). They will share a brief synopsis of the state of Disciple Making in US churches (less than 5% practice personal discipling making as core strategy). There are 1,400 Disciple Making Movements around the world currently reaching 78+ million people, which is 1% of the world’s population in the last 15 years, but no clear movements in the US. Learn practices you can implement in your church right away.

Engagement Innovation - Matt Engel – Jackson A & B

There are 5 core “jobs” every church on the planet has to solve for. In this breakout you will hear how some of the most innovative churches in the world are using the church engagement framework to increase the outcomes of their ministries. You will learn about experiments that have been run over that past few years which have led to further impact in their people and communities.

How To Unite The Church For The Sake Of The City - Dave Clayton – Jackson C & D

Most Christians are familiar with the Great Commandment (Matt 22) and the Great Commission (Matt 28), but why have so many ignored the Great Collaboration (John 17)? In 2019 and 2020, God called us to bring the churches of Nashville together - to pray, fast, and share the good news of Jesus across our city. By the grace of God, we saw more than 700 churches set aside their differences to work together in the name of Jesus. Join us as we discuss practical ways you can unite the church in your area to reach the city that God has called you to reach for His glory.

Leading through Transition: Miami Room - Sean Morgan and David Kinnaman

(Note: Only offered 1 Time at 1:30 PM) We’ll reveal groundbreaking research designed to help NEW Lead Pastors step into the lead role of established churches and lead forward toward a thriving impactful ministry. We will bring unprecedented, behind-thescenes insight from hundreds of church transitions. While books have been written on planning for succession, it is true that most of the church thinks the journey is over when the baton is passed from predecessor to successor...The truth is that the journey has just begun; and, the only way a senior leader transition will be measured as successful is if the new leader leads the church forward to health and growth. We know that leading established churches forward is one of the most daunting leadership challenges a church or leader will ever face. This research brings key learning to a much-needed space. We’ll cover key topics like: • The most common issues that present roadblocks and obstacles for new leaders • Inheriting the board/elders someone else has appointed or elected • Building your executive leadership team • How to approach the standard church core and giving base which is usually approaching retirement - just like the outgoing leader pastor

Faith for Exiles: Miami Room - David Kinnaman (Note: Only offered 1 time at 3:15 PM)

In a series of groundbreaking studies that led to two bestselling books, David Kinnaman and his team at Barna Group uncovered the reasons young people are increasingly resisting and rejecting the church. But the news isn't all bleak. Spire Engagement App Demonstration: Crystal Ballroom Side Salons C & D - Mark Kitts The Spire Engagement App is a radical new way for Leaders to Connect, Collaborate, and share Content with other church leaders. The app is being launched at the Spire Conference, so you are invited to be the first to see this new interactive platform. Network leaders should come find out how you can expand your organization through exciting new ways. Mark will demonstrate the initial version and share what is coming in the future.

Culture of Care: Developing a Trauma Informed Approach to Child Abuse Prevention and Response Within Our Churches - Crystal Ballroom Side Salon N - Robin D. Blair PhD, Aftercare Director, Rapha International

Conservative estimates suggest 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys will experience some form of sexual abuse. Likely, 20% of your congregation is already living and coping with this particular trauma, and 20% of your youth are currently at risk of experiencing this trauma. How will your church respond to those who are hurting in this way? How will your church be part of the solution rather than part of the problem? This workshop provides information about the vulnerabilities present in many churches, and the ways in which you can mitigate these risks. Join us to learn how to create a Culture of Care in your church in order to prevent and respond to child sexual abuse.

Data Driven Decision Making: Crystal Ballroom Side Salons A & B - Matt Smay (Gloo) and Devon Kline (Gloo)

From ancient astronomers who tracked the position of planets to mathematicians who developed the first calendars, data-informed decision making has been a valued practice throughout history. We’ve come a long way from tally marks and etchings, and now data plays a bigger role than ever in our lives. During this 75-minute breakout session you’ll learn how churches can apply data across their ministry strategy to guide more people towards lifelong journeys of spiritual growth.