Our Host Location
Westwood Baptist Church
333 Kaiser Rd. NW Olympia, WA 98502
https://www.westwoodbaptist.com/
CANADA Line-Up
At Build Groups, we’re bringing our team to Olympia, the South Sound and the PNW to walk alongside churches, leaders, and small groups ready to grow in faith and community. We equip leaders, strengthen discipleship pathways, and help teams build systems that actually work — all with a focus on real relationships and lasting impact.
Our kick off to the National Small Group Conference Tour, but to demand this location is has expanded in its offerings . Where the full church is equipped—volunteers, groups, kids, youth, and leadership working in alignment. Its an expanded experience for churches ready to develop every ministry: Volunteers, Youth, Kids, Small Group Ministry and Special breakouts for XP's as well. Meet some of our keynote speakers and breakout sessions for our PNW location.
Dave Enns
Pastor of Life Group Ministries |
North Coast Church
Laura Howe
Founder Hope Made Strong | Church Mental Health Summitt
Adam Erlichman
CCO & FOUNDER
BUILD GROUPS
Rick Howerton
Discipleship Pastor | Author | Coach
Nick Edwards
Discipleship Pastor | Author | Coach
Melissa Mashburn
Author | Coach | Speaker
Erin Pickering
Working Genius Facilitor | Author| Chief of Partnerships & Conferences, Build Groups
Dustin Rosner
Skyline Church
Some of the Topics we will cover
Winning Over the Next Generation
If your ministry still feels like it’s “waiting on young people,” you’re already behind. This session will help you understand Gen Z’s values, spiritual curiosity, and cultural lens—so you can stop guessing and start connecting in meaningful, lasting ways.
Small Groups
That Stick
Build relational communities that last beyond coffee and snacks. Real tools to create accountability, connection, and discipleship that endures.
Volunteer Burnout & Leadership Gaps
Many churches have small staff teams and rely heavily on volunteers, but struggle to recruit, train, and retain them. Leaders are often overextended, and volunteer engagement drops off quickly.
PAC NW Church Leaders — This One’s for You
Message from
The Rob Henry,
Pastor of Community Life
Westwood Baptist Church
I want to invite you to join me this June as Build Groups brings high-quality, practical ministry training to the Pacific Northwest- an opportunity we do not often have in our region. We’re honored to host this conference and hope to create a space for pastors and leaders to be encouraged, equipped, and strengthen for continued Gospel impact throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond!
Come and join!
