What if your next wave of group growth came through intentional partnerships in your own community? In this workshop, you’ll learn how to launch groups for single pregnant moms, single young moms, and young fathers while building a consistent referral pipeline from local pregnancy centers into your church.

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Small groups are a vital part of discipleship, but they were never meant to carry the entire weight of spiritual formation. Throughout Scripture, Jesus intentionally used a variety of environments to form His followers: large gatherings, tables, one-on-one conversations, mentoring relationships, prayer, and mission.

In this breakout, you'll discover how to move beyond a one-size-fits-all discipleship strategy and build a culture where people can grow through multiple intentional spaces. You'll leave with a practical framework for identifying gaps in your church's discipleship pathway and creating environments that help people know Jesus, become more like Him, and make disciples of others.

LOCATION: Student Building Main Room

Quit trying to do everything and do one thing excellent. You want more groups, more leaders, more volunteers, and more staff involvement, but your lack of a clear path forward is slowing everything down.

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LOCATION: Worship Auditorium​

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Thinking about building or expanding?

Learn the hard-won lessons, the warning signs, and the five areas of planning that keep a project true to the vision and honest about the budget, from a team that has built only for churches for 30+ years.

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LOCATION: Worship Auditorium:

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Learn what the 6 Areas of a Group's ministry are and how you can create a clear, consistent, coherent, and considerate process that unleashes God's people to fulfill God's mission through your group's ministry.

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Most small groups do ministry inside the circle—but few ever step beyond it. In this breakout, you'll discover the Partner Connect Strategy, a simple and reproducible framework for moving your group from meeting together to being sent together.

We'll unpack the crucial difference between ministry and missions, and why living sent requires more than good intentions.

You'll walk away with clear first steps to identify a people group, engage a national partner, and launch real kingdom impact that reproduces over time. Come ready to move your small group from gathering to going

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LOCATION: Worship Lobby

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Every couple faces difficult conversations, but many struggle to navigate them in healthy and productive ways. As a small group leader, you have the opportunity to create an environment where couples can grow in communication, deepen their connection, and learn to approach conflict with grace and wisdom.

In this practical breakout session, you’ll learn how to foster safe discussions, ask thoughtful questions, encourage healthy communication, engage in active listening, and how to teach these important lessons to your group. 

LOCATION: Worship Lobby

Healthy churches continually make room for new people—and one of the best ways to do that is by starting new Bible study groups. Research and experience both show that new groups grow faster than existing groups, creating fresh opportunities for connection, discipleship, and outreach.

Yet starting a new group can feel overwhelming. Where do you begin? How do you find leaders, hosts, and momentum? Join us as we discover practical, proven steps for launching new groups in your church. If your church desires to grow, strengthen community, and reach more people, this conversation is for you.

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Kids Building, Main Outpost room

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Healthy churches help people move beyond attending services into authentic biblical community. This breakout is designed for pastors, ministry staff, and small group leaders who want to launch or strengthen a small group ministry specifically for new and renewed believers. Participants will learn practical strategies for creating a discipleship pathway that helps people build relationships, establish biblical foundations, and take meaningful next steps in their faith.

The session will explore key principles for developing leaders, connecting people into groups, and creating a welcoming environment where spiritual growth can flourish. Whether your church is starting from scratch or refining an existing ministry, you'll leave with practical tools, proven strategies, and a clear framework for building a sustainable small group ministry that equips new believers to grow in Christ and become fully engaged in the life of the church.

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Student Building Main Room:

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