Saturday
October 12, 2024

Check-in begins 8:00am

906 S McPherson Church Rd.,
Fayetteville, NC 28303

Welcome!

Are you passionate about empowering and preparing your church for a thriving future?

Join us on Saturday, October 12th, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm at The Village Baptist Church in Fayetteville, NC.

This year’s theme promises a day filled with inspiration, practical workshops, and valuable networking opportunities:

"Empowering and Preparing Churches, Church Planters, and Leaders for Health and Growth"

Don’t miss this opportunity to empower and prepare your church for growth!

(* For planning purposes, each attendant must Pre-register online.)

Why Attend?

Expert
Speakers

Gain insights from proven church leaders and experts.

Practical
Workshops

Learn effective strategies for church health and growth.

Networking
Opportunities

Connect with fellow
church leaders
and members.

Resourceful
Sessions

Explore topics such as leadership, volunteer team building, community outreach, technology and spiritual health.

Sponsored by Churches

For Churches

Conference Schedule

Morning Sessions

Registration and Welcome Coffee

Attendees register, networking, and enjoy light refreshments.

Welcome and Opening Remarks

Speaker: Kyle Seeger (CCFAY)

Topic: Vision for Healthy Churches

pastor kyle seeeger

Panel Discussion

Essentials of Church Health

Moderator: Dan DeBruler

Panelists:

Zac Hufty

Village Baptist

Topics: Spiritual vitality, community engagement, mission and vision clarity.

Question & Answer

Breakout Workshop Session 1

Workshop A: Building Effective Church Leadership and Systems

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Workshop B: Innovative Outreach Strategies

Facilitators:

Workshop C: Emergency Preparedness (Church and Community)

Facilitators:

  • Eric Gray (RockFish – ERN)
  • Michael Brown (Village Baptist – Safety)

Midday Break

Networking Lunch

Details: Box-style lunch with opportunities for attendees to mingle and discuss morning sessions.

Afternoon Sessions

Panel Discussion

Sustaining Growth and Engagement

Moderator: Dan DeBruler 

Panelists:

Topics: Membership retention, engaging worship experiences, community involvement.

Question & Answer

Breakout Workshop Session 2

Workshop D: Developing church culture (volunteering, generosity, outreach)
Mission and Vision Clarity

Facilitators: 

Workshop E: Youth Engagement and Ministry

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Workshop F: Effective Integration of technology
(social media, web, AI) 

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Panel Discussion

Adapting to Change and Challenges

Moderator: Dan DeBruler 

Panelists:

Topics: Handling crises, technological adaptations, maintaining relevance.

Question & Answer from survey and workshops

Closing Session

Closing Remarks and Call to Action

Speaker: Zac Hufty (Village Baptist)

Details: Summarize key takeaways and encourage actionable steps.

Zac Hufty

Village Baptist

Pre-register Now!

Don’t miss this opportunity to empower and prepare your church for growth!

Pre-register today to secure your spot at the Increase Conference 2024!

(* For planning purposes, each attendant must Pre-register online no later than Wednesday, October 7.)