Heart and Soul
In his keynote “Taking the Time to Tune,” Mike Donehey uses the metaphor of a symphony to remind church creatives and leaders that ministry is meant to be lived and led in harmony, not isolation. Just as an orchestra’s brilliance depends on every instrument being tuned and playing in rhythm with others, the church thrives […]
Redirection
Tim Stevens, Executive Pastor at Willow Creek, shared his journey from serving at a small church in South Bend, Indiana, to stepping into leadership at Willow Creek during a season of immense organizational trauma. He highlighted the challenges of leading through crises including COVID, staff turnover, and community unrest, emphasizing the necessity of intentional culture-building, […]
Worship
In a humorous yet deeply moving session, Randy shared a timely message for church creatives and leaders about what to do when the people who tell the stories of faith feel stuck themselves. Opening with stories from Disney World, Broadway, and his own life, he reminded the audience that the sermon begins in the parking […]
Vision
In this closing talk, the speaker reflects on lessons gathered throughout the conference, offering encouragement and insight for creative leaders returning to their communities. Drawing from conversations and observations, he emphasizes that growth begins with a willingness to rethink how we approach change, lead with purpose, and courageously create for something greater than ourselves. Through […]
Innovation
The speaker delivers an inspiring session about life, light, and influence through the lens of photography. Using the metaphor that humans are cameras and our hearts are sensors, he explains how the “light” we expose ourselves to—through people, experiences, and media—shapes the image we project to the world. Quality of light equals quality of life: […]
Communications: Reimagining Digital Discipleship
Over the last several years digital marketing in the faith-based community has become a priority for most churches. Unfortunately, it has also been one of the most challenging areas to navigate as technology, platforms, and rules continue to evolve. This exciting hybrid session is one that will enlighten and equip digital communications teams for churches […]
Audio: Foundations
Many of the issues we run into in houses of worship and many of the more advanced techniques used by seasoned professionals all stem from a great understanding of how sound and audio work. We cannot hope to master that which we have just begun to grasp. In this pre-conference, learn what you need to […]
Leadership: Fired up! Kindling & Keeping the Spark in Creatives
Great teams don’t just happen; they’re built and led in ways that fire up the participants and unleash their potential. In this practical workshop Dr. J prepares you to assess your team’s “flammability” and to provide the Oxygen, Fuel, or Heat your people need to burn brightly without burning up or burning out. If you’re […]
Lighting/Video: Hands On! with Lighting and Video
Video and lighting elements in worship go hand in hand. Come and hear from Ethan Martin, Lighting Director of Celebration Church Jacksonville and Alan Lockwood, Production Director of Woodside Bible Church as they discuss the key elements that should be considered in every Lighting and Video system design. Ethan and Alan will give us a […]
The Ultimate Guide to Telling Stories on Video
We see the value of story, we all love to hear a great story, but how to TELL a great story can be rather tricky. Its a craft! In this workshop Adam, Gary and Chris will lean on their decades of experience to help you refine your critical storytelling skills. No more yawns on Sunday […]
