
CONFERENCE
SCHEDULE
MONDAY, FEB 03
6:00pm Registration
7:00pm Worship + General Session
8:45pm Refreshments
TUESDAY, FEB 04
8:15am Building Opens
9:00am Worship + General Sessions
10:25am Breakouts 01
11:20am Breakouts o2
12:10pm Our Year Together
12:30pm Lunch
Afternoon Off
6:15pm Building Opens
7:00pm Worship + General Session
8:45pm Refreshments
WEDNESDAY, FEB 05
8:15am Building Opens
9:00am Worship + General Session
10:25am Breakouts 03
11:15am Breakouts 04
12:05pm General Session
12:45pm Lunch
Afternoon Off
6:15pm Building Opens
7:00pm Worship + General Session
8:45pm Refreshments


BREAKOUT DESCRIPTIONS
TUESDAY, 10:25am
GLORY & ORDER | Rm 119
with Bryan Butts from Life Church in MS
Divine order precedes divine glory. This session will explore how today’s leaders need to understand the balance and tension of order and glory to properly steward the church into the fullness of what God intends.
CREATIVITY IN THE CHURCH | Rm 118
with Jordan Armstrong from Bridge City Church in PA
Designed by the ultimate Creator and connected directly to Him, the Church should reflect unmatched creativity. This session will explore how we can shift from imitating the world and fully use our God-given creative talents to advance the gospel.
FINANCE: UNDERSTANDING THE FOUR ENVIRONMENTS THAT A CHURCH OPERATES IN | Rm 121
with Mia Celino, NRP's CPA
Finance is a necessary part of church leadership. This session will explore the four environments a church operates in and how managing church financial resources well requires a thorough understanding of each environment.
TUESDAY, 11:20am
IN LIGHT OF THE LONG VIEW | Rm 119
with Daniel Paladin from Christian Fellowship Center in NY
Fruit takes time. This session will explore how you can shift to look at your ministry investments in light of the long view and not just short term. Success is simply obeying Jesus, and we can find joy and fulfillment in playing our part in our generation in light of the long view.
TAKING THE GOSPEL TO EVERY NATION | Rm 118
with Gary Paladin from Bridge City Church in PA
Scripture commands us to “Go into all the world and preach the gospel.” This session will explore what is our part in that, how does our church get truly invested in reaching the world, and how to motivate others in our church to participate in missions.
ThisGen: TOOLS & VISION TO IGNITE THE YOUTH IN YOUR CHURCH | Rm 121
with Kelly & Donna Hulsing from The River Church in MN
No longer are we waiting on the next generation, but moving forward with ThisGen now. This session will explore the vision for ThisGen, investing in the youth and young adults in our local churches and communities, and the practical opportunities within NRP and the local church to invest in and carry out that vision.
WEDNESDAY, 10:25am
STRONGER TOGETHER: HOW KEY LEADERS SHAPE CHURCH SUCCESS | Rm 119
with Frank Rondon from Iglesia Sion in PA
Key leaders are the driving force behind the church's most significant breakthroughs. This session will explore how you can gain renewed confidence in their calling, practical insights on maximizing influence, and a clear understanding of how your unique gifts and dedication can create lasting change in your local church.
MINISTERING TO THE BROKEN & DISILLUSIONED | Rm 118
with Matt & Abby Berget from Faith Family Church in MS
Ministering to the broken and disillusioned is an important part of leadership. This session will explore how to walk people through the process of healing, connect them to their God-given purpose, and reunite them with the body of Christ and the vision of the house.
BEING A PRO-LIFE CHURCH POST ROE V WADE | Rm 121
with Mike Warren from Quest for Life Ministry in NY
Roe is no more, so now what? This session will explore how the local church, with passionate, loving Christians, can finish the pro-life fight that didn’t end with the demise of Roe, but has just begun.
Pro-Life Resources HERE
WEDNESDAY, 11:15am
RAISING CHILDREN WHO LOVE JESUS & THE MINISTRY | Rm 119
with Eric & Michelle Johns from Buffalo Dream Center in NY
Many children of pastors and church leaders become adults who have no interest in serving the church and who sometimes even turn away from Jesus. This session will explore practical things that you, as a parent in a ministry position, can do to make sure your children end up living a life for Jesus when they become teenagers and adults.
SMALL GROUP ALIGNMENT | Rm 118
with Ben Kendrew from Bridge City Church in PA
Small groups should be aligned with the vision of the church, the heartbeat of the pastor, and the Great Commission. This session will explore a practical approach to small groups.
STRENGTHENING YOUR ONLINE PRESENCE | Rm 121
with Nick Belpasso, NRP's Digital Media Coordinator & Developer
Many people are introduced to your church online before they step foot in your building. This session will explore practical tips for improving your website, church app, and social media, including actionable steps to build your brand, expand your reach, and make a lasting impression online.
