We are excited to offer the following workshops during the Pastors' Conference and National Convention. We encourage you to make plans to attend one or more of these workshops. You won't be disappointed!

PASTORS' CONFERENCE

Stewardship Grab Bag - Jon Wiebe
In this practical workshop, the financial advice Billy Graham liked to give, and other insights and issues will be discussed. Items covered will include thoughts on long-term care insurance, the impact of the new tax legislation on your church and much, much more!

Intentional Disciple-making (Spanish) – Daniel Rodriguez
Como crear una cultura de discípulos que hacen discípulos. Enseñemos a nuestra iglesia la responsabilidad que tenemos de hacer discípulos y entender la razón porque muchos no hacen discípulos.
How to create a culture of disciples that make disciples. Let's teach our church the responsibility that we have of making disciples and understand the reason why many do not make disciples.

Living and Serving in Diversity – Panel of Pastors' Wives
Four pastors' wives from diverse cultures and locations will share their unique struggles and joys in their life and ministry. Speakers are: Alejandra Hernandez from Grulla, Texas; Michelle Hiett from Fairview, Oklahoma; Kathy Hunt from Lenoir, North Carolina; and Nicole Quiring from Saratoga Springs, Utah.

Technology and the Future – Rick Bartlett, Kyle Goings and Dave Buller
Siri, Alexa, Google. Social Media, AI- the future isn't just coming, it's here now. Come prepared to interact with real humans on these and other issues related to technology and the future. We need prophetic voices and God-sized solutions to redeem what is currently an amoral technological landscape. In addition to considerations of technology and the future, participants will come away with practical ideas for how to leverage technology for ministry.

Youth Ministry Live! – Russ Claassen
Come and experience a group of like-minded, passionate youth workers from across the U.S. Our goal is to connect, develop, and resource all youth workers: full-time, part-time and volunteers. Together we can build a community of passionate youth workers who share one another’s burdens and inspire each other to keep going with joy.

CONVENTION

GROUP 1

Church Planting – C2C network, Scott Thomas and Gord Fleming
(description coming soon)

Higher Education’s Place in Developing Church Leadership. Exploring the relationship between the University and the Church – Tabor College and Fresno Pacific University
This workshop will explore the role of the Christian College/University in maturing and sending leaders into the church and society. We will also explore collaborative initiatives for serving leaders in and outside of the church.

Intentional Disciple-making (Spanish) – Daniel Rodriguez
Como crear una cultura de discípulos que hacen discípulos. Enseñemos a nuestra iglesia la responsabilidad que tenemos de hacer discípulos y entender la razón porque muchos no hacen discípulos.
How to create a culture of disciples that make disciples. Let's teach our church the responsibility that we have of making disciples and understand the reason why many do not make disciples.

Technology and the Future – Rick Bartlett, Kyle Goings and Dave Buller
Siri, Alexa, Google. Social Media, AI- the future isn't just coming, it's here now. Come prepared to interact with real humans on these and other issues related to technology and the future. We need prophetic voices and God-sized solutions to redeem what is currently an amoral technological landscape. In addition to considerations of technology and the future, participants will come away with practical ideas for how to leverage technology for ministry.

Exploring Mormonism – Paul Robie
Learn various aspects of the Mormon culture, beliefs and practices.

GROUP 2

A Strategy of  Mission: Advancing Mission Locally, Nationally and Globally – MB Mission
God’s missionary work in the world is accomplished through his church.  What does that mean for my local church?  What does it mean to participate together with other churches? Where do we focus our attention in this season of our church’s story to be part of mission locally, nationally, and globally?  Come along – ideally with a few people from your church – for a journey through MB Mission’s Strategy Map to engage these questions and more.

Exploring Mormonism – Paul Robie
Learn various aspects of the Mormon culture, beliefs and practices.

Immigration / Welcoming Your Neighbor – Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) Panel
Panel speakers: Dina Gonzalez-Piña, Ethnicity and Gender Equity Specialist. Jill Schellenberg, Tabor College Assistant Professor of Criminology and Restorative Justice; Representative to MCC U.S. Board. Nate Yoder, MCC West Coast Executive Director.
Few things stir more passion and controversy in the U.S. than the issue of immigration. What do Jesus and the Bible teach us and show us about how we approach and respond to this vital issue? The response of the church has significant impact on advancing the gospel, on our commitment to diversity and on our effectiveness to our Christian witness. In this workshop we will explore this issue through the lens of scripture, through testimony and through understanding current U.S. law.

Youth Ministry Live! – Russ Claassen
Come and experience a group of like-minded, passionate youth workers from across the U.S. Our goal is to connect, develop, and resource all youth workers: full-time, part-time and volunteers. Together we can build a community of passionate youth workers who share one another’s burdens and inspire each other to keep going with joy.

Pass it On! Discipling Children – J.L. Martin
Join other imperfect parents (including the leader) as we gather together to talk about how to point our children to Christ. This will NOT be your typical parenting workshop that you leave feeling guilt and shame. You will not walk out thinking about what more you need to do or how you need to try harder as a parent. Instead, let’s look at how grace and the gospel changes our parenting.