DAY 1 | september 18 [8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.]

Session I (8:30 A.M.): stop talking... // Mark Beeson, Granger

Mark will dive into why innovation depends on collaboration in teams and how this is a strategic move that you can make right now.

 

session ii (10:30 A.M.): Brand Schizophrenia // Shawn Wood, Seacoast Church
By creating a compelling experience in the areas of the weekend, Web and word-of-mouth, Seacoast Church has “found themselves” by catering to the sweet spot of who God has created them to be and accepting who they are not. Shawn shares how to help find that spot in your church rather than competing in a multiple personality beauty contest.

 

lunch (12 p.m.) // Go grab lunch off-site. Area Dining Guide | Casual Q&As also available

 

breakout sessions (1:30 p.m.) // Breakout Sessions | Casual Q&As also available

 

session IV (3 p.m.): Pop Goes the Church // Tim Stevens, Granger

You might love your church. It is probably very helpful to you and your friends. But how many of us really think our church is effective in the culture? Tim will demystify the process of utilizing pop culture in your church, from brainstorming to debriefing, addressing how to create a service that conveys your message in the language of your listeners and how to set realistic timetables for planning and execution.

 

Evening Event: Granger Film Festival // Have an original video you want to submit to the festival? Entries must be postmarked by Monday, August 25. Details (submission guidelines and submission form)

 

DAY 2 | september 19 [8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.]

session V (8:30 a.m.): Missional Moves // Rob Wegner, Granger
Rob talks about how to help people get out of their seat and into God's story - especially outside the four walls of the church building. How does “missions” affect teaching, building teams and programs that mobilize people to bring "up there" "down here?" He’ll share what it looks like to forge partnerships in your church, community and around the world and tackle spiritual deficits like poverty, sickness, injustice and illiteracy.

 

breakout sessions (10:30 a.m.) // Breakout Sessions | Casual Q&As also available

 

lunch (11:30 a.m.) // Go grab lunch off-site. Area Dining Guide | Casual Q&As also available

 

session VII Part i (1 p.m.): Innovate Impact // LifeChurch.tv Directional Leadership Team
Over the last decade, LifeChurch.tv has emerged as one of the world’s most innovative churches. With 13 campuses, including one entirely on the internet, they’re paving new roads for the Church. Hear the inside scoop about how their directional leadership team interacts with their senior pastor and how they’re using technology to impact the world for Christ.


session VII part ii: Innovate Impact // Steven Furtick, Elevation Church
Relive the story of Elevation Church through lead pastor Steven Furtick and hear about the tough decisions they’ve made in just two short years to find the dream in the space between concept and execution.

 

session VIII (3:15 p.m.): ...Start Doing // Mark Beeson, Granger
Mark will share what Granger’s senior leadership team has started doing in the last 12 months and will unpack big decisions they’ve made to break through hurdles like staff and membership changes, new beginnings and new partnerships.