| Thursday, June 22, 2023 (Note: All times are Central Time Zone) | |
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| 9:00 – 9:55 AM CDT | Session 1: Getting on the Small Group Boat |
| 9:55 – 10:05 AM CDT | Break |
| 10:05 – 10:55 AM CDT | Session 2: How to Sail the Small Group Boat |
| 10:55 – 11:05 AM CDT | Break |
| 11:05 – 12:00 PM CDT | Session 3: Where is the Small Group Boat Going? |
How do we ensure we are making the small group journey accessible? This first session will focus on removing as many barriers as possible and giving people every opportunity to say yes to the small group journey.
Small group ministries must adapt as people become increasingly shaped by isolation, technology, and a lack of civic engagement. In this session, you’ll learn tools for leading people into healthier social and conversational habits that help set groups up for quality discipleship.
The goal of Christian small groups is personal transformation into the image of Christ. While that journey is ongoing, the path must be intentional – with stated goals, mile markers, and expectations from the outset. Small groups are simply better when there is a destination in mind.
Leawood Small Groups & Young Adult Program Director
Justin is a Provisional Deacon in the United Methodist Church. He joined Resurrection’s pastoral staff in July of 2019. He loves the day-to-day work of being involved with people and receives joy from helping them come to recognize the movement of God in their lives. In his work with small groups and young adults, Justin’s passion is creating a culture of community where everybody feels like they belong.
Justin grew up in Charleston, West Virginia. He attended Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, where he studied religion. He received a Master of Divinity degree from Candler School of Theology at Emory University. His time at Candler led him to prison chaplaincy, student pastor assignments, and countless trivia night defeats all over the city of Atlanta. For fun, Justin loves playing several instruments, rooting for the West Virginia Mountaineers, and being as active as possible.
Contact Justin: justin.schoolcraft@cor.org
Adult Discipleship Lead Director
Matt and his wife, Kelly, along with their two children, daughter Linden and son Olly, live in Kansas City but love to travel the world, experiencing new places, cultures and people. Matt studied literature and the classics at the University of Missouri – Kansas City and earned a Master of Divinity degree from Saint Paul School of Theology. In addition to being a pastor, he is a musician and songwriter, writing and leading worship with the COR Worship Collective.
Contact Matt: matt.bisel@cor.org
Leawood Adult Discipleship Director
Melanie has been passionate about connecting people to the church since she started in ministry 22 years ago, first as a youth director for 14 years, as part of Resurrection’s Guest Connections team, and now as part of the Adult Discipleship team. She and her husband Britt have four kids who keep them on their toes as well as providing much needed comic relief. Her favorite things are reading, nachos, Jesus, and spring – not necessarily in that order.
Contact Melanie: melanie.hill@cor.org
What is your cancellation and refund policy?
The entirety of the conference content will be available for replay by participants for 6 months after the live event ends. With this extended access there is no need to cancel your registration if you find you are unable to participate on the day of the live event. However, if your circumstances change and you no longer wish to have access to the conference content, cancellations for a full refund are accepted through June 9. We are unable to offer a refund after June 9.
Do we need to register each person in our group?
Yes. Each registration purchased is intended for one participant. This is on the honor system. We trust if your team intends to watch the conference together that you will purchase a registration for each participant. Each participant needs their own registration with a unique email address to access the virtual platform and for access to the replay of the training session. You will have the opportunity to register multiple participants on one form during registration.
If you have a larger group, you can purchase a Host Site registration for up to 10 people. See details above.
American Express, Discover, Mastercard and Visa are accepted for this event. Should you need to make other payment arrangements, contact us at sharechurchconferences@cor.org.
How do I access the online training session the day of the event?
A link to the online event will be emailed to all registered participants a few days prior to the online training session. The platform is simple to access and navigate, and we will provide easy to follow instructions. We do recommend that you check out the platform a day or two prior to the start of the event to get oriented. You do not need to download any special software.
I have to miss part or all of the live session. Can I view it later?
Yes. You will have access to the recording of the event for 6 months through the online platform. You’ll use the same instructions you use to access the live event.
What is the time zone for the conference?
The time zone for this event is Central Daylight Time: Thursday, June 22, 9:00am – 12:00pm CDT (begins 10:00am Eastern/8:00am Mountain/7:00am Pacific).