Encourage | Equip | Connect

The purpose of the conference is to encourage, equip and connect volunteers in our congregations through practical presentations, partnerships and networking. Participants will take a journey through three breakout sessions of their own choosing. These sessions cover the top eleven ministry areas and needs of churches throughout the District.
There is no cost to attend, but please register online by clicking here.
E2 Conference Schedule for 2019-20
8:00-8:30 a.m. Registration
8:30-8:45 a.m. Welcome
“Better Together: Congregations and Collaboration” President Lee Hagan
9, 10, 11 a.m. Sessions A, B, C with 10 minute breaks in between, see below for session details.
12:00-12:15 p.m. Closing Thoughts, Next Steps, & Sending
E2 Conferences
Faith Lutheran Church, Springfield
Mar 7, 2020
8:30am
1517 E Valley Water Mill Rd, Springfield, MO 65803
E2 Conference Session Choices
Session A | Who should attend?
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A1: Tell the Next Generation
This session will focus on how congregations can equip parents and families to teach the faith in the home. |
Sunday School teachers, parents, Pastors | |
A2: Plus One Stories
Experience the “Plus One” coaching process and how churches can begin, refine, or expand to their communities. |
Evangelism committee, elders, church leaders | |
A3: Care in Times of Crisis
This session will focus on how congregations can provide both pastoral and human care during times of crisis. |
Elders, Pastors | |
A4: Mobilizing Volunteers
Need more help? Feel like you’re on the short side of the 80/20 rule? Explore ways to develop more disciples who are engaged and excited about volunteerism. |
Overworked volunteers, Church Leader, Secretaries, and Pastors |
10:00 – 10:50 a.m. Session B
Session B | Who should attend?
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B1: Structure & Meetings
How do we organize our congregation most effectively? What are best practices for church meetings? Explore best practices and simple ways to be good stewards of our time & ministries. |
Congregation leaders | |
B2: Elder’s Forum
Elders assist our pastors and congregations in many diverse ways. Explore with your peers ways elders can support healthy congregations and pastors. |
Elders, Pastors | |
B3: Hope for Small Congregations
The small church is a treasure in our post-Christian culture. Small church is just “different”. Explore differences, gifts, and opportunities small churches have to be effective in today’s culture. |
Church leaders, anyone from a small church | |
B4: Youth Ministry
Here is a session to offer encouragement and ideas for those involved in the critical area of congregational life, youth ministry. |
Youth leaders, elders |
11:00 – 11:50 a.m. Session C
Session C | Who should attend?
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C1: Hope for Small Congregations
The small church is a treasure in our post-Christian culture. Small church is just “different”. Explore differences, gifts, and opportunities small churches have to be effective in today’s culture. |
Everyone is a small congregation | |
C2: Stewards with the Gospel at Work
How do we “teach” stewardship in our churches without putting up our defenses? Witness first-hand a pastor and lay leader share Biblical conversation and testimony to the Gospel at work in their lives. Discover ways to adopt these conversations in your setting. |
Stewardship leaders, treasurers, pastors | |
C3: Ministry in Changing Communities
How does our congregation remain faithful to God’s Word, but also adapt to a community that is going through dramatic changes? This session will provide practical wisdom for congregations serving changing demographics. |
Church leaders | |
C4: Tell the Next Generation
This session will focus on how congregations can equip parents and families to teach the faith in the home. |
Church & lay leaders, families |