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SESSION TRACKS
Session tracks are just one of the ways Idea Summit stands out from any other conference. During the 3-day retreat, you and your family can attend a variety of small group sessions specific to your position as a ministry leader and parent. Every session will provide a free resource and opportunity for everyone to discuss and ask questions.
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ADMINISTRATION
5 Tax-Saving Strategies for Pastors
Nate Skelly
YOUTH
Building a Multicultural Youth Group
John Mark Ray
ADMINISTRATION
Assimilation: First Time Guest to Fully Engaged Member
Blake Hunt
YOUTH
Paper Tigers: How to Engage College and Career Young Adults
Joe & Robin Crawford
KINGDOM ADVANCEMENT
Everyone Communicates, Few Connect
Dennis Fountain
COUNSELING
The Psychology of Perfectionism
Jason Shuler
CHILDREN
Nursery and Daycare Ministries
Rita Jackson
LEADERSHIP
Taking Off The Mask: Authenticity in Ministry
Josh Teis
ADMINISTRATION
Ministry Staff Promotion Program
Fred Murray
FAMILY
How to Minister to Single Mom's
Sean and Jackie Teis
FAMILY
Leading Your Family Through Ministry Hurt
Stephen Ashmore
WORSHIP & CREATIVE ARTS
The Art of Crafting the Worship Experience
Jason Coombes
KINGDOM ADVANCEMENT
Connecting For A Change
Dennis Fountain
COUNSELING
How to Develop a Process for Grief Care
Robby Greene
CHILDREN
Training volunteers to understand children’s social emotional health needs
Stacey Barrett
CHILDREN
The Unruffled Leader: Staying Calm in Stressful Ministry
Joy Goodwin
YOUTH
How To Run Successful Youth Fundraisers
Caleb Suttle
LEADERSHIP
How to Meet and Influence the Five Most Important People in Your City
Matt Teis
FAMILY
Raising Kingdom Kids
David Teis
KINGDOM ADVANCEMENT
How to Start From an Itch When There Is Nothing To Scratch
David Teis
SPRITUAL HEALTH
Intentionally Investing in Personal Spiritual Health
Dustin Alley
FAMILY
How to Keep Marriage and Ministry Fresh After Decades Together.
Josh & Heather Teis
WORSHIP & CREATIVE ARTS
How to Approach BLENDED Worship
Scott Copeland
ADMINISTRATION
How to Assimilate Women
Lysandra Osterkamp
FAMILY
Raising Pastor's Kids Without Messing Them up
Thomas & Lysandra Osterkamp
KINGDOM ADVANCEMENT
Reconstruction After Deconstruction
Joe Crawford
COUNSELING
Counseling Kid's Through Their Parent's Divorce
Kerby Richmon
CHILDREN
Simple Youth Ministry
Latara Arthur
LEADERSHIP
Pastoral Transitions That Work
Gary Coleman & Robby Greene
ADMINISTRATION
How to Have a Staff Culture Free from Harassment and Abuse
Dustin Gaines
FAMILY
How to Run an Effective Family Ministry Program
Dan Proctor
WORSHIP & CREATIVE ARTS
Turning Congregational Spectators Into Participants
Scott Copeland
WORSHIP & CREATIVE ARTS
Creative Event Planning on Shoe-String Budget
Ryan Johnston, Sara Johnson, & Jon Wood
COUNSELING
Trauma, Triggers, and Trying to Process
Jason Shuler
CHILDREN
Capturing the Heart of a Child
Kerby Richmon
COUNSELING
How to Develop a Counseling Ministry
Heather Teis
LEADERSHIP
Not Your Parents Offering Plate
Robby Greene
YOUTH
How to Engage Gen Z
Josh Hershberger
FAMILY
How to Win in Ministry without Losing in Marriage
Paul and Martha Davis
WORSHIP & CREATIVE ARTS
Essentials For A Successful Worship Style Transformation
Jason Coombes
SPRITUAL HEALTH
Building a Tower with the End in Mind
Jeremy Rands
LEADERSHIP
Church Growth Through Women's Ministry
Marcia Marion
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