Research shows 85% of newcomers stay in a new church if they connect with the message and messenger. This session explores foundational convictions every preacher should have—and how they flesh out is practical ways in the planning, preparation and communication of expositional messages that are both true to the Word, relevant to the listeners and transformational to lives.

Research reveals that churches quickly experience “evangelistic entropy” and fall into a maintenance mode of ministry. This session shows how to raise the evangelistic temperature of your church while designing healthy evangelistic systems and strategies. Pastors must model evangelism, equip/train their people to live “sent” lives and plan effective evangelistic events that are “invite-worthy.”

After defining what leadership is and clarifying why strong servant leadership is vital to the church, this session focuses on eight qualities of what a missional leader looks like. Topics covered include being a passionate follower of Christ, serving out of your giftedness, having a heart for the lost, empowering others, building healthy relationships, and designing/developing healthy church systems. Seven vital church systems are described.