Kylee Visser | JH78

We care deeply about the people we lead, but are we caring for ourselves with the same intentionality? When you’re constantly pouring out, it’s easy to overlook the signs of wear in your body, mind, and soul. Burnout in ministry doesn't show up all at once. It creeps in through overcommitment, blurred boundaries, ignored emotions, and the belief that rest is something we’ll get to someday.

How do we stay healthy while continuing to love and lead others well? What rhythms, boundaries, and soul-care practices help us thrive for the long haul—not just in our roles, but as whole people created by God?

In this session, we’ll take an honest, grace-filled look at what sustainable ministry can look like in real life. You’ll walk away with practical tools, helpful language, and small but powerful shifts you can start practicing right away—things that make room for rest, joy, and life with God.

We’re called to this work. But we’re also called to wholeness. Let’s explore together how to lead in a way that is sustainable and life-giving.

North Coast Executive Pastor Team: Kirk Jones, Eric Weight, Derek Geer, & Philip Byers | Chapel

Think leadership is easier at the top? Think again. Real leadership happens in the middle of change, uncertainty, and competing demands. In this roundtable, we’ll get real about shared leadership, making decisions without all the answers, and staying healthy when the pace doesn’t let up. You’ll walk out with fresh insight, practical takeaways, and the reminder that you’re not leading alone.

Matt Engel | The Edge

Artificial Intelligence is no longer optional; it’s ambient. While AI tools are reshaping culture, education, and work, the Church must ask: how do we use these tools without losing our soul? In this provocative and hope-filled session, we’ll explore how AI can support, not replace, authentic discipleship, deepen pastoral care, and re-intermediate people back into ministry. Pulling from real experiments across churches from around the world, you’ll leave with a redemptive vision, ethical guardrails, and practical ideas to begin experimenting faithfully.

Shayla Kensworthy, Fishook | Warehouse

A decade ago, churches faced a crisis: Millennials were leaving in droves, turning to Google for answers instead of faith or the Bible. The digital revolution demanded a new kind of church communication—one that met people where they were, online, with empathy and relevance. But now the tide is turning. A surprising spiritual shift is emerging in Gen Z:  they are not leaving faith behind. They’re searching—hungrily—for authenticity, peace, and truth. They’re open to church, but not the version built for previous generations. Gen Z is drawn to the raw, real Jesus—the one who turns over tables, walks with the broken and offers peace in a storm. This talk will unpack that cultural shift and give church leaders a roadmap to communicate in ways that connect deeply with this rising generation. It’s not about trends—it’s about transformation.

Andrew Abramson, Elementum | 9/10

This breakout session will equip church leaders with practical strategies to engage, disciple, and empower college students and young adults who are often overlooked in ministry. Whether you're starting from scratch or looking to revitalize an existing effort, you'll leave with actionable tools to build a thriving ministry that transforms lives and impacts your church.

Russ Cantu | Eleven Twelve

Every church has a unique calling — yet too often, leaders feel pressured to copy what others are doing instead of living out their God-given identity. This keynote will show you how to grow the church true to your mission, your people, and your context — without losing focus or compromising your brand values.

Dave Enns | LC1

Are your leaders getting the training and support they really need? Do you feel short on staff, resources, or clarity on how to measure success in your groups? Maybe your coaching system isn’t working the way you hoped. In this workshop, Dave Enns draws from over 20 years of leading small groups to share key checkpoints that will help you maximize your time, know where to focus (and where not to), and equip your leaders to thrive so your groups can flourish for the long haul.

Gina Sur & Ashlie Hufferd | Tower 6