Small Group Cohort
Presenter: Philip Byers, Executive Pastor, North Coast Church
Join Philip Byers, coach and ministry consultant with more than 10 years of experience for a 6-week virtual cohort on what it takes to organize your small groups ministry for support, scalability, & structure.
Whether your church has 10 or 10,000 groups the practices of a Small Group Pastor are the same. In this cohort you will learn the 5 practices to help you develop and maintain a healthy small group ministry for your context. You will also get the opportunity for shared learning and discussion among a group of 6-10 peers.
VIRTUAL COHORT:
- 6 weeks starting Thurs., Oct. 12, 2023 | 9AM-10AM PST
Ryan Martinez, Christ Place Church
“I LOVE how intimate the setting was. This could have easily been a conference that HUNDREDS of ministry leaders could attend at one time, but you intentionally keep it smaller and more intimate. This is so very valuable. This workshop is invaluable to anyone trying to establish and grow a small group ministry.”
Alex Berger, Summit Christian Church
“I like getting to see an existing successful ministry model and have the facilitators available to teach and answer questions.”
Josh DeVries, The Foundry Church
“This cohort gave me a clear direction and really spurred on so many great conversations and ideas for our team. Can't thank you enough for putting this together and sharing the wisdom you've gained over the years.”
Connecting with New Guests
VIRTUAL WORKSHOP:
Thursday, November 2, 2023 | 10AM-11AM PST
Presenter: Kelly Byers, Global Connections Pastor
Join Kelly Byers, Global Connections Pastor for a one-hour virtual conversation on the simple ways North Coast Church connects with new guests every week. No matter the size of your church, the principles discussed in this session will leave you feeling equipped to navigate through your own church's assimilation process and determine what's working and what's not. Topics discussed will include:
- What does Connections at North Coast Church look like?
- Learn how can you encourage new guests to take a "next step" with you
- What "next steps" are we asking them to take?
- How do we measure our success?
What Leaders are Saying
Ryan Martinez, Christ Place Church
“I LOVE how intimate the setting was. This could have easily been a conference that HUNDREDS of ministry leaders could attend at one time, but you intentionally keep it smaller and more intimate. This is so very valuable. This workshop is invaluable to anyone trying to establish and grow a small group ministry.”
Alex Berger, Summit Christian Church
“I like getting to see an existing successful ministry model and have the facilitators available to teach and answer questions.”
The Six Secrets of a Healthy & Effective Governing Board
Presenter: Larry Osborne
Teaching Pastor and Kingdom Ambassador
If you board meetings rank somewhere between a trip to the the dentist and a day at the DMV, this is a session you won't want to miss.
Whether your governing board is called elders, deacons or board of directors, the keys to developing and maintaining a healthy church governance structure are always the same. In this workshop you'll learn the six secrets of a health and effective board, and what it takes to the right people, with the right training, doing the right things.
VIRTUAL WORKSHOP:
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 | 11:00AM-12:30PM PST
What Leaders are Saying
Tyler Drewitz, Ridgeline Church
“Access to hearing straight from Larry and his overall very vulnerable approach. North Coast in general and Larry in particular does a great job of presenting the philosophy behind the methods to empower leaders to effectively lead their churches. So many conferences have a 'do it like us if you want to be awesome' attitude, but your approach truly embraces 'planting the church that you want to go to ' by helping us understand the why without forcing the what down our throats. Thank you!”
Brian Pursley, Lakeside Community Church
“The access to Larry who has so much success, wisdom, and insight without the ego that normally accompanies those things.”
Teaching Workshop with Chris Brown
Presenter: Chris Brown
Lead Pastor
Join Pastor Chris Brown for an in person workshop at his home in Oceanside, CA. Your day will focus on practical tools to become a better communicator. This session includes his most popular segment using Story-Telling as a platform to launch your sermons.
You'll also enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner poolside.
During your time, Chris will guide you through:
- Morning session centered on character - finding. your relational health and finding your emotional health.
- Afternoon session centered on crafting your teaching- finding your voice, creativity, and message.
- How to see the Bible through a different filter, this will give you 9 different points of view to be able to see in any text.
- If you are not a story teller you are going to learn how to become one.
- If you consider yourself a story teller, this will put nitrous oxide in your tank.
IN PERSON WORKSHOP:
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Volunteers: The Secrets to Finding Empowering and Retaining Volunteers
Presenter: Larry Osborne
Teaching Pastor and Kingdom Ambassador
Join Pastor Larry as he walks you through:
- The Difference Between Filling Slots And Building A Team
- Why The Thing People Sign Up For Isn’t What They Stay For
- The Difference Between Shoulder Tapping and Drive-By Guiltings
- Why You Don't Want to Ask A Shepherd to Do A Leader's Job
- The "Three Dead Bodies" Rule
VIRTUAL WORKSHOP:
New Dates Coming Soon
What Leaders are Saying
Tyler Drewitz, Ridgeline Church
“Access to hearing straight from Larry and his overall very vulnerable approach. North Coast in general and Larry in particular does a great job of presenting the philosophy behind the methods to empower leaders to effectively lead their churches. So many conferences have a 'do it like us if you want to be awesome' attitude, but your approach truly embraces 'planting the church that you want to go to ' by helping us understand the why without forcing the what down our throats. Thank you!”
Brian Pursley, Lakeside Community Church
“The access to Larry who has so much success, wisdom, and insight without the ego that normally accompanies those things.”
Understanding the Suicidal Mindset
Presenter: Connor McFadden, MFT
It can be challenging to know how to help a depressed person, especially one that is suicidal. We can freeze or say something regrettable because we’re not quite sure what to say. In this workshop, we’ll take time to understand hopelessness, learned helplessness, and how they impact a suicidal person. We’ll also introduce simple strategies that can help almost any depressed or suicidal person.
VIRTUAL WORKSHOP:
New Dates Coming Soon
Breaking Small Group Growth Barriers
Presenter: Dave Enns, Pastor of Life Groups and Adult Ministries
This workshop is applicable to any small group model you may be using and will address the 5 common barriers to help your small group ministry grow. At the workshop you will create an implementable game plan to help you effectively recruit, train, and retain within your unique ministry context.
VIRTUAL WORKSHOP:
New Dates Coming Soon
Ryan Martinez, Christ Place Church
“I LOVE how intimate the setting was. This could have easily been a conference that HUNDREDS of ministry leaders could attend at one time, but you intentionally keep it smaller and more intimate. This is so very valuable. This workshop is invaluable to anyone trying to establish and grow a small group ministry.”
Alex Berger, Summit Christian Church
“I like getting to seen an existing successful ministry model and have the facilitators available to teach and answer questions.”