MAINSTAGE

• What If He's Already Provided (Laurie Acker)
• From Servants to Friends (Laurie Acker with Tenecia Sims)
• The Overlooked & the Unlikely (Laurie Acker with Esther Moreno)
• Day 1 Wrap-Up Q&A (Laurie Acker with Friends)
• The Perfect Set-Up (Laurie Acker)
• Why River Banks Matter (Laurie Acker with Amy Satterfield)
• Significance, Belonging, & People Who Quit (Laurie Acker with Dr. Ti'eshia Moore)
• Day 2: Q&A Wrap-up (Laurie Acker with Friends)

BEING THE BEST VOLUNTEER

• What Your Pastor Wishes You Knew & Understood (Dan Acker)
• Your Best YES: The Keys to Consider Before You Decide to Volunteer (Sarah Adebola)
• How to Lead as a Servant & Serve as a Leader (Erik Anderson)
• The Magnetic Volunteer: 3 Exceptional Traits that a Volunteer Needs (Andria S. Hudson)
• Dealing with Difficult People (Pastor Ryan Sims)
• Find the Time: Strategies Volunteers & Coordinators Need to Succeed (Marnie Swedberg)

FINDING VOLUNTEERS

• Motivate Me: How to Attract & Retain Volunteers without Gimmicks, Guilt, or Games (Dr. Rick Chromey)
• How to Find & Train Men Who Want to Serve (Pastor Eddie Gross)
• Shift Your Recruiting Mindset: How to Recruit for the Kingdom (Melissa J. MacDonald)
• How to Welcome & Support Volunteers with Special Needs (Holly Sharpe)

DEVELOPING VOLUNTEERS

• The Pros & Cons of Spiritual Gifts Inventories & How to Use Them the Right Way (Co-Pastor Shineka Dixon)
• Uncovering the Zone of Genius: Selecting & Nurturing Leaders Using the Power of Strengths (Dr. Ti’eshia Moore)
• From a Meeting to a Party: Host Volunteer Training People Actually Want to Attend (Brittany Nelson)
• Be Equipped & Encouraged: A 4-Step Volunteer Training Tool You Will Love (Sandi Pierce)

CARING FOR VOLUNTEERS

• From Servants to Friends: Changing Your Mind about Volunteering (Laurie Acker)
• The Gift of Appreciation (Alexis K. Brown)
• A Volunteer Culture that Leads to Longevity & Loyalty (Pastor Herman Dixon)
• How to Care for Your Volunteers so They Don’t Quit (Laura Howe, BSW, RSW)
• How to Avoid Burning Out Your Volunteers (Esther Moreno)

LEADING VOLUNTEERS

• No More Lone Rangers: Learn How to Delegate by Leveraging Your Resources ("Reno" Ruth Doell Anderson)
• Leading with Style: Understanding How Your Leadership Personality Influences & Inspires (Dr. Rick Chromey)
• Leading From the Pew: Guiding Your Congregation as a Lay Member (Jennifer Porter Gore)
• A Graceful Release: Building an Exit Strategy into Your Ministry (Gena B. McCown)
• Evaluations: 4 Reasons Why You Need Them Plus 4 Types You Can Use Today (Amy Satterfield)
• How to Provide Ministry Leadership When You're Not in Charge (Chris Vitarelli)

DISCUSSION PANELS

• Dealing w/ Team Conflict (Kristen, Rick, Marnie, Ryan)
• Working w/ Difficult People (Kristen, Melissa, Tenecia, Erik)
• Aging Congregations (Kristen, Rick, Dan, Reno)
• Church Plants (Shineka, Chris, Eddie, Ti’eshia)
• Boundaries & Burnout (Shineka, Sarah, Laura, Marnie)
• Serving w/ Your Spouse (Shineka, Amy, Herman, Brittany)
• Hope in Hard Times for Small Churches (Shineka, Reno, Amy, Wanda)