Dave Wright: Growing as a Speaker

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Dave Wright: Growing as a Speaker

How do we improve our communication of the gospel and the truths of God’s word? Effective speaking is about both the content and how we communicate that content. How do we shake off bad speaking habits and develop skills to captivate an audience? How do we make our teaching memorable and immediately applicable? Can we communicate in a way that glorifies God more than drawing attention to ourselves? Applying lessons learned during 30 years of full-time youth ministry (in several very different contexts), this workshop challenges and encourages listeners to become more effective communicators.

Mark Howard and Dr. Tiffany Whitworth: Peacemaking

Conflict happens. It can ruin relationships within friendships, families, and churches. But it doesn’t have to. In fact, conflict can lead to stronger, deeper relationships when resolved with wisdom and grace. Drawing upon Ken Sande’s book, Peacemaker, and Gottman’s concept of emotion coaching, this workshop explores practical, biblical ways to resolve conflict and foster a community that actively pursues peace within youth groups and families.

Dan Wilson and Cooper Pinson: Integrating Gospel Sexuality into Student Ministry

This workshop helps listeners to communicate and implement a gospel vision for sexuality in student ministry, and offers practical guidance for large/small groups, one-on-one discipleship, and parental support.

Dan Wilson and Cooper Pinson: Sexual Struggles

The Tree: A Model for Understanding Sexual Struggles, Dan Wilson and Cooper Pinson Where does our sexuality come from, and how can we understand our students as sexual creations? This workshop uncovers the complexities of humanity as it pertains to sex and sexuality, how sin mars it, and how Christ restores it.