Be a Community of Truth

Josh Benadum - Church Planter and Pastor, Stadia, Brave Future
Main Campus Cafe Auditorium

Christian community should be characterized by love and truth. Join in an active discussion on what it means to be challenging and winsome - built with the right materials.

What is Dechurching?

Michael Graham - Program Director, Center for Cultural Apologetics
Main Campus Auditorium

This breakout will cover specific dechurched profiles & several myths around dechurching.

Battle Against Legalism

Joey Francisco - Home Group Leader, Dwell Community Church Columbus, OH
RM 205/207

Legalism spoils spiritual growth, and if we fail to reclaim the means of growth from legalism, we drain them of their power.

Working Small to Reach the Many

Doug O'Malley - Ministry Coach, Dwell Community Church
Office Auditorium

The early church’s plan for reaching the world was to disciple people who would disciple others. This session will look at keys for getting your disciples to multiply.

Postliteracy: Postmodernism’s Legacy

Pat Reeder - Equipping Director, Dwell Community Church
RM 200

Postmodern nihilism has leached the soil of thought, rendering our society post-literate. Believers must heed the historic biblical call over the screech of social media virality.

Context, Missiology & the Future Church

Jeremy Stephens - Tampa Underground
RM 204/206

Using several church models as case studies, we will critically think about the questions that drive us to contextualize discipleship and their inherent dangers.

What is the Backstory to Dechurching?

Michael Graham - Program Director, CCA
Main Campus Auditorium

This breakout will cover the historical and philosophical backstory to dechurching going from the Enlightenment to 1776 to the Rise of Methodism and Baptists to today.

Upside Down Living: Love Therapy Revisit

John Ross - Pastor, Dwell Community Church
RM 200

Nothing was more countercultural than Jesus' message of love. Come explore how servant love is key to overcoming our most common issues and how to live out the biblical worldview.

Helping Others Think for Themselves

Scott Risley - Pastor, Dwell Community Church
Main Campus Cafe Auditorium

In a world that says, “Be the expert,” Jesus often asked questions. Discover how asking powerful questions and listening well can lead to greater impact.

Build from the Break

Shane Coulter - High School Ministry Staff, Dwell Community Church
RM 205/207

The minor prophets, while often overlooked, offer special wisdom into times of breaking and failure, where God's loving discipline can uniquely deepen and mature our faith.

Living Under Grace

Brian Adams - Student Ministries Director, Dwell Community Church
Office Auditorium

God calls us to abandon a performance mentality and live under grace. In this workshop, we'll clarify misconceptions and offer advice about what it means to live under grace.

Freedom through Becoming Bondservants

Liz Sweet - Adult Ministry Director, Dwell Community Church
RM 204/206

We naturally believe freedom comes from independence and the ability to do whatever we desire without restriction. Surprisingly, submission to Christ provides true freedom and joy.

The Upside Down Wisdom from Ecclesiastes

Chris Risley - Senior Leader, Dwell Community Church
RM 205/207

Come see how acknowledging the seeming meaninglessness of life can actually reassure struggling believers and provide openings with nonbelievers.

With Jesus on the Outskirts

Brad DuFault - Middle School Ministries Staff, Dwell Community Church
Main Campus Cafe Auditorium

"Let us go to him, outside the camp." How can we thrive in a post-Christian culture? Only by going to him, drawing near to Jesus himself, developing a genuine, inner life with God.

Postliteracy: Postmodernism’s Legacy

Pat Reeder - Equipping Director, Dwell Community Church
RM 200

Postmodern nihilism has leached the soil of thought, rendering our society post-literate. Believers must heed the historic biblical call over the screech of social media virality.

The "White Man's Religion" Fallacy

Mike Woods - Global Partnerships Staff, Dwell Community Church
Office Auditorium

Is Christianity a White Man's Religion or a White Western Religion? Let’s address this fallacy with historic context, Biblical citations, and data that show this claim isn’t true.

What Can We Do About Dechurching?

Michael Graham - Program Director, CCA
Main Campus Auditorium

This breakout will focus on what we can do practically speaking both as individuals and as local churches. 

Your Mind Matters

Mateo Williamson - Pastoral Support Director, Dwell Community Church
RM 204/206

Intellect and careful thinking are essential in Christian living. Join us as we discuss what it means to "love the Lord your God with all your mind".