Designed for Pastors and Leaders of GLD Churches under 200 in weekly attendance. This is an opportunity to learn, encourage, and connect with other leaders while exploring the joys and challenges of loving and leading the normal-sized church!
Connecting Lead Pastors of mid-sized churches (200-500), this group will focus on peer learning. Topics and questions submitted by attendees shape the agenda. We believe the answer is in the room—we want to draw out the wisdom, knowledge, and experience of those attending.
Designed for Lead Pastors and a 2nd Chair Leader in churches near or greater than 500 in weekly attendance, this group will explore topics and questions submitted by attendees. Learn from, encourage, and network with other leaders in a similar context of large-church ministry.
The gifts and ministries of women are essential to the health and fruitfulness of the Church. This group is designed to support women serving in ministry roles at local churches across the GLD. Topics and questions discussed will be shaped by those attending for learning, encouragement, networking, and prayer.
Come connect with other leaders in the growing movement of Hispanic churches across the Great Lakes District. Share principles and experiences related to the growth and multiplication of Spanish-speaking congregations. Ricardo Palmerin will lead this gathering alongside other members of the Hispanic Leadership Team
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with other Student Ministry pastors and leaders, discuss the challenges you face in reaching and releasing the next generation with the gospel, and how EFCA ReachStudents can help you from the district and national level.
The challenges and rewards of leading minsitry in a multi-ethnic context are immense! Come connect with others doing the same and leave encouraged and built up. We’ll explore topics submitted by those in the room and learn from one another.
This group is designed for those leading and minsitering to children and families in the GLD. Jesus loved kids and so do we! Come learn from and connect with others serving in this vital area of ministry!
Do you serve in some capacity on a church board? Come learn about the dynamics of church boards at various sizes of growth, how best to support and engage with your pastor, healthy relationships between board and staff, and more!
