BREAKOUT SESSION TOPICS
(D) General Discipleship
(L) Leadership
(F) Family/Marriage
(P) Primetime/Older Adults
(M) Nazarene Missions International
(Y) Nazarene Youth International
(C) Children’s Ministries
(A) Young Adults
Breakouts - Session 1 (10:00am)
(A) Faith in Action
KEVIN DUNLAP | ROOM 203
Using the teachings of James to help us live by faith in the modern world.
(C) Children’s Ministry Gathering
TONI HENRY | ROOM 200
We hope you'll join this fun-filled get-together of people who love seeing kids learn to love Jesus and His Word! Come meet the AZ District's Children's Ministry leadership and let us get to know you too! There will be games, grub and giveaways!
(L) Keeping Your Volunteers: Building Lasting Connections in Your Church
TONY BROWN | ROOM 202
Join us for an engaging workshop focused on keeping your volunteers connected and committed to your church community. Using the Job Embeddedness Framework, we’ll explore two key concepts: Link and Fit. You’ll learn how to foster meaningful relationships between volunteers and the church, creating a sense of belonging. We’ll also discuss strategies to align volunteers’ skills and passions with your church’s mission, enhancing their overall engagement and satisfaction. This workshop is a valuable opportunity to equip your leaders with practical tools to build a thriving volunteer community.
(M) NMI Education in Your Local Church
KAYTE SANFORD | OFFICE CONFERENCE ROOM
(P) AARP: Who We Are and What We Do
BRENDA HOLT | GYM
An introduction to AARP. We assist people to choose how they live as they age by advocating and providing programs specifically catered to the 50+ population. We utilize our vast number of volunteers throughout the US to advocate our mission that “what we do for one we do for all,” and “to serve and not be served”.
(W) Worship Leaders Song Swap Session
JERIMEE AARON | CHOIR ROOM
Get ready for an exciting time to connect with fellow worship teams and leaders! Join us for a fun **Song Swap Session** where you can share your top 3 worship songs that your congregation loves. It's a fantastic way to discover fresh tunes that could enhance your worship experience! As we explore these songs together, we’ll have the joy of worshiping in unity and lifting up the name of Jesus. This workshop promises to be a vibrant opportunity to learn, share, and celebrate the joy of worship through music. Don’t miss out!
Breakouts - Session 2 (11:10am)
(C) Three Ways to Draw Kids in and Keep Them
FRANKIE FUGATE | ROOM 200
We all want to draw kids into our ministries, but are we doing enough to keep them? In this breakout, learn some practical ways to make kids want to attend church and give them an experience that will keep them in church for life.
(F) Supporting Marriages
AMY ABRAHAMSON | ROOM 203
Often times we don't find out marriages are struggling in our church until divorce is brought up or already happening. How can we mitigate that? In this seminar we will discuss practical ways to encourage and support marriages in our churches before and during the struggles that often lead to divorce.
(G) Unleash Your Creative Powers with Canva!
JERIMEE AARON | CHOIR ROOM
In this fun-filled session, you'll learn to whip up eye-popping designs that will take your church's communication and outreach to the next level! Whether it's dazzling social media posts, snazzy posters, or slick booklets and presentations, Canva's got your back! No design experience? No problem! This class is a playground for beginners ready to make a splash in their church community. Join us and dive into the endless world of design magic!
(L) Taking Care of Your Pastor
BRAD ESTEP | ROOM 202
Does your pastor and staff hear from you about how they impact your life? We know that pastoral care isn’t about one month a year or about birthday and Christmas presents, but are we doing all we can to help take care of the team that cares for us? In this breakout, Dr. Estep will talk about how to communicate to your pastoral team how much they make a difference in your life. Discover ways to encourage your pastor and to help build them up.
(M) Scheduling, Praying for, and Hosting Missionaries
SUSAN BREWSAUGH | OFFICE CONFERENCE ROOM
(P) AARP: Prepare to Care
BRENDA HOLT | GYM
This presentation delivers tips, tools, and resources to help family caregivers and their loved ones navigate through their journey by highlighting practical guidance about the common challenges and tasks of caregiving.
Breakouts - Session 3 (1:00pm)
(A) Who Has Your 6?
KRISTEN SLATON | ROOM 203
We put on the 6 pieces of the Armor of God but who has your back? This breakout will connect the power of God's Armor and the Importance of your circle of influence!
(C) Nazarene Safe Training: Easy, Affordable & Enjoyable
SHERI LYNNE MARTIN | ROOM 200
Whether you are familiar with Nazarene Safe, or this is something new, this session will increase your knowledge on how to take the next steps in creating a safer ministry environment. You will hear about the free resources your district provides, as well you will go away with other fun tools and ideas that can be easily implemented.
(D) Rethinking Discipleship as a Lifelong Journey
CODY ABRAHAMSON | CHOIR ROOM
In this engaging seminar, we’ll uncover what true discipleship looks like—an ongoing journey of grace that starts before someone even knows Christ and continues for a lifetime. You’ll learn practical ways to join others on their spiritual path, helping them grow from “milk to meat” at just the right pace. We’ll draw from denominational resources (including the “Way, Truth, Life” framework) and introduce other proven strategies—plus walk you through using the Discipleship Place app. If you want to move beyond one-size-fits-all methods and see real transformation happen in real relationships, this class is for you. Come discover how to be a faithful guide on the journey from grace to grace!
(L) Conflict in the Church
AMY ABRAHAMSON | ROOM 202
If you've ever been part of a leadership team or staff position, you know that conflict is inevitable. Even amongst congregants there can be strife and hurt feelings because let's face it, we are all human and the church can be a messy place. This seminar will deal with conflicts between staff, volunteers, congregants, friendships, etc. and how to resolve them in a positive way that leads to a restoration of relationships rather than pushes people out of the church or even away from the faith.
(M) Planning and Leading a Nazarene Missions Team
JOSH JORGENSEN | OFFICE CONFERENCE ROOM
(P) Important Tools for Preparing for the End-of-Life
TOM HRUSKA | GYM
Everyone, rich or poor, needs to have a will and to have documents that give someone else authority to make decisions when the person no longer can. This session will review the tools available at Freewill.com for preparing these important documents. Presenter: Tom Hruska, co-director, Arizona PrimeTime and Pastor to Older Adults, New Life Community Church of the Nazarene.