Details for the 2026

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

BREAKOUT SESSIONS #1
5/12 @ 2:15pm

  • James Everett | Pastor at Calvary Parkside

    What does a mature, passionate worshiper really look like—and how do we cultivate that in our churches? This breakout explores how to disciple people into wholehearted worship and lead environments where passion for God is both modeled and multiplied. Together, we’ll unpack practical ways to lead with passion through teaching, music, and prayer, and how to recognize and foster authentic, Spirit-led responses in our gatherings.

  • Steve Anderson | Pastor at Calvary Englewood

    Connecting with one another authentically isn’t just a nice addition to church life—it’s central to the Gospel and our identity as the Body and Bride of Christ. This breakout will explore the theological foundation for meaningful community and why true connection goes beyond surface-level sharing or just attending a Bible study. We’ll also dive into practical strategies for building deeper relationships in small groups, including real-life insights on what works, what doesn’t, and how connection fuels everything else we do as a church.

  • Adam Skatula | Pastor at Calvary Englewood

    What does it look like to help people truly grow to know and love God deeply—no matter the size of your church? This breakout explores key expressions of “Grow,” from institute classes to DNA groups and seminars, while unpacking the essential elements of an effective, scalable Grow strategy. You’ll walk away with practical, hands-on ideas you can adapt to your unique context to help people go deeper in their faith.

  • Dan Freng | Pastor at Calvary Bethany

    What does it look like to live on mission—both together as a church family and individually in everyday life? This breakout will explore how we “Go, show, and tell the Gospel boldly” both locally and globally, equipping you with practical tools to mobilize your church and step into personal mission with confidence. Learn how to cultivate a culture of going and take actionable steps to live it out wherever God has placed your church.

BREAKOUT SESSIONS #2
5/12 @ 3:30PM

  • Jeremy Conrad | Executive Director, Calvary Family of Churches; Pastor at Calvary Wellspring

    Once you’ve identified leaders, how do you actually develop them? This breakout will walk through the key steps of raising up leaders: providing practical training, giving meaningful ministry experiences, and providing contextualized coaching. We’ll explore how this can play out across various ministries—from kids and hospitality to teaching and missions—so you can confidently invest in leaders at every level.

  • Mark Hallock | President, Calvary Family of Churches; Pastor at Calvary Englewood

    What does it take to build a truly healthy elder team? This breakout will explore three essential dimensions of elder culture—relational, spiritual, and functional—exploring themes like deep friendship, intentional spiritual care, and the humility required to lead together in true plurality. Discover how cultivating joy, trust, and mutual submission can strengthen both your elder team and your church.

  • Jeff DeClue | Director of Strategic Development, Calvary Family of Churches; Pastor at Calvary Englewood

    Healthy churches are shaped by strong, biblical leadership through the offices of elder and deacon. This breakout will explore why these roles matter, how to identify those ready to step into them, and what a clear development pipeline can look like. You’ll gain practical guidance for starting or strengthening your process of raising up elders and deacons in your church.

  • Josh Green | Pastor at Calvary Severance

    Identifying leaders starts with the right mindset—seeing people through a Kingdom lens and understanding the “why” behind leadership development. This breakout will explore what defines a true leader, who you are as a leader, and how a clear vision shapes the way you call others up. You’ll also gain practical tools for recognizing leaders within your church.