2018 Conference Audio
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General Sessions
Session #1 – Doug Crawford, West Cannon Baptist Church
Session #2 – Chris Weeks, Kent City Baptist Church
Session #3 – Mark Shaw – Calvary Baptist Church, Greenville
2017 Conference Audio
General Sessions
“How to Heal a Broken Spirit” – Ken Rudolph (Session #1)
“Three Choices You Need to Make to be Filled with the Spirit” – Ken Rudolph (Session #2)
“Three Ways to Not Miss a Miracle” – Ken Rudolph (Session #3)
Workshop Sessions
General
“Churches in Transition” – Charles Alber, Interpas (Session #1)
“Does ‘Science’ Trump Scripture?” – Bob Gillepsie, Answers in Genesis (Session #1)
“Bi-vocational Ministry: Benefits and Challenges” – Steve Kopp, Wyoming Park Bible Fellowship (Session #1)
“Targeting the Adult Learner” – Alan Wilson, Regular Baptist Press (Session #1)
“Will the Circle Be Unbroken?” – Ray Paget, Grand Haven Community Baptist Church (Session #1)
“Rethinking Benevolence Ministry” – Joel Shaffer, Urban Transformation Ministries (Session #1)
“The Scriptures and Sex” – Jim Lacy, Converge International (Session #1)
“When God’s Will and My Will Disconnect” – Terry Burlingame, Biblical Counseling Center (Session #1)
“Members Helping the Church Accomplish its Mission” – Charles Alber, Interpas (Session #2)
“Reading as a Scriptural Exercise: Restoring Your Longings” – Rosalie De Rosset, Moody Bible Institute (Session #2)
“A Theology of Modesty: Naked Yet Unashamed” – Stacie Johnson, Moody Bible Institute (Session #2)
“Genesis: Does It Really Matter?” – Bob Gillespie, Answers in Genesis (Session #2)
“Worship Leading 101” – Craig Perry, Forest Hills Baptist Church (Session #2)
“Revitalize the Stagnant Congregation” – Alan Wilson, Regular Baptist Press (Session #2)
“Will the Circle Be Unbroken?” – Ray Paget, Grand Haven Community Baptist Church (Session #2)
Audio Not Available: “Lessons from Christians in Cuba: How the Church Survives and Thrives” – Joel Groat, Institute for Religious Research (Session #2)
“Compassion Ministries for the Local Church” – Tom Lothamer, Life Matters Worldwide (Session #2)
“Developing and Sustaining Personal Devotions” – Terry Burlingame, Biblical Counseling Center (Session #2)
“Unseduced and Unshaken, Mindful or Mindless: A Theology of Leisure and Technology” – Rosalie De Rosset, Moody Bible Institute (Session #3)
“A Theology of Modesty: Naked Yet Unashamed” – Stacie Johnson, Moody Bible Institute (Session #3)
“Building a Biblical Worldview” – Bob Gillespie, Answers in Genesis (Session #3)
“Ten Commandments for Family Life, Plus Two” – Tom Lothamer, Life Matters Worldwide (Session #3)
“Be Encouraged in the Lord” – Jim Lacy, Converge International (Session #3)
“Confronting Anger” – Terry Burlingame, Biblical Counseling Center (Session #3)
“You Don’t Really See Me” – Becca Compston, Wyoming Park Bible Fellowship (Session #3)
“Loving People We Don’t Understand: Ministering to LGBT Individuals” – Sean Nemecek, First Baptist Church, Tustin (Session #3)
“Spiritual Growth & Discipleship Online” – Tony Terpstra, Our Daily Bread Christian University (Session #4)
“Loving Your Neighbors, One Burger at a Time” – Chris Hall, Elevation Church (Session #4)
“Hiding God’s Word in Your Heart – The Fun Way” – Daniel and Amanda Bowman, Berlin Baptist Church (Session #4)
“Overcoming Racial Divides Through the Gospel” – Joel Shaffer, Urban Transformation Ministries (Session #4)
“Rev Up Your Church by Refueling Your Pastor” – Sean Nemecek, First Baptist Church, Tustin (Session #4)
“Helping First Responders Overcome Debilitating Stress” – Jeff Gunderman, Berlin Baptist Church (Session #4)
“The Church Worker’s Emotional Health (especially for Smaller Churches)” – Jim Lacy, Converge International (Session #4)
Missions / Cross-Cultural Ministry
“‘And Dwelt Among Us’: Cross-Cultural Ministry is YOUR Calling” – Joshua Harrison, Moody Radio (Session #3)
Leadership
“Threatened or Thriving: How Control Strangles Ministry” – Shannon Popkin, Author & Speaker (Session #1)
“Why Policies Matter” – Tom Lothamer, Life Matters Worldwide (Session #1)
“From Dysfunctional Background to Healthy Leadership” – Jim Lacy, Converge International (Session#2)
“Ministry Promotion: Greedy or Godly” – Shannon Popkin, Author & Speaker (Session #4)
Evangelism
“Mormons and Jehovah’s Witness at Your Door? Impact them with Five Simple Steps” – Joel Groat, Institute for Religious Research (Session #1)
“Five Principles for Cultural Engagement” – Josh Vajda, Cornerstone University (Session#2)
“Surviving to Serving to Sending” – Dan Ghramm, Church Planting Catalyst, North American Mission Board/Send Network (Session #4)
Discipleship
“Theology of Home: A Brief Look at the Big Picture” – Tim Goodyear, HomePointe, Inc. (Session #1)
“Equipping the Family to Make Disciples of Their Children” – Jon Pickens, First Baptist Church, Lowell (Session#1)
“Drive Faith Home: The Innovation Alliance Report” – Tim Goodyear, HomePointe Inc. (Session#2)
“Equipping the Family to Make Disciples of Their Children” – Jon Pickens, First Baptist Church, Lowell (Session #2)
“Created for Relating!” – Steven Hulet, Our Daily Bread Christian University (Session #3)
“Multiplication Matters” – Dan Ghramm, Church Planting Catalyst, North American Mission Board/Send Network (Session #3)
“HomePointe: Creating a Culture of Intentional Families” – Tim Goodyear, HomePointe Inc. (Session #3)
“Three Stages of Relational Discipleship” – Ben Wilhite, Pilgrimage Educational Resources (Session #3)
“Using a Systems Approach to Plan and Design Adult Ministry Programs” – Jeff Savage, Cornerstone University (Session #3)
Audio Not Available: “The Roots of Faith OT Workshop” – Dave Southwell, Phil & Liza Miller, ABWE (Session #3)
“Spiritual Growth & Discipleship Online” – Tony Terpstra, Our Daily Bread Christian University (Session #4)
“Faith Path: Helping Parents Pass Faith One Step at a Time” – Tim Goodyear, HomePointe Inc. (Session #4)
“Using a Systems Approach to Plan and Design Adult Ministry Programs” – Jeff Savage, Cornerstone University (Session #4)
“Meaningful Conversations” – Ben Wilhite, Pilgrimage Educational Resources (Session #4)
Audio Not Available: “The Roots of Faith NT Workshop” – Dave Southwell, Phil & Liza Miller, ABWE (Session #4)
“Resources for Discipleship at Home” – Craig Perry, Forest Hills Baptist Church (Session #4)
Women’s Ministry
“Distracted or Dignified: From Ghostly to Solid” – Rosalie De Rosset, Moody Bible Institute (Session #1)
“Control Girls in Ministry” – Shannon Popkin, Author & Speaker (Session #2)
“Distracted or Dignified: From Ghostly to Solid” – Rosalie De Rosset, Moody Bible Institute (Session #4)
Counseling
“Mind Over Matter: A Biblical Approach to Mental Illness in the Church” – Kaase Boer, Pine Rest (Session #1)
“Listening Skills: Loving Others One Person at Time” – Jeff Konfara, Engedi Church and Director of Counseling at Beacon of Hope (Session #2)
“Preserving Your Marriage: Putting Your Own Oxygen Mask on First” – Ardean Brock, Vanderwall, Centennial Park Counseling (Session #2)
“Marital Counseling: A Model to Calm to Chaos” – Jeff Konfara, Engedi Church and Director of Counseling at Beacon of Hope (Session #3)
Audio Not Available: “Emotional Health of Pastors” – Kyle Thompson, Beacon of Hope (Session #3)
“What Does Intimacy Have To Do With It? Sex Addiction and Intimacy Disorder” – David UitdeFlesch, Centennial Park Counseling (Session #3)
“Mindfulness, Prayer, and Pastoral Care” – Lara Schaible and Heather Hammerstrom, Centennial Park Counseling (Session #4)
Audio Not Available: “Emotional Health of Pastors” – Kyle Thompson, Beacon of Hope (Season #4)
“Depression Overload” – Terry Burlingame, Biblical Counseling Center (Session #4)
Technology
“Live Streaming” – Chris Brown, TechMin (Session #1)
“Website Do’s and Don’ts” – Chris Brown, TechMin (Session #2)
“Internet Filtering” – Chris Brown, TechMin (Session #3)
“Incorporating Technology into your Ministry” – Hilary Beebe, Grace Community Church (Session #3)
“Open Ministry Technology Discussion” – Chris Brown, TechMin (Session #4)
Children
“How to Write and Enforce a Child Protection Policy” – Becki Watson, Wyoming Park Bible Fellowship (Session #1)
“Back to Basics: Discovering Seven Steps to Being a Better Teacher” – Jeff & Sue Gunderman, Berlin Baptist Church / Northpointe Christian School (Session #1)
“Serving Special Needs Children” – Jerry Dent, Kent City Baptist Church (Session #1)
“Planning a Vacation Bible School” – Carri Moore, Berean Baptist Church, Grand Rapids (Session #1)
“Starting a Gospel-Centered Kids Ministry from Scratch” – Matt Thompson, Redemption Church (Session #1)
“How to Incorporate a Student Internship Program into Your Children’s Ministry” – Hilary Beebe, Grace Community (Session #1)
“Ready… Set… Worship!” – Becca Compston, Wyoming Park Bible Fellowship (Session #2)
“How to Engage Children in Missions” – MaryLou Heyboer, BCM International (Session #2)
“The ONLY Thing You Need in Kids Ministry” – Matt Thompson, Redemption Church (Session #2)
“Partner with Parents” – Carolyn Norkus, Chapel Pointe (Session #2)
“How to Train Children’s Ministries Volunteers” – Hilary Beebe, Grace Community Church (Session #2)
“Teaching Methods that Work!” – Alan Wilson, Regular Baptist Press (Session #3)
“Children and Scripture Memory” – MaryLou Heyboer, BCM Intl, Western Michigan Director (Session #3)
“How to Kill Your Kids Ministry” – Matt Thompson, Redemption Church (Session #3)
“Ministering to Preschoolers” – Becki Watson, Wyoming Park Bible Fellowship (Session #3)
“Tell Me a Story!” – Becca Compston, Wyoming Park Bible Fellowship (Session #4)
“Having Good Classroom Management” – Alan Wilson, Regular Baptist Press (Session #4)
“How to Lead Children to Christ” – Tim Sytsma, BCM International (Session #4)
“Children’s Ministry Panel Discussion” – Panel: Becki Watson, Matt Thompson, Carri Moore, Hilary Beebe (Session #4)
“Creating Fund While Studying God’s Word” – Carolyn Norkus, Chapel Pointe (Session #4)
Student
“The Whole Sex Talk” – John Smith, Pregnancy Resource Center of Grand Rapids (Session #1)
“Top 10 Lessons Learned in 28 Years of Youth Ministry” – John Nixon, North Park Baptist Church (Session #1)
“Teaching Teenagers for Life Change” – John Nixon, North Park Baptist Church (Session #2)
“Teens & Technology: Trustworthy or Tempting?” – Jenn Amo, Women at Risk International (Session #3)
“What in the Word? Growing Up in Today’s Culture” – Jenn Amo, Women At Risk International (Session #4)
2016 Audio
MP3 downloads of each general session and workshops from 2016 are available. This is a large file (1.5gb) and may take a few minutes to upwards of a hour depending on your internet connection.