Impact 2024 Breakouts

Developing Systems That Will Lead to Effective Ministry 11:00 am in K207

Good systems and processes are essential to healthy ministry. They aren’t always easy or fun to design, but once they are set up they multiply the ministry with speed and effectiveness. In this breakout, we will learn systems for outreach, following up with visitors, assimilating people into groups and serving, caring for the hurting, developing leaders, and important administrative processes like hiring and empowering staff and more. Also, I will give you some documents showing Lifepark’s processes so you don’t have to design from scratch.

Leading Staff for Maximum Impact 11:00 am in K222

Dr. Horton will talk through some strategic ways he leads and shepherds his staff to love our church body well.

AMS Track: The Changing Landscape of Ministry for an AMS 11:00 am in W204

Revitalization requires not only fresh approaches but often fresh leaders.

Someone Reported Sexual Abuse in My Church. Now What? 11:00 am in Assembly

Developing a practical, lawful, ministry-driven response to claims of sexual abuse in your church.

Leading Your Church to Help Plant New Churches 11:00 am in K206

Wouldn’t it be awesome if every church member longed for their church to plant more churches?! Absolutely, but that’s not often the case. Far too often, churches protect their territory as opposed to doing all they can to reach it. This session will cover how you can intentionally and progressively build a culture within your church that values church multiplication and is willing to invest itself in planting healthy churches.

Children’s Ministry Track: The BACKBONE for Effective Kids Ministry: Strategies for Finding, Developing, & Retaining Adult Volunteer Leaders 11:00 am in Kids Clubhouse

Recruiting, training, and keeping adult volunteer leaders can be challenging in NextGen ministry. However, the scale and depth of our adult volunteer leader team largely determine the depth and health of our ministry. In this breakout, Dr. Tripp Atkinson will share research and experience-based strategies for growing your ministry through growing your volunteer leadership.

Student Ministry Track: Remember Your Why 11:00 am in W214

In this session, we'll focus on returning to what got you into student ministry in the first place.

Mission Clarity for Your Church in Your City 11:00 am in W201

What would people in your community say about your church who don’t attend your church? Would they miss you if you closed your doors next weekend or moved to another zip code? We will begin to process these questions together as we work to create a unique mission strategy for you to be the light of Christ in the city God has placed you.

Loving Our Neighbors in the Public Square: Conviction and Compassion in a Post-Christian Culture 11:00 am in W206

American culture is increasingly hostile to the doctrinal and ethical truth claims of Christianity. This presents challenges for our public witness, but we must love our neighbors in the public square by being both convictional and compassionate.

Involving the Whole Church in Mission Involvement and Partnerships 11:00 am in K205

Imagine every member of your church, from preschool to senior adult, engaged in the work of the Great Commission. Join us for some simple and practical ways to impact lostness and create a mission-sending culture.

Living Like a Missionary in Your Neighborhood and Among the Nations 11:00 am in K229

A healthy disciple is one who makes disciples. Join us as we look at Jesus' model of inviting followers, making disciples, and sending disciple-makers to gain a better understanding of what it means to be a missional disciple maker in our neighborhoods and among the nations.

Ministry Assistant Track: A Ministry Assistant’s Abundance 11:00 am in W207

Ministry Assistants offer more than their administrative knowledge and technical skills. Have you ever considered that God prepared and called you to serve him and your church or association in this role? Let's learn the "ABCs" of those who first served and apply those attributes to our resourcefulness.

Inclusive Discipleship Through Intentional Special Needs Ministry 11:00 am in W203

Do you have an interest in engaging with one of the largest unreached people groups in America? Discover some strategies that will create an inclusive disciple-making culture for individuals with special needs and their families.

IGNITE – Sparking the Flame of Evangelism in Student Ministry 11:00 am in K209

Your students are longing for identity and purpose. They are already on the launchpad within your student ministry, and it’s time for you to make preparations for lift-off! Come and learn how to equip and empower them to live on mission!

Worship Ministry Track: Gospel Reminders for Endurance in Worship Ministry 11:00 am in W208

Worship ministry in the local church can be one of the most challenging jobs with unique temptations and obstacles. This breakout will consider how the Gospel informs the work of the worship leader, bringing reminders of God’s goodness and faithfulness to encourage endurance in worship ministry.

Foster Care and Discipleship 11:00 am in W205

How do we move from being people who are marked by what we do to being people who act because of who we are?

Everything Is A Remix: The Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence in Ministry 11:00 am in K204

The Bible says “nothing is new under the sun,” yet AI seems to be an exponentially pivotal moment in emerging technology. In a world that can’t be trusted and a cooperative effort whose currency is trust, the future church must get this one right.

Engaging the Lost African Americans in Your Community 11:00 am in K228

Join us for a crucial session aimed at addressing the pressing need to connect with the over 1 million unchurched African Americans in South Carolina.

Engaging & Equipping College Students 11:00 am in W210

The college campus is a mission field to be engaged and a mission force to be equipped. What would it look like for your church to engage and equip college students with the Gospel, both on campus and for a lifetime? 

Creating Pathways for Women to be in Ministry Vocationally 11:00 am in K224

Join us for a collaborative think tank that delves into the crucial topic of how churches can create pathways for women to be in ministry vocationally. Women have an indispensable role in the Church, and we, as Southern Baptists, value their voice, gifts, and wisdom. This session will explore innovative strategies and practical steps for creating pathways that enable women to thrive in ministry vocations. We will examine the unique challenges and opportunities facing women in ministry and how pastors and leaders can support them. This breakout session will offer a space for meaningful dialogue, networking, and exchanging ideas.

Connecting with Your Community through Prayer and Meeting Needs 11:00 am in K210

This breakout will serve to help churches learn how to seek the peace of their community through service and prayers, showing how God prospers communities through his people's prayers and hands.

Community Engagement 11:00 am in K226

We know we need to reach our communities to fulfill the Great Commission, but doing that in a post-pandemic world can be challenging. During this breakout session, we will explore multiple creative approaches to help you engage your community and provide access to the Gospel.

Stop Hitting Snooze: 7 Alarms Going Off on Reaching the Next Generation 12:15 pm in Student Lower

There are 7 crucial alarms going off in our Student and Collegiate Ministries. What are they? How do we address them? It’s time to wake up and be intentional in how we respond to these alarms. We must stop hitting snooze if we’re going to be effective moving forward.

This Is Our Time: The SCBaptist 10×10 Plan, The Opportunities Before Us, and The Stewardship of Our Great Commission Moment 12:15 pm in Student Upper

Hear our ED-T share the heart behind the newly announced 10x10 Plan, survey the opportunities for gospel advance before us in our state, and challenge us to leverage our lives in Great Commission engagement, with plenty of time for Q&A at the end.

Tackling the Top Unique Challenges for Hispanic Congregations 1:15 pm in W210

The Hispanic congregations are facing unique challenges that need to be addressed practically from a biblical perspective for a successful ministry. Issues likes conflict/awareness of cultures within a church, relationship with the English pastor, members not giving/sending to the local church and keeping our generations (children) in the church.

Blueprint: Launching and Maintaining College Ministries 1:15 pm in K224

College students are coming to our church...what do I do next? Blueprint is a breakout that aims to offer useful tools for launching and maintaining college ministries. Join us as we dive into a few strategies and engaging methods that are relevant to reaching and keeping these young adults.

Developing Systems That Will Lead to Effective Ministry 1:15 pm in K207

Good systems and processes are essential to healthy ministry. They aren’t always easy or fun to design, but once they are set up they multiply the ministry with speed and effectiveness. In this breakout, we will learn systems for outreach, following up with visitors, assimilating people into groups and serving, caring for the hurting, developing leaders, and important administrative processes like hiring and empowering staff and more. Also, I will give you some documents showing Lifepark’s processes so you don’t have to design from scratch.

Mobilizing Marketplace Missionaries 1:15 pm in K226

If you have ever wanted to get out of your "Christian Bubble", I have got a job for you! Corporate America is becoming more and more open to the work of chaplains, who can care for the emotional and spiritual health of their employees. Come and learn of opportunities that are available to you.

AMS Track: Facing the Challenges of Our Declining Churches and Pastoral Shortages as an AMS 1:15 pm in W204

Revitalization requires not only fresh approaches but often fresh leaders.

Is Sexual Abuse Really Happening in Our Church? 1:15 pm in Assembly

Statistics, data, stories, and suggestions for recognizing the pervasiveness of sexual abuse within your own congregation, and what to do about it.

Leading Your Church to Help Plant New Churches 1:15 pm in K206

Wouldn’t it be awesome if every church member longed for their church to plant more churches?! Absolutely, but that’s not often the case. Far too often, churches protect their territory as opposed to doing all they can to reach it. This session will cover how you can intentionally and progressively build a culture within your church that values church multiplication and is willing to invest itself in planting healthy churches.

Student Ministry Track: Save The Date 1:15 pm in W214

In this session, you'll discover the nuts and bolts of crafting a yearly student ministry calendar.

Using Scripture to Cultivate Spiritual Growth in Small Group Settings 1:15 pm in K204

Discover a creative and interactive way to get people of all ages involved in inductive Bible study as a basis for small group curriculum.

Till All Have Heard 1:15 pm in K222

When Jesus first commissioned his disciples, how long did they think they would have to serve him? How many would they have to tell? How much would they have to give? What about us? How long will we have to serve him? The answer is very simple: Till All Have Heard. So, what are we to do until that point? This breakout will consider what God expects South Carolina Baptists to do till all have heard.

Children’s Ministry Track: The BACKBONE for Effective Kids Ministry: Strategies for Finding, Developing, & Retaining Adult Volunteer Leaders 1:15 pm in Kids Clubhouse

Recruiting, training, and keeping adult volunteer leaders can be challenging in NextGen ministry. However, the scale and depth of our adult volunteer leader team largely determine the depth and health of our ministry. In this breakout, Dr. Tripp Atkinson will share research and experience-based strategies for growing your ministry through growing your volunteer leadership.

Connecting with Your Community through Prayer and Meeting Needs 1:15 pm in K210

This breakout will serve to help churches learn how to seek the peace of their community through service and prayers, showing how God prospers communities through his people's prayers and hands.

Living Like a Missionary in Your Neighborhood and Among the Nations 1:15 pm in K229

A healthy disciple is one who makes disciples. Join us as we look at Jesus' model of inviting followers, making disciples, and sending disciple-makers to gain a better understanding of what it means to be a missional disciple maker in our neighborhoods and among the nations.

Learning How to Make Good Decisions as a Leader in God’s Church: Ten Principles for Strengthening Your Decision-Making Skills 1:15 pm in W205

To lead well, pastors must learn how to make good decisions. Come learn ten principles for making good decisions in the church.

Leading Effectively as a Young Man 1:15 pm in K209

Paul’s word to Timothy are clear and direct to young men. "Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity." The Bible is clear that young men have a role to play in the church right now, not just in the future. We must answer God's call with humility, conviction, and a heart to use our lives for God’s Kingdom.

Involving the Whole Church in Mission Involvement and Partnerships 1:15 pm in K205

Imagine every member of your church, from preschool to senior adult, engaged in the work of the Great Commission. Join us for some simple and practical ways to impact lostness and create a mission-sending culture.

Integrating Intentional Discipleship Relationships Into Your Groups Strategy 1:15 pm in W203

Jesus’ model of disciple-making involved large crowds, smaller groups, and 1:1/1:2-3 relationships. This breakout will highlight the necessity of intentional discipleship relationships for ensuring you are creating a disciple-making culture that aligns with the models Jesus used.

Ministry Assistant Track: Guiding Principles for Charitable Contributions – Special Offerings 1:15 pm in W207

Generous financial support allows churches to advance their mission and vision. Special offerings and designated contributions become complicated when maintaining integrity and financial compliance. This session addresses the complex issues of restricted gifts, contributions to special offerings, and designated contributions. Knowing a few guiding principles simplifies the process.

Worship Ministry Track: Gospel Reminders for Endurance in Worship Ministry 1:15 pm in W208

Worship ministry in the local church can be one of the most challenging jobs with unique temptations and obstacles. This breakout will consider how the Gospel informs the work of the worship leader, bringing reminders of God’s goodness and faithfulness to encourage endurance in worship ministry.

Engaging the African American Community with the Gospel 1:15 pm in K228

This breakout session wil explore effective strategies for embracing diversity and empowering souls through Gospel outreach. Join us as we delve into meaningful approaches to share the Good News with the African American community in South Carolina.

Discipling Young Men for the Work of the Ministry: Moving from a Disciple to a Disciple Maker 1:15 pm in W201

In this session, we'll explore essential strategies and insights for equipping the next generation to confidently step into their calling.

Cultivating, Planting, and Reaping in Evangelism 1:15 pm in W206

How do you prepare people to hear the Gospel, share the Gospel, and invite them to respond to the Gospel? Come to this breakout, and we’ll talk about the difference between having Gospel conversations rather than Gospel presentations.