EQUIP SESSIONS

BECOMING AN ACTS 1:8 CHURCH

A session focused on local and global mission engagement and what it means to live out the call of Acts 1:8 as a local church.

Location: Wilson Ross- 4th Floor


CERTIFIED LAY MINISTRY: WANT TO KNOW MORE?

An opportunity to learn more about Certified Lay Ministry, course requirements, and ways laity can serve within the local church.

Led by: Drew Holland

Location: Wilson Ross- 4th Floor


CLERGY HEALTH INSURANCE AND RETIREMENT QUESTIONS

A session focused on clergy health insurance, retirement, and GuideStone benefits.

Led by: GuideStone

Location: Wilson Ross- 4th Floor


DISCIPLESHIP BANDS

Conversation about building discipleship and accountability through small discipleship groups within the local church.

Location: Seabrook Hall


DISASTER RELIEF

How to be prepared when the next disaster strikes and how churches can respond in times of crisis.

Led by: Jim Petermann

Location: Wilson Ross- 4th Floor


EVERY CHURCH A COLLEGE CHURCH

Conversation focused on practical ways churches of any size can engage and minister to college students and young adults.

Led by: Hugh Griffith

Location: Wilson Ross- 4th Floor


HOW TO LEAD A CONCERT OF PRAYER AT YOUR CHURCH

Practical guidance for organizing and leading a Concert of Prayer gathering within your local church.

Led by: Lee Ann Williamson & Lori Smith

Location: Wilson Ross- 4th Floor


MAKE PRAYER THE FOUNDATION OF YOUR CHURCH

Discussion focused on building prayer into the foundation of church life and ministry.

Location: Wilson Chapel


PASTOR HUDDLES

Are you longing for connection, community, prayer, and support?

Location: Wilson Ross- 4th Floor


PROPRESENTER

This session is for laity and volunteers who help run media and presentation software during Sunday morning worship services.

Led by: Stanley Shotwell II

Location: Serve Central


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Annual Conference 2026 | Mississippi-West Tennessee Conference