Breakout sessions

In this breakout session, pastor Rich Villodas will explore an integrated framework of spiritual formation to help Christ followers and local churches explore some of the most important areas of formation, including race, sexuality, and the inner life.

Leadership pipelines produce one leader at a time, but a healthy church requires many more leaders. In this session, David Ashcraft will help you envision a healthy leadership culture in your church that increases capacity, expands impact, and results in more people knowing Jesus.

You’ve led the meetings, planned the steps forward, and hoped God blesses the final product, but what would it look like if you paused, listened, and let the Lord determine the first step? In this session, learn how to seek God’s voice first in your daily ministry decisions with your church teams.

In this breakout, Nancy will explore simple ways to make faith fun, attainable, and lasting. Discover creative ways to model prayer and devotion, highlight God’s unique design in every child, and connect kids to God’s big family. Leave with practical ideas to help kids see they can live out their faith anywhere.

This session will prepare your team to avoid the most common legal mistakes made by churches. Whether it’s HR practices for your staff, the overall safety and security of your congregation, or child abuse prevention, Dustin will provide practices and checklists to make your church environment a safe place to work and worship.

No one likes conflict, but all of us face it. In this session, Eric Willis will teach you how to move from managing conflict to redeeming it. Gain practical advice for how to define, clarify, and engage interpersonal conflict in a way that honors others and glorifies God.

How does a person grow in faith? And what happens to our faith when doubt creeps in? In this session, Nika will show how asking questions can play a critical role in faith formation. Join Nika and learn how to imitate Jesus’s question-asking in our own discipleship practices.

In this breakout, Christian will explain the story behind his church’s mission statement: Make room at the table. He’ll share how God helped them see the people they were called to reach and give attendees practical steps for including the deaf community in worship times, Bible studies, and outreaches.

Immovable ministry starts with deep roots in God’s Word and wise use of the tools he provides. In this session, Tommy and Amber will show you practical ways your church can use RightNow Media to cultivate spiritual depth, encourage connection, and support your leaders.

In this session, Ed will draw from his book Transformational Groups and 2025 research with RightNow Media and Barna to explore best practices for small groups. Join Ed and gain the vision and tools to empower effective small groups that lead your people to live on mission.

How do you keep going in ministry when everything has changed? How do you respond when your approach no longer works? In this session, Chris Seidman will explore the stories of John the Baptist and Baruch to show us how to respond to change beyond our control.

Every church relies on creative people—worship leaders, musicians, designers, storytellers, actors, artists—to bring their vision to life. Yet pastors often feel tension around how to engage, motivate, and lead them well. In this workshop, we’ll unpack practical insights on how to cultivate healthy, fruitful relationships with the creatives on your staff and in your congregation.

Leading a group is a great privilege, but it can be demanding. This practical session will equip you with tips and tools to stay energized, navigate challenges, and lead a vibrant small group. Learn how to avoid burnout, maintain momentum when plans change, and effectively guide your group forward.

This session will cover the essential steps required to ensure your counseling ministry is well-protected from lawsuits. Dustin will discuss the most common legal issues encountered in counseling and will provide a resource packet with all the necessary documents to help minimize your ministry’s risk.

No one likes conflict, but all of us face it. In this session, Eric Willis will teach you how to move from managing conflict to redeeming it. Gain practical advice for how to define, clarify, and engage interpersonal conflict in a way that honors others and glorifies God.

When moms thrive, churches thrive. This breakout will show you how reaching and discipling moms strengthens families, multiplies impact, and fuels church growth. Walk away inspired with stories and equipped with a simple, practical model to turn mom ministry into a movement.

When unexpected pain or problems arise, it can be challenging to lead and shepherd others. In this session, Arthur will teach you how to lead well regardless of your outside circumstances.

If you’re passionate about building a flourishing culture of discipleship in your church, RightNow Pastors+ can help. This session will guide pastors and church leaders through our expert-level resource designed for church teams. It features consultant-level teaching, practical tools, and real-world application to help you grow in ministry, lead with confidence, and equip your team.