Church Awakening Conference 2025 Breakout Session - Thursday

Choose from ONE from the five breakouts listed below as your first breakout session. All breakouts will be held at the main conference venue. Once you register for Thursday's breakout, be sure to also sign up for your Friday breakout session.

AFTER ALL THESE YEARS | Alec Rowlands

Pastoring in the Pacific Northwest presents unique challenges—spiritual opposition, cultural resistance, and increasing societal pressures. Yet, ministry longevity is possible through deep faith, prayer, and steadfast commitment to God’s heart for spiritual awakening. In this session, Pastor Alec Rowlands offers hard-earned wisdom on navigating cultural shifts, sustaining spiritual health, and cultivating a ministry rooted in the Presence of God. Attendees will gain practical insights on avoiding burnout, standing firm in biblical convictions, and trusting God to fulfill His promises. Whether you’re a seasoned pastor or just beginning your ministry journey, this session will encourage you to persevere and lead with renewed passion.

A HEAVENLY PERSPECTIVE ON LGBTQ | Ken Williams & Elizabeth Woning

Men and women today bear the scars of fatherlessness, broken relationships, and isolation. Some desperately search their whole lives to find themselves, trying on others’ identities. But, God knows who we are and has specific plans for each of us. He sets the lonely in families. Come and hear the perspectives of men and women who have left LGBTQ behind to follow Jesus. We’ll demystify the LGBTQ experience, present Jesus’s own sexual ethic, discuss scientific realities related to sexual identity, and empower you to confidently lead today and offer the hurting Father’s loving and redemptive heart.

MARRIAGE AND FAMILY DECLINE FUELS FAITH DECLINE | Carrie Abbott

Current research reveals the decline of church attendance is directly linked to the decline of marriages and stable families. In this workshop you will receive this eye-opening research, and you will be introduced to ways you can equip current and future marriages and families in your church including preaching and teaching tips, to resources your teams can engage.

WILL THEY REMEMBER YOU WHEN YOU'RE DEAD? | Lee Shipp

In a world of uncertainty, will your life leave a lasting impact? If your church disappeared tomorrow, would your city take notice? When you are gone, who will truly miss you? Join Pastor Lee Shipp in this compelling breakout session as he explores what it means to live a life that matters—to God and to those around you. Discover how your faith, actions, and purpose can leave a legacy of insatiable joy and deep spiritual impact. This session will challenge and inspire you to live intentionally, making an eternal difference in the world.

WORSHIP: THE GATE OF HEAVEN | David & Nicole Binion

In the midst of our worship, in the quiet and the crowded spaces alike, God’s presence is near. But do we recognize Him? Can we sense Heaven breaking through? Join David and Nicole Binion in this powerful breakout session as they lead a time of worship and revelation. Through music, Scripture, and personal testimony, they will explore how to cultivate an awareness of God’s presence and experience the reality of His nearness in every moment. Come expectant—because surely, the Lord is here.

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