Equipped Church Workshop

Name: Equipped Church Workshop
Start: 2025-08-16T08:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-08-16T12:30:00-05:00
Location: West Mobile Baptist Church

Schedule

Sat Aug 16 2025 at 08:00 am to 12:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

West Mobile Baptist Church | Mobile, AL

3 sessions with the following 12 topics:
1. Reaching the Next Generation - Discover practical strategies and fresh insights for effectively engaging Gen Z and Gen Alpha with the gospel in today’s ever-changing culture. This session will equip you with tools to build authentic relationships, communicate biblical truth clearly, and create environments where young people can encounter Jesus - Josh Meadows, Student Ministry Strategist, ALSBOM
2. Let Them Come: Leading Kids to the Kingdom - Explore the heart of Jesus in welcoming children. Identify barriers we may unintentionally create and discover practical ways to open the doors wide for the next generation. - Candice Goins, Kids Ministry Director, Cottage Hill Baptist Church
3. More than Breakfast: An effective men’s ministry begins with a clear goal in mind. This breakout will explore practical foundations for discipling men toward spiritual maturity. Larry Hyche, men’s spiritual development, ALSBOM
4. Caring for the Soul of a Spiritual Leader - In the middle of our calling to ministry is the reality that we can easily neglect our own soul. This is a conversation about caring for our own souls. - Kathy Litton, Redemption Church
5. Deacon Ministry that Works - What is the biblical role of a deacon, and how can churches best utilize their deacon body for the good of the church? In Scripture, deacons are given a distinct role in the life of the church. This session will help churches establish a deacon ministry that aligns with Scripture, empowering deacons to fulfill their God-given roles. Kevin Blackwell, Executive Director, Mobile Baptist Association
6. More than a Setlist: Planning and Preparing Christ-Centered Worship Services - This breakout explores how to thoughtfully plan Christ-centered worship services that anchor congregations in the character of God and his redemptive work – reminding them that worship is a response to His truth, not merely a reflection of our emotions. - Dr. Andrew S. Goodwin, Dean of the Alabama School of the Arts, University of Mobile
7. Making Disciples through Sunday School/Small Groups (Breakouts 1 & 2) - In this session we'll look at groups in both a macro and micro way--how to build a successful groups ministry and what needs to happen inside each group to help people mature in Christ. - Jay Gordon, Adult & Small Groups Minister, The Church at Brook Hills
8. Making Disciples Through D-Groups or Micro Groups (Breakout 3) - You've probably heard a lot about these smaller, high-expectation groups. We'll learn what they're really about and how to use them to make disciples and build new leaders. - Jay Gordon
9. Creating a Disciple Making Culture in your Church - Most churches lack a clear process for making disciples who, in turn, make disciples. In this breakout, you will learn how to create oak trees from acorns! How can your church cultivate a culture of disciple making and equip and empower your people to make disciples who make disciples? - Randy Norris, senior pastor, The Station Church, Bessemer
10. Planning a Preaching Calendar (Breakout 1)
Discover practical strategies for mapping out a 12-18 month preaching calendar. This session will help pastors align their sermons with the church’s mission, anticipate key seasons, and preach with greater clarity, consistency, and intentionality.
11. Imposters of Expository Preaching (Breakout 2)
Expository preaching is the steady diet of a healthy New Testament Church. However, many imposters of expository preaching can creep into our sermons—unsupported sermons, springboard sermons, allegorical sermons, commentary sermons, and Christ-less sermons. This session will expose common counterfeits and help you stay faithful to the text while connecting with the congregation.

$10 p/person payable at the door via check or cash.
Register online by August 7.
https://mobilebaptists.org/register-for-training-opportunities/