2026 Convention Seminars

These seminars were presented at the 2026 National Convention. Some recordings have been edited for content or security purposes, and audio quality may vary.

A Going and Sending Church: Leading With Mission at the Center – IM Pastor Panel (Bilingual)

Across Cultures & Across Campuses: How God Can Use Ordinary People to Make a Global Impact – Mercers, Penns, Portells

Apologetics to the Indifferent: How to Defend the Faith to Those Who Don’t Care – Chris Talbot

Applying 1st-Century Church Growth Principles to the 21st Century Church – Jose Rodriguez

Bridges of Grace: Loving Our Muslim Neighbors With the Heart of Jesus – Shane & Joy

Building a Gospel-Shaped Ministry – Jesse Owens

Carrying the Weight – Brent Patrick

Creeds, Confessions, and the Church: A Free Will Baptist Perspective – CTI Panel

Cultivating Environments for Growth: How Hospitality Can Lead to Mentorship – Whitney Lute

Current Trends and Needs in Worship Ministry – Music Commission Panel

Developing a Financial Game Plan – Doug Little

Equipping Children to Walk With Jesus – Jennifer Barnett

Faith in the Statehouse – William Slater

From Burden to Blessing: Conducting Healthy Church Business Meetings – Todd Parrish

From Chaos to Connected: Spiritual Formation for Busy Families – Marianne Howard

From Resources to Roadmaps: Building a Strategy for Family Discipleship – Trevor Holden

Generational Connections Within the Church – Chad Kivette

Giving Help and Hope to the Sexually Broken – Robert Posner

Guardians of Innocence: Addressing Childhood Sexual Abuse in the Church – Jay Baines

“I Pour Out My Soul:” Psalm 42 and the Place of Lament in Life and Worship – Matthew McAffee

I Wish I Hadn’t Asked – Jon Forrest

Influencing Legislation and IRS Compliance – William Slater

Invisible Pillars: Supporting Our Pastors’ Wives – Robyn Ezzell

It’s Not Personal, It’s Personality: Different by Design – Rachelle Burchett

Learning More About Welch College – Abby Settle & Student Panel

Leaving LIMBO: A Biblical Response to Ministry Fatigue – Tom Jones

Practical Strategies for Teaching Children – Merinda Parrish

Prioritizing Missions in the Local Church – Tim Johnson

ProPresenter for Dummies – Joshua Riggs

Reaching the Hard to Reach – Jim McComas

Rooted Everywhere: The Unique Journey of IM, Inc. Missionary Kids – MK Panel

Singing With the Early Church in a Pagan Land – Daniel Webster

The Created Body: Genesis 1-2 and the Image of God – Kevin Hester

The Discipleship Program No One Prepared You For: Moving Beyond the “Why”—A Pathway Toward Formation Not Information – Blaine Rogers

The Future of WNAC—A Great Commission Partnership – Kristi Johnson

The Latest Research on Generation Z and Religion – Matt Pinson

The Parent Puzzle: Why You Need Them, and How to Lead Them – Marianne Howard

The Secret to Growing in Christ – Derek Altom

The Shallowing of the Church: Recovering Depth in a Superficial Age – Robert J. Morgan

These Kids Didn’t Even Plant Their Own Olive Trees! – Jon Forrest

Top 5 Mistakes to Sink Your Financial Future – John Brummitt

We C.A.R.E. Suicide Prevention & Care – Chris Dotson

When Discipleship Stalls: Naming the Elephant in the Room—And Breaking the Cycle of Apathy – David Womack

When the Lesson Leaves the Room – Katie Greenwood

Why and How to Preach Through a Book in the Bible: Discovering and Proclaiming the Logic of God – Robert J. Morgan

Worship Tracks for Churches With No Musicians to Lead – Doug Little

You Can Lead Worship! – Sam Harris

Zero-Cost Solutions to Develop Disciples That Make Disciples – Travis Alexander