Join us for MULTIPLY!
The more we listen to the voices and needs of ministry leaders, the more we hear a resounding desire to grow in the area of making disciples in today's culture. With that in mind, we will be diving head-first into two questions: What is our plan for making disciples & is that plan actually working? Let's take a day to focus our minds and hearts on making disciples who make more disciples!
Before you register, please read through our workshop options!
Link to registration will be located at the bottom of this page!
***If you are interested in having a table at the conference for your ministry, you will need to apply to become a FLD ministry partner. Please fill out an application here, and we will contact you!***
MEET DAVE RHODES:
Dave is the Co-Founder of Clarity House and the Strategic Director for the Grace Family of Churches headquartered in Atlanta, GA. He has consulted with hundreds of local church leaders in creating disciple-making cultures for more than 15+ years and guided hundreds of followers of Jesus to know and name their special calling from God. Dave co-founded Life Younique and The Future Church Co. He was the U.S. Team Leader for 3DM and Lead Strategist at Wayfarer Ministries. He has worked as a collaborative partner with Leadership Network, 100 Movements, 10,000 Fathers, PLI, and Exponential and has written several books including “Redefining Normal: An Open Invitation for Ordinary People Wanting to Become Extraordinary Disciples.”
Dave lives in Atlanta, GA with his wife Kim, and has three children Emma, Izzie and Frankie.
BEFORE REGISTERING, please read through the descriptions to determine which workshops would be best for you! If there are several that you would like to attend, don’t worry, we will have recordings of all the sessions available after the conference!
Celebrating Neurodiversity in the Church: Ministering With Those Who Think, Learn and Socialize in Non-Typical Ways. - Karen Maurer (EFCA Disabilities and Special Needs Team Member)
As much as 20% of the population has some form of neurodiversity (e.g. autism, ADHD, dyslexia, etc.), and many can struggle, along with their families, to fully engage with the life of the church. They often suffer in silence, feeling misunderstood and having difficulties relating with others and even comprehending scriptural truths. Karen Maurer, an occupational therapist, pastor’s wife, and member of the EFCA Disabiltiles and Special Needs team, will discuss some of the unique learning styles, relationship needs, and environmental supports that are important to consider while ministering alongside a diverse body of believers.
ReFocus - Keelea Chartrand
A look at how we’ve been discipling kids and families and refocusing ourselves to the heart of discipleship. This workshop will discuss practical ways that we can be discipling kids by equipping parents and adults in their lives to join ministry leaders in the call to discipleship.
A New Season for Multicultural Disciple Making - Alex Rivero (Interim Direcctor of Hispanic Ministries for the EFCA, All Peoples Director for EFCA West)
Is your church ready to make disciples of all nations in your community? Come hear from Alex Rivero as he discusses five principles for effective disciplemaking in our rapidly changing, multicultural world.
Residency and Internship Programs: A Survey of Diverse Models For Developing Leaders. - Dave Bondeson (Aspiring), Bev Krizan & Steve Berg (Developing & Implementing), Kurt Owens (Established)
Are you looking to build and implement a residency or internship program in your church? Come and hear from some of our ministry leaders who are doing it! We will discuss practical how-to’s, common pitfalls, implementation strategies, the heart behind these programs & how discipleship is central to doing these well!
Stages of Discipleship - Tiffany Malloy & Daniel Owen
As we walk with God over a lifetime, we each go through different stages of faith… and so does our congregation! As leaders, it’s important that we know what these stages of faith are, where people commonly get stuck, and how we can create ministry environments that not only meet people where they’re at, but also help them to take next steps in their journey with God.
So, come join us as we talk through these different stages of faith and how we can use them to be more intentional as we lead, teach, and create opportunities + environments for spiritual growth.
Dream Disciple: Change Your Aim to Change The Game - Shane Stacey & Dave Rhodes
Most churches believe that discipleship is important. Few churches have a shared vision for what kind of disciple of Jesus their church is designed to create and why that kind of disciple is necessary in their specific local community. Stop settling for silver bullet approaches to discipleship that over-promise and underdeliver. We'll explore where we often get stuck and what unintended harm it can do to our congregation and staff. You'll see how identifying your Dream Disciple can create a clear scoreboard of success on a mission for your entire leadership team. Move mission success from inside the walls to where people live, work, and play.
Free Dream Disciple e-book is available to anyone who comes to the workshop.
Ministering With Truth & Grace to Transgender People - Brian Berg
In this workshop, we will look first at what Scripture, the Church, and what science teaches us about the truth of gender dysphoria and gender identity. Then we will explore how to minister to transgender people with great grace while standing on truth. We will wrestle together with how to address issues of names, pronouns, group life, medical interventions, etc, while seeking to live like Jesus, full of both truth and grace.
Bridging the Gap - Sam DeLoye & Andrew Gutberlet
Andrew and Sam serve together at Highland Community Church in Wausau. In 2017, they launched a young adult ministry that now has over 150 attendees each week. Join them as they share about their ministry model, how they've bridged the gap between student ministry and young adult ministry, and how the Lord has guided their small group-based model. They will finish the session 15 minutes of Q&A.
Creating Community Partnerships Panel - Phil & Rita Schounard, Doug Schneider, David Smith & Jordan Heesch
Local churches are called to be a light in their local communities. Come and explore what it could look like to create partnerships and be the hands and feet of Christ outside the walls of your church building!
Leveraging Women’s Ministries for Disciple Making Opportunities - Sarah Hayden & Debby Rowe
This interactive workshop will explore and envision how to use women’s ministries to make
disciples who make disciples. Intentionality is a key, but it is a unique process for each ministry
context. Whether your ministry is small or large, new or established, come learn a
disciple making framework, evaluate your own ministry efforts, and hear from each other, with
the goal of leveraging your ministry to further God’s Kingdom.
Navigating Loneliness in Ministry - Marc Maillefer
Leading in ministry, whether it’s working with students or leading a congregation can bring a profound sense of loneliness. Why is that? How do we navigate this gap, and how does God work in and through us for good? Join us as we explore how the Bible addresses this issue.
A highlight of many at the Forest Lakes conferences is the Affinity Network time. This time is designed to connect ministry leaders with other in their ministry space. It's possible that you may be feeling the loneness that ministry can bring, this time is designed for you to find others to walk alongside you!
Best practices are shared, brainstorming takes place, and most importantly, connections are made. Our hope is that the connections made during this time will continue beyond the conference.
OUR AFFINITY NETWORKS-
Hispanic / Cosecha Network
Office Administrators
Finance / HR / Operations
Associate Pastors/Directors/Adult Ministry
Campus/Multi-Site Pastors
Children & Family Ministry Leaders
Church Planters
Elders & Other Lay Leaders
Executive Pastors/Directors
Interim Pastors
Missions & Community Partnerships
Multiple Staff Senior Pastors
Solo Pastors
Student Ministry Leaders
Womens Ministry
Worship
Tech Leaders
Communications
Church Planters Wives
Young Adults/College Ministry
Partnership Ministries
Small Groups/Life Groups Directors
Assimilation Teams / Greeting / Welcome / Connection Team
Care Ministries
FULL DAY SCHEDULE
8:00 - 9:00 am REGISTRATION OPENS
9:00 - 10:30 am FIRST SESSION
10:30 - 11:00 am BUSINESS MEETING
11:00 - 11:30 am BREAK
11:30 - 12:30 pm WORKSHOPS
12:30 - 2:30 pm LUNCH w/ AFFINITY NETWORKS
2:45-4:00 pm SECOND SESSION
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CONFERENCE REGISTRATION COSTS-
Early Bird Rate (Through March 20) - $109
Standard Rate (March 21 - April 9) - $129
Group Rate for 3+ (February 20 - April 9) - $99
Late Rate (Begins April 10) - $139
(We will only be accepting credit or debit card payments.)
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DID YOU KNOW YOUR SPOUSE IS INVITED?
For a 50% off promo code for your spouse, email Steph Berg!
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LUNCH OPTIONS-
When registering, you will be able to select one of these three options:
REGULAR
GLUTEN FREE
VEGETARIAN
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RECOMMENDED LODGING-
Courtyard by Marriott East
Address: 2502 Crossroads Dr, Madison, WI 53718
Phone: (608) 661-8100
(Mention the Forest Lakes District)
