classes
Learn more available about the course offering of this year's Ministry Connection Conference. All attendees will be in the general session with the Keynote Speaker and then go into breakout sessions for the remainder of the day. You may only select one class to register for per person. This year's conference will not be live streamed.
How to Study and Interpret the Bible
DR. JEFF CATE
At times, reading and studying the New Testament can seem difficult because the specific language, context, issues, and occasions can seem obscure and considerably different than what we face in our modern world. The biblical authors were writing to real people in an original historical context that can be quite different from our own. Their language was different, their way of worship, their clothing, money, food, occupations, cities, government, etc. And the starting point for understanding any written text is always what the original author was saying to the original readers in their context. In this session, we will walk through a variety of New Testament passages and consider principles to help us understand passages that can seem unclear or raise difficult questions.
Evangelism in Plural Cultures
CAROLA MANRIQUEZ
This breakout session explores how Christians can faithfully share the gospel in a pluralistic culture shaped by diverse beliefs, identities, and worldviews. Participants will reflect on the challenges and opportunities of engaging neighbors, colleagues, and communities who hold different convictions about truth and spirituality, while considering practical ways to communicate the good news of Jesus with clarity, humility, and cultural awareness.
Marriage and Ministry: Dying to Self, Living for Christ
DR. TERRELLE SALES
This session will cover the truth about marriage and how to navigate life together in Christ. With so many people having something to say about marriage, we want to remind you what God says. This session will cover the beauty of a healthy marriage and how husbands and wives can glorify God in and through their respective callings.
Children’s Ministry: Engaging Children in Meaningful Biblical Teaching
MRS. ADRIENNE CLAY
This course equips ministry leaders and volunteers with practical tools for teaching and nurturing children in a Christ-centered environment. Participants will explore ways to create safe, interactive and spiritually enriching experiences that help every child grow in faith, confidence and connection. Participants will explore age-appropriate teaching strategies, developmental stages, classroom engagement and management techniques. Effective ways to support neurodiverse learners with patience, inclusion, and understanding will also be covered.
Empowering Deacons & Deaconess for Greater Ministry
PASTOR ALPERCY BENNETT
What is the role of the Deacon or Deaconess? In this session you will explore what the Bible says a deacon or deaconess should be and do. You will receive tools that will enable you to be more effective in your deacon or deaconess ministry and give you the confidence to serve in new and more powerful ways. If you are a deacon or deaconess in training, or if you have been serving for many years, this conference will give you new insights into the deacon or deaconess ministry.
Women in Ministry: Walking in the Law of the Lord
DR. ODESSA-ELISA DOWNING
Step into a transformative experience designed to renew your heart, mind, and walk with God. This session centers on the powerful truth inspired by Psalm 119—walking in the Law of the Lord as a pathway to blessing, clarity, and spiritual strength. In a world filled with competing voices, God’s Word remains our steady guide. It’s more than a workshop—it’s a time to gather, grow, and glorify God as we encourage one another to live with obedience, confidence, and joy rooted in His truth.
Caring for People
In Crisis
DR. JULIUS L. WEST
What do you say to a person at that moment when scripture just doesn't seem to provide an adequate answer or an appropriate level of comfort? How do you help people to deal with the devastation of death, illness, divorce, financial disaster, insurmountable circumstances or unexpectant tragedies? This session will examine and better equip you to participate in one of the greatest privileges that any of us will ever have as ambassadors for Christ, “Caring for People in Crisis.”