Together To Transform 2026

Big Churches, Small Churches: What’s The Difference?  Karl Vaters
Small churches are different from big churches. It’s not a matter of scale, but of type. Many big church principles just don’t translate well to a small church context. In this session, Karl will share those principles in a way that will help small and big churches work together better. We’ll also explore the role of the Law of Large Numbers, and how a church’s culture affects everything.

Walls for Protection and Bridges for Transformation - Alliance Defending Freedom
Alliance Defending Freedom helps churches develop organizational documents that will protect them from legal attacks on their strongly held spiritual beliefs. But ADF also wants to help church interact and build bridges with those who need to learn the truth of the Gospel. Come learn how.

Finance Made Fun - Jill Bryant
Because who doesn’t love Excel? Got financial questions that keep you up at night? Join us as we explore accounting tools, fund management, and financial best practices—with sample policies you can take home. Financial transparency builds trust and stability, and we’ll help you strengthen both. Bring your bookkeepers, treasurers, admins—and yes, pastors too!

Reaching and Engaging Gen Z and Gen Alpha - Bruce Fosdick and Jeff Brundidge
A revival is stirring across the U.S. as Gen Z and Gen Alpha rise with a genuine hunger for truth, purpose, and God’s presence. This breakout will explore how churches can reach, disciple, and empower these generations to live boldly for Christ. Discover practical ways to engage their hearts and equip them as leaders now—not someday. Don’t miss how to spark this movement in your church!

The Worship/Tech Adventure - Danny Erbaugh
Every church wants a worship ministry that draws people into God’s presence on Sunday and inspires a lifestyle of worship all week. Veteran worship leader Danny Erbaugh will share practical insights to help you build a team and culture of authentic, Spirit-led worship that transforms lives.

Caring For Challenging Kids - Kayla Maxey
Kayla will offer practical insight into how to best care for even the most challenging of kids. There will be a Q&A time and we'd love to get specific about how to help your kids and students thrive.

Equipping Your Church to Reach LDS Neighbors: Building the heart and strategy for reaching Latter-day Saints - Loren Pankratz
Many churches live near Latter-day Saints but feel unsure how to engage them. This session will help leaders cultivate compassion, understanding, and a clear strategy to equip their congregations to share Jesus with grace and confidence.

Winning the Unseen Battle - Paul and Jan Mitton
Ephesians 6 reminds us that we face a real spiritual enemy intent on drawing people away from God and hindering believers and churches from advancing His Kingdom. Some are oppressed, others even possessed—but how can we stand firm? What should we do when faced with demonic activity? Drawing from over thirty years in spiritual warfare and deliverance ministry, Paul and Jan share a biblical, practical approach to helping believers stand strong and reclaim ground the enemy has taken.