Matthew Bollinger, Lead Pastor at River Life Fellowship in Chapel Hill, NC

Everything rises and falls on the Word of God.  Jesus said in Matthew 4, "People do not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God" (Matt. 4:4, NLT).  In this session, we will discuss the four most common ways that God speaks to every Christian.  You will learn to identify the primary way in which God communicates with you.  In addition, we will explore the patterns and tools God has given us to know the difference between his voice and other voices in our lives.  Our discussion segment will include:

• How to make big decisions

• Hearing God in doing ministry

• Applying what God has said to your life

Regin Larson, Ignite Campus Director at APP State

Understanding the Bible can be challenging. But the Bible rewards those who continually seek to understand it. This breakout will deepen your love for Scripture, equip you with a clear lens to read the Bible as one unified story, and give you practical tools to study it with confidence and clarity. Whether you feel overwhelmed by the Bible or eager to go deeper, this session will help you become a better student of God’s Word. Come ready to be challenged, encouraged, and equipped.

Drew Humphrey, College Pastor at Highland Baptist Church in Waco, TX

God has clearly shown us the order of operations for ministry, and it begins with serious prayer. How do you lead a movement of prayer? You become a house of prayer yourself and let that flame light the hearts of others around you. In this session we will look inward for personal prayer priorities, and outward for building prayer momentum in the ministry that you lead. 

Skyler Farley, Ignite Campus Director at UNC Charlotte and VP of Campus Movement at Ignite Movement

We believe that the Gospel has the power to transform individual lives and entire campuses and cities, but how do we begin to pioneer Gospel movements? In this breakout session we will examine  the lives of Jesus and Paul to learn how to saturate movements in prayer, engage in bold and faithful evangelistic expressions, prioritize discipleship, raise up godly leaders, build healthy teams, and persevere in the face of challenges and resistance. Whether you are in the early stages of pioneering something or recognize your community’s need for a missional edge, this breakout session will provide encouragement and practical advice for advancing the Gospel in your context.

Sharon Miller, Co Pastor at Bright City Church in Durham, NC

We all start strong. Like a runner in the first miles of a marathon, we have the most energy and bandwidth at the beginning of the race. But what sustains you and keeps you healthy for the long haul is not passion. It’s discipline. In this session we will look at why the prophet Elijah burned out, and practices for avoiding the same outcome, so that we can stay healthy and run farther.