Lab Schedule
Learn why community outreach matters and how to shift your ministry from church-centered to others-focused. This lab equips leaders with practical strategies to identify needs, build bridges, and create a lasting culture of outreach beyond the church walls.
Excellence matters at every level. From planning and clear communication between the pastor, worship leader, and production team to a clean, prepared facility, every detail works together to create cohesive, engaging services that flow.
Learn how to create a welcoming environment that leaves a lasting impression on guests.
Most churches track only attendance. Few track what really leads to growth. Discover how one simple metric can guide better decisions, deeper connections, and long-term impact.
From interest to involvement, this session breaks down the process for onboarding new team members, when we plan services, how we push out new material, how we use support tracks, and then a time for Q&A. Explore practical steps needed to move your process and team to the next level.
You are not alone. Audio is complicated to get right. Here, we break down proven methods and best practices to help you achieve better sound.
Join three of our staff members for a conversation on the power of creativity across ministry, from social media and graphics to preaching and worship planning. Learn how these elements work together to create greater impact in every service, series, and season.
Discover how to create a healthy, joyful, and fulfilling volunteer culture in your church.
Join us for an open and honest conversation about the unique challenges and joys of being a pastor's wife. We'll explore your vital role in maintaining emotional, spiritual, and physical health while stewarding your influence well.
Lighting, Media, and ProPresenter directives that will help in the visual experience of your church services.
Go behind the scenes with the First Church Kids Ministry team to learn how they build a safe, fun, and faith-filled environment where kids encounter God. Hear practical strategies for Sunday and midweek programming, volunteer development, creative curriculum, and building a culture of excellence that works in any church context.
A Case Study in Changing the Trajectory of a Struggling Church to a Growing Church through System & Process Improvements
Discover how to optimize your church's financial systems for improved stewardship while promoting financial health within your congregation.
You've launched small groups; it's time to grow them purposefully. This lab equips leaders to clarify group types and purposes, strengthen team structure, keep vision in front of leaders, and foster collaboration across groups to fulfill a shared mission of evangelism and discipleship.
Meet some of our worship leaders, team members, and musicians in a panel-styled session. Hear our heart on approaching leadership within the team, how to serve on a team with excellence, and how to protect your culture. Come with questions and be ready to engage with us on whatever level you feel to inquire.
Discover essential safety policies and learn how to create a comprehensive safety plan, from emergency preparedness to developing a security team, tailored to your church's needs, cutting-edge practices, programs, and geared to elevate your team's production quality and enhance your services creatively and technically.
Learn how to make timeless truth come alive in today's culture and lead students who don't just go to church but who become the church.