Discover the future of Church leadership through the power of polycentric leadership. In a world where leaders are called to navigate multiple spheres—church, marketplace, missions, and creative pursuits—this session empowers you to embrace and steward your diverse callings with confidence and purpose. Learn how to lead effectively across all areas of influence and step boldly into the fullness of your leadership potential.

Prayer is essential—and it’s not a substitute for leadership. This session tackles the tension between spiritual discernment and action, especially when “I’ll pray about it” becomes a leadership delay. Learn to lead with clarity, offer honest feedback as a manager, and hold people accountable—all while building trust on your team. If you've ever struggled to balance being pastoral and managerial, this session will give you practical tools (and maybe a holy nudge) to step into your God-given authority with both wisdom and grace.

In a fast-paced, program-driven culture, the heart of pastoring can sometimes be overshadowed. This teaching invites pastors to rediscover the timeless, relational practices that shape authentic ministry—like lingering in extended lobby conversations, sharing life over coffee meetings, navigating difficult conversations with grace, and offering presence and prayer in hospital rooms. Learn how to cultivate deeper connections, foster trust, and embody the shepherd’s heart in everyday moments that leave a lasting impact.

Sick of leading a team that’s just counting down to the weekend? This session will show pastors and church leaders how to define and implement staff values that spark passion, align with your ministry’s vision, and create a thriving, purpose-driven culture. You’ll learn how to weave these values into daily operations, address gaps when they’re not upheld, and build a team that’s excited to show up and give their best—every single day.

Come for an inspiring, behind-the-scenes conversation on songwriting for River Valley Church! Whether you're a seasoned writer or just getting started, you’ll discover practical tips, creative tricks and the best practices we’ve picked up over 15+ years of crafting music at River Valley. But that’s not all—we’ll also write a song together live, giving you a front-row seat to the creative process in action.

Our Executive team is joined by our CFO, Steve Chaney, to practically teach you how to make wise decisions as your church grows, especially in developing staff and launching multisite campuses. It unpacks how to build healthy teams, maintain culture and avoid common pitfalls that sabotage momentum. Leaders will walk away with clear strategies to scale ministry without losing what matters most.

Explore the origin and power of ideas! This session helps unlock the ‘next big idea’ by examining how creativity is born from connecting old elements in new ways. Through tools like the S.T.A.B. framework and imaginative ‘what if’ exercises, attendees will be equipped to break out of ruts and spark innovative solutions in ministry and beyond.

In a world where cultural norms shift by the day and moral lines blur with alarming speed, how can we faithfully guide the next generation? This powerful session will equip you with biblical wisdom and practical tools to help youth navigate the confusion of modern culture. From identity and media to peer pressure and truth itself, we’ll explore how to anchor young hearts in Christ amidst the chaos.