EQUIPPING THE CHURCH
TO REACH AND
TRANSFORM CULTURE

Here’s what’s on for the 2024 Conference:

UNDERSTANDING ISRAEL

Many Christians don’t know what to think about the ongoing conflict in Israel. Few have more than a superficial understanding of the Israel of the Old Testament, and how that nation and people have factored into the situation. It becomes even less clear with modern-day Israel. Is it the same nation, the same chosen people, the same “Promised Land” established by God? To engage what is happening with Israel in our world today involves understanding a much broader cultural snapshot of not only the Bible, but also recent history.

NAVIGATING CHURCH AND POLITICS

Just how involved can and should the church be in the political world? What should Christians consider before entering into political conversations? Should politics even matter to a Christian? How should the church interact with the government - especially when the government may not be upholding Christian values?

GEN Z MEN FAILING TO LAUNCH

The phrase “failure to launch” is not new on the cultural scene; however, it is increasingly becoming reflective of the men of Generation Z. This is a generation that Dr. White is very familiar with following the research he did for his book Meet Generation Z. So why do Gen Z men seem to struggle so much with branching out on their own? The answer lies in a broader understanding of what is happening with men in our culture.

THE RISE OF GOOGLING ALL THINGS “SELF”

A current trend sweeping our culture has to do with all things “self” - self-understanding, self-diagnosis and self-healing - particularly when it comes to the spheres of personality, family of origin and mental health. One of the more important cultural trends to grasp is the role of Google in shaping our individual self-understanding, often at great peril.

THE ADVENT OF METAMODERNISM

There is a relatively new term that has made its way onto the cultural scene - metamodernism. For decades, the term “postmodern” has been used to define the cultural mood of Western society. Yet according to scholars, postmodernism has been dead for years. Taking its place is the new era of metamodernism.

HOW TO BRING CHANGE TO A CHURCH

The mission of the church has never changed: to show those who are far from God the life change that comes through a relationship with Jesus. But for the church to achieve that mission, it can and must pivot when the cultural current changes. This session will walk through the specific steps and principles involved in bringing change to a church in terms of ministry and outreach. 

WHY THE MIGHTY FALL

There has seemingly been a tsunami of Christian leaders who have recently fallen and had to be removed from their leadership positions. This session will dig into the “why” behind the falls, and how to prevent it. The takeaways from this session will be beneficial no matter your career path.