In this Exponential 2012 podcast, Jeff Vanderstelt and Alan Hirsch will explore what it means to create a dynamic basis for mass movements by focussing on developing core practices and thinking (DNA) that can both generate and sustain movements over the long term.…

In this Exponential 2012 podcast, Chris Seay speaks about leading a gospel centered church. Paul's letters to the church in Corinth are useless to churches that only engage the religious culture, but they have so much to teach the church that enters the deep brokenness of culture. Discover the truths that guide churches engaging the brothels and pagan temples of our day.…

In this Exponential 2012 podcast, Matt Keller speaks about being a leader worth following. As leaders, our hope is that as people get closer to us, the more they respect us and the more they want to follow us. But, we all know some leaders where that is not the case. Being a leader is more than a title. We all know this intuitively, yet it is so easy for us to follow the leadership styles that we've seen modeled elsewhere. In this breakout, we are going to be looking at 7 ways that we can all become a Leader Worth Following.…

Jim Putman is the founding pastor of Real Life Ministries, one of the largest, fastest and most missionally minded churches within the USA in the last 10 years. Real Life Ministries is in Kootney County, Idaho, where the church serves as the largest non-governmental social service agency. On a weekly basis they minister to thousands - through their community service projects, thrift store, Recovery Ministry (with 700 people in weekly attendance), etc.,. Jim will share the story of how the church serves the community and how their service helped support their growth. Jim will explain how service is both a reflection of discipleship and a pathway back into the church where people learn how to become disciples.…

In this Exponential 2012 podcast, Brandon Hatmaker speaks about the changes a church must make to gain and maintain missional momentum. "Missional Church" is a redundant label... at least it should be. At the very heart of biblical church lies a call to be a community on mission. Most of us agree. Many of us are trying. Yet too often we fail to make key structural changes that ensure lasting missional momentum. Join Brandon Hatmaker in an open discussion on 5 key areas of church structure that will undermine your leadership and kill your momentum if left unchecked.…

In this Exponential 2012 podcast, Dave Olson speaks about your leadership style. Learn about a new, free online tool for leadership development. The Leadership Stool provides a simple, yet powerful model to improve your leadership, and better lead your staff, your lay leaders and your whole church. You will learn about the 6 Christian leadership styles, receive a detailed report on your specific style and a team manual to use with your leaders.…

In this Exponential 2012 podcast, Larry McCreary and Caleb Crider speak about missionary skills for the church planter. What can you learn from the underground church in East Asia, the persecuted church in the Middle East, and the postmodern church in Europe that will help with your church plant? If you're going to plant a biblical church in your unique context, you need to think and act like a missionary. We'll introduce practical skills that will revolutionize your missional church efforts, including mapping, cultural exegesis, and navigating social tribes.…

In this Exponential 2012 podcast, Pat Furgerson and Doug Foltz speak about the what's of 501(c)(3). We know... the last thing on your mind is all the legal paperwork that has to be completed in order to get this church started. But the reality is if you want to be a good steward and obey the laws of the land, there is a lot that has to be accomplished and a lot that should be accomplished. Join us to get your hands around the basics and at least understand the what's, why's and some of the how's of the legal requirements of starting a church here in the U.S.A.…

In this Exponential 2012 podcast, Larry Osborne speaks the contagious church. Discover what a pastor needs to know and what a congregation needs to experience in order for mere attenders to become zealous advocates for Jesus and the local church.…

In this Exponential 2012 podcast, Steven Gray speaks about building leadership. Starting a new church involves more than simply putting together a great launch team. In fact, we may need to abandon the concept of a "launch team" and return to developing a "core". Developing a healthy core and implanting a lasting DNA is crucial in the early stages of a new church. How you develop your leadership will ultimately determine the strength, health, and sustainability of your churh. In this session we will discuss leadership pitfalls and how to create a strong leadership core that will carry the DNA of the church.…

In this Exponential 2012 podcast, Scott Thomas speaks about coaching your leaders. Everything rises or falls on leadership, including fulfilling the mission of your church plant. Paul instructed Titus to put what remained into order and to establish elders in every church (Titus 1:5). Those two instructions are inextricably linked. Discover how Titus evolved as a leader and how coaching can help you develop the kinds of leaders that people in your church will follow.…

In this Exponential 2012 podcast, Jim Randall speaks about using visuals to communicate vision. Churches pump out communications all day long and miss the opportunity to constantly reflect and reinforce the vision. Yes, your church needs to brand-it's not a four-letter word imported from corporate world. How does the church tell its story to its community? What can the church learn from its media savvy competitors? How can we capture culture with our brand? Have you simplified and created the tools to help you trickle your identity into every interaction a person may have with your church? Learn the essentials and nuances that teams often overlook and what you can do to create communication and environments that connect with people's hearts and minds.…

In this Exponential 2012 podcast, Kem Meyer speaks about communication that foster buy-in and teamwork. Do you ever notice your ideas are met with lackluster reactions from those around you? Are you having trouble leading change-even with the brightest people, best ideas and virtuous intentions? It's been said knowing how people grow, does not mean we know how to grow them. It's tricky learning how to work with others on the same team. And, even in "Kingdom work" we often meet defensiveness and experience defeat. The candid truth? Most of us are ineffective because we are pushing our own agenda-our way. Under pressure to demonstrate results or validate our cause, we have the tendency to skip crucial "soft skills" of our job. Discover a few ingredients for getting buy-in and motivating others we work with (staff, peers, supervisors and volunteers).…

In this Exponential 2012 podcast, Kem Meyer speaks about communicating beyond bulletins, brochures, and brake sales. Every organization, especially the church, has to get over themselves and realize effective communications is really about "releasing the right response" not "sending the right message." People are not looking for more information-they are looking for ways to survive too much information. Pastors, creative professionals, ministry leaders or volunteers part of the church should help people find those answers. Instead they end up adding to the confusion. Smart communication systems that help people connect with Christ and each other don't have to be complicated.…

In this Exponential 2012 podcast, Jim Sheppard and Chris Willard speak about creating a culture of giving. Churches that are getting it when it comes generosity can be a source of learning. How can we apply those lessons in our own church and move the generosity needle? Jim and Chris are keen observers of church trends in the area of generosity and they will introduce you to lessons some churches have learned. This is not about a formula for success, but rather a "what can we learn from others."…

In this Exponential 2012 podcast, Jim Sheppard, Julie Bullock, Brad Leeper, and Chris Willard speak about becoming self-sustaining. You are past the pre-launch phase and now you are ready to go public. There will be a lot of activity at this phase and you will be tempted to overlook the importance on continuing to work on your funding. In this workshop, we will talk about the keys to success in keeping the momentum from the pre-launch phase.…

Kim Hammond is the director of missional imagination and has helped a large (7,000 person 12 locations Multi site church in Chicago (Community Christian Church) mobilize all of its people into mission. The goal for each person to have their own missional story.…

In this Exponential 2012 podcast, Jim Sheppard, Julie Bullock, Brad Leeper, and Chris Willard speak about getting your new church moving. You are past the pre-launch phase and now you are ready to go public. There will be a lot of activity at this phase and you will be tempted to overlook the importance on continuing to work on your funding. In this workshop, we will talk about the keys to success in keeping the momentum from the pre-launch phase.…

In this Exponential 2012 podcast, Jim Sheppard, Julie Bullock,Brad Leeper, and Chris Willard speak about getting off the ground. You have decided to plant a church and you were so excited about it until you remembered you are going to have to raise the funds. Is there anything more daunting than raising support for a church that doesn't exist yet? We will focus on the fundamentals of success in the pre-launch phase, perhaps the most important funding phase of church planting. Reality is there are few other factors more tied to launching well and sustaining growth than funding. Without success in this phase, the church will have a hard time getting off the ground.…

In this Exponential 2012 podcast, Mac Lake speaks about building a leadership development culture. Growing organizations have an ever-increasing need for more leaders. However, most struggle with the frustration of weak or non-existent processes for the development of new and existing leaders. They are aware that a failure to increase their leadership base will ultimately hamper the progress of their overall mission. This session offers solutions leaders can implement today and begin creating a leadership development culture that will keep their leadership pipeline full to overflowing.…

In this Exponential 2012 podcast, Tony Morgan speaks about building health leadership teams. Are you ready for a healthier approach to building your team and empowering leaders? This session will touch on your obedience, calling and influence. Based on practical ministry experiences and biblical principles, Tony will stretch how you look at your leadership. Rather than being trapped and running on empty, it's time for you to be making a big impact with your leadership and life.…

In this Exponential 2012 podcast, Tim Stevens talks about intentional team leadership. Let's face it: It is much easier to lead alone. We all know that teams accomplish more, but we often give up because it is so difficult. Tim Stevens has led the Granger team for more than 17 years, through hard times, fast growth, big wins and unbelievable stress. He will share ideas from their successes and their failures, and will unpack a recent challenging time when their team was stretched almost to the point of breaking.…

In this Exponential 2012 podcast, Dave Saathoff speaks about five stages of cultural formation. Clear vision and good strategy are tools by which a spiritual community can serve the spiritual and social needs of a hurting world. But vision and strategy without intentional cultural development runs the risk of hollow success and a poisoned environment. Culture is environment - it guides the behaviors and beliefs of those executing strategy and vision. Yet culture cannot be microwaved. It must simmer over time. In fact, cultural development naturally progresses through FIVE STAGES. When leaders understand these stages, they can avoid unnecessary pitfalls. If you want the right stuff, you must create the right environment.…

In this Exponential 2012 podcast, Jeff Herris speaks about redefining your Kingdom effectiveness. Who is the greatest Boxer of all time? Most will say Muhammad Ali or some other famous Heavy Weight, but why? Boxing has measurable categories and the most effective boxers ever are likely not on your list. Churches are the same way! If we are measuring size and perceived influence then we are missing out on effectiveness. Pound for Pound is a workshop designed to move from the focus on size to Kingdom Effectiveness. Does your church, regardless of size or perceived influence steward it's resources and energy in an effective way? Kingdom Effectiveness can be measured and you may be surprised by the results. Pound for Pound will help you quantify what matters, measure it and pursue Kingdom Effectiveness and not the perception of man.…

In this Exponential 2012 podcast, Tony Morgan speaks about getting unstuck. A football coach doesn't just want to win, he also develops an offensive and defensive system built around coaches, players, strategies and plays to make it happen. The coach develops the system and then practices it daily with the hopes that it'll lead to victory. Whether it's discipleship, volunteer connections, leadership development or any other aspect of ministry, the systems and strategies we develop will ultimately determine the church we become and the life change it produces.…

In this Exponential 2012 podcast, Will Mancini speaks about unlocking your vision. Yes, you were created to glorify God and to follow Jesus. But many ministry leaders stop there when it comes to articulating their life vision. The result is an over generalized sense of purpose that fails to bring stunning clarity to personal leadership. What if you could know, with greater precision, why God put you on planet earth? What if you could name in a simple and compelling way, your totally unique contribution to the world? That's what your motivational view of the world is all about. Don't wait any longer to unlock this powerful perspective.…

In this Exponential 2012 podcast, Larry Osborne speaks on why some teams work and some teams don't. Discover the seven key traits that separate a winning team from a losing team. Larry Osborne will show you what it takes to build a team that sticks together and stays on mission for the long haul.…

In this Exponential 2012 podcast, Steve Pike speaks about leading your church to multiplication. Is the trend toward multi-site venues and churches planting churches a fad or something much more significant? The AG Church Multiplication Network now has hundreds of multiplying churches of all sizes and locations throughout the nation. Come learn what they've learned about optimizing your church to multiply!…

In this Exponential 2012 podcast, join Dave Olson as he presents the reality the American church faces. Dave draws from his database of 200,000 churches to provide an up-to-the-minute profile of the opportunities and difficulties the American Church faces, plus why church plants are so critical for Christianity to be healthy in the United States. Prepare to be challenged!…

In this Exponential 2012 podcast, Tom Nebel speaks about mistakes to avoid when your church plants another church. Now that your church is leaning toward reproducing itself, you'll want to do your best to help the process go smoothly. Avoid the top ten "Parent Church Landmines" and you'll be better positioned to see that happen. In this workshop you'll receive hands-on, practical help to see your church reproduce in a way that it will want to more than once.…

In this Exponential 2012 podcast, Pastor Darrin Patrick will discuss his brand new book For the City, and answer your questions on how a gospel-centered missional approach to planting churches can lead to city renewal and restoration…

In this 2012 Exponential podcast, Brian Mavis, Eric Swanson and, Rick Rusaw speak about why it is important for the church to love the community. If your church could only be good at one thing, then it better be good at the thing that matters most to Jesus. What would your community look like if all Christ-followers were living out the Great Commandment? What could you do to get everybody to strive to be the best neighbors their neighbors have ever had? How could you help them in meeting the needs and dreams of the community? How could you structure church so that at then end of the year, every person had a story to tell of how, in ways great or small, he or she changed the world for someone? Discover how to mobilize your people to live the Great Commandment in everyday ways.…

In this 2012 Exponential podcast, Brian Mavis, Eric Swanson and, Rick Rusaw speak on how important it is for the church to love the community. If your church could only be good at one thing, then it better be good at the thing that matters most to Jesus. What would your community look like if all Christ-followers were living out the Great Commandment? What could you do to get everybody to strive to be the best neighbors their neighbors have ever had? How could you help them in meeting the needs and dreams of the community? How could you structure church so that at then end of the year, every person had a story to tell of how, in ways great or small, he or she changed the world for someone? Discover how to mobilize your people to live the Great Commandment in everyday ways.…

In this Exponential 2012 podcast, Alan Hirsch will explore the four areas of theology and practice that hold the keys to the revitalization and growth of the church in our times. This will explain why Christology, Discipleship, Mission, and Organization are critical focal points for recalibration and development.…

In this 2012 Exponential podcast, Brian Mavis, Eric Swanson and, Rick Rusaw speak about how to partner with your community and get the most out of your assets. Single parents, the hungry, at-risk kids, the homeless, the elderly, the poor, foster kids, the sick, public servants, schools, and more. There are so many people and places where your church can get involved. How do you know where to start and focus your efforts? Furthermore, should you create a new program or should you partner with someone in the community? Discover how to match your church's giftedness with your community's needs and assets. Additionally, All leaders have at their disposal the same missional resources to accomplish their mission. How could you be entrepreneurial by repurposing how you use those resources to become the best church for your community? Think about what you need to do to shift each of the six resources-people, facilities, prayer, finances, technology, and time-to higher productivity and greater yield.…

In this 2012 Exponential podcast, Brian Mavis, Eric Swanson and, Rick Rusaw speak about how to make a church that the community values. Thousands of churches will close their doors this year in America. Many churches will not close, but they aren't making a difference. The guiding question of Externally Focused Churches is "If my church vanished, would my community care?" Unfortunately, for most churches the answer is "No." Oh sure, the people who attend those churches would care. But the city leaders wouldn't care. The schools wouldn't care. The business leaders and the community's non-profit agencies wouldn't care. The public and the down-and-out wouldn't care. The least and the lost wouldn't care. Learn what went wrong and what it will take to be a church that the community cares about.…

In this Exponential 2012 podcast, Hugh Halter and Matt Smay will offer answers to your questions on "How to Plant Missional Churches from Scratch."…

In this 2012 Exponential podcast, Pat Furgerson and Doug Foltz speak about what happens after the call. So you've been called to plant a church... That's awesome! But now what? Join us to learn how to put together a plan to lead you from your current reality to your desired future. You'll leave prepared to put pen to paper in determining your next steps in forming the church God has placed within you.…

In this 2012 Exponential podcast, Dave Page and Mark Lee speak about how to market a church to capture the attention of the community. A critical step in launching a new church is getting the word out in a world that is already on information overload.…

In this 2012 Exponential podcast, Steve Stroope and Ron Sylvia speak about taking your church plant leadership to the next level. Your church plant will rise or fall on your leadership so it is critical that you evaluate and strengthen your commitment to self-leadership. Learn to align tasks, delegate, explore situational leadership, personal motivators and more!…

In this 2012 Exponential podcast, Ron Edmonson speaks about the movements of the craveable church. Movements are more than just a Sunday service, they're what happens when people and churches move through the mission matrix of disciple making and begin to produce disciples and churches themselves. That's how towns, cities, communities, and the world are changed. In this session, you'll find out what it takes for your church to raise up disciples that start movements.…

In this 2012 Exponential podcast, Dennis Pethers speaks about the multiplications factors of the craveable church. God is all about multiplication and wants his church to be too. Find out the 'what' when it comes to multiplying disciples and churches. It's not as difficult as you might think.…

In this 2012 Exponential podcast, Steve Stroope and Ron Sylvia speak about raising money in a church plant. If you're planting a church and can't raise money, you'll have a difficult time sustaining a church plant. Listen and learn practical steps to raising and managing funds in a new church.…

In this Exponential 2012 podcast, Jon Ferguson and Brian Moll talk about the need to unlearn church planting and the 5 lessons you must learn to help urbanites find their way back to God.…

In this Exponential 2012 podcast, Larry Grays talks about the rebuild initiative. Some of the greatest needs in church planter training are in the areas of urban church planting theology, philosophy and methodology. This session will unpack the five-fold strategy of The Rebuild Initiative's approach to planting and relaunching healthy urban churches.…

In this interview, Exponential President Dave Ferguson discusses the premise and potential impact of his eBook (with Jon Ferguson and Tim Sutherland) Discover Your Mission Now!: Five Simple Practices to Change Your World.…

In this Exponential 2012 podcast, Neil Cole will look at the gifts necessary to release a movement rather than just planting a church.…

In this Exponential 2012 podcast, Jo Saxton speaks on how to launch missional communities. If you're interested in learning the nuts-and-bolts of launching, sustaining, growing and multiplying Missional Communities, this is the workshop for you. While it will start with theology and theory, the goal is for people to walk away feeling more equipped in doing Missional Communities in real life.…

Jim Putman is the founding pastor of Real Life Ministries, one of the largest, fastest growing, and unique churches within the USA in the last 10 years. Building on the concept that discipleship is the core mission of the church, Jim will show how everything in a new church can be based upon a commitment to discipleship. In practical ways, Jim will tell the story of how they do it at Real Life Ministries. Alignment is a key concept which describes how every part of church life needs to focus upon, contribute to, and uphold discipleship. Alignment is making sure that everyone understands what the church is about, where it is going, and how it is getting there. Join Jim to learn how to plant a church and have everything aligned with discipleship.…

In this Exponential 2012 podcast, Artie Davis speaks about why making disciples is less about being told how and more about being told what. You'll find out what a disciple looks like and what to do to make them.…

In this Exponential 2012 podcast, Efrem Smith speaks on the post-black, post-white church. The local church must be both multi-ethnic and missional if it is to present a credible message of God's love for all people in an increasingly diverse society. The truth is you can't truly do one without the other! This workshop provides a biblical foundation and explores ministry models to gain insight on how the church can effectively respond to issues of race, ethnicity, class and justice, issues it will surely encounter, in the 21st century.…

In this Exponential 2012 podcast, Pete Scazerro speaks on having a emotionally healthy spirituality in a multi-ethnic church. New Life Fellowship Church, located in Queens, NYC, is one of the most multiracial, multi-ethnic churches in the United States. Planted in 1987 with a commitment to bridge racial, cultural and economic barriers, God led them to develop a radical spiritual formation paradigm that deeply transforms people's lives and creates a new culture under the lordship of Jesus. Pete Scazzero, the founder and senior pastor, will share hard lessons learned and key ingredients that made the miracle of New Life a reality.…

Naeem Fazal, a Pakistani, was born and raised as a Muslim in Kuwait. After coming to the United States shortly after the Gulf war in 1992, he had a supernatural experience with Christ that changed the course of his life. In 2006, he planted Mosaic Church in Charlotte, NC. Mosaic is a young, creative, and diverse community of people, who cross cultural, generational, and socioeconomic lines. In this session Naeem will share about his unique background, as well as the essential element of congregational diversity.…

In this Exponential 2012 podcast, John Worcester speaks on how Jesus was a church planter. Follow His timeless, transferable practices today. Discover how alive the gospels are with practical church planting principles and methods. Look closely at Jesus, the apostle who builds the church, in Heb. 3:1-6.…

In this Exponential 2012 podcast, discover the seven moves to becoming a multi-site church with Eric Metcalf and Brad Prunty.…

In this Exponential 2012 podcast, Greg Surratt talks about 3 questions to consider when thinking about the multi site plunge. Whether you are thinking multi-site or are already there and wondering, you won't want to miss this session that distills the do's and don't's into 3 basic questions. Multi-site pioneer downloads 10 years of learning into 3 basic principles.…

In this Exponential 2012 podcast, explore the latest models & approaches for multi-site churches with Greg Ligon.…

In this Exponential 2012 podcast, Jonathan Robbins talks about remaining authentic in ministry. In this session, we'll attempt to identify and clarify the lines that get blurred between our jobs/callings as church planters/leaders and who we are as individual followers of Jesus. It's easy to fall into the trap of inauthentic leadership. Becoming and remaining who God created you to be is an constant struggle for the growing leader. We'll discover what it looks like to be who you are while you're doing what God called you to do.…

In this Exponential 2012 podcast, Chip Henderson talks about how to deal with growth and change. In a growing ministry, change seems constant, and as a leader you can often feel overwhelmed by an uncertain future. This session will help you learn to navigate the transitions of ministry with confidence and without losing your soul.…

In this Exponential 2012 podcast, JR Lee talks about protecting your marriage and family while planting a church. How to Protect your Marriage and Family While Planting a Church: Throughout your life, hundreds, maybe thousands of people are going to call you Pastor. The most important people that you are called to lead do not live somewhere in your community. They live in your house. With an unlimited supply of needs and opportunities begging for our attention, it's vital that we learn how to protect our marriage and our family. You must decide who gets your best day in and day out. The choice is up to you. Choose wisely.…

In this Exponential 2012 podcast, Brandon Hatmaker speaks on how most of us want Missional/Incarnational Communities that are truly focused on mission, but many of us don't know where to start. Brandon will take you through ten steps that build biblical faith community (inward) through engaging the needs in a Community (outward).…

In this Exponential 2012 podcast, Dave Rhodes with 3DM speak on launching missional communities with teenagers. One of the largest and most fruitful mission field for Missional Communities is teenagers. But how does it work? Who leads them? How do they multiply? What do youth workers do? How are people discipled? This will be a nuts-and-bolts session on "the how" for Missional Communities and teenagers.…

In this Exponential 2012 podcast, Daniel Floyd talks about launching healthy churches. Vision, passion, strategy, resources . . .and nominal success. Or, worse . . .absolute failure. How can all these traits co-exist in a church plant? Could it be that it takes more than merely great vision, passionate people, a well-defined strategy, and a large bank account to launch a successful church? As a church planting team, there are crucial decisions you must make in launching a church in order to avoid the sting of nominal success or the discouragement of failure. "How do You Launch a Healthy Church?" will give you practical tools to avoid the landmines and launch a strong, healthy, successful church.…

Dream Big. Pray Hard. Think Long. -Mark Batterson, Exponential 2012…

In this Exponential 2012 podcast, Chris Seay talks about the hardest person to lead. The hardest person to led in our church is not our Board or our Staff. It's not the congregation. The hardest person to lead is our self. As goes the leader, so goes the church. How can we master our lives and live lives of discipline and self control? How can we grow as a leader?…

In this Exponential 2012 podcast, Tim Stevens poses a question: What type of personal has the guts to believe they can go into a community, gather scores of people around them, and see significant, long-lasting impace? Answer: A church planters. And the best ones are often a bit narcissistic. That is, they don't listen when people say it can't be done, and they truly believe they can rally people to bring about permanent change in a community. Whether you have the joy (and challenge) of working with a narcissistic pastor, or you see one when you look in the mirror, Tim Stevens will challenge your thinking and offer practical ideas you likely never heard in seminary.…

In this Exponential 2012 podcast, Efrem Smith will provide a practical theology and ministry models for a holistic and missional approach to family ministry. Session will explore Equipping and Formation as well as Empowerment and Advancement model for ministry.…

Jerry Harris leads a high impact church of around 4,500 people that has launched multiple campuses in various small cities. Jerry is gifted in launching new campuses with effective weekend programming that draws people to the church and then leads them to discipleship in small groups. In this session Jerry will explain how to create high impact church services and how to lead people into personal discipling relationships through these services.…

In this Exponential 2012 podcast, Pete Scazerro speaks on how marriages, along with the marriages of our people, are windows into the level of spiritual depth and maturity of our ministries. There are few greater challenges for those of serving as pastors and leaders than maintaining and nurturing a high-quality, intimate marriage out of which we lead others. This workshop is to equip the leader/pastor with a biblical vision and practical tools to begin a journey where discipleship/spiritual formation of marriages forms the foundation of a healthy, missional church.…

Dr. Bobby Harrington is a church planter, founding director of the Relational Discipleship Network and former lead trainer and network guru for Stadia. Bobby will make the case that the local church should be committed to "Relational Discipleship" because of New Testament teaching. Discipleship is the theme behind every book in the New Testament. And God's desire is that every human being would become a disciple and follow Jesus Christ into eternity. Properly understood, discipleship is the underlying purpose of the church. In this quest, Agape love is the most important aspect of discipleship. The joining of these two concepts is called "Relational Discipleship."…

In this Exponential 2012 podcast, Jo Saxton talks about why women are one of the most vital components of a sustainable missional movement. In this workshop we will explore the foundational role of women within any missional movement and talk the nuts-and-bolts, how-to of being a missionary woman with so many various hats to wear at once (wife, mother, employee, missionary, etc).…

In this Exponential 2012 podcast, Jon Fergurson, Dave Ferguson, and Tammy Melchien speak on how movement starts with one person. Discover the reproducing principles and the leadership path to create a movement of reproducing churches.…

In this Exponential 2012 podcast, Neil Cole will share principles of how to invest in the next generation and prepare them to do the same.…

In this Exponential 2012 podcast, Alan Hirsch speaks on the the missional significance of discipleship. This session will explore why focusing on developing disciples and forming people in the Way of Jesus is of strategic significance to the creation, health, and viability of any church or church planting movement.…

In this Exponential 2012 podcast, Alan Hirsch speaks on the the missional significance of discipleship. This session will explore why focusing on developing disciples and forming people in the Way of Jesus is of strategic significance to the creation, health, and viability of any church or church planting movement.…

Jim Putman is the founding pastor of Real Life Ministries, one of the largest, fastest growing and unique churches within the USA in the last 10 years. Building on the concept that discipleship is the core mission of the church, Jim will show how Jesus made disciples in small groups. Jim will explain, in practical terms, how a new church can follow the same method that Jesus used and create a small groups system based upon that today. Jim will also tell stories about how Real Life Ministries adopted this model and grew to where they now have up to 8,000 people in small groups meeting on a weekly basis.…

In this Exponential 2012 podcast, Alex Absalom talk about the why, how, and what of disciple-making. In order to build a dynamic discipleship culture, you need to create the undergirding vision and values, as well the practical vehicles people will interact with. This seminar will show you how to do this, especially through a 'Releasing Control, Choosing Accountability' mindset, as well as showing how Huddles (leadership investment in community) and mid-sized Missional Communities can help in your context.…

In this Exponential 2012 podcast, Hugh Halter and Matt Smay speak on reproducing missional leaders. In this session the Missio Team will drive the discussion to the most important element of any church formation or growth. That is the reproducing of missionary leaders. Key points will center around incarnational life, farm systems, funding, and spiritual formation practices that produce street-level leaders.…

In this Exponential 2012 podcast, David Putman speaks on why discipleship is impossible without the relational factor. For years churches have taken a curriculum and organizational driven approach to discipleship with limited life change. In this workshop we will explore why curriculum and organization alone falls short, but more importantly what does work. Jesus modeled a relational approach. Discover the keys to relational discipleship and why and how it produces dramatic life change. Become the disciple you want others to become!…

In this Exponential 2012 podcast, Jim Putman discusses the importance of small groups that make disciples. Jim Putman is the founding pastor of Real Life Ministries, one of the largest, fastest growing and unique churches within the USA in the last 10 years. Building on the concept that discipleship is the core mission of the church, Jim will show how Jesus made disciples in small groups. Jim will explain, in practical terms, how a new church can follow the same method that Jesus used and create a small groups system based upon that today. Jim will also tell stories about how Real Life Ministries adopted this model and grew to where they now have up to 8,000 people in small groups meeting on a weekly basis.…

Justin and Trisha Davis were church planters...until their world came crumbling down. What happened? Driven-ness. Distance Decay. Deception. Hurt. Their personal story of forgiveness, reconciliation, and ministry restoration could keep the cracks in our fishbowl from spreading. Come find out how in this no-holds-barred workshop.…

In this Exponential 2012 podcast, Bob & Niki Roberts, high school sweethearts, will trace their journey of following Jesus to plant a church, the impact on their marriage and lessons learned.…

In this Exponential 2012 podcast, Brian & Amy Bloye ask the question of how do you stay the course in the midst of difficult circumstances, conflict and criticism.…

In this Exponential 2012 podcast, Rob Wedner and Jack Magruder Speak on how to go from mega to missional. "Missional" For the past decade, the buzzword has been used to describe all things church-missional leadership, missional small groups, missional approach, missional communities. The concept has been written about, studied, argued over, questioned and celebrated. For the past 10 years, Granger Community Church in Granger, Ind., has explored, wrestled with and ultimately embraced what it means to be missional. We look at the potential and the tensions of moving from Megachurch and Missional. How is it that megachurch and multi-site can become a launch pad for a missional movement of God's people into every domain of society and every unreached pocket of people in a community?…

In this Exponential 2012 podcast, listen as Shawn Lovejoy, founder of Mountain Lake Church and Leader of churchplanters.com shares his personal story about the damage that can be done when good intentions lead to wrong priorities; and lots of destruction...and how we can re-order our lives, priorities, and ministries.…

Aaron Couch launched Real Life Moscow in October, 2007 and, with a core commitment to Relational Discipleship, the church grew within three years to a weekend attendance is excess of 1,000 people. Aaron will tell the story of how he led the church with this commitment to discipleship and how they created a discipleship system from the very beginning that was designed to ensure that everyone was discipled. Since discipleship is the mission, the key question is how do we make this happen for everyone in a practical Real-life setting? Aaron will tell the inspiring story of how a church in Moscow, Idaho made it happen.…

Dr. Williams has recently completed a study of 50 church planters who were approved for church planting via the Church Planting Assessment Center between 1997 and 2009. Their original DiSC scores and current DiSC scores were compared to the growth and per capita giving of their respective churches. The results show a clear trend in DiSC scores and church planting.…

In this Exponential 2012 podcast, Eric Metcalf and Carter Moss explore how to reach people who are far from God, how to restore our communities to the dream of God and how to reproduce the mission in others.…

In this Exponential 2012 podcast, Hugh Halter and Matt Smay will unpack the back story behind The Tangible Kingdom and show how unfunded missionaries can start churches from pure engagement of culture. This session is a must for any church planter who is serious about conversion growth, and finding the balance between scattered incarnational communities and appropriate gatherings.…

In this Exponential 2012 podcast, Michael Frost talks about romancing your city. Incarnational mission involves more than just church planting. It involves truly loving your city. We can think of planting like marriage. It is a huge commitment, but we must not forget the everyday decisions to woo our neighborhoods. This workshop looks at missional ways to romance your city, to express the steadfast, generous, life-giving presence of the triune God in concrete terms our neighbors will understand and appreciate.…

In this Exponential 2012 podcast, Michael Frost talks about romancing you city. Incarnational mission involves more than just church planting. It involves truly loving your city. We can think of planting like marriage. It is a huge commitment, but we must not forget the everyday decisions to woo our neighborhoods. This workshop looks at missional ways to romance your city, to express the steadfast, generous, life-giving presence of the triune God in concrete terms our neighbors will understand and appreciate. …

In this Exponential 2012 podcast, Jim Putman discusses the mission of discipleship. Jim Putman is the founding pastor of Real Life Ministries, one of the largest, fastest growing, and unique churches within the USA in the last 10 years. Building on the concept that discipleship is the core mission of the church, Jim will show how everything in a new church can be based upon a commitment to discipleship. In practical ways, Jim will tell the story of how they do it at Real Life Ministries. Alignment is a key concept which describes how every part of church life needs to focus upon, contribute to, and uphold discipleship. Alignment is making sure that everyone understands what the church is about, where it is going, and how it is getting there. Join Jim to learn how to plant a church and have everything aligned with discipleship.…

The local church is on the verge of a massive, category shifting change. For 1700 years, the primary identity of the local church in the West has been "church as institution." Over the last 50 years, the church growth movement has brought much needed reformation within this expression. Although God continues to transform many lives through these prevailing models, it has not stemmed the decline of Western Christianity. We can't settle for winning a battle via contemporary church and multi-site, while losing the larger war. Simply producing more of the same will not be enough. Our times require a different expression of the local church - church as apostolic movement, where every person is living a mission-sent life, where every person is a reproducing Christian, and every church a reproducing church. In this work, Mark Beeson, Tim Stevens, and Rob Wegner will share the story of Granger Community Church as they are making the leap to church as movement. Granger is seeking to keep the best of what church growth has taught us, while simultaneously leveraging megachurch and multi-site as a launch pad for missional movements of their people.…

Are missional and attractional by very nature on-compatable? Listen to Mike Breen, 3DM and Greg Surratt, Seacoast Church debate and discuss the either/or and both/and. …

This session will introduce people to the missional vision, theology, and processes of the Future Travelers embodied in On The Verge the seminal book written by Alan Hirsch and Dave Ferguson. …

Almost 2 years ago God brought these guys together - Greg Nettle, a successful leader of a megachurch and a church planting network, and Alex Absalom, a leading practitioner and author on Missional Communities and discipleship both in Europe and the US. Together they will be sharing from the journey of RiverTree Church in transitioning into a more intentional disciple-making culture, as well as their insights into church planting in a missional mode. You will hear stories from the frontier, earthed in the realities of day-to-day church life, along with lots of practical tips and insights, as well as plenty of time for Q&A! …

In this Exponential 2012 podcast, Alan Hirsch discusses the missonal significance on discipleship. This session will explore why focusing on developing disciples and forming people in the Way of Jesus is of strategic significance to the creation, health, and viability of any church or church planting movement.…

In this Exponential 2012 podcast, Geoff Surratt discusses developing multi-site leaders. Based on his experience leading the multisite ministries of Seacoast Church and Saddleback Church, as well as connecting with multisite churches around the country, Geoff Surratt will share his Top 10 list of practical ways to develop campus pastor and ministry leaders for campuses.…

In this Exponential 2012 podcast, Larry Osborne discusses truths about spiritual formation and growth. Let’s admit it, most of our current hot button discipleship strategies and methods sound good, but miss the mark – and miss it badly. Larry Osborne will explore eight overlooked truths about how spiritual growth and maturity actually work in the real world.…

In this Exponential 2012 podcast, Mike Breen and Doug Paul of 3DM discuss the importance of discipleship to releasing missional movements. Often people see discipleship as a disconnected reality to mission. In this workshop we'll look at the principles Jesus used to disciple people in mission and give you direction on how to do this yourself. In addition, we'll give stories from the United States and around the world along with practical insight on how using the discipleship vehicle of a Huddle has unleashed a missional movement.…

In this Exponential 2012 podcast, Jo Saxton discusses launching missional communities. If you're interested in learning the nuts-and-bolts of launching, sustaining, growing and multiplying missional communities, this is the workshop for you. While it will start with theology and theory, the goal is for people to walk away feeling more equipped in doing missional communities in real life. The workshop will be led by Jo Saxton, who has been involved in the launching of more than 10,000 missional communities.…

In this Exponential Podcast interview, Wayne Cordeiro and Dave Ferguson discuss Wayne's new book "Sifted." Wayne candidly discusses his own journey of sifting.…

In this Exponential Podcast interview, Wayne Cordeiro and Dave Ferguson discuss Wayne's new book "Sifted." Wayne candidly discusses his own journey of sifting.…

In this Exponential 2011 workshop, Neil Cole looks at the dynamics of what Neil calls Movementum--exponential growth that births movement. We will examine how it gets started and builds as well as the ways it is easily prevented in the earlier stages but cannot be easily quenched in later phases.…

In this Exponential 2011 workshop, the 3DM team provides insights and advice on how to practically launch, sustain and multiply Missional Communities, from the authors of the new book, Launching Missional Communities-- A Field Guide.…

In this Exponential 2011 workshop, Steve Addison takes a fresh look at the Gospels and Acts and the movement Jesus founded.…

In this Exponential 2011 workshop, David Saathoff addresses the future of church strategy. Every church operates in one of three strategies; "More is more," "less is more," and "to be is more." Learn not only how strategies are shifting over time, but the most important insight behind any ministry design as you lead your way into the future. David Saathoff is the Lead Pastor at Bandera Road City Church - a church with 6,000 in attendance that he planted 18 years ago.…

In this Exponential 2011 podcast, Justin Wise speaks on social media. Author Clay Shirky says that we are a people "looking for a mouse." As a society, we've come to expect interactivity in all that we do. What, then, do we do with a culture that expects interaction even while at church? In this session, we'll look at the "why?" and the "how?" of the social web. We'll look at how you can build interactive communal experiences into the lifeblood of your church. We'll demystify social media and see how we can harness the power of these new communication tools for the sake of the gospel. It's social media for the rest of us.…

In this Exponential 2011 podcast, Vanessa Pugh speaks on stress. Church Planting is stressful! In this workshop we'll discuss how to identity and avoid the major causes of meltdowns for church planting spouses.…

In this Exponential 2011 podcast, Larry Osborne tells how every ministry has a team, but it's the stark differences in core values and practices that cause some to win while others lose. Discover what makes healthy and winning teams different.…

In this Exponential 2011 podcast, Kem Meyer shows how the Web transferred control from organizations to individuals and now people have more access to information - and to each other. How do we appeal to the sense of power & entitlement in our society without compromising Biblical values? What ar the new principles of communication that can help keep lines untangled - making it easy for people to find, contribute and share information without bottleneck, administrative overhead or destructive campaigning? This topic isn't breaking news; the Blogosphere is 12 yrs old, Facebook is 7 and YouTube if 5! Yet church leaders are still fearful that digital & social networks are a substitute for real relationships & convinced content control is an effective strategy. There's so much advice out there and nobody's an expert (don't believe anyone who tells you they are). There's no one-size-fits-all approach for anyone. However, everyone - regardless of skill, style or philosophy - can lead, leverage & influence if they're aware of a few basics of survival online & off.…

In this Exponential 2011 podcast, Tony Morgan shows you how, whether you know it or not, your church is probably bowing down to the perceived power of the "giant inflatable blue monkey." It's impacting how you define and communicate your discipleship strategy. It's impacting how you promote what's happening at your church. And, it's impeding your ability to help people take their next steps toward Christ. I will help you discover a few simple strategies to deflate the giant blue monkeys lurking in your ministry.…

In this Exponential 2011 podcast, John Worcester asks how we effectively apprentice church planters? How about trying the master plan Jesus used for training the 12 apostles? We must start developing more qualified apostolic type leaders in our local churches. These starter types need to gather teams and be urgently sent to preach the gospel and plant healthy churches in every place and for every people. Examine how Paul followed Jesus's model, and how churches today can raise up fruitful church planters from the harvest for the harvest. This is not easy, but it is more doable than is commonly envisioned. Discover practical ways to prepare yourself, family, partners, and plans for a healthy church start. Develop wise strategies for winning the lost, and equipping an initial core of ordinary, messed up people with blind spots just like you. What must be accomplished in the first several months of a church plant? How do you best use your time and money early on? How you start out will greatly impact where you end up.…

In this Exponential 2011 podcast, Bill Easum speaks on nomad churches. Studies are showing church plants are spending more and more time in rented facilities before securing permanent property. This workshop, based on extensive research, examines tried and proven ways for church plants to flourish in rented facilities.…

In this Exponential 2011 podcast, Charles Hill explains how smaller city generally means smaller budgets. So in order to "do church" with excellence, you need to be creative and do a lot with a little.…

In this Exponential 2011 podcast, Shawn Lovejoy will use his 11 years of experience planing a successful church, as well as coaching hundreds of church planters, to give practical advice on how to build a fast growing church while staying healthy: emotionally, relationally, physically, and spiritually.…

In this Exponential 2011 podcast, Rick Rusaw explains how all around the world, churches have been shifting from being internally focused to being externally focused. This workshop will focus on the best practices and practical ideas that have shaped this movement of community transformation.…

In this Exponential 2011 podcast, Rick Rusaw explains how all around the world, churches have been shifting from being internally focused to being externally focused. This workshop will focus on the best practices and practical ideas that have shaped this movement of community transformation.…

In this Exponential 2011 podcast, Hugh Halter and Matt Smay tell the story of a church that 'just happened' and the keys of Missional Flow.…

Though the Branding, Marketing, and the Church 101 seminar is NOT a required prerequisite for 201, this workshop will be less about how to think about branding and marketing in general and more of a practical, hands on workshop design to help you analyze your specific external (and internal) communications more intentionally. In this Exponential 2011 podcast, Patrick Dennis will talk through questions to help you evaluate your own brand if you have established one, or to build a foundation for your new brand if you are planting or rebranding a church. Come with paper and pen, and rolled up sleeves, ready to work.…

In this Exponential 2011 podcast, Brian Bloye instructs you on establishing your leadership. It is inevitable. At some point, your leadership will be questioned. Well-meaning people will test your boundaries. The mundane details of ministry will take over your 'to do' list. In this breakout, Brian will share the importance of creating a strategic, intentional plan for establishing your role as a leader.…

In this Exponential 2011 podcast, Alex Mandes speaks on what you should and can do to reach the immigrants among us. At the time of Christ, the immigrant Samaritans were held in low regard and disdained by many of the Jews in Judea, among whom they were living. Likewise, many today in the U.S. have similar feelings for the immigrants among us, the Samericans. According to the Census Bureau, though, they are not only here to stay but are also part of the future Majority-Minority make-up of this country. Indeed, the time has come to reach them with intentionality! But how can we do so? How can we evangelize and discipline them beyond race and class distinctions? And how will we entrust the church to them in the future? Come learn from this lively, informative discussion.…

In this Exponential 2011 podcast, Jeff Vanderstelt shows that in order to shape a Gospel Centered people, we must equip people to live ordinary life with Gospel Intentionality. In this workshop, we will identify the normal rhythms of life and work through how to equip normal people to live extraordinary on mission in these rhythms.…

As God has called you to plant a new church, how will you implement CCD principles? In this Exponential 2011 podcast, John Teter invites you to come and learn the process of building a strong church planting core to reach the margins in your city. This workshop will inform, inspire, and leave you with practical resources to help you plant a CCD principles church.…

In this Exponential 2011 podcast, JR Woodward reminds us that Jesus calls us to following him into the world, which makes for an adventurous life filled with risks and rewards, joys and dangers. Part of the reason many young people are leaving the church today is because the church feels more like a country club rather than a community on a dangerous mission to bless the world. If we really want to follow Jesus, we must be willing to be rejected, to live simply, to be peacemakers and agents of economic justice, and ultimately be willing to suffer and die for his name's sake.…

In this Exponential 2011 podcast, join Geoff Surratt, Jon Ferguson, Dave Browning, and Mark Jobe for a Panel Discussion around their top 10 learnings.…

What if you could find a leadership development model that was simple, yet deep; flexible and accessible by both pastoral and lay leaders and strongly connected to Scripture the way Jesus led? In this Exponential 2011 podcast, Dave Olson teaches about the Leadership Development tool - a simple, yet powerful model for pastoral development, staff and lay ministry development. It takes 5-10 minutes to complete online, and is based on the example of Jesus.…

In this Exponential 2011 podcast, Dave Ferguson and Alan Hirsch speak on how the church is on the verge of some tremendous changes. Successful church leaders are using their existing forms and assets as platforms to launch more fluid, adaptive, and missional people-movements. On the Verge is based on the highly acclaimed book by Alan and Dave and will help you explore the insights of leaders who are launching new apostolic movements - and how your church can get involved.…

In this Exponential 2011 workshop, Neil Cole tells his story of starting missional communities and the lessons he has learned along the way. This workshop will be full of all the stupid mistakes in the journey and how valuable those mistakes have been. Learn from my mistakes so that you make fewer ones yourself!…

In this Exponential 2011 workshop, Brandon Hatmaker answers questions on setting up a social action structures in your church.…

In this Exponential 2011 workshop, Leroy Barber discusses urban missional communities. The world is moving to the city, and gentrification is the new norm. Where are the poor going and what is the implication for the church? What does the new paradigm for a neighboring ministry look like?…

After 10 years of coaching in the area of vision, Will Mancini has boiled down the top five questions that planters must wrestle through. Questions include: How am I running from or photocopying the ministry DNA of the church I am leave? Will my definition of success be limited by the metrics of yesterday? Will I choose to translate the culture well to the core team, or rely on my own talent? Don't miss the opportunity to lay the once-in-a-lifetime foundation of vision and culture for your church.…

In this Exponential 2011 workshop, Derwin Gray addresses cultural issues in planting in smaller cities.…

In this Exponential 2011 workshop, Rick Rusaw, Eric Swanson, & Brian Mavis speak on how church planters can instill missional/externally focused values and create community buzz in the pre-launch. What are key strategic decisions that will determine whether your plant is going to be the best church for the community?…

In this Exponential 2011 workshop, Cally Parkinson helps you learn how top-ranked churches in "spiritual vitality" grow people into disciples of Christ. This intensive features five best practices uncovered when REVEAL investigated thew top 5% of its database of 1300 churches that have taken the REVEAL Spiritual Life Survey.You'll gain practical insights about actions that can be put in place immediately to help your people grow their relationship with Christ at a much faster pace and to a much deeper level. Whether you're early in the planting stages for launching a church, or you lead an existing church congregation, you'll come away from this experience feeling inspired, more focused, and better equipped to make sure the top priorities of you church are indeed producing spiritual growth.…

In this Exponential 2011 workshop, Kem Meyer speaks on communication that fosters buy-in and teamwork. Do you ever notice your best ideas are met with lackluster reaction from those around you? having trouble leading change - even with the brightest people and best inventions? It's been said knowing how people grow does not mean we know how o grow them, and even in Kingdom work it's tricky learning how to work with others on the same team. discover a few ingredients for getting buy-in and motivating others we work with (staff, peers, supervisors, and volunteers).…

In this Exponential 2011 workshop, Bill Easum notes that it's not unusual for church plants to plateau and begin to decline. This workshop explains why and what to do to turn the church around and start it on the path to growth.…

In this Exponential 2011 workshop, Ed Stetzer speaks on church planting systems. Every single organism, including a single cell, requires a system to support life. Circulatory, respirator, and other systems make life possible. The same is true for a new church. New churches require systems that undergird the work of the body. Ed Stetzer will work through the needed new church systems to help church plants survive and thrive.…

In this Exponential 2011 workshop, Lisa Jernigan poses the question, "Are you right there are the verge of discovery?" Perhaps you are in a rediscovery mode. Each of us has been individually designed on purpose for a purpose. Step inside this workshop, and outside your self and roles, and open your mind to understanding your unique heartbeat and dance and what that can look like. Let's start the dialogue about stirring our souls and living our life for Christ and walk away with an action plan. Not sure what that means? Then join us. Your purpose matters.…

In this Exponential 2011 workshop, Ed Stetzer speaks on church planting systems. Every single organism, including a single cell, requires a system to support life. Circulatory, respirator, and other systems make life possible. The same is true for a new church. New churches require systems that undergird the work of the body. Ed Stetzer will work through the needed new church systems to help church plants survive and thrive.…

In this Exponential 2011 workshop, John Worcester dares you to examine the Biblical evidence for a game-changing paradigm shift away from how most vies church planting in the USA today. Take a fresh look at the theology of Christ and the church from a church multiplication point of view. What if God had placed church reproduction into the very DNA of a church's nature? Explore practical ways churches, large and small, young and old, can become productively committed to the great commission we call "church planting."…

In this Exponential 2011 workshop, Justin Wise elaborates on how one of the challenges of managing church communications is knowing when you need to change. With the fast paced culture of change we live in, being able and willing to change, and knowing when to change, is vital in staying connected with your audience. Oftentimes, conventional wisdom won't work. Sometimes you need to REWORK how you're communicating. Using principles and ideas from the New York Times Best-Seller REWORK (Jason Fried, David Heinemeier Hansson), this session will challenge you to rework your church communications to effectively adapt your message to reach your audience.…

In this Exponential 2011 workshop, Larry Osborne addresses how to grow a church and still have a life. It's no secret that planting and growing a church can be hazardous to emotional and spiritual health. Discover what it takes to grow a church and have a great life.…

Exponential 2011 workshop by Will Mancini. Discover the blueprints for a personal clarity journey that will take you beyond your strengths-finder and personality assessments to a life of freedom, confidence, and unprecedented focus. Learn practical tips for "negotiating" your role within an existing ministry and discerning when its time to find a new one.…

Exponential 2011 workshop with Dave Olson. Find out the most current statistics regarding the American Church. Where is the church declining and growing? What are causing these changes? How can this knowledge sharpen your ministry focus? Dave will also present "hot off the press" information on how America's increasingly postmodern, post Christian and multi-ethnic culture is affecting church growth.…

Exponential 2011 workshop with Hal Mayer. Lead, Follow or Get Out of the Way - Your church plant needs a leader. Learn how to lead so that people will follow.…

Exponential 2011 workshop with Patrick Dennis. Can a new or existing church raise awareness and shape how it is perceived by its community in a way that honors God? Yes! This session will provide practical advice in two awareness-building disciplines: Branding, letting people know what we are about, and Marketing, or "letting people know we are here." This seminar is for church planters/leaders who: (a) wrestle with whether or not their church should be involved in marketing efforts (whether on effectiveness or theological levels); or (b) want to do a better job of getting the word out and are not sure where to start. If you want to see your church expand its reach, and are aware that the potential impact of your church will be directly influenced by the degree to which people are aware you exist, this session is for you.…

Exponential 2011 workshop session with Dave Browning. The church of the future will be both personal and powerful. Learn about micro / mega formulations that are emerging that combine intimacy and impact…

Exponential 2011 workshop featuring Greg Ligon (co-author of Multi-site Road Trip). This podcast covers the latest models and approaches for multi-site churches.…

Exponential 2011 workshop with Mark DeYmaz. Demographic shifts have brought change to America; and much more is on the way. Multi-ethnic church pioneers are not pursuing or promoting the vision simply because Rodney King once asked us all to get along; but rather because it is Biblical and right. In this workshop, Mark explores the New Testament moorings of the multi-ethnic church.…

Exponential 2011 workshop with JR Woodward. If the church is going to faithfully rebirth herself in the Western context and cultivate fruitful missional ethos, she must awaken the five equippers to live as cultural architects who awaken the entire community to join God in the renewal of all things. This workshop moves from theory to practice with a case example in Los Angeles.…

Exponential 2011 workshop with Jeff Vanderstelt and Caesar Kalinowski. Missional Communities are best formed when believers in Jesus radically reorient their lives together for the sake of reaching a particular people and place. During this workshop Jeff and Caesar explore how you lead a group to form a community on mission in the everyday stuff of life together.…

Exponential 2011 forum with Darrin Patrick and Matt Carter. Darrin and Matt discuss their new book For the City, and answer questions on how a gospel-centered missional approach to planting churches can lead to city renewal and restoration.…

Exponential 2011 workshop with Rob Wegner and Jack Magruder. Rob and Jack share the missional DNA and the new leadership model that unleashed redemptive movements from inside a successful "attractional" church (Granger Community Church).…

Exponential 2011 workshop with Alan Hirsch, Dave Ferguson, Greg Nettle, Matt Carter, Darrin Patrick and Mark Beeson. This workshop probes the purpose and outcome of the Future Traveler's initiative, an experimental forum helping mega-churches become missional movements. You'll hear how these churches are actually implementing the ideas outlined in the On the Verge book.…

Exponential 2011 workshop with Alan Hirsch, Dave Ferguson, Greg Nettle, Matt Carter, Darrin Patrick and Mark Beeson. This workshop probes the purpose and outcome of the Future Traveler's initiative, an experimental forum helping mega-churches become missional movements. You'll hear how these churches are actually implementing the ideas outlined in the On the Verge book.…

In this missional track workshop from the Exponential 2011 Conference, Leroy Barber looks at the local church as a neighbor. How can we be the presence of Christ in a way that meets the practical and spiritual needs of the community?…

Exponential 2011 missional track workshop with Neil Cole. We are used to seeing Paul as teacher, but he is such a good teacher because he is first a good learner. In this workshop, Neil Cole follows Paul's example to see how he increased his significance and impact by doing less himself and empowering others to do more. Learn how entire regions, nations and ultimately the world were changed because Paul learned to equip others to do the work. Learn practical ways to pass the baton to others so that you can multiply your influence.…

Exponential 2011 missional track workshop with Mike Breen, Jo Saxton and Alex Absalom of 3DM ministries. Implementing missional communities without killing your church.…

Exponential 2011 workshop (vision casting & culture shaping track) with Eric Geiger. It has been five years since the release of the book Simple Church. In this podcast from the 2011 Exponential Conference, Eric Geiger shares recent learning's from conversations with church leaders and his own experiences serving Christ Fellowship in Miami.…

Exponential 2010 Main Session with Louie Giglio.…

Exponential 2010 Workshop with Alan Hirsch. Beyond Church Planting to Movement Planting.…

Exponential 2010 Workshop with Dave Ferguson and Jon Ferguson. Exponential: How You and Your Friends Can Start a Missional Church Movement.…

Exponential 2010 Workshop with Ed Stetzer. Viral Churches: Helping Church Planters Become Movement Makers.…

Exponential 2010 Workshop with Ed Stetzer, Larry McCrary & Caleb Crider. Helping Church Plants Do Global Missions.…

Exponential 2010 Main session Q and A with Ed Stetzer and Alan Hirsch. Transformation of a Church.…

Exponential 2010 Workshop with Efrem Smith. Transformation of a Reproducing Leader.…

Exponential 2010 Main Session with Francis Chan.…

Exponential 2010 Main Session with Efrem Smith.…

Exponential 2010 Workshop with Brenda Salter-McNeil. Soul Change to Social Change.…

Exponential 2010 Workshop with Matt Carter and Darrin Patrick. The Church For The City.…

Exponential 2010 Workshop with Shane Claborne. Plotting Goodness.…

Exponential 2010 Workshop with Steve Childers. How To Start a Regional Church Planting Network.…

Exponential 2010 Workshop with Rick Howerton. Foster Age Appropriate Spiritual Formation Through Small Groups.…

Exponential 2010 Workshop with Mark Deymaz. Ethnic Blends: Overcoming the Obstacles in a Multi-ethnic Church.…

Exponential 2010 Workshop with Bob Harrington. Coaching Planters - How it Works, Why It's Essential.…

Exponential 2010 Workshop with Neil Cole. Church 3.0: Upgrades for the Future of the Church.…

Exponential 2010 Workshop with Chris Hodges. 31 Kings - Winning the Battles Along the Way.…

Exponential 2010 Workshop with Scott Thomas. Transforming The World: Planting Abroad.…

Exponential 2010 Workshop with Dave Gibbons. Third Culture.…

Exponential 2010 Workshop with Darrin Patrick. The Pastor as the Chief Resource Raiser.…

Exponential 2010 Workshop with Larry Osborne. Sticky Teams.…

Exponential 2010 Workshop with Scott Hodges. Repurposing for Reproduction.…

Exponential 2010 Workshop with Dave Olson. Planting in a Post Christian, Multi-ethnic World.…

Exponential 2010 Workshop with Rick Howerton. Multi-Generational Small Groups: Pros, Cons and Hurdles to Overcome.…

Exponential 2010 Workshop with Joe Beam. LovePath: Keeping Marriages Healthy.…

Exponential 2010 Workshop with Bill Easum. Helping Leaders Recognize Their Potential.…

Exponential 2010 Workshop with Mark DeYmaz & James Wafford III. Worship Ministry From The Ground UP.…

Exponential 2010 Workshop with Neil Cole. Transformation Groups: Organic Small Groups for Structured Churches.…

Exponential 2010 Workshop with Brenda Salter-McNeil. Who Me?…

Exponential 2010 Workshop with Mel McGowan. Redefining Church Environments in the Third Millennium.…

Exponential 2010 Workshop with Efrem Smith. The Core Team: Kingdom Laborship and Church Planting.…

Exponential 2010 Workshop with Reggie McNeal. Missional Renaissance.…

Exponential 2010 Workshop with Larry Osborne. Breakthrough Moments - Breaking Through the Barriers of Stagnation, Competency & Complexity.…

Exponential 2010 Workshop with Noel Castellanos & Mary Nelson. Church Based Community Transformation.…

Exponential 2010 Workshop with Shawn Lovejoy. Avoiding Mission Drift: Gaining & Maintaining Mission Velocity.…

Exponential 2010 Workshop with Reggie McNeal. The "Leader" in Leadership.…

Exponential 2010 Workshop with James King, Jr. Transforming a Generation: Capturing the Young Adult Dropouts.…

Exponential 2010 Workshop with Matt Chandler. The Jesus Adhesive: Disciples That Stick.…

Exponential 2010 Workshop with Dan & Shannon Smith. The Good Stuff.…

Exponential 2010 Workshop with Dino Rizzo. Servolution.…

Exponential 2010 Workshop with Tim Stephens. Pop Goes The Church.…

Exponential 2010 Workshop with Kem Meyer. Less Clutter, Less Noise.…

Exponential 2010 Workshop with Alan Hirsch. Ephesians Four and Church Planting: A Missional Ministry for a Missional Church.…

Exponential 2010 Workshop with David Putman. Detox...For the Overly Religious…

Exponential 2010 Workshop with Kirsten Strand and Obe Arellano. Community Development & Social Justice: The Key to Church Planting in Under-resourced Communities.…

Exponential 2010 Main Session with Dave Gibbons.…

Exponential 2010 Main Session with Shane Claiborne.…

Exponential 2010 Main Session with Reggie McNeal…

Exponential 2010 Main Session with Matt Chandler.…

Exponential 2010 Main Session with Ken Blanchard.…

Exponential 2010 Main Session with Mark Batterson.…

Exponential 2010 Workshop with Lisa Jones. Transformational Leadership.…

Exponential 2010 Workshop with Rick Bezet. The Culture of a Life-Giving Church.…

Exponential 2010 Workshop with Brian Bloye. The Checkpoints of Spiritual Vitality.…

Exponential 2010 Workshop with Troy Jackson and Rich & Dori Gorman. Strategic Relationships for Transforming Communities…

Exponential 2010 Workshop with Rick Rusaw. Raising Disciples Who Live on Loan.…

Exponential 2010 Workshop with Kem Meyer. Social Media and Misistry.…

Exponential 2010 Workshop with Hugh Halter and Matt Smay. Gathered AND Scattered: Moving Beyond the Missional / Attractional Divide.…

Exponential 2010 Workshop with Larry Grays. Guess Who's Coming To Dinner: Church Planting in a Multi-Racial Context.…

Exponential 2010 Workshop with Ron Sylvia Designing A Church For The Future.…

Dave Ferguson Main Session Exponential Conference. Orlando, FL 04.20.2010…

2009 Exponential Conference Plenary Session with Marc Choi and Craig Groeschel…

2009 Exponential Conference Nuts and Bolts Track with Kevin Giddings…

2009 Exponential Conference Nuts and Bolts Track with Kevin Giddings…

2009 Exponential Conference Nuts and Bolts Track with Tom Clegg…

2009 Exponential Conference Nuts and Bolts Track with Rick Howerton…

2009 Exponential Conference Nuts and Bolts Track with Dave Miles…

2009 Exponential Conference Multi-Ethnic Track with Mark DeYmaz and Harri Li…

2009 Exponential Conference Nuts and Bolts Track with Gary Lamb…

2009 Exponential Conference Church Planting Spouses Track with Debbie Jones…

2009 Exponential Conference Nuts and Bolts Track with Matt Chandler…

2009 Exponential Conference Nuts and Bolts Track with Tammy Melchien and Sommer Wisher…

2009 Exponential Conference Nuts and Bolts with Bill Dillon…

2009 Exponential Conference Church Planting Spouses with Janet and Troy McMahon…

2009 Exponential Conference Church Planting Spouses Track with Anne Milam…

2009 Exponential Conference Nuts and Bolts Conference with Dave Olson…

2009 Exponential Conference Nuts and Bolts Track with Dave Olson…

2009 Exponential Conference Church Planting Spouses Track with Kelly Kastens…

2009 Exponential Conference Nuts and Bolts Track with Steve Childers…

2009 Exponential Conference Nuts and Bolts Track with Steve Childers…

2009 Exponential Conference Nuts and Bolts Track with Craig Whitney…

2009 Exponential Conference Nuts and Bolts Track with Ron Sylvia…

2009 Exponential Conference Nuts and Bolts Track with Bill Tenny-Brittian…

2009 Exponential Conference Nuts and Bolts Track with Bill Tenny-Brittian…

2009 Exponential Conference Nuts and Bolts Track with Efrem Smith…

2009 Exponential Conference Nuts and Bolts Track with tom Pryor and Ber Crabbe…

2009 Exponential Conference Nuts and Bolts Track with John Burke…

2009 Exponential Conference Nuts and Bolts Track with EfremSmith…

2009 Exponential Conference Nuts and Bolts Track with Darrin Patrick…

2009 Exponential Conference Nuts and Bolts Track with John Burke…

2009 Exponential Conference Multi-Ethnic Church Track with Diane Padilla…

2009 Exponential Conference Nuts and Bolts Track with Neil Cole…

2009 Exponential Conference Pre Launch Track with Ron Sylvia and Hal Mayer…

2009 Exponential Conference Pre Launch Track with Efrem Smith…

2009 Exponential Conference Post Launch Track with Matt Chandler…

2009 Exponential Conference Post launch Track with Shawn Lovejoy…

2009 Exponential Conference Post Launch Track with David Putman…

2009 Exponential Conference Post-Launch Track with Efrem Smith…

2009 Exponential Conference Nuts and Bolts Track with Patrick Dennis…

Exponential 2009 Nuts & Bolts Track with Patrick Dennis…

Francis Chan inspires the crowd in the final session of the 2009 Exponential Conference…

The 2009 Exponential Podcast is proud to present this interview with Perry Noble.…

The 2009 Exponential Podcast is proud to present this interview with Perry Noble.…

The 2009 Exponential Podcast is proud to present this interview with Tim Keller.…

The 2009 Exponential Podcast is proud to present this interview with Tim Keller.…

The 2009 Exponential Podcast is proud to present this interview with Erwin McManus.…

The 2009 Exponential Podcast is proud to present this interview with Erwin McManus.…

The 2009 Exponential Podcast is proud to present this interview with Craig Groeschel…

The 2009 Exponential Podcast is proud to present this interview with Francis Chan…

Listen to Alan Hirsch and Dave Ferguson in this debut of the 2009 Exponential Network Poscast series.…

Exponential 2008 Multi-Ethnic Track Session 5: Unique Challenges in Pursuit of the Dream…

Exponential 2008 Multi-Ethnic Track Session 3: Core Commitments of a Healthy Multi-Ethnic Church…

Exponential 2008 Multi-Ethnic Track Session 2: The Biblical Mandate for the Multi-Ethnic Church…

Exponential 2008 Multi-Ethnic Track Session 1: Divided By Faith…

Exponential 2008 Pre-Launch Track Session 5: The Team…

Exponential 2008 Pre-Launch Track Session 4: The Journey - Creating a Come-As-You-Are Culture…

Exponential 2008 Pre-Launch Track Session 3: The Roadmap…

Exponential 2008 Pre-Launch Track Session 2: The Community…

Exponential 2008 Multi-Ethnic Track Session 2: The Biblical Mandate for the Multi-Ethnic Church…

Exponential 2008 Multi-Ethnic Track Session 1: Divided By Faith…

Exponential 2008 Pre-Launch Track Session 5: The Team…

Exponential 2008 Pre-Launch Track Session 4: The Journey - Creating a Come-As-You-Are Culture…

Exponential 2008 Pre-Launch Track Session 3: The Roadmap…

Exponential 2008 Pre-Launch Track Session 2: The Community…

Exponential 2008 Pre-Launch Track Session 1: The Destination…

Exponential 2008 Church Planting Spouses Track Session 5: Keep Your Hands and Feet Inside the Ride at All Times…

Exponential 2008 Church Planting Spouses Track Session 4: Being a Church Planting Spouse... So Simple a Cavewoman Could Do It (So Why Am I So Afraid?)…

Exponential 2008 Church Planting Spouses Track Session 3: Finding Your Role…

Exponential 2008 Church Planting Spouses Track Session 2: Above All Else…

Exponential 2008 Church Planting Spouses Track Session 1: How Do You Rest?…

Darrin Patrick speaks in the Post Launch Track at the 2008 Exponential Conference about Making Vision Stick…

John Burke speaks in the Nuts & Bolts track at the 2008 Exponential Conference about Navigating Cultural Landmines…

Exponential Conference Podcast interview Craig Groeschel and Ed Stetzer.…

Exponential Conference Podcast interview Craig Groeschel and Ed Stetzer.…

Podcast interview with Rick Warren for the Exponential Conference Podcast Series.…

Podcast interview with Rick Warren for the Exponential Conference Podcast Series.…

Alan Hirsch discusses the difference between being attractional and missional.…

Greg Hawkins discusses the history and findings of the Reveal Study for the Exponential Podcast…

Dave Ferguson and Todd Wilson kickoff the debut podcast for the 2008 Exponential season.…

John Teter, Tony Bruno & Rickie Bradshaw present "Future Multi-Ethnic Churches" in Session 7 of the Urban and Multi-Ethnic Planting Track at the 2007 National New Church Conference in Orlando, FL on April 24th, 2007…

John Teter, Tony Bruno & Rickie Bradshaw present "Growth Challenges in a Multi-Ethnic Church" in Session 6 of the Urban and Multi-Ethnic Planting Track at the 2007 National New Church Conference in Orlando, FL on April 24th, 2007…

Efrem Smith & Tony Bruno present "Planting a Multi-Ethnic Church" in Session 5 of the Urban and Multi-Ethnic Planting Track at the 2007 National New Church Conference in Orlando, FL on April 24th, 2007…

Efrem Smith & Tony Bruno present "Leadership in a Multi-Ethnic Church" in Session 4 of the Urban and Multi-Ethnic Planting Track at the 2007 National New Church Conference in Orlando, FL on April 24th, 2007…

Efrem Smith & Tony Bruno present "Heart of a Multi-Ethnic Church" in Session 3 of the Urban and Multi-Ethnic Planting Track at the 2007 National New Church Conference in Orlando, FL on April 24th, 2007…

Rickie Bradshaw presents "Reaching a Multi-Ethnic Audience" in Session 2 of the Urban and Multi-Ethnic Planting Track at the 2007 National New Church Conference in Orlando, FL on April 24th, 2007…

Rickie Bradshaw presents "Reaching a Multi-Ethnic Audience" in Session 2 of the Urban and Multi-Ethnic Planting Track at the 2007 National New Church Conference in Orlando, FL on April 24th, 2007…

Matt Chandler presents "Transparent Leadership DNA" in Session 6 of the Pre Launch Track at the 2007 National New Church Conference in Orlando, FL on April 24th, 2007…

Matt Chandler presents "Transparent Leadership DNA" in Session 6 of the Pre Launch Track at the 2007 National New Church Conference in Orlando, FL on April 24th, 2007…

Mark Batterson presents "Creative DNA" in Session 4 of the Pre-Launch Track at the 2007 National New Church Conference in Orlando, FL on April 24th, 2007…

Jim Putman presents "Disciple Making DNA" in Session 3 of the Pre-Launch Track at the 2007 National New Church Conference in Orlando, FL on April 24th, 2007…

Wayne Cordeiro presents "Team DNA" in Session 2 of the Post Launch Track at the 2007 National New Church Conference in Orlando, FL on April 24th, 2007…

Vince Antonucci presents "Evangelistic DNA" in Session 7 of the Pre Launch Track at the 2007 National New Church Conference in Orlando, FL on April 24th, 2007…