Classes & Speakers
This year, we will have classes based on our eight characteristics of healthy churches, plus four ministry classes. Each class will be presented twice, so you will have the opportunity to attend two classes at the event.
Classes Based on the 8 characteristics of healthy churches
Strategic Clarity: Reflecting on the Past, Engaging the Present, Preparing the Future
Presenter:
Karen Cress, DSL
CEO, Culture Shift LLC
Empowered to Empower: Strengthening Yourself While Building Others
Presenter:
David Zaid
Pastor, Philadelphian Church
Inviting God into Our Conflict: A Path to Peace in Every Relationship
Presenter:
John Strehle
Pastor, Camarillo Church
Go Deep! Go Wide! Go High!
Presenter:
Terrance Taylor
Pastor, Breath of Life Church
Transforming Bible Study in 4 Simple Steps
Presenter:
Pastor Jim Park, Ph.D.
Volunteer Director, Sabbath School, Personal Ministries, Pacific Union Conference
Seeking the Shalom of the City: The Church in the New Mission Field
Presenter:
Manny Arteaga
Director of the Center for Urban Mission, General Conference & Pastor, White Memorial Church
The Ripple Effect: Disciple-Making for Multiplication and Maximum Impact
Presenter:
Danny Chan, D.Min.
SCC Executive Secretary/Ministerial Director
The Steward’s Calling: Managing God’s Resources With Integrity
Presenter:
Kathleen V. Diaz
SCC Treasurer/CFO
Teach Me This One Thing: How Prayer Changes Churches, and YOU
Presenter:
Marco Topete
Pastor, Palmdale Church
Ministry classes
Little Disciples, Big Impact
Presenter:
Jaime Heras, D.Min., CFLE
Director, SCC Children’s & Family Ministry
Reaching Gen Z Today
Presenter:
Paulo Tenorio
Director, SCC Youth Ministries
Young Adults—Your Ministry Questions Answered
Presenter:
Geoff Sewell, M.D., FACP, MAPM
Director, SCC Senior Youth & Young Adults Ministries
Intro to “Frame” by Adventist Connect for Your Church Website
Presenter:
Lauren Lacson, M.A.
Director, SCC Communication & Media Production
Map of Classes
