Pastoring and Preaching – These workshops engage specific skills related to the various responsibilities of the clergy, covering everything from administration and staff considerations to counseling, preaching, chaplaincy, finance and continuing education, with a goal of enhancing the ministry ability of each attendee as you return to your assignment.

Compassion and Justice – Encompassing all aspects of compassionate ministry, including non-profit administration, disaster response, HIV/AIDS, and social transformation, as well as the responsible theology and practice of Biblical Justice, these workshops seek to connect people with the skills and resources necessary to impact their communities with the love of Christ.

Discipleship and Evangelism – These special workshops address diverse issues and methods in evangelism and discipleship and  will include specific offerings in discipleship, evangelism, The Master Plan (G-12), Prayer Ministry Networks as well as several advanced topics including new ideas and free resources for evangelism in your church.

Youth and Post-Modern Culture – In addition to topics in youth ministry, these workshops offer an understanding and means of engagement for those living in and dealing with Emergent Church movements.  The goal is to create dialogue between the denomination and the next generation of leaders.

Children and Families – Building strong families both in and outside the church with a foundation of spiritual formation for our youngest members through discipleship, worship, evangelism and mission.

Multi-Cultural Ministry – Information and training for extension across cultural barriers and among the racially and ethnically diverse populations of our communities.  Workshops will focus on engaging and growing strong ethnic and multi-cultural churches.

From Congregation to Community – Specific ideas for the expansion of individual ministries within the church designed to build community and engage the world.  Topics include a variety of adult ministries, prayer, chaplaincy, missions and more.

Starting and Sponsoring New Churches – The most effective form of evangelism is starting new churches. These workshop tracks examine best practices and cutting-edge trends in extending the reach of congregations to new areas of ministry including A Boot Camp for New Church Leaders, launching Multi-site Ministries, starting Multi-Congregational Churches, Emergent New Church Ministries and a variety of sponsorship seminars for mothering congregations.

Urban Ministry – As the Centennial approaches, there is an intentional effort to energize the powerful ministry of the Church of the Nazarene in the city.  These workshops will provide tools for systematic engagement of the world through the diverse populations and unique culture of our urban areas.

Worship, Media and the Arts – From music, to drama, to video and computer technology, learn how to incorporate the latest resources into your worship experience and improve your skills in worship planning and integration.

Mega-Seminar Lunch Options