August 8, 2026 -- 9:00am - 4:30PM
Belmont Boulevard Christian Church -- Salina, KS 67401
Rev. Dr. Doug Powe
Keynote Speaker
The Rev. F. Douglas Powe Jr., PhD is President of Phillips Theological Seminary in Tulsa, Okla. and an ordained elder in The United Methodist Church. A noted scholar and author on congregational vitality and evangelism, he has written several books, including The Adept Church and Sustaining While Disrupting. President Powe is a sought-after speaker on faith, leadership, and the future of the church.
Workshop Learning Sessions
with Rev. Dr. Doug Powe
Explore practical, relational approaches to evangelism designed for the unique strengths of small congregations. This workshop invites participants to consider how sharing faith, welcoming neighbors, and nurturing discipleship can shape vibrant ministry in smaller church settings.
with Joy Skjegstad & Heidi Unruh
Discover how relationship-focused, uplifting and FUN connections can strengthen your community. Joy and Heidi share simple, creative ways to engage residents in your area by using the gifts already present in your congregation. Participants will learn to energize their local church while helping to reduce the growing epidemic of loneliness and stress in the community.
with Bill Rose Heim, Kansas Leadership Center
Examine core principles of adaptive leadership and how they engage individuals and congregations to navigate change faithfully. Participants will reflect on how leadership practices can shape the future of ministry in Kansas.
with Elizabeth Hartmann
Let your spirit soar through creativity, expression, and hope. Together we’ll explore spiritual practices—like prayer through the arts, imagination, and connection with the Divine—and notice how everyday habits can become sacred moments. Participants will create prayer mandalas as a way to shape and deepen faith in daily life.
with Sarah Renfro, Pension Fund
Learn about tools and resources that support long‑term financial well‑being for ministers and congregations. This session offers guidance for shaping a sustainable future for those who serve and lead.
with Melissa St. Clair, Center for Faith and Giving
Reflect on the spiritual dimensions of generosity and explore practices that cultivate a culture of faithful giving. Participants will consider how stewardship shapes both individual discipleship and congregational vitality.
with JoAnn Chance
Consider how worship environments form and inspire the people who gather within them. This workshop explores principles of design that help shape sacred spaces for meaningful worship and community life.
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Assembly Schedule
8:00 a.m. Registration (Entryway)
8:00 a.m Chat with the Region/Continental Breakfast (Fellowship Hall)
9:00 a.m. Opening Worship (Sanctuary)
9:45 a.m. Break Time
10:00 a.m. Children Program Begins
10:00 a.m. Youth Program Begins
10:00 a.m. Business Session (Sanctuary)
10:45 a.m. Break Time
11:00 a.m. Shaping Faith Learning Session A - (Sanctuary) **ALL ADULTS**
”Reimagining Evangelism” with Rev. Dr. Doug Powe
11:45 a.m. Break Time
11:45 a.m. Lunch Group 1
12:00 p.m. Shaping Faith Learning Session B -Section 1
12:45 p.m. Lunch Group 2
1:00 p.m. Shaping Faith Learning Session B - Section 2
1:45 p.m. Break Time
2:00 p.m. Shaping Faith Learning Session C
2:45 p.m. Break Time
2:45 p.m. Children Program Ends
2:45 p.m. Youth Program Ends
3:00 p.m. Closing Worship (Sanctuary)
4:30 p.m. Assembly Ends - Disciples Women to Distribute To-Go Snack Bags (Fruit/Granola Bar)