Multiply Community | Deepen Faith | Make More Disciples
SABBATH, AUGUST 15
3:00-3:30 PM | ARRIVAL & CHECK-IN
3:30-3:50 PM | WELCOME & VISION
- Mixer
- Worship
- Introduction to Small Group Waves
- Event outcomes and Labor Day 2026 launch challenge
3:50-4:15 PM | DAN SERNS: FROM THE 3 B’S TO THE 3 T’S
- Buildings → Territory
- Budgets → Teams
- Bodies → Transformation
Discussion: What would change in our church if we measured success this way?
4:15-5:10 PM | DAN SERNS: BUILDING YOUR LEADERSHIP TEAM – UPREACH • INREACH • OUTREACH + MENTOR
- Teaching (25 min)
- Team Discussion (15 min)
- Team Assessment (15 min)
Teams evaluate:
- Are our roles assigned correctly?
- Do adjustments need to be made?
- What strengths does each person bring?
Leadership team lab – Practice INREACH • UPREACH • OUTREACH:
- leadership responsibilities through role-play and discussion.
5:10-5:30 PM | DAN SERNS: TURNING IDEAS AND EXISITING MINISTRIES INTO GROUPS
- The Four Connections:
- God, Partners, Mentors, Groups
Participants identify:
- Group purpose
- Target audience
- Potential mentor
5:30-6:30 PM | SUPPER & INTERACTIVE TEAM ACTIVITY
Teams begin drafting:
- Group concept
- Audience
- First invitations
- Meeting rhythm
6:30-7:20 PM | MINISTRY BREAKOUTS – Dan Serns Q&A (20min @each breakout)
- JEN BULLION: Children’s & Women’s Ministry
- ELIDA JEREZ: Health Ministry
Discussion: How can small groups strengthen existing ministries?
7:20-8:00 PM | DAN SERNS: TEAM HUDDLE WORKSHOP: Role Play Scenarios
- Scenario 1: Recruiting a teammate
- Scenario 2: Inviting participants
- Scenario 3: A struggling group member
- Scenario 4: Preparing for multiplication
8:00 PM | DISMISS
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16
10:00-10:20 AM | MORNING WORSHIP
- Singing
- Prayer
- Reflection
10:20-10:50 AM | DAN SERNS: GROUPS THAT THRIVE & GROUPS THAT DIE
- Relationally Growing
- Spiritually Growing
- Missional
- Discipling (helping someone take one step closer to Jesus)
- Leadership developing
10:50-11:50 AM | JEN BULLION: PLAN IT. FUND IT.
- Understanding the conference evangelism cycle
- November 1 planning deadline
- Connecting events and funding opportunities
- Integrating groups into church evangelism plans
- Working with pastors and church boards
- Positioning small groups for support and sustainability
11:50-12:00 PM | REFLECTION & NEXT STEPS
12:00-1:00 PM | LUNCH
1:00-1:45 PM | DAN SERNS: BAPTISM COACHING
- Turning decisions into groups
- The eight-week pathway
- New Member Coaching
- Developing disciple-makers
1:45-2:30 PM | LAUNCHING SMALL GROUP WAVES
- Why launch together?
- Seasonal group rhythms
- Sermon-based groups
- Recruiting and developing leaders
- Promotion strategies
- Building momentum church-wide
- Labor Day 2026 launch timeline
2:30-3:15 PM | LAUNCH PLANNING WORKSHOP
Each Team Completes: Small Group Wave Launch Plan
- Group topic
- Team of three
- Mentor identified
- Target audience
- Launch date
- Invitation strategy
- Church evangelism plan integration
- Funding needs
- Next action this week
3:15-3:30 PM | COMMISSIONING SERVICE
- Commitment to launch
- Prayer for leaders
- Prayer for churches
- Prayer for the Holy Spirit
- Sending challenge