The Agenda

WHERE GREAT
MINDS REUNITE

The Church and Technology Summit Conference has over 35 dynamic speakers lined up to deliver thought-provoking General Sessions and targeted Breakout Sessions that will help you implement new technologies to your church.

OCTOBER 07
DAY 1: REGISTRATION

Registration

Starts at 1:00 PM(CST)

The Gaylord National Harbor

Welcome to the Church & Technology Summit! We are thrilled to have you join us here in the DMV. Stop by the CTS Registration Desk to pick up your credentials and get ready for three and a half days of motivation and inspiration.

Welcome Reception

Starts at 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM(EST)

The Museum of the Bible

Start your conference out on the right foot by meeting your peers at the Opening Night Welcome Reception at The Museum of the Bible. Enjoy light hors d’oeuvres as you mix and mingle with your fellow attendees as we enjoy a private tour of the museum.

OCTOBER 08
DAY 2

Workshop Time

10:45 AM
Brian Taylor
10:45 - 11:45 AM
The Creative's Guide to Carrying Vision

Creatives & Communications

Auditorium

Jonathan Brown
10:45 - 11:45 AM
Are Today’s Musicians Relevant in Tomorrow’s Church with Technology?

Worship Tech

Choir Room:

Josh Burnett
10:45 - 11:45 AM

AI: The Future of Ministry is Here – Are You Ready?

IT/Emerging Technology

ClassRoom: 1305

Jono Long
10:45 - 11:45 AM
Using The Google Ad Grant To Reach Your Community

Church Administration

ClassRoom: 2107/2108

TBD
10:45 - 11:45 AM
Mastering multi camera production to create effective and engaging content.

Production Engineering

ClassRoom: 2007/2008

Kenny Jahng
10:45 - 11:45 AM
3 Ways Pastors Can Clone Yourself w/ AI
Lead/Executive Pastor

ClassRoom: 2111/2112

Michael Fisher
10:45 - 11:45 AM
Social Media Branding

Creatives & Communications

ClassRoom: 2011/2012

Konan Stephens
10:45 - 11:45 AM
Ministry Growth Ladder Session 1

Leadership Development

ClassRoom: 2105/2106

Gary Fowler
11:30 - 12:30 PM
The Emotionally AND Spiritually Healthy Leader

Leadership Development

Auditorium

12:45 - 01:45 PM
Meachum Clarke

Leveraging Technology for Immersive Worship Experiences

Worship Tech

Choir Room

12:45 - 01:45 PM
Stuart McPherson

The Metaverse: Devil's Playground or The Churches Next Great Mission Field?

IT/Emerging Technology

Classroom 1305

12:45 - 01:45 PM
Josh Burnett

Preach Smarter: Ethical Sermon Preparation Using AI

Lead/Executive Pastor

Classroom 2107/2108

12:45 - 01:45 PM
Paul Alan Clifford

Why Your Church Should Use Worship Production Software Instead of PowerPoint

Production Engineering

Classroom 2007/2008

12:45 - 01:45 PM
Keshia Dixon

Metrics That Matter: Measuring Online Ministry Success

Creatives & Communications

Classroom 2111/2112

12:45 - 01:45 PM
Mark MacDonald

Why a Church Needs a Thread

Creatives & Communications

Classroom 2011/2012

12:45 - 01:45 PM
Mark Whitlock

Fundraising for Churches (MASTERCLASS)

Church Administration

Classroom 2105/2106

2:00 - 3:00 PM
TBD

Introduction to Production Engineering in a Church Context

Production Engineering

Auditorium

02:00 - 03:00 PM
Brian Taylor

Cultivating Healthy Team Dynamics

Worship Tech

Choir Room

02:00 - 03:00 PM
Kervance Ross

The Secret Sauce Behind Organizing A Successful Virtual Church

Lead/Executive Pastor

Classroom 1305

02:00 - 03:00 PM
Kenny Jahng

10 AI Tools That Will Change How You Do Ministry

IT/Emerging Technology

Classroom 2107/2108

02:00 - 03:00 PM
Jono Long

Church Near Me: A Guide To Church Growth Through The Search Engine Optimization10 AI Tools That Will Change How You Do Ministry

Creatives & Communications

Classroom 2007/2008

02:00 - 03:00 PM
Jeff Bird

Nurturing Faithful Connections: Embracing Relationship Management Systems (RMS) for Churches & Ministries

Church Administration

Classroom 2111/2112

02:00 - 03:00 PM
Mark MacDonald

3 Practical Steps to Improve Your Website (MASTERCLASS)

Creatives & Communications

Classroom 2011/2012

02:00 - 03:00 PM
Konan Stephens

The 6 Phases of a Church

Leadership Development

Classroom 2105/2106

OCTOBER 09
DAY 3

12:45 - 01:45 PM
Kate Wardwell

Visual Communication: Why It's so Necessary

Creatives & Communications

Auditorium

12:45 - 01:45 PM
Meachum Clarke

Understanding the Role of Social Media in Worship Ministry

Worship Tech

Choir Room

12:45 - 01:45 PM
Mark MacDonald

3 Practical Steps to Improve Your Website (MASTERCLASS)

Creatives & Communications

Classroom 1305

12:45 - 01:45 PM
Josh Burnett

HAI for Discipleship: Transforming Community Engagement

Lead/Executive Pastor

Classroom 2107/2108

12:45 - 01:45 PM
Paul Alan Clifford

How to Get the Most Out of ProPresenter 7

Production Engineering

Classroom 2007/2008

12:45 - 01:45 PM
Konan Stephens

Ministry Growth Ladder Session 2

Leadership Development

Classroom 2111/2112

12:45 - 01:45 PM
Mark Whitlock

Fundraising for Churches (MASTERCLASS)

Church Administration

Classroom 2105/2106

12:45 - 01:45 PM
Bernice Loman

Video Marketing for Churches in the Digital Age

Production Engineering

Classroom 2005-2006

02:00 - 03:00 PM
TBD

Video Production & Projection for Worship Services

Production Engineering

Auditorium

02:00 - 03:00 PM
TBD

Leveraging Technology for Immersive Worship Experiences

Worship Tech

Choir Room

02:00 - 03:00 PM
Kervance Ross

Out With The Old... Learning to Lead This Generation with a Renewed Leadership Strategies

Leadership Development

Classroom 1305

02:00 - 03:00 PM
Kate Wardwell

Sermon Series Planning

Lead/Executive Pastor

Classroom 2107/2108

02:00 - 03:00 PM
Josh Burnett

Co-Intelligence: Enhancing Ministry with AI

IT/Emerging Technology

Classroom 2007/2008

02:00 - 03:00 PM
Christalyn Baker

Beyond the Pews: Strengthening Business Continuity for Church Ministry

Church Administration

Classroom 2111/2112

02:00 - 03:00 PM
Gary Fowler

Think about how you think

Lead/Executive Pastor

Classroom 2011/2012

02:00 - 03:00 PM
Keshia Dixon

High Tech and High Touch: Developing Digital Disciples

Creatives & Communications

Classroom 2105/2106

02:00 - 03:00 PM
Nick Blevins

Leverage Digital Signage in Your Church

IT/Emerging Technology

Classroom 2005-2006

OCTOBER 10
DAY 4

09:00 - 10:00 AM
Nick Blevins

Security Grants for Churches

Church Administration

Auditorium

09:00 - 10:00 AM
Kervance Ross

The War Room: How To Plan For Innovation & The Anointing

Worship Tech

Choir Room

09:00 - 10:00 AM
Konan Stephens

Strategy - The Missing Link

Leadership Development

Classroom 1305

09:00 - 10:00 AM
Jono Long

Growing Your Church With The Google Ad Grant: Part 2

Creatives & Communications

Classroom 2107/2108

09:00 - 10:00 AM
Josh Burnett

Embracing Tomorrow: Future AI Trends for Today’s Church

IT/Emerging Technology

Classroom 2007/2008

09:00 - 10:00 AM
Nathaniel Green

Confronting Change with a Visionary Culture

Lead/Executive Pastor

Classroom 2111/2112

09:00 - 10:00 AM
Mark Whitlock

Fundraising for Churches (MASTERCLASS)

Church Administration

Classroom 2011/2012

09:00 - 10:00 AM
TBD

Building & Managing a Production Team for Worship Services

Production Engineering

Classroom 2105/2106

09:00 - 10:00 AM
Mark MacDonald

3 Practical Steps to Improve Your Website (MASTERCLASS)

Creatives & Communications

Classroom 2005-2006

10:15 - 11:15 AM
Mark MacDonald

What Church Communication Tools Are Next

Creatives & Communications

Auditorium

10:15 - 11:15 AM
Meachum Clarke

Incorporating Interactive Worship Elements w/ Mobile Apps & Devices

Worship Tech

Choir Room

10:15 - 11:15 AM
Nathaniel Green

The Sauce to Success in Church Growth & Engagement

Leadership Development

Classroom 1305

10:15 - 11:15 AM
Uleses Henderson, Jr.

What Church Leaders Need to Know About Intellectual Property (IP)

Church Administration

Classroom 2107/2108

10:15 - 11:15 AM
Stuart McPherson

Entering the Metaverse: Bringing Your Church Into the Metaverse Mission Field

IT/Emerging Technology

Classroom 2007/2008

10:15 - 11:15 AM
Gary Fowler

Motivation, the difference maker

Lead/Executive Pastor

Classroom 2111/2112

10:15 - 11:15 AM
Paul Alan Clifford

Things You Didn't Know ProPresenter 7 Could Do

Production Engineering

Classroom 2011/2012

10:15 - 11:15 AM
Brent Latin

From Pulpit to Pixel: Revitalizing Ministry Outreach through Creative Content

Creatives & Communications

Classroom 2105/2106

09:00 - 10:00 AM
Nick Meo

Should You Livestream Services?

Production Engineering

Classroom 2005-2006