2022 National Disciple Leaders Conference
The God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore, establish, strengthen, and support you after you have suffered a little while.
1 Peter 5:10, CSB
RHYTHM is a HYBRID (online or in person) conference focused on helping all church leaders as they rewrite the rhythm of . . .
- Leadership
- Soul Care
- Ministry
- Relationships
. . . for a new season of ministry.
Thursday, April 21 – Online or In Person
Friday, April 22 – In Person
First Baptist Nashville, 108 7th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203
All sessions will be recorded and available digitally to all who register.
Practical Workshops | Knowledgeable Keynotes | Meaningful Interactions
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Featured presenters
Ben & Lynley Mandrell
The Rhythm of the Soul & Relationships
Ben is a pastor with a pastors heart whose calling brought him to Lifeway Christian Resources to become the 10th president and CEO. He co-hosts, along with his wife, Lynley, The Glass House podcast— conversations that point the way forward to healthy emotions and relationships for ministry leaders and their families. Ben and Lynley have been married since 2001 and have four children.
Scott McConnell
What’s Happening to the Church?
Scott is the Executive Director of Lifeway Research, Nashville, TN. Scott will be providing research insights throughout the conference related to trends and matters of faith that affect the church. Scott, his wife Debbie, and their two children are actively involved at Hermitage Hills Baptist Church where Scott serves as a deacon and middle school Bible study teacher.
Meredith King
Rhythm of Leadership
Meredith is the Executive Director of Integrus Leadership. Meredith catalyzes ministry leaders with compelling, biblically-based resources proven to strengthen kingdom builders for higher impact. Meredith is a world-class leader, life-changing coach, and nonprofit executive who pulls from her lived experiences as an entrepreneur, pastor’s kid, pastor’s wife, and working mom.
Ken Braddy
Rhythm of Groups
Ken is the Director of Sunday School for Lifeway Christian Resources. Ken has served as Groups Pastor in Texas and Tennessee churches leading each church to experience exponential growth. Ken hosts a Sunday School and small groups blog at kenbraddy.com. Ken and his wife, Tammy, have been married 35 years, have two grown sons.
Coming Soon
Finding Your Rhythm Again
More information coming soon!
Robert Mullins
Rhythm of Ministry
Robert Mullins, Lead Pastor of Crossroads Community Church, Elmore, Alabama and Director of Passion Tree Ministries, a network for Disciple-Making Pastors. Robert has a passion for making disciples of Jesus Christ. Before serving as Lead Pastor, Robert spent more than 20 years in youth ministry. He and his wife of 25 years, Pam have two grown sons.
Coming Soon
Rhythm of Decision Making
More information coming soon!
Jonathan & Emily Martin
Worship Leaders & Presenters
Jonathan & Emily are singer-songwriters and worship leaders from Nashville, TN. They have a passion for creating music rooted in and filled with the Word as a powerful resource for personal and corporate worship, family worship, scripture memory, and everyday encouragement in the lives of believers. Over the past 7 years, they’ve released 7 albums and travel (along with their three kids: Judah, June, and Milo) sharing their songs and leading worship for churches and groups.
Coming Soon
Rhythm of Decision Making
More information coming soon!
Thursday Workshops
Over 20 workshops led by proven practioners will take place on Thursday afternoon. A complete listing will be available soon.
Friday 2 Hour Deep Dives
Friday’s in person event includes eight 2-hour deep dives focused on helping you establish new rhythms for soul-care, groups, leadership, families, church mental & emotional health, planning, and discipleship. In addition, there is a special academic session focused on the unique needs of academic leaders. Leaders will be announced soon.
schedule
All times are CST
ACADEMIC FOCUS
Thursday Workshops - Paper/Project Presentations
Students have the opportunity to present a paper/project as a part of the Thursday Workshop sessions. The purpose is to provide academic and professional support for the important work of Christian Education and DiscipleMaking.
The Due Date for Paper Proposal Submission by 02/01/2022.
Friday - Establishing a New Rhythm in Academic Leadership
This is a special 2-hour session focused on helping academic leaders explore the upcoming opportunities and challenges facing the academic institutions as it relates to student involment and engagement.
Friday, April 22 - 9:15-11:15am
Presenter: TBD
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Thank you LifeWay
LifeWay is the major Ministry Partner with Disciple Leaders Network. They are helping us build a ministry that champions discipleship leaders and their work.
