Dallas Event Speakers

Worship - Vision vs. Tradition

Coffey Anderson (Singer / Songwriter)

Description of Presentation

What do you do when you want to go higher, better, and the deacons or pastor don’t? What about recording and making album? How do you get the full benefit from using social media? Come join us as we will tackle these and several other questions.

Background Information

Coffey Anderson is a graduate of Howard Payne University (HPU) where he played college basketball with HPU's Yellow Jackets. Coffey walked away from his first love, basketball, to focus on his music. After graduating in 2002, he moved to Los Angeles, California opting for a musical career and started composing his own material. He has also been a contestant on American Idol and one of the 12 finalists on Nashville Star and is currently a worship leader at LA Dream Center.

Building a Strength Culture in Your Ministry Team

Phill Martin (Deputy CEO : NACBA)

Description of Presentation

Church staff teams who build a culture around strengths are able to meet the demanding challenges for church leadership. This workshop will look at the history of the strength movement and how it is being used to help staff teams improve performance and increase engagement. Learn about the coaching model of leadership and how your team can optimize your team’s strengths.

Background Information

For over twenty-five years Phill served in ministry positions of local church ministry .He joined the staff of NACBA June 2000 and serves as Deputy CEO. Phill has a passion to support church staffs. He is a Certified Church Administrator and Certified Association Executive. In addition to being seminary trained clergy he has completed additional trained with Engaged Churches, Coaching4Clergy and CoreClairty.

Let's Design A Church in 45 minutes

Kevin Bennett, AIA, (Managing Principal, Barron Design Group, LP)

Description of Presentation

Find out how to work with your architect during this hands-on session that guides you through needs assessment, charrette, master planning and schematic design at an executive summary level.

Background Information

Kevin Bennett doesn’t just design churches – “he wraps space around ministries.” He is a licensed architect in the State of Texas and a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA). Since 1990, Kevin has been a Community Group Shepherd, Home Group Leader and volunteer in the Children's ministry program with Pantego Bible Church. He graduated from Texas Tech University with a Bachelor of Architecture in 1987.

The Future of Children's Ministry

Reagan Hillier (President / CEO : Worlds of WOW)

Description of Presentation

Children's ministry is the #1 opportunity for outreach and growth in the local church. This session will share 5 steps to transform your kids ministry to be a magnet for kids.

Background Information

With 11+ years experience in the amusement and theme park world, Reagan and Worlds of Wow partner with churches to create dynamic environments. A member of NACDB, Wow also just recently completed the kids ministry building at Gateway Church in Southlake.

I Learned from That!

Greg Barron (President : NACDB)

Description of Presentation

Hear stories from a pastors panel who have been through facilities expansion programs. Find out what they were prepared for, what they weren’t and what they would do differently.

Background Information

Greg Barron is the founder and current President/CEO of the Barron Companies. He has over two decades of experience working in the design, construction, engineering and development industries. He serves on the Board of Directors and Advisory Boards of First Financial Bank-Weatherford, Texas, The University of Texas at Arlington College of Business and American Electric, Honolulu, HI. Greg is also the President of the Board of Directors of the National Association of Church Design Builders (NACDB).

Building the Church Community One Cup at a Time

Michael Bacile (Owner : The Daily Java)

Description of Presentation

Mike will focus on the Whys and Hows of setting up a successful church cafe that builds Fellowship while creating a revenue stream for your Ministries or Bottom-line. He will cover the importance of layout/flow, design, equipment, menu, products, training and other Dos and Don\'ts of a successful cafe.

Background Information

Mike and The Daily Java has been helping small business, corporations and churches set up successful cafes since 1995. The Daily Java is consider a national leader in the Coffee industry for its training, products and service. Mike has also been nationally published on building Third Place Cafes that work.

Magnify Your Culture: AVL Integration

Doug Hood (General Manager : Custom Sound Design)

Description of Presentation

Is your church benefitting from todays technology? We will share some ideas that may help you make sure that the "Word is Heard". Reach your congregation and stimulate them thru Audio, Visual, Lighting techniques.

Background Information

For more than 15 years with Custom Sound Design, Mr. Hood has successfully managed some of the largest church projects in the country. Doug has also been involved in Christian music for over 25 years, including live performance, music composition, worship leading and recording. He travels extensively throughout the US speaking on worship & technology to architects, builders, and churches. Mr. Hood is a member of the Audio Engineering Society (AES), National Systems Contractor's Association (NSCA), National Association of Church Design Builders (NACDB), Jack Miller Network, a member of the NACDB Advisory Board, and a featured contributing writer for several national technology publications.

Things I learned after I turned 60

Troy Dungan (Former DFW Television Personality)

Description of Presentation

Representing Jesus well in your daily life - encouragement, some exhortation with a little humor thrown in for good measure.

Background Information

50 years in broadcasting - 45 of those in TV weather - the last 31 of them at WFAA-TV Dallas/Fort Worth

Biblical Money Management for Youth

Robert Adkins, Jr. (President : Money Tree)

Description of Presentation

The Money Tree is a unique money management tool targeted primarily for youth. The goal is to teach youth foundational Biblical money management principles early in life, before poor spending habits take root and impact their lives. Topics include: giving of first fruits (tithe), savings, investing and living expenses.

Background Information

Bobby Adkins is involved with multiple companies in different industries, primarily the oil and gas sector. Bobby founded Adobe Oil & Gas, Inc. which owns and operates mineral interest in 10 states under 750,000 undivided mineral acres. Teton Investment Capital, LLC was created by Mr. Adkins to seed new companies in multiple areas.

Transforming Lives Transforms the Church

John Spurling (Associate Senior Pastor : Gateway Church)

Description of Presentation

Our world is filled with uncertainty, fear and confusion. And people are searching to go deeper in God's Word! Do you have a strategy to equip them? Together we will explore the challenges and solutions!

Background Information

John Spurling is an Associate Senior Pastor at Gateway Church in Southlake, Texas. He has over 28 years of ministry experience and has authored equipping and leadership resources that are being used in several thousand churches worldwide. He is a passionate communicator who loves challenging people to live God-honoring lives.

Cutting Costs During Difficult Economic Times

Dean Johnson (Executive Director : NACFM)

Description of Presentation

The current state of the economy has impacted everyone, including churches and their staffs. Those managing a staff face the uncertainty of whether their personnel budget will be cut. Attend this session and discuss what steps can be taken to cut costs without cutting programming.

Background Information

Dean Johnson is the Executive Director of the National Association of Church Facilities Managers and is Business Administrator for First Baptist Church in Lubbock, Texas. He has been on staff at First Lubbock for 17 years starting out as Facilities Director, a position that he is still responsible for. He is a charter member of the NACFM and a member of NACBA.

Where Do I Start? - The Building Process for Pastors

Charles F. Stark, PE, RPLS (Managing principal, Barron-Stark Consulting Engineers, LP)(Pictured)
Kevin Bennett, AIA, (Managing Principal, Barron Design Group, LP)
Dave Karcher (Executive Vice President, GL Barron Company, Inc.)

Description of Presentation

Come together with other pastors as we review the development process and help your church face one of its biggest changes – building new facilities. Understand key elements of a successful building program, the two most popular delivery methods and what you need to get started.

Background Information

Chuck’s areas of expertise include commercial and industrial site planning, municipal infrastructure design, transportation system design and residential development. Chuck is both a Registered Professional Engineer and Registered Professional Land Surveyor and holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from Texas A&M University and a Masters of Science from the University of Colorado.

Administering through Growth

Pastor Todd Lane (Associate Senior Pastor : Gateway Church)

Description of Presentation

It can be difficult for ministries to keep focused on the administrative duties when your church is growing by leaps and bounds. Here are some practical tips to help you control the chaos.

Background Information

Pastor Todd Lane has been a senior leader for Gateway Church since 2002. During that time Gateway has grown from about 2,000 attendees to 20,000 (last Easter). Pastor Todd's involvement in setting policy, casting vision, and managing staff through growth should help encourage other leaders during their growth.

Ten Commandments for Churches

Frank Sommerville (Attorney/CPA : WEYCER, KAPLAN, PULASKI & ZUBER, P.C.)

Description of Presentation

This presentation will provide solutions to the ten most common mistakes that churches make when dealing with tax laws.

Background Information

Attorney/CPA with over 35 years of experience addressing church tax and legal issues. Over 95% of my practice includes representing nonprofit organizations, including churches. Board Certified in Tax Law.

Social Media?  The Next Step!

Darrell Myers (Vice President : NCPG)

Description of Presentation

Unless you have just decided to bury your head in the sand, you know there is huge potential with implementing a social media strategy for your ministry. Several questions always arise: How do we implement it effectively? Which platforms should we use? How do we track it? Should we do it ourselves or hire a company? How should we deal with negative or misleading comments on social media platforms? There are real answers to these questions and applications that can solve all of these issues. 

Background Information

Darrell is the VP of Sales and Marketing for NCPG.  He majored at Virginia Commonwealth University in Business Administration and Marketing.  He has worked on staff as a Youth Pastor and a Worship Minister.  With a strong aptitude for and interest in electronics, Darrell pursued training and education that allowed him to quickly master the professional sound and audio/video world in the 90’s.  This, in turn, led to specialties in programming, web development, and graphic design.  Darrell has been interviewed by several national magazines for his expertise in media and marketing.

Making Multi-Site Campuses Work

Marcus Brecheen (Executive Pastor of Extension Campuses : Gateway Church)

Description of Presentation

Some churches do multi-site campuses with amazing success, while others fail. What's the difference? Can our church pull this off with success? Come and explore the various strategies and possibilities.

Background Information

BBA Finance, MBA, MDiv, Senior Pastor for eight years, Executive Pastor at Gateway Church for 9 1/2 years.

Women Moving Forward in this Generation with the Gospel

Robin Bryce (Women's Ministry Consultant, Leadership Trainer, Speaker & President : iGETitLIFE)

Description of Presentation

Explore the trends, resources and needs to catch a vision of reaching women and changing lives. In today's busy woman's lifestyle, how can you make an impact? Gain inspiration and action steps to re-imagine women's ministry, team effort and mentoring.

Background Information

Robin is the speaker for iGETitLIFE and the founder of Capture Me, a ladies event unifying local churches to impact their community. She is a passionate speaker known for her real-life application of truth and scripture. Her wisdom and down-home style has worn many hats in her 25+ years of ministry, most of all being a pastor's wife and mother of three.

Digital Shepherds: The Church & Social Media

Anthony Coppedge (Marketing Manager : Fellowship Technologies)

Description of Presentation

A fast-paced, eye-opening understanding of how the local church must leverage social media.

Background Information

Author, speaker and consultant to local churches, Anthony is brings the experience of being a media pastor at three mega-churches along, a tech arts & communications consulting background and business marketing expertise into sharp focus to engage and equip church leaders.

How Do I Deal With My General Contractor?

Dave Karcher (Executive Vice President, GL Barron Company, Inc.)

Description of Presentation

What should you expect from the company you hire to build your facility? Learn the inner workings of a General Contractor, why they do the things they do, and how to get maximum value for your construction dollars!

Background Information

Dave Karcher has been a visible leader in the commercial construction
marketplace since the early 1970’s. Although Dave has an established background in a variety of projects, his passion is the design and construction of Christian facilities. Dave is an active member of TEXO, the North Texas Chapter of Associated General Contractors and has written a number of articles for local real estate publications. He has a degree in Construction Science from Texas A&M University and an MBA from the Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University.

Building Relationships

Arnita Willis Taylor (Leadership consultant, trainer, and conference speaker)

Description of Presentation

This session will give relevant information and strategies for building community and relationships in volunteer and organizational teams. We will target how to build citizenship within your church making them places of improved engagement.

Background Information

Arnita has an inspiring way of passionately equipping people for leadership in ministry. She deeply desires to stir leaders’ personal potential. She has 25 years’ experience serving the Lord in worship, women’s, children’s, groups, mentoring, and prison ministries. She has served as Associate Pastor of Women’s Groups at Gateway Church in Southlake, Texas. Arnita graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology from the University of Tennessee- Knoxville and is currently pursing a Master of Science in Leadership with a leadership development focus.

Death, taxes and eternity. Three things that don't go away!

Mark T. Mueller CPA (Chief Financial Officer : Sower of Seeds International Ministries, Inc.)

Description of Presentation

Are you maximizing the benefits available to ministers under the IRS code? Does your ministry count for eternity? Come explore personal tax planning and opportunities to reach the world through community development.

Background Information

Mark is a CPA with over 26 years of accounting experience. He has served on church staffs, owned his own construction and accounting companies and currently serves as CFO of an international missions organization.

Practical Advice on Hiring and Firing

Justin Lathrop (Executive Pastor - Strategic Development : The Oaks Fellowship)

Description of Presentation

The caliber of people who work for your church will arguably have more impact on the sucess of your ministry than any other factor. The easiest way to create a terrific work environment is to hire terrific, competent people and let go of those that are not performing within your Church family.

Background Information

Justin serves as the Treasurer of the Board of Directors for Life School, a charter school with 5 campuses and over 3700 students.He is also the co-founder of The Oaks School of Leadership, a innovative church-based training school for pastors. Currently, he serves in the role of Executive Pastor of Strategic Development for The Oaks Fellowship. Justin and his wife Andrea are the proud parents of two children, Parker and McKenna.

Helping Your Church with Communications

David Bennett (Faith Based Vertical Marketing Manager : Ricoh US)

Description of Presentation

Explore the 5 steps of communication methods of how to connect with and grow your ministry, in ways that set you apart and grasp a clear understanding of what matters to your members and visitors. 1)Maintain control of how you communicate. 2)Keep the continuity of your mission and message. 3)Help set you apart. 4)Understanding of what matters to your members and visitors.

Background Information

Grew up in Worcestershire, England and have now been in the USA for 21 years, have and continue to work with many faith based /church organizations, learning more about them and constantly exploring how we can help them flourish. In my job capacity I am awarded the privilege to be responsible for the faith/church market in the US and to help our people empathize and align them with your goals.

Using the “Purchasing Process” to help fund your ministry

Mark Towell (President : National Church Purchasing Group, Inc.)

Description of Presentation

In today’s economy, most ministry budgets are being squeezed tighter and tighter, while at the same time, they are being presented with more and more ministry opportunities. What if there were some creative ways that you could help fund these ministry opportunities through your regular purchasing process? Every day, your ministry makes purchases, some routine and some unique, as well as paying utilities, insurance, and other business related expenses.
In this session, we will look at several saving opportunities available to you in your everyday business life that could potentially transfer these disbursements to enhancing your ministry.

Background Information

President of National Church Purchasing Group, Inc. , Mark has been a leader with several ministry organizations. He has developed a passion for local ministry outreaches, realizing the impact a local church can have on its community. This goes hand and hand with NCPG’s philosophy and mission statement - every ministry dollar saved on expenses equates to a ministry dollar that can be invested back into the ministry, where it belongs.

Building a comprehensive stewardship ministry

Gunnar Johnson (Executive Pastor, Financial Stewardship : Gateway Church)

Description of Presentation

Gateway church is one of the most generous churches in the country. The reason is we have chosen to disciple in the area of faith and finances. Executive Pastor Gunnar Johnson will teach you why and how we created a comprehensive stewardship ministry that trains over 2500 people per year at Gateway church.

Background Information

Gunnar Johnson serves as the Executive Pastor of Financial Stewardship at Gateway Church in Southlake, Texas, and was nominated as the Chairman of the Board for Christian Stewardship Network (CSN) in January 2010. Gunnar has been an active member and board member of CSN for the past four years, and has been instrumental in creating a redirected focus which CSN is positioned to assume. Prior to coming to Gateway, Gunnar was a business entrepreneur who established, owned and operated two successful companies.

Introduction to Exceptional Guest Services

Scotty Sanders (CEO : Life Catalyst)

Description of Presentation

A benchmark training experience about some of the most successful practices in guest services. Learn how you can cross-appropriate the number one guest service provider--Ritz Carlton--into the church environment.

Background Information

Scotty has been leading organizations for over 30 years and served in executive pastor for two mega churches. He founded and serves as CEO of Life Catalyst where he has worked with hundreds of pastors. His expertise includes leadership and volunteer development, guest services, human resources, and evangelism.

Contemporary Worship in a Traditional Church

Coffey Anderson (Singer / Songwriter)

Description of Presentation

Come join us as we discuss a topic that many churches are dealing with. We will talk about skinny jeans in the pews, lifestyle choices and leading worship (the 23 hours a day when you aren’t leading worship) how to keep worship authentic and fresh: New Songs vs. Familiar Same/Same. Sure to be some lively discussion.

Background Information

Coffey Anderson is a graduate of Howard Payne University (HPU) where he played college basketball with HPU's Yellow Jackets. Coffey walked away from his first love, basketball, to focus on his music. After graduating in 2002, he moved to Los Angeles, California opting for a musical career and started composing his own material. He has also been a contestant on American Idol and one of the 12 finalists on Nashville Star and is currently a worship leader at LA Dream Center.

Electronic Giving Demystified

Yuri Star (President : Church Media Group)

Description of Presentation

Statistics show that electronic commerce is on the rise. Electronic giving is no longer just an option for churches and ministries - it is a necessity. Yuri will help to demystify electronic giving by introducing practical solutions for web based giving, mobile giving, text based giving and more.

Background Information

Yuri Star is the President and co-founder of Church Media Group, Inc. His professional background is in management information systems and software development. He has provided software solutions for companies such as AT&T, SBC and Ameritech. Prior to founding Church Media Group, Yuri was an Executive Pastor at Gateway Church in Southlake, TX.

I like Green eggs and Ham: The secrets and benefits behind sharing who you are!

Marsia Van Wormer (eCommerce Marketing Director)

Description of Presentation

Most people are grossly underestimating the impact on business that blogging and social media are going to have on building relationships. We live in a world with personal blogs and other platforms where we're sharing thoughts we never could have picked up the phone and called about, and it's my belief that every person needs to humanize who they are and overcare for personal relationships if they want to be successful going forward.

Background Information

Passion is being who you are and doing what comes naturally. . . As the eCommerce Marketing Director for NESTentertainment.com, I embrace the concept and definition of passion, and act sometimes as the funnel, other times as the lead voice. I am responsible for more than creating a marketing strategy, overseeing promotional implementation and it\'s ultimate success. I cultivate an environment for creative merchandising, individual growth, and ultimately represent the heart and vision of NEST Family, which is to enrich, nurture, educate and inspire. Marketing: it's ALL how you sell it!

Gauging Success in Ministry: Is Bigger Better?

Bob Adams (Lead Church Development Consultant : JH Batten Inc.)

Description of Presentation

Church staff teams struggle all the time with “Ifonlyitis”. The thinking goes something like this: “if only we had the people – or budget – or buildings – or whatever – that First Church across town has, we would be successful”. It’s a contagious disease, and it can sometimes be fatal – to your identity and calling if not your church’s vision for ministry. This session will help staff leadership teams identify true measures of success and apply them throughout your ministries.

Background Information

Prior to joining JHB in 2004, his background included over 23 years as an associate/executive pastor for 3 churches with primary responsibilities in church facilities administration, communication and discipleship. Bob’s passion is helping church leaders thrive by turning challenges into opportunities. At JH Batten, he works with churches so that they can be efficient in their use of ministry resources, in order to become effective in accomplishing their vision. His education background includes a B.S. in Accounting from Tennessee Tech University, a MRE in Church Administration and Communications from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and post-graduate work at Emory University in church business administration. Bob is actively involved at Elevation Church in Charlotte, NC at the Uptown Campus, where he serves as a Guest Services Coordinator.