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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.

OCT.

7

OCT.

8

OCT.

9

OCT.

10

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AGENDA KEY

Track 1:
Lead & Executive Pastors

Track 2:

Emerging Technology/IT

Track 3:

Creatives & Communications

Track 4:

Production Engineering & Technology

Track 5:

Church Administration

Track 6:

Leadership Development

Track 7:

Worship Tech

Fireside Chat

Exhibitor Spotlight

*All sessions listed below are in Eastern Standard Time (EST)

OCT 7

OCT. 7

DAY 1: REGISTRATION

Registration

Starts at 1:00 PM(CST)

Location:
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. 

Exhibitor Expo & Welcome Reception

Starts at 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM(EST)

Location:

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.

OCT 8

OCT. 8

DAY 2

General Session:

Opening Keynote

Speaker:

TBD

Duration:

1 hr

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9:00 am

10:00 am

BREAK

Workshop:

3 Ways Pastors Can Clone Yourself w/ AI

Speaker:

Kenny Jahng

Duration:

1 hr

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Workshop:

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

Speaker:

Josh Burnett

Duration:

1 hr

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Workshop:

Ministry Growth Ladder Session 1

Speaker:

Konan Stephens

Duration:

1 hr

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10:15 am

Workshop:

Mastering Multi Camera Production to Create Effective & Engaging Content

Speaker: 

Graeme Spencer

Duration:

1 hr

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Workshop:

Social Media Branding

Speaker:

​Michael Fisher

Duration:

1 hr

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Workshop:

Using The Google Ad Grant to Reach Your Community

Speaker: 

Jono Long

Duration:

1 hr

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Workshop:

Are Today's Musicians Relevant in Tomorrow's Church w/ Technology

Speaker: 

Jonathan Brown

Duration:

1 hr

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Workshop:

The Creative's Guide to Carrying Vision

Speaker:

​Brian Taylor

Duration:

1 hr

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11:15 am

BREAK

Workshop:

Preach Smarter: Ethical Sermon Preparation Using AI

Speaker: 

Josh Burnett

Duration:

1 hr

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Fireside Chat:

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

Speaker: 

Stuart McPherson

Duration:

1 hr

 

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Masterclass:

The Emotionally AND Spiritually Healthy Leader

Speaker:

Gary Fowler

Duration:

1 hr

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Workshop:

Why Your Church Should Use Worship Production Software

Speaker: 

Paul Alan Clifford

Duration:

1 hr

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11:30 am

Workshop:

Why a Church Needs a Thread

Speaker:

Mark MacDonald

Duration:

1 hr

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Workshop:

Fundraising for Churches (MASTERCLASS)

Speaker:

Mark Whitlock

Duration:

1 hr

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Workshop:

Leveraging Technology for Immersive Worship Experience

Speaker:

Meachum Clarke

Duration:

1 hr

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Workshop:

Metrics That Matter: Measuring Online Ministry Success

Speaker:

Keshia Dixon

Duration:

1 hr

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12:30 pm

LUNCH

1:30 pm

Workshop:

The Secret Sauce Behind Organizing a Successful Virtual Church

Speaker: 

Kervance Ross

Duration:

1 hr

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Workshop:

10 AI Tools That Will Change How You Do Ministry

Speaker: 

Kenny Jahng

Duration:

1 hr

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Masterclass:

6 Phases of a Church

Speaker:

Konan Stephens

Duration:

1 hr

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Workshop:

Introduction to Production Engineering in a Church Context

Speaker: 

TBD

Duration:

1 hr

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Workshop:

Church Near Me: A Guide to Church Growth Through Search Engine Optimization

Speaker:

Jono Long

Duration:

1 hr

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Workshop:

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

Speaker:

Jeff Bird

Duration:

1 hr

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Workshop:

Cultivating Healthy Team Dynamics

Speaker:

Brian Taylor

Duration:

1 hr

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Workshop:

3 Practical Steps to Improve Your Website (MASTERCLASS)

Speaker:

Mark MacDonald

Duration:

1 hr

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2:30 pm

BREAK

General Session:

Afternoon Keynote

Speaker:

Steele Billings

Duration:

1 hr

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2:45 pm

4:00 pm

NETWORKING RECEPTION

Location

First Baptist Church of Glenarden

End of day. Be sure to explore the beautiful city of Washington, DC. Dinner on own.

OCT 9

OCT. 9

DAY 3

General Session:
Morning Keynote

Speaker:

Nicole Massie

Duration:

1 hr

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9:00 am

10:00 am

BREAK

Tech Town Hall @ Church & Technology Summit:

Equipping the Church via Innovative Technologies

Speaker:

Randal Pinkett, Hari Krishna, Brad Hill

Duration:

1.5 hr

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10:15 am

11:45 am

LUNCH

Workshop:

Understanding the Role of Social Media in Worship Ministry

Speaker: 

Meachum Clarke

Duration:

1 hr

Workshop:

3 Practical Steps to Improve Your Website (MASTERCLASS)

Speaker:

Mark MacDonald

Duration:

1 hr

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Workshop:

Video Marketing for Churches in the Digital Age

Speaker: 

Bernice Loman

Duration:

1 hr

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Workshop:

How to Get the Most Out of ProPresenter 7 

Speaker: 

Paul Alan Clifford

Duration:

1 hr

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12:45 pm

Workshop:

Ministry Growth Ladder Session 2

Speaker:

Konan Stephens

Duration:

1 hr

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Workshop:

AI for Discipleship: Transforming Community Engagement 

Speaker: 

Josh Burnett

Duration:

1 hr

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Workshop:

Fundraising for Churches (MASTERCLASS)

Speaker:

Mark Whitlock

Duration:

1 hr

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Workshop:

Visual Communication: Why It's so Necessary

Speaker:

Kate Wardwell

Duration:

1 hr

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Workshop:

Security Grants for Churches

Speaker:

Nick Blevins

Duration:

1 hr

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1:45 pm

BREAK

2:00 pm

Workshop:

Leveraging Technology for Immersive Worship Experience

Speaker: 

TBD

Duration:

1 hr

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Workshop:

Leadership Development Workshop

Speaker: 

Kervance Ross

Duration:

1 hr

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Masterclass:

Sermon Series Planning

Speaker:

Kate Wardwell

Duration:

1 hr

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Workshop:

Co-intelligence: Enhancing Ministry with AI

Speaker: 

Josh Burnett

Duration:

1 hr

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Workshop:

Beyond the Pews: Strengthening Business Continuity for Church Ministry 

Speaker:

Christalyn Baker

Duration:

1 hr

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Workshop:

High Tech & High Touch: Developing Digital Disciples

Speaker:

Keshia Dixon

Duration:

1 hr

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Workshop:

Think About How You Think

Speaker: 

Gary Fowler

Duration:

1 hr

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Workshop:

Leverage Digital Signage 

Speaker:

Nick Blevins

Duration:

1 hr

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Workshop:

Video Production & Projection for Worship Services

Speaker: 

TBD

Duration:

1 hr

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2:30 pm

BREAK

General Session:

Afternoon Keynote

Speaker:

Randal Pinkett

Duration:

1 hr

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2:45 pm

NETWORKING RECEPTION

Location

First Baptist Church of Glenarden & Fellowship Hall

End of day. Be sure to explore the beautiful city of Washington, DC. Dinner on own.

11:45 am

Workshop:

Audio, Video, Lighting at all sizes

Speaker:

Stephen Kramer

Duration:

1 hr

Workshop:

Reimagining Digital Discipleship

Speaker:

David Brown

Duration:

1 hr

OCT. 10

OCT. 10

DAY 4: FINAL DAY

9:00 am

Workshop:

Lead/Executive Pastor Workshop

Speaker: 

Nathaniel Green

Duration:

1 hr

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Workshop:

Growing Your Church with The Google Ad Grant: Part 2

Speaker: 

Jono Long

Duration:

1 hr

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Masterclass:

Strategy - The Missing Link

Speaker:

Konan Stephens

Duration:

1 hr

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Workshop:

Building & Managing a Production Team for Worship Services

Speaker: 

TBD​

Duration:

1 hr

Workshop:

Embracing Tomorrow: Future AI Trends for Today's Church

Speaker:

Josh Burnett

Duration:

1 hr

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Workshop:

Fundraising for Churches (MASTERCLASS)

Speaker:

Mark Whitlock

Duration:

1 hr

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Workshop:

Security Grants for Churches

Speaker:

Nick Blevins

Duration:

1 hr

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Workshop:

3 Practical Steps to Improve Your Website (MASTERCLASS)

Speaker: 

Mark MacDonald

Duration:

1 hr

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Workshop:

The War Room: How to Plan for Innovative & Anointing

Speaker: 

Kervance Ross

Duration:

1 hr

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10:00 pm

BREAK

Workshop:

Motivation - The Difference Maker

Speaker: 

Gary Fowler

Duration:

1 hr

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Workshop:

Bringing Your Church Into the Metaverse Mission Field

Speaker: 

Stuart McPherson

Duration:

1 hr

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Masterclass:

Leadership Development

Speaker:

Nathaniel Green

Duration:

1 hr

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Workshop:

Things You Didn't Know ProPresenter 7 Could Do.

Speaker: 

Paul Alan Clifford

Duration:

1 hr

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Workshop:

What Church Leaders Need to Know About Intellectual Property

Speaker:

Jeff Bird & Kelli Emery

Duration:

1 hr

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10:15 am

Workshop:

Incorporating Interactive Worship Elements w/ Mobile Apps & Devices

Speaker:

Meachum Clarke

Duration:

1 hr

Workshop:

What Church Communication Tools Are Next

Speaker: 

Mark MacDonald

Duration:

1 hr

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Workshop:

From Pulpit to Pixel: Revitalizing Ministry Outreach Through Creative Content

Speaker: 

Brent Latin

Duration:

1 hr

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Workshop:

Should You Livestream Services?

Speaker: 

​Nick Meo

Duration:

1 hr

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11:15 am

BREAK

General Session:

Closing Keynote

Speaker:

Nicholas Skytland

Duration:

1 hr

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11:30 am

Thank you for attending Church & Technology Summit!  See You Next Year!

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