Event Info
The Propel Conference offers inspiration and innovation to see your church grow. You and your team will hear powerful speakers, experience inspiring worship, grow your skills, and leave equipped to propel the next season of growth at your local church.
Main Sessions
Sunday, April 28, 6:30 p.m.
Cesar Gonzalez: Evangelizing Your Members Like Trees, Walking
Dr Jesse Wilson: What Do We Do Now?
Monday, April 29, 8:30 a.m.
Larry Witzel: The Digital Transformation of Ministry
Monday, April 29, 6:30 p.m.
Jose Saint Phard: The Harvest is Ready: Awakening to the Urgency of Evangelism
Explore Jesus’ interaction with the Samaritan woman to learn how to connect with those feeling spiritually empty yet wary of traditional religion. This talk emphasizes the urgent need for a new evangelistic approach in addressing the world's deep spiritual thirst.Dr. Hiram Rester: Top 10 Reasons Preachers Can't Get Decisions
Tuesday, April 30, 8:30 a.m.
Dr. Roger Walter: Catching and Keeping
Tuesday, April 30, 6:30 p.m.
Cyndi Keiser: Sozo-Christ's Method Alone
Byron Corbett: Redeem the Time
Wednesday, May 1, 8:30 a.m.
Bill McClendon: Just Do It
John Freedman: Challenge and Sendoff
What people are saying:
"This is a must-come conference! There's a wealth of information and a lot of people who have been doing evangelism for a long time. It will help not only your ministry, but it will also feed you. From the plenaries to the different workshops, there are things I am thinking about that I won't just use for my churches, but for myself and my own life."
“Mission flows out of worship.”
Training Tracks
On Monday and Tuesday, a diverse option of breakout sessions will give you an opportunity for a deep dive into the best practices for growing Seventh-day Adventist churches. Choose sessions from several different tracks—attend all sessions in a track, or mix and match to tailor your training experience.
Church Revitalization
Monday, April 29, 10:15 a.m.
Cesar Gonzalez: How to do Evangelism (and have your community pay for it)
Monday, April 29, 1:15 p.m.
Daniel Hall: Compassion Project
Tuesday, April 30, 10:15 a.m.
D.W. West: What to do with a sinking ship
Tuesday, April 30, 1:15 p.m.
April Burville: VBS, Childrens' Church & Discipling Children
Evangelistic Innovation
Monday, April 29, 10:15 a.m.
Tim Taylor & Rob Zama: Irresistible Identity – An Innovative Approach to Public Evangelism
Discover a fresh approach to public evangelism that is centered around discipleship, offering practical benefits to participants, and highlighting the direct relevance of Adventist doctrines through our identity in Christ. Witness the remarkable transformation this series sparks in both individuals and church communities, pulling them closer to Jesus in meaningful ways.Monday, April 29, 1:15 p.m.
Cesar Gonzalez: The Happiness Project
Tuesday, April 30, 10:15 a.m.
April Burville: Children's Evangelism & Teaching Children to Witness
Tuesday, April 30, 1:15 p.m.
Byron Corbett: Innovative Public Evangelism: The Promise Prophecies
Digital Evangelism
Monday, April 29, 10:15 a.m.
Brent Hardinge & Marshall McKenzie: Digging Deeper in a Digital World
In a world focused on posts and likes, the need for meaningful Christ-like conversations on these platforms remains. How do we foster deeper connections?Monday, April 29, 1:15 p.m.
Dr. Hiram Rester: How we got 1 Million+ Video Views within 15 miles of our Church
Tuesday, April 30, 10:15 a.m.
Alex Portillo: Evangelism Advertising in a Digital Space
Tuesday, April 30, 1:15 p.m.
Roscoe Shields: Revitalizing Church Growth with Christ's Methods Online
Join us for a transformative presentation designed for pastors and church leaders eager to embrace the digital age. In this session, we'll explore innovative ways to attract and engage with your online audience while staying true to Christ's teachings.
Bible Study Training
Monday, April 29, 10:15 a.m.
Cyndi Keiser: The Science of Soul Winning
Monday, April 29, 1:15 p.m.
Cyndi Keiser: Jesus the Master Soul Winner
Tuesday, April 30, 10:15 a.m.
Cyndi Keiser: Decisions for Christ
Tuesday, April 30, 1:15 p.m.
Dr. Jason Canfield: Generational Intelligence for Evangelism and Retention
Public Evangelism
The fastest-growing Adventist churches in North America still use reaping meetings as a crucial step in the evangelism cycle. The 4 workshops in this training track will help you hone your skills in this critical area of ministry: helping people make decisions to identify as a Seventh-day Adventist Christians.
Monday, April 29, 10:15 a.m.
Dr. Hiram Rester: Proven Tools for Effective Evangelism
Monday, April 29, 1:15 p.m.
David Klinedinst: Utilizing the Forecasting Hope Evangelism Series Builder & How to Get Decisions and Make Appeals
Meet the new Forecasting Hope evangelism kitTuesday, April 30, 10:15 a.m.
Byron Corbett: Shifting Church Culture for Evangelism
Tuesday, April 30, 1:15 p.m.
D.W. West: Tell Somebody About Jesus Part I & Part II
Technology
Monday, April 29, 10:15 a.m.
Larry Witzel: Church Marketing Funnels for Digital Evangelism
Monday, April 29, 1:15 p.m.
Luci Peterson: The Power of Interest Tracking Software
Tuesday, April 30, 10:15 a.m.
Ernesto Hernandez: AI: Your new Superpower!
We'll delve into AI tools with live demos, showing their transformative role in media and tech landscapes. Learn how AI can be your key ally in mastering today's complex world, becoming an essential tool for success.Tuesday, April 30, 1:15 p.m.
Brian Ford & Rob Garvin: Using eAdventist for Evangelism
What people are saying:
"The opening night set the tone which was frankly: honesty. That we are looking for answers and we are all in this together. I've had opportunities to attend a few breakout sessions that gave me some really good ideas for my new churches."
Continuing Education Credits
Resource Exhibits
We have invited organizations offering quality evangelistic resources to exhibit at the Propel Conference. Throughout the event, we encourage you to visit each booth to learn how these organizations can help your church grow.