Redeemer Network Conference
September 11-13, 2023
Redeemer Church of Lubbock
6402 Elgin Ave, Lubbock, TX 79413
Join us for the 1st Annual Redeemer Network Conference hosted by Redeemer Lubbock, the Network's founding church! This year's conference theme is "Ordinary Churches on an Extraordinary Mission" with Ross Lester, Pastor of Preaching at The Austin Stone, serving as our main session speaker. Our goal is that you leave encouraged and better equipped, both in your own spiritual life and in your ministry area, to carry on the mission of spreading of the Gospel through the planting of healthy churches.
Schedule of Events
Monday, September 11th
5:00p - 6:00p Pre-Conference Mingle
6:00p - 6:15p Welcome with Dusty Thompson
6:15p - 7:45p Session 1 "Our Living Hope" with Ross Lester
7:45p - 8:00p Closing Remarks & Announcements
Tuesday, September 12th
8:00a - 9:00a: Coffee & Catalyst Meet & Greet
9:00a - 10:15a: Breakout Block 1
10:30a - 11:45a: Breakout Block 2
12:00p - 1:15p: Lunch on your own
1:30p - 2:45p: Breakout Block 3
3:00p - 4:30p: Session 2 "Marked by Holiness" with Ross Lester
4:30p - 4:45p: A Little about Redeemer Network with Jordan Elder
Evening: Optional Redeemer Lubbock College Gathering (7:00pm) or Dinner on your own
Wednesday, September 13th
8:00a - 9:00a: Coffee & Redeemer Meet & Greet
9:00a - 10:15a: Conflict Resolution Anchored in the Gospel: A Panel Discussion
10:30a - 11:45a: Session 3 "Called to Mission" with Ross Lester
11:45a - 12:00p: Next Steps & Closing
Breakouts
Block 1: Tuesday, 9:00-10:15 am
Preaching: The sermon writing process, manuscripts, and the value of preaching labs (Dusty Thompson)
Kids Classes and Curriculum: How to organize gospel-centered and age-appropriate environments (Heather Oglesby)
Cultivating Generosity: A journey of accountability, transparency, and wisdom (Ben Lagasse)
The unique challenges and opportunities of rural ministry (Paden Behrens & Ricky Garzon)
Navigating the role of a pastor's wife (Jeremy & Karmen Buck)
Casting a compelling vision for church planting: Things to consider (Jordan Elder)
Redeemer Network's Metrics of a Healthy Church (Brandon Barker)
Corporate Worship: a thoughtful approach to the order of worship. (Chris Mallonee & Josh Reeves)
Block 2: Tuesday, 10:30-11:45 am
Corporate Worship: How to choose songs and the value of writing songs by your church for your church (Chris Mallonee)
Pathology of eldership gone wrong (Dusty Thompson)
Preaching the gospel that engages culture in the pulpit (David Ritchie)
Women in leadership panel. (Amy Thompson, Erin Kellogg, Heather Oglesby with Sarah Kiriacon emcee)
Partnering with parents: why you can’t just be good with kids and students. (Keenan Harris)
Replanting & Revitalization: How do I know if my church needs help? (David Miller)
Redeemer Network's Metrics of a Healthy Church (Brandon Barker)
Block 3: Tuesday, 1:30-2:45 pm
Defending Your Leadership Culture: Tackling the 5 Biggest Threats to Your Team Unity and Engagement. (LeAnne Lagasse)
From Numbers to Nurturing: The Heart and Science of Community Engagement (Keenan Harris and Ben Lagasse)
Replanting & Revitalization: The skills & competencies of a replanter or revitalizer (David Miller)
The unique challenges and opportunities of rural ministry (Paden Behrens & Ricky Garzon)
Casting a compelling vision for church planting: Things to consider (Jordan Elder)
Confusing Communication: Challenges in the church (Sarah Kiriacon)