Going Steady
David Faust reflects on biblical steadfastness, urging believers, parents, workers, preachers, and elders to stand firm, stay faithful, and remain steady in an unstable world.
Articles for tag: church leadership
April 6, 2026
New Day: 2026 Momentum Jonesboro
Momentum Jonesboro 2026 is a regional workshop designed to help churches gain positive momentum by restoring the revolutionary mission of Jesus with effective strategies, practical tools, and disciple-making resources. The event is intended to equip church leaders and members with training that helps congregations become disciples who make disciples.
April 6, 2026
EQUIP 2027
EQUIP 2027 is a free Christian conference in Orlando designed to encourage and equip the local church to make disciples. Built around the theme “As it is in Heaven,” the conference will feature worship, keynote sessions, breakout classes, and fellowship focused on leadership, disciple-making, marriage and family, intergenerational ministry, church and culture, apologetics and worldview, and teacher training. With classes for kids, teens, men and women, and young adults, EQUIP is designed to serve the whole family.
April 6, 2026
The Agape Conference 2026
The Agape Conference 2026 is a gathering designed to encourage ministers, teachers, worship leaders, elders, singers, and other Christ-followers who want to live a more intentional life of worship. The conference emphasizes listening, learning, and living out the love of Christ in ways that strengthen churches and communities. The 2026 event is scheduled for November 6–8 in Little Rock, Arkansas.
April 6, 2026
ACU Summit 2026
ACU Summit 2026 brings together church leaders and other Christ-followers for thoughtful conversations about faith, ministry, and daily Christian living. Centered on Romans 12, this year’s gathering will explore what it means to become a people of love through biblical teaching, worship, and community-focused learning. Attendees can choose from several ministry communities, hear from featured speakers Sara Barton, Heather Gorman, Josh Graves, and Mitch Wilburn, and connect with others seeking to serve God faithfully in today’s world. The event is scheduled for October 7–9, 2026
March 19, 2026
Disciple Heritage Fellowship 2026 Conference
Join us for the Disciple Heritage Fellowship 2026 Conference, a meaningful gathering centered on worship, biblical teaching, encouragement, and Christian fellowship. This conference is designed to strengthen believers in their walk with Christ and to celebrate the heritage of faithful discipleship that has been passed down through generations. Throughout the conference, attendees will be encouraged through inspiring messages, practical biblical teaching, Christ-centered worship, and opportunities to connect with others who share a passion for God’s Word and the mission of the church. Whether you are a church leader, ministry volunteer, student of Scripture, or someone simply desiring deeper spiritual growth,
March 7, 2026
Intentional Churches Conference 2026
Intentional Churches Conference 2026 is a two-day gathering for church leaders and teams focused on helping churches bring radical alignment to the Great Commission. The conference is designed to help leaders deepen their understanding and implementation of the ChurchOS leadership system through practical teaching, interactive tracks, and collaboration with other ministry leaders. Intentional Churches says attendees will leave with practical tools they can take back and implement in their churches.
March 7, 2026
OneTeam Activator Training
Intentional Churches’ OneTeam Activator Training is a three-day experiential training designed for church leaders who want to learn the OneTeam leadership system and help their churches activate the Great Commission. The training focuses on the skills of the OneTeam Activator role and includes teaching on OneTeam principles, the IC toolbox, group practice time, meals, and an Activator dinner, along with access to training resources and the broader Activator community. The next listed training is in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, March 24–26, 2026.
March 7, 2026
Lap 1: Executive Leader Training + Learning Community
Intentional Churches’ Executive Leadership Training Cohort – Lap 1 is a year-long development experience for executive pastors and church leaders who are either in their first five years of executive leadership or preparing for a future executive role. The cohort includes two and a half days of in-person training, a special group dinner, monthly 90-minute Zoom calls, the Intentional Executive Leader Toolkit, and workbook materials. Lap 1 is built around the 12 Disciplines of an Intentional Executive Leader and is designed to provide practical tools, coaching, and peer collaboration for leaders serving in the complex world of executive ministry.
March 7, 2026
Lead Well: From Within
Lead Well: From Within is an e2: effective elders conference designed to encourage and equip church leaders through practical teaching on leadership, wellness, succession, and Spirit-led ministry. Scheduled for March 13–14, 2026, the event features sessions from speakers including John Hampton, Dr. Bruce Records, Jeff Faull, Harrison Huxford, Davey and Kristi Blackburn, Jeff Reichanadter, Laura Dingman, and Dr. Gary Johnson. Attendees can expect two days of teaching, meals, fellowship, and conversation focused on helping elders and ministry leaders lead well from the inside out.
January 12, 2026
Fresh Bread and Core Values
David Faust urges churches to live their mission statements and core values—not just display them. Grounded in faith, hope, and love (1 Corinthians 13:13) and Israel’s daily manna, he calls for fresh, daily obedience.
January 1, 2026
Leading Through the Hand-Off: Lessons in Pastoral Transition
With careful planning, clear communication, financial foresight, and sensitivity to personalities, churches can not only survive transitions, they can thrive through them.
Bearing The Standard of The Movement for 160 Years
The year 2026 marks Christian Standard’s 160th anniversary, underscoring our long history and deep connection with The Restoration Movement.
January 1, 2026
How Do You Retire When Your Successor Ain’t Ready?
If you’ve spent your career walking with Jesus, your last days should be your best days, not your worst. Jesus’ last moments before his death were spent pouring himself completely out for us.
January 1, 2026
Succession and the Church
Few churches handle lead minister succession well, but there are four steps for an effective succession PLAN (Prepare, Look Ahead, Assess, Navigate).
Elders! Help Put the “Success” in Succession!
If succession is not done effectively, it may result in the loss of momentum, people, resources, and more. Fully engaged elders help put the “success” in succession.
Succession: When It Works, When It Doesn’t
Perhaps the greatest single benefit of succession success is that when it works, succession success honors God and results in positive momentum in the church as well as in the larger community.
Think Outward
Every church will tell you they have an outward focus because they know that's Jesus' Great Commission, but the truth is that many are not.
January 1, 2026
Nurturing: Succession Planning for Children’s Ministry, Building a Future-Ready Team
A healthy children’s ministry should thrive even when its primary leader isn’t in the room. That’s why succession planning is essential.
January 1, 2026
Thriving: The Hit-By-A-Bus Principle
If you serve as an elder or staff member, it’s not just a theoretical question, it’s a vital one. Succession planning is one of the most important, but often most neglected, responsibilities of church leadership.
