1. Will Mancini, Auxano - "Uncage your Unique Vision"  
   Effective leaders don't traffic in photocopied vision. They refuse to settle for cookie-cutter models. Yet many churches have never been shown how to discover, articulate, and integrate a truly unique vision. What can your church do better than 10,000 others? What practical steps can you take to clarify, simply, and focus around a one-of-kind calling? Discover how Will Mancini, founder of Auxano, and author or Church Unique, leads visionary teams to discover and maximize their uniqueness for Kingdom impact. 
2. Geoff Surratt - "10 Stupid Things that Keep Churches from Growing"
   Why do so many churches that are doctrinally sound, located in a place that is accessible without the use of a compass and a guide dog, and blessed with a pastor who can present a relatively coherent explanation of the Gospel fail to grow? Sometimes the simple answer is “We’re doing something stupid.” Based on personal experience as well as interviews with successful pastors across the country, Geoff Surratt will share some of the most common stupid things that keep churches from growing and how to recover from them.
3. Charlie Bradshaw -  "Lead by Design – The Key to Breaking Thru Barriers"
   Executive Pastor of North Coast Church, Charlie Bradshaw, will help you lead by design, not default – the key to breaking growth barriers.  He’ll explore proven ways to build a bigger & better “battering ram” to break through growth barriers.  You will also learn how to maximize your church site and facility while creating a Barrier Breaking staff team. 
4. David Fandey - "From Church Planting to Growing Roots: The First Years"
   The first years of a new church are some of the most interesting, exciting and important in the life of the church; yet we all know they can also be some of the most difficult.  In this session you will hear how David Fandey, Founding Pastor at The Fields Church-Carlsbad, Ca., led his church plant through its first years.  If you are contemplating a church plant or are currently in the trenches, this practical session will help you identify and break through your next barrier. 
5. Generis – If You Can’t Fund It, You Can’t Break Through!
   Funding your strategy is one of the most important decisions you will make. Regardless of your great ideas, the reality is, if you do not have the funding needed to break through your barrier, you will be stymied.  In this session, Jim Sheppard from Generis will dive into the financial realities of church ministry.  As a thought leader in matters of church finance, Jim is well qualified to show how you can align your funding goals with those of your congregation and build broad, long lasting participation.  This will be an interactive workshop experience, so bring your questions and be ready to leave with a fresh approach on how you can meet your unique goals and mission.

1. Dave Enns - "Breaking Thru Your Small Group Barriers"
   So what’s holding you back from growing your small group impact? Is it your systems, your church or you?  Break through your small group barriers with proven and scalable principals applicable for all churches regardless of size, demographic or geographic variables with Dave Enns, Growth Group Pastor at North Coast Church.  Dave will give you the hot tips needed to identify and break through your barriers while keeping your groups healthy and sticky. 
2. Chris Brown - "Teaching to Culture: Breaking the Barriers of Traditional Preaching"
   Get a peek at a weekly Sermon Prep model by one of North Coast’s teaching pastors, Chris Brown.  Chris will challenge you to become a better you in front of your congregation by integrating topics such as; series theming, branding and staging, breaking through your creative ceilings, team teaching and sermon-based homework.
3. Larry Osborne - "The Barnabas Factor: Finding and Multiplying Leaders"
   Eventually everything boils down to multiplying leaders. Without the ability to find and multiply new leaders, ministry inevitably grinds to a halt. In this session you’ll discover: The Barnabas Factors. Why excellence emasculates empowerment. Why it’s essential to make more room at the table – and who will predictably object. The one kind of person you want to avoid at all costs. The difference between flock-focused and lamb-focused leaders, and why it matters.
4. Chris Mavity – "Multi-Site Ministry-Going Beyond Church Norms"
   In the last few years, Multi-Site and Multi-Venue churches have popped up in communities all over the country.  Join Chris Mavity as he unpacks the reasons for this movement, and walk away with some valuable insights and hot-tips that will help you expand your ministry through the use of Multiple Sites or Multiple Venues – the key to breaking through the geographic and demographic barriers every church faces.
5. Charlie Bradshaw – "Lead by Design: The Key to Breaking Thru Barriers"
   Executive Pastor of North Coast Church, Charlie Bradshaw will help you lead by design, not default – the key to breaking growth barriers.  He’ll explore proven ways to build a bigger & better “battering ram” to break through growth barriers.  You will also learn how to maximize your church site and facility while creating a Barrier Breaking staff team. 

1. Geoff Surratt - 10 Stupid Things that Keep Churches from Growing
   Why do so many churches that are doctrinally sound, located in a place that is accessible without the use of a compass and a guide dog, and blessed with a pastor who can present a relatively coherent explanation of the Gospel fail to grow? Sometimes the simple answer is “We’re doing something stupid.” Based on personal experience as well as interviews with successful pastors across the country, Geoff Surratt will share some of the most common stupid things that keep churches from growing and how to recover from them.
2. Will Mancini- Uncage your Unique Vision 
   Effective leaders don't traffic in photocopied vision. They refuse to settle for cookie-cutter models. Yet many churches have never been shown how to discover, articulate, and integrate a truly unique vision. What can your church do better than 10,000 others? What practical steps can you take to clarify, simply, and focus around a one-of-kind calling? Discover how Will Mancini, founder of Auxano, and author or Church Unique, leads visionary teams to discover and maximize their uniqueness for Kingdom impact. 
3. Dennis Choy – Breaking Through Technology Barriers - Do You Have One?
   Whether it’s your phone system, website, video-taping or other technology; each can enhance or deter the success of your ministry.  We’ll have an open discussion on all areas of technology – from the right staff, to budget limitations, to what quality of equipment you should have.  Attend this session and gain practical tips and cost effective ways to break through barriers that might be a result of your technology. 
4. Chris Brown - Teaching to Culture: Breaking the Barriers of Traditional Preaching
   Get a peek at a weekly Sermon Prep model by one of North Coast’s teaching pastors, Chris Brown.  Chris will challenge you to become a better you in front of your congregation by integrating topics such as; series theming, branding and staging, breaking through your creative ceilings, team teaching and sermon-based homework.
5. Scott Chapman - The Significance of DNA in a Decentralized Church
   As churches grow, they become more complex and decentralized, which can dilute their culture and diminish effectiveness. Moving to a multi-site model only accelerates that change. In this breakout, Scott will help us understand how to create and maintain a compelling church culture by developing your church’s DNA.