What's Working? An Evangelism Best Practices Exchange
Join fellow church leaders for an interactive roundtable focused on evangelism strategies that are producing fruit in KY Baptist churches. Attendees will be invited to share successes, lessons learned, and practical ideas that can be adapted to different ministry contexts. You’ll leave with some new ideas, actionable outreach concepts, and a network of ministry leaders to continue learning from long after Reach ends.
Speakers: Andrew Eaton and Jason Hay, KBC
Reaching College Students and Young Adults with the Gospel
Discuss reaching college students and college-age young adults including trends with this generation and how your church can engage. Panel discussion with KBC regional campus ministers.
Speakers: Tommy Johnson and KBC Regional Campus Ministers
Reaching Children with the Gospel
Jeremy will share his insights as manager of Lifeway Kids Hyfi, VBS, and Kids Discipleship. Having the opportunity to create and provide ministry leaders with high quality resources is Jeremy’s passion.
Speaker: Jeremy Carroll, Lifeway
Effective Strategies for Supporting Missionaries in the Field
Speakers: Kyle & Kate Brosseau
Preparing the Church to Receive Well: Welcoming from Hard Places
Speakers: Andrew Crawford and Nicole Farley
Growing by Going
Discover how a church that embraces God’s mission grows stronger, healthier, and more impactful both locally and globally.
Speaker: Jim Gifford, Crofton Baptist
Praying for the Lost: Building an Intentional Evangelistic Prayer Strategy in Your Church
Many churches struggle to move beyond general prayer lists to intentional, gospel-focused intercession for unchurched neighbors across the street or around the world. This practical breakout will equip pastors and ministry leaders to build a culture of strategic evangelistic prayer.
Speaker: Rob Patterson, Eastwood Baptist
Maintenance or Mission? Assessing Your Church’s Current Reality – and Charting a Path Forward
Every congregation moves through a natural life cycle, and without intentional leadership, even healthy churches can slip into an inward-focused maintenance mentality. Utilizing the “Life Cycle of a Church” framework, this interactive session will help you accurately diagnose your church’s current life stage, identify warning signs of mission drift, and map out practical strategies to refocus your church on the Great Commission.
Speaker: Jason Lowe, KBC
Pastoral Wellness
Helping pastors explore how healthy pastoral wellness practices fuel evangelistic leadership, sustainable ministry, and greater Kingdom impact.
Speaker: Harold Best, KBC
Courage for the Conversation: How Apologetics Equips Women for Everyday Evangelism
Sharing the gospel can feel intimidating when we don’t know how to answer someone’s questions or objections. But we don’t have to be experts to be faithful witnesses. Learn how apologetics can equip women to navigate difficult conversations, respond with gentleness and respect, and point others to the truth and hope found in Jesus Christ.
Living Sent: Her Voice, His Gospel (Panel Discussion)
Living sent isn’t a special assignment for a few gifted women; it’s a calling for every believer. You don’t need someone else’s voice. You need to find your voice—and use it to tell His story. Join the conversation as we discuss how we can use our voice, our story, and our experience to point women to the hope in Jesus Christ.