Group Session 1: Building a Better Box - Part 1 (Waugh)- What exactly does it mean to "equip saints for the work of ministry"? Does the church have a mission? Is there a formula or program that will help us develop individuals into fully devoted followers of Christ? Could it be that we need a better box?

Group Session 2: Building a Better Box - Part 2 (Waugh)- Spiritual Growth Portfolios: why they work and why they're the key to developing fully devoted followers of Christ.

Unwrapping Gifts: Profiles and Assessments (Irwin)- Every member has a spiritual gift. How you help them uncover that gift is the tricky part. This lab will discuss practical ways to help members discover and use their gifts in the local church.

Empowering Deacons and Ministry Leaders (Shannon)- How do you get deacons and/or ministry leaders to take ownership in their work? This lab will focus on training your leaders to be leaders and to take the reins in their ministries.

Plugged in to Ministry Software (Leeper)- There are countless ministry software programs on the market. Which one is right for you? This lab will highlight various programs that can take your organization to the next level.

The Application of Evaluation (Swindle)- Evaluation is a vital part of ministry. But how do you do it and what do you do with the information? In this lab, practical evaluation steps will be discussed to determine the health and effectiveness of a ministry, and the question will be answered- "What do we do with our 'sacred cows'?"

Leading from the Middle (Seamon)- Leadership is like a ladder. You may be in the middle of that ladder. How do you lead those who are above you? How do you lead those on the same rung as you? This lab will zero in on leadership responsibilities and relationships within the ministerial staff, the elders, with deacons, and  among the congregation in general.

Engaging New Members (Jenkins)- What's the best way to make sure the family that just placed membership becomes ingrained into your congregation instead of leaving three months later because they never found their place? This lab will reveal strategies to plug in new members immediately into the life of the church and how to help them feel like they're home.

Outreach Strategies for Smaller Churches (Essner)- What can you do when your congregation is smaller and your budget is limited? This lab will discuss outreach ideas for the smaller local church and ways you can still have a large presence in your community.

Making Servant Evangelism the DNA of your Congregation- (Camp)- One of the best ways to reach people is by serving them. This lab will discuss methods to fuse servant evangelism into your congregation and how to lead others into a lifestyle of service.

Four Things Every Outreach Initiative Needs (Hint: You Might Not Be Doing Any of Them) (Gerhardt)- In order for an outreach idea or project to be successful, there are certain things that need to be in place. This lab will reveal how to craft vision, cast vision, and celebrate success.

Externally Focused Churches (Swanger)- If your church closed its doors tomorrow, would your community notice or even care? This lab is designed to make sure you always answer "yes!" to that question. Emphasis will be placed on using involvement to reach out and serve the community, as well as practical strategies to ensure the local church always has an external focus.