"Because standing
still is not
an option"
April 6, 2025
April 7, 2025
Pre-Conference Q&A / BBQ Rib Dinner
$20 add-on
Main Conference
$75
5:00 - 8:00 PM
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Early Bird Registration if registered by March 16, 2025
$65
About Step Up
The Step Up Conference is not just for church staff and ministry leaders. It is for everyone!
We can all do more to step up in our faith and serve the church. This conference is a great way to learn about the many ways there are to be kingdom workers in your local church!
WORSHIP
MAIN SESSIONS
3 BREAKOUT SESSIONS
LIGHT BREAKFAST/LUNCH
Guest Speakers
Tim Cole, Waypoint Partners
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Cam Huxford, Compassion Christian Church
Questions: 304-496-7775
Need accommodations? We recommend the South Branch Inn 304-822-2444
break out sessions
When you register for the Step Up Conference, you get to choose 3 breakout sessions to attend. Pick one from session A, one from session B, and one from session C.
Session A:
Paul Crawford, Mike Crouse,
Paul Lewis, & Rob Eaton
Dealing with issues in the modern culture while standing firm with the teachings in God's Word.
Julie Crawford & Lauren Pivar
Learn some hands-on, practical ways you can help your church reach the world through technology.
Dr. Scott Chamberlain, MD
Emergency Medicine Specialist
What is addiction? How does it work? What are some treatments? How can Christians help? Viewing addiction through the eyes of a Christian doctor.
Sonya Mowery
Garrett Crawford
How to navigate and engage in beneficial conversations that defend, explain, and convict people of what we believe and why we believe it.
Joshua Persall & Jeff Terpstra
Connecting and engaging with new people through implementing a membership class.
Session B:
Dave Bradfield
How to move forward when resources are few and road blocks are many.
Davy Bradfield, Tim Thompson, & Team
Starting a Security Ministry, being wise and vigilant in an unsafe world.
Hope Benevolence Team
The team would like to share some of the things they have learned and put into practice in order to better serve those in need of assistance.
Jonathan Slatt
Leading, empowering, and envisioning the "church of tomorrow" as the "church of today."
Garrett Crawford
How to develop and utilize a sermon series and sermon calendars in your preaching ministry.
Julie Crawford
Whether new to serving or looking to realign your current ministry involvement, this session will help you discover where you can serve with genuine enthusiasm and effectiveness.
Session C:
Paul Crawford
"Change is inevitable. Growth is optional." Key ways to help your church embrace change.
Kate & Seth Townsend, Sarah Hott, Sandi Whittaker, & Sam Lyons
Giving a great welcome must become part of your church's culture. Come join this team as they share ways how to make guests feel welcome and at home.
Dave Bradfield
How can I be used by God? Am I searching to see where God wants me to serve or am I selfishly searching for where I want to serve? What steps should I begin to take in order to be a vessel God can use for His glory?
Tim Cole, Executive Director of Waypoint Christian Church Partners
Worship has become a subject of contention. It shouldn't and doesn't need to be. Tim will share with us some practical ways to help in planning and executing worship that brings glory to God.
Garrett Crawford
How to implement and utilize a healthy and active small groups ministry that fosters fellowship, study, and prayer.