GA 2022 SCHEDULE

Unless otherwise indicated, all events are held at Ward Church. You can use these quick links to navigate to a specific day:

Tuesday, June 21
Wednesday, June 22

Thursday, June 23
Friday, June 24

TUESDAY, JUNE 21

8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Check-in/Information Open

8:15 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Chaplains Workshop

8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Church Health/Church Planting

8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Westminster Society

9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Leadership Institute, Plenary Session 1

“Pursuit of Public Fidelity”

Vincent Bacote, Professor of Theology and Director, Center for Applied Christian Ethics, Wheaton College (Wheaton, Illinois)

Sandy Willson, Pastor Emeritus, Second Presbyterian Church (Memphis, Tennessee)

10:00–11:45 a.m.

World Outreach

12:00–1:30 p.m.

Ticketed Lunch: “The State of Evangelism in the Nation and Our Churches” with Jimmy Scroggins

2:00–5:00 p.m.

Leadership Institute, Plenary Session 2

“Persecution: Building Effective Biblical Leadership through Global Movement Wisdom”

Andrew Brunson, Founder, WaveStarters (Reston, Virginia)

Brad Strait, Senior Pastor, Cherry Creek Presbyterian Church (Englewood, Colorado)

6:00–8:00 p.m.

World Outreach Banquet (Open to all but registration is required)

Speaker: Erick Schenkel, Executive Director, The Jesus Film Project

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22

8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Check-in/Information Open

9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Leadership Institute, Plenary Session 3

9:00–10:30 a.m., “Evangelizing the ‘Nones'”

10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m., “Engaging Our Culture with the Gospel”

Ed Stetzer, Dean, School of Mission, Ministry, and Leadership and Executive Director, Billy Graham Center, Wheaton College (Wheaton, Illinois)

12:00–1:15 p.m.

Ticketed Networking Lunches

“Building Retirement Savings and Tax-Exempt Housing Expense Withdrawal” (EPC Benefit Resources, Inc.)

“Christians Need to be Evangelized, Too” (Westminster Society)

“Church Planters and Friends” (EPC Church Planting Team)

“Developing Six Key Relationships to Avoid Burnout” (PastorServe)

“Empowering Leaders to Spark Disciple-Making Movements” (The Antioch Room)

“Guarding Your Soul While Caring for the Souls of Others” (EPC Chaplaincy Ministries)

“Offering Grace and Truth: The Transgender Experience” (OnebyOne/Where Grace Abounds)

“Strenghening Our Leadership Relationships” (PIR Ministries)

“The Evangelistic Challenge to the Pro-Life Church” (Presbyterians Protecting Life)

“The Opportunity to Recharge a Church During a Pastoral Transition” (EPC Church Health Team)

“Women’s Connection Lunch” (Ward Church Women’s Ministry)

“World Outreach Master Plan” (EPC World Outreach)

1:30–3:00 p.m.

Leadership Institute, Plenary Session 4

“Persecution: Building Effective Biblical Leadership through Global Movement Wisdom” Panel Discussion

Andrew Brunson, Founder, WaveStarters (Reston, Virginia)

Brad Strait, Senior Pastor, Cherry Creek Presbyterian Church (Englewood, Colorado)

Erick Schenkel, Executive Director, The Jesus Film Project, Cru (Orlando, Florida)

Setan Lee, Founder, TransformAsia (Aurora, Colorado)

Clay Jones, Founder, Second Glance Ministries (Aurora, Colorado)

3:15–4:00 p.m.

Worship

Speaker: Julie Hawkins, Next Steps Pastor, Chapel Hill Presbyterian Church (Gig Harbor, Washington)

4:00–5:15 p.m.

Business Session 1

5:15–6:30 p.m.

Ticketed Dinner

5:15–6:30 p.m.

Stated Clerks Dinner (invitation only)

5:15–6:30 p.m.

Women’s TESS Talks Dinner

“A Letter to the Generations”

Speakers: Pam Dodge, Ashley Gray, Jenni Neighbour

5:15–6:30 p.m.

World Outreach Global Worker Presentations Dinner

5:15–6:30 p.m.

Church Planters and Presbytery Church Health Coordinators Dinner (invitation only)

7:00–8:30 p.m.

Evening Worship

Speaker: Scott McKee, Senior Pastor, Ward Church (Northville, Michigan)

Offering designation: Care of Pastors and Spouses Fund

8:30–9:00 p.m.

Desserts

THURSDAY, JUNE 23

8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Check-in/Information Open

9:00–9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship

Speaker: Terence Gray, Assistant Pastor, Ward Church (Northville, Michigan)

Offering designation: Tim Russell Memorial Scholarship Fund

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Business Session 2

12:00–1:15 p.m.

Pastor’s Wives Luncheon (Registration required)

“Renewable Energy for the Pastor’s Wife”

Speaker: Elizabeth Gibson

12:00–1:15 p.m.

Ticketed Networking Lunches

“Female Teaching Elders and Ordination Candidates” (Presbytery of the Alleghenies)

“How to Flourish in the Grind of Ministry—Caring for Your Soul” (PastorServe)

“International Theological Education Network” (EPC World Outreach)

“Reaching the Next Generation Next to Your Church” (Coalition for Christian Outreach)

“Re-Equip: Your Church as Seminary” (Knox Theological Seminary)

“Revelation 7:9” (Revelation 7:9 Task Force)

“Spiritual Friendship: A Practice of Vocational Resilience and Resistance” (Ambrose Collective/Tin Man Ministries)

“The Opportunity to Recharge a Church During a Pastoral Transition” (EPC Church Health Team)

“What Does Your Personal Well-Being Look Like?” (EPC Benefit Resources, Inc.)

“World Outreach Engage 2025” (EPC World Outreach)

12:00–1:15 p.m.

Face to Face Networking Lunch

1:30–3:00 p.m.

Business Session 3

3:00–5:00 p.m.

Standing Committee Meetings

3:00–5:00 p.m.

Church Health Team Update

5:00–6:30 p.m.

Ticketed Dinner

5:00–6:30 p.m.

2022 Commissioned Global Workers Dinner

5:00–6:30 p.m.

Moderators Dinner (invitation only)

5:00–6:30 p.m.

Women’s Ministry Dinner

“Miracle Moments in Your Leadership”

Speaker: Nicole Unice

7:00–8:30 p.m.

Evening Worship with Global Worker Commissioning

Speaker: Marcelo Robles, Senior Pastor, La Misión Church (Buenos Aires, Argentina)

Offering designation: Global Worker Health Fund

FRIDAY, JUNE 24

8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Check-in/Information Open

9:00–10:30 a.m.

Moderator’s Service of Communion and Prayer

Speaker: Brad Strait, Moderator, 41st General Assembly

Offering Designation: Moderator’s Scholarship Fund

10:45 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Business Session 4

12:00–1:15 p.m.

Ticketed Networking Lunches

“B.O.O.M.: Boomers Out On Mission” (GO Center)

“Building Retirement Savings and Tax-Exempt Housing Expense Withdrawal” (EPC Benefit Resources, Inc.)

“Creative Outreach with Your Community and Beyond” (EPC World Outreach)

“Disability Ministry Meet and Greet” (Presbytery of the Mid-Atlantic)

“Discipling Through Deconstruction” (Ward Church Women’s Ministry)

“Executive Pastors and Church Administrators” (EPC Office of the General Assembly)

“Faith and Work Ministry at Your Church” (Made to Flourish)

“Sharing the Gospel In Times of Tumult: Ancient Wisdom for New Challenges” (Westminster Society)

“The Essential Role of the Smaller Church” (EPC Smaller Church Network)

1:30–4:00 p.m.

Business Session 5

4:00–6:00 p.m.

Business Session 6 (if needed)

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