TWO DAYS OF HIGH-IMPACT TEACHING, BEST PRACTICE LEARNING, AND PERSONAL MINISTRY.
MAY 14-15, 2024
RIVERBEND CHURCH
230 Meadow View Blvd. Suffolk VA 23435
Are You an Equipper?
According to scripture, God calls leaders to accomplish His kingdom work on earth. Our primary role is to equip the believers for the work of ministry. Unfortunately, many leaders are trying to do all the ministry work by themselves and the results are frustration and ineffectiveness. It is often said that 10% of the people in the church do 90% of work. No one knows the exact stat, but it is true that the leaders often do much of the work.
Equipping others is an essential skill of any leader and it can be learned. This year’s Leadership Summit will focus on inspiring, instructing and empowering others for kingdom work. Join us to upgrade your ministry and develop these mandatory competencies. Bring your leadership teams and benefit from a gathering of like-minded ministry and marketplace leaders.
Keynote Speakers
Dr. Billy Wilson
Dr. Wilson serves as the fourth president of Oral Roberts University. Since taking office in 2013, Wilson has piloted the largest campus expansion in the University’s history.
Most recently, President Wilson has led the University to begin “The Whole Leaders for the Whole World” campaign, establishing ORU for future generations.
During Wilson’s tenure, ORU’s enrollment has grown year over year, growing to over 6,000 students in 2023, and is represented with students from 150 nations, earning the ranking as one of the top 25 most diverse universities in America.
With over four decades of executive leadership experience, Wilson also serves as Global Chair of Empowered21, Chair of the Pentecostal World Fellowship and as an at-large member of the board of the National Association of Evangelicals. He also holds leadership positions with the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem, the American Association of Presidents of Independent Colleges and Universities, The Summit League President’s Council, and the Tulsa Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Wilson has authored several books including his latest work, The Power of One.
A sought-after Bible communicator, his weekly television program, "World Impact with Dr. Billy Wilson," can be seen in over 150 nations in multiple languages.
Dr. Wilson and his wife Lisa have two children and seven grandchildren.
Dr. Frank Ofosu-Appiah
Dr. Frank Ofosu-Appiah is a noted Life Coach and Leadership Architect; a respected educator, speaker, and author on issues related to leadership development. He serves as the Senior Pastor of All Nations Kharis House in Atlanta, Georgia and manages a network of ministries and organizations under the umbrella of the Living Springs International Fellowship of Churches.
Dr. Ofosu-Appiah is the Director of Advanced Life, an organization aimed at providing coaching, mentoring and consulting services to business, government and non-profit organizational leaders worldwide. He is also the Chancellor of the Institute of Leadership and Development (iLEAD).
He and his wife Mary live with their children in Atlanta, Georgia.
Bobby Hill
After relocating from Texas, Dr. Bobby Hill accepted the Senior Pastorate of New Life Christian Fellowship, Chesapeake, VA in 1993 Bobby graduated from Regent University with an MA in Practical Theology in 1995 and earned his Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership and Nonprofit Management from Nova Southeastern University in North Miami, FL. Today, he serves as an Adjunct Professor at Regent University and is the Chancellor for Vanguard Bible Institute.
He currently serves as the International Director for Vanguard Ministries and is broadly recognized as an apostolic leader, and is considered a spiritual father to pastors and leaders across the globe. He is the Founder and Lead Pastor of Riverbend Church, North Suffolk. Bobby continues to travel extensively, preaching and teaching in conferences, seminars, and churches across the United States and internationally.
Krystle Talavera
Pastor Krystle carries a burden to equip believers through a strong combination of demonstrating a lifestyle of worship and activating a radical openness to the Holy Spirit. For 20 years she has served locally and globally to champion Spirit-led worship that fosters the culture and heart of worship in spirit and truth in the body of Christ. She is supported by her husband Allan of 20 years and her 4 wonderful children who reside in Chesapeake, VA. She is currently the Associate Pastor of Worship and Outreach at Riverbend Church in Suffolk, VA under the leadership of Pastor Bobby Hill.
Leadership Summit 2024 Schedule
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Registration
8:00am-9:00amSession I – 9:00am
• Worship
• Message: Dr. Frank Ofosu-AppiahSession II – 11:00am
• Breakout SessionsComplimentary Lunch – 12:30pm
• Served on-siteSession III – 7:00pm
• Worship
• Message: Dr. Frank Ofosu-Appiah -
Complimentary Continental Breakfast
8:00am-9:00am
Session IV – 9:00am
• Worship
• Message: Dr. Billy WilsonSession V – 11:00am
• Message: Dr. Bobby Hill
Lunch
12:00-1:00pm
Lunch on your ownSession VI – 7:00pm
• Worship
• Ordination Ceremony
• Message: Dr. Billy Wilson
Breakout Sessions
Creating a Culture for Global Missions
Pastor Steve Morgan
Scripture reveals that God has a heart for all nations. So, how do you establish this mindset in your church and members? In this breakout, learn how to create a culture for missions in your church through preaching, teaching, missionary support, mobilizing short-term trips, and equipping your members to understand their role in the fulfillment of the Great Commission.
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After 38 years of vocational ministry in the local church, including almost 30 years as Lead Pastor of The Bridge Christian Fellowship in Chesapeake, VA Pastor Steve entered retirement on January 1, 2024. He and his wife Katie are enjoying more time with their family and are exploring fresh new ways to engage their ministry gifts in Hampton Roads and beyond.
Using Coaching to Equip Others
Dr. Joseph Umidi
This session gives proven examples of how Jesus the Master Coach equipped through coaching and how churches and ministries are doing so today. Here are some key questions that will be answered, including ones you bring to the session:
What is the “Plus” of coaching that makes any equipping efforts stick? Why has coaching been referred to as the “highest level of discipleship”? How does a “one size fits all” approach to leadership development and multiplication compare to a coach approach? How can “conversational coaching” triple the evangelism effect in your congregation. How does coach training increase the influence of your members and leaders in the community and in their vocations? How the core values delivered through the father heart of God in coaching create a culture of honor in your home and church
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Dr. Joseph Umidi serves as Executive Vice President at Regent University where he developed a leadership coaching curriculum used in 29 countries and 14 languages. Vanguard Ministries offers his certified coaches to their leaders. He is an ICF certified coach and Founder and President of Lifeforming Leadership Coaching. www.lifeformingcoach.com
How to Increase Your Church Giving
Dr. Bobby Hill
Are you satisfied with your church’s giving? What is an appropriate focus on tithes and offerings for church leaders? Dr. Hill will be sharing practical advice and strategies that have proven results over his ministry tenure.
Equipping your Church for Worship that Transforms
Pastor Krystle Talavera
This session is dedicated to empowering your church with practical tools and insights needed to cultivate worship experiences that go beyond rituals. Explore ways to enhance spiritual engagement and foster a worship culture that transforms hearts and lives.
REGISTRATION
VM Member - Early Bird (before May 06) - $99
Non-Member - Early Bird Rate (before May 06) - $109
VM Member - Regular Rate (after May 06) - $119
Non-Member - Regular Rate (after May 06) - $129
Live Stream - $55
Complimentary Lunch – Tuesday, May 14, 2024
A complimentary lunch will be provided for Summit registrants on Tuesday at 12:30 Noon for those interested. Please confirm your plans to join us for an on-site lunch via the registration form.
Evening sessions are free and open to the public