
(tentative as of 12/16/2025)
Wednesday, January 28
5:30 p.m. Registration
6:30 p.m. Worship (Auditorium)
7:00 p.m. The Glory of God — Darrin Bible (Auditorium)
Thursday, January 29
8:15 a.m. Forgiving — Phil Sanders (Auditorium)
9:00 a.m. Worship and Student Devotional (Auditorium)
9:45 a.m. Class Sessions
- Studying Revelation 4 – Worthy is God the Father! (Arthur Puente)
- A Life That Pleases God: Beyond Religious Routine (Kerry Williams)
- God’s Heart of Hospitality (David Boswell)
- Still I Will Trust: When God Seems Silent in Suffering, Part 1 (Tonia Boyer)
- 14 Leadership Strategies While Being In the World…But Not Of the World Part 1 (Steve Diggs)
- How to Answer Someone Who Prayed “The Sinner’s Prayer”, Part 1 (James Sanderson)
- God’s Glory Seen in the Church (Joe Boe)
- Forgiveness, Part 1 (Phil Sanders)
- Writing Curriculum for Youth (Michael Jimenez)
10:45 a.m. Break & Booths
11:00 a.m. Class Sessions
- Help! Our Minister is Young and Inexperienced (John Knox)
- Offering Forgiveness in an Unforgiving World, Part 1 (John Poole)
- Not by Osmosis: The Need for Intentional, Congregation-wide Engagement in the Transfer of Faith to Future Generations (Daniel Smith)
- Still I Will Trust: When God Seems Silent in Suffering, Part 2 (Tonia Boyer)
- 14 Leadership Strategies While Being In the World…But Not Of the World Part 2 (Steve Diggs)
- How to Answer Someone Who Prayed “The Sinner’s Prayer”, Part 2 (James Sanderson)
- God Can Do So Much More Than We Can Ask or Imagine (Randy Short)
- Forgiveness, Part 2 (Phil Sanders)
- Get Off My Porch: Understanding Generation Z to A, Part 1 (David Fraze)
12:00 p.m. Complimentary Fellowship Luncheon FLC
1:30 p.m. Slow to Anger — Ben Myers (Auditorium)
2:30 p.m. Break & Booths
3:00 p.m. Class Sessions
- Lessons from a Dying Church (Trey Morgan)
- The Multi-Tool for Their Forgiveness (Chris Swinford)
- Death to Selfie, Part 1 (Chris McCurley)
4:15 p.m. Abounding in Steadfast Love and Faithfulness — Reed Swindle (Auditorium)
Friday, January 30
8:15 a.m. Merciful, Compassionate, and Gracious — John Poole (Auditorium)
9:00 a.m. Flag Presentation & Worship (Auditorium)
9:45 a.m. Class Sessions
- Studying Revelation 5 – Worthy is Jesus the Lamb! (Arthur Puente)
- Clash of Kingdoms: Living for God in Hostile Territory (Kerry Williams)
- Cultivating the Art of Hospitality (David Boswell)
- God of All Comfort, Part 1 (Jan Knox)
- Why Does Our Glorious God Allow Us to Suffer? (Jeff Lane)
- Beyond the Church Pew: Smart and Effective Giving Strategies for You and Your Congregation (Brad Pruitt)
- God’s Glory Seen in Christians (Joe Boe)
- Abounding in Steadfast Love and Faithfulness, Part 1 (Reed Swindle)
- Building a Healthy College Group (Jeremy Aaron)
10:45 a.m. Break & Booths
11:00 a.m. Class Sessions
- A Crown of Glory, a Diadem of Beauty: Worship Principles from the Prophet Isaiah (Levi Sisemore)
- Offering Forgiveness in an Unforgiving World, Part 2 (John Poole)
- Effective Community Outreach (John Orr)
- God of All Comfort, Part 2 (Jan Knox)
- Am I Supposed to Love “Them”? (Jason Hale)
- Disciples on Fire (Marcelo Toro)
- Giving God the Glory (Randy Short)
- Abounding in Steadfast Love and Faithfulness, Part 2 (Reed Swindle)
- Get Off My Porch: Understanding Generation Z to A, Part 2 (David Fraze)
12:00 p.m. Prospective Student Lunch (Sign-up at the Recruiting Booth in the Foyer)
Sr. AIM Luncheon (Pre-purchase ticket at Sr. AIM Booth)
or on your own
1:30 p.m. Does Not Leave the Guilty Unpunished — Chris McCurley (Auditorium)
2:30 p.m. Break & Booths
3:00 p.m. Class Sessions
- Lessons from a Dying Church (Trey Morgan)
- The Multi-Tool for Our Forgiveness (Chris Swinford)
- Death to Selfie, Part 2 (Chris McCurley)
4:00 p.m. Singing (Flag Room)
5:00 p.m. Closing Dinner ($15) Go Among Us — Chris Swinford (FLC)
7:00 p.m. (or 30 minutes after the dinner) Informal Singing (The Well)
saltShop – Saturday, January 31

The crisis of leadership is evident throughout the country. Sunset Academy of Leadership Training, SALT, is a resource to help congregations answer this crisis. Again this year, we will host our saltShop on Saturday following the workshop. The saltShop will provide lessons that combine education and application to guide every attendee in understanding how to address the crisis in their congregation.
Please indicate on your registration whether you will be attending this extra workshop on Saturday on your registration form.
8:30 a.m. Introduction & Welcome
9:15 a.m. Classes
- Effective Leadership — Brady Shirley
- Leadership Succession: Challenges and Hindrances — Marty Knight
- Impact: The Spirituality Spectrum — Bob Turner
10:15 a.m. Classes
- Own It — Brady Shirley
- Leadership Succession: Commitment and Implementation — Marty Knight
- Engaged: The Christian’s Way — Bob Turner
11:15 a.m. A Shepherd’s Prayer — Bill Zuker
12:00 p.m. Lunch provided