(tentative as of 1/28/2026)
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) Rm 010
- Times I Have Wanted to See the Father (Gary Dodd) Rm 012
A Life That Pleases God: Beyond Religious Routine (Kerry Williams)- God’s Heart of Hospitality (David Boswell) Rm 124
- Still I Will Trust: When God Seems Silent in Suffering, Part 1 (Tonia Boyer) Rm 126
- 14 Leadership Strategies While Being In the World…But Not Of the World Part 1 (Steve Diggs) Rm 210
- How to Answer Someone Who Prayed “The Sinner’s Prayer”, Part 1 (James Sanderson) Rm 212
God’s Glory Seen in the Church (Joe Boe)- Forgiveness, Part 1 (Phil Sanders) Flag Room
- Writing Curriculum for Youth (Michael Jimenez) The Well
10:45 a.m. Break & Booths
11:00 a.m. Class Sessions
- Help! Our Minister is Young and Inexperienced (John Knox) Rm 010
- Offering Forgiveness in an Unforgiving World, Part 1 (John Poole) Rm 012
- Not by Osmosis: The Need for Intentional, Congregation-wide Engagement in the Transfer of Faith to Future Generations (Daniel Smith) Rm 124
- Still I Will Trust: When God Seems Silent in Suffering, Part 2 (Tonia Boyer) Rm 126
- 14 Leadership Strategies While Being In the World…But Not Of the World Part 2 (Steve Diggs) Rm 210
- How to Answer Someone Who Prayed “The Sinner’s Prayer”, Part 2 (James Sanderson) Rm 212
God Can Do So Much More Than We Can Ask or Imagine (Randy Short) Rm 214(moved to Friday at 9:45)- Forgiveness, Part 2 (Phil Sanders) Flag Room
- Get Off My Porch: Understanding Generation Z to A, Part 1 (David Fraze) The Well
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) Rm 012
- The Multi-Tool for Their Forgiveness (Chris Swinford) Flag Room
- Death to Selfie, Part 1 (Chris McCurley) Rm 210
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) Rm 010
Clash of Kingdoms: Living for God in Hostile Territory (Kerry Williams)- The Discouraged Leader (Bob Turner) Rm 012
- Cultivating the Art of Hospitality (David Boswell) Rm 124
- God of All Comfort, Part 1 (Jan Knox) Rm 126
- Why Does Our Glorious God Allow Us to Suffer? (Jeff Lane) Rm 210
- Beyond the Church Pew: Smart and Effective Giving Strategies for You and Your Congregation (Brad Pruitt) Rm 212
God’s Glory Seen in Christians (Joe Boe)- God Can Do So Much More Than We Can Ask or Imagine (Randy Short) Rm 214
- Abounding in Steadfast Love and Faithfulness, Part 1 (Reed Swindle) Flag Room
- Building a Healthy College Group (Jeremy Aaron) The Well
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) Rm 010
- Offering Forgiveness in an Unforgiving World, Part 2 (John Poole) Rm 012
- Effective Community Outreach (John Orr) Rm 124
- God of All Comfort, Part 2 (John & Jan Knox) Rm 126
- Am I Supposed to Love “Them”? (Jason Hale) Rm 210
- Disciples on Fire (Marcelo Toro) Rm 212
- Giving God the Glory (Randy Short) Rm 214
- Abounding in Steadfast Love and Faithfulness, Part 2 (Reed Swindle) Flag Room
- Get Off My Porch: Understanding Generation Z to A, Part 2 (David Fraze) The Well
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) Rm 012
- The Multi-Tool for Our Forgiveness (Chris Swinford) Flag Room
- Death to Selfie, Part 2 (Chris McCurley) Rm 210
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