ReGroup is Louisiana Baptists’ premier training for Sunday School and Small Group leaders. This fall, bring your team for a one-stop, training event featuring experienced, proven breakout leaders for all age-group ministries.
Location: Cypress Baptist, Benton
Cost: $15 per person
Promo Materials
Advertise this event in your bulletin, emails, on social media, etc. Included: Logo, background, flyer, ad slide (.zip)
Leveraging Small Groups for Evangelism Small groups play a key role in connecting your church with the community, sharing the Gospel and assimilating new believers into a caring support system that teaches the Word of God. Discover key principles to create a culture of evangelism in your small group ministry.
Starting New Units for Growth Starting new groups is foundational to a healthy, growing church. New groups don’t just happen. Learn key principles to help you “intentionally” move your small groups to start and grow new groups to connect new people and engage new leaders.
Seth Whorton Lead Worship & Creative Arts Pastor, Cypress, Benton
Making A Difference in Your Music, Ministry and Message Worship is more than just planning what you will sing. Examine the importance of having a well-planned and prayed over worship service that ministers to the people and emphasizes a clear biblical message.
Tools and Resources to Help Lead an Effective Music & Worship Ministry Leading worship requires prayer, practice and patience. Explore tools, tips and resources that a worship team/leader can use to draw attention from the worshipper to the God we worship.
Allan Taylor Executive Pastor of Ministries, First, Concord, Knoxville, TN
A Franchising Sunday School The secret sauce to growing your Groups Ministry is starting new groups. Businesses know that the best way to grow is to “franchise.” Nothing the church does develops new leaders and put them to work like starting new groups. Learn to franchise your small groups.
Sunday School Strategy Grid Just how mission-driven is your group meeting time? Are you leveraging the time to accomplish the mission to reach people, teach people, and minister to people. Develop a systematic process to maximize the mission.
Jason Snyder Discipleship Pastor, Prestonwood, Plano, TX
Principles for Effective Bible Teaching Learn about the crucial components of effective Bible teaching and what makes Bible teachers successful, including how to ask good questions, how to create a conducive atmosphere in the room, how to add balance to your teaching, and how to craft a compelling lesson.
The Heart of the Bible Teacher Focus on the members’ spiritual formation and disciplines that help one to come closer to Christ and become more proficient in Bible teaching.
Multiplying Bible Teachers Are you having trouble recruiting and developing new teachers and leaders in your class or group? Explore a strategy to help produce new teachers and leaders for your class or small group.
Leroy Fountain Church Health Consultant, Monroe
Evangelism through Sunday School in the Black Church How does evangelism and leadership play a key role in growing your church? Explore how Sunday School can identify prospects, connect them to a specific small Group and share the Gospel with them.
Growing Your Church through Sunday School in the Black Church Explore discipleship and ministry through Sunday School Ministry. Emphasis is on how Sunday School can care for the needs of its’ members (regular attenders, non-regular attenders and even prospects) while making disciples through bible study and mentoring.
Chad Higgins Youth Ministry Booster, Parent Ministry Specialist, Stillwater, OK
Engaging the Family through Student Ministry Small groups can be an effective tool in ministering to the families of students. Explore how we can get them involved and minister to them.
Jason Mick NextGen Pastor, Prestonwood, Plano, TX
You Have to Reach Them to Teach Them Small group ministry can work to reach students and get them plugged in to the church. It’s not just big events that draw them in, but relationships. Address practical ways to reach and involve students for ministry.
Clint Davis Clint Davis Counseling & Integrative Wellness, Shreveport
Building Better Bridges with Parents Discuss and examine pathways for building better bridges with the parents of the students you lead in your small group. Ongoing communication with parents about their children/students can provide better cooperation in the disciple making process.
Building Better Bridges with Children or Students Explore the developmental and social aspects of the children or students you lead. Understanding these dynamics will help you develop better relationships with your class and do a more effective job of discipling them.
Kelly Cathey Children’s Minister, Cypress, Benton
Happiest Place on Earth! The happiest place on Earth is where Jesus is! Kids think the way they are treated by leaders in the church is how God treats them. Learn how to help kids experience the great love of Jesus every second they are on the church campus.
Lauren Brown Children’s Minister, Brookwood, Shreveport
Trauma-Informed Care for Kids From abuse, neglect, and divorce to lockdowns and social isolation, childhood trauma is on the rise. Make sense of the most frustrating, confusing, and heartbreaking child behaviors, and discover practical, research-based strategies to help children heal and succeed.
Teresa Small Children’s Minister, First, Haughton
Raising Mission Minded Children Cultivating mission-minded children is essential for followers of Christ. Whether their mission field ends up being at home, school, or across the world, nurturing mission-minded children with an eternal perspective early is a priority for parents and leaders.
Scarlyte Collette Minister to Pre-K &Children’s Minister, First Swartz, Monroe
The Bible is Incredible and Credible (Engaging Bible story telling) Discover tools to make the amazing truths in Scripture come alive for kids. Help kids bridge the gap between the world they can see and God’s Incredible Word!
Debbie Stuart Women’s Minister, Green Acres, Tyler, TX
Teach to Transform! Learn tools and techniques for discovering Biblical principles and personal application from God’s Word. Develop lessons that cause learning to take place…no more boring Bible studies!
Grupos Pequeños Saludables (Healthy Small Groups) – Available for both sessions – No Charge – To Register: Contact Carlos Schmidt carlosschmidt@lbc.org • 318-446-6453
Keynote: James Pritchard He has been the Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church, Lafayette since April 2020. Previously, he served as the Teaching Pastor, First Baptist Church, Forney, TX, and pastored three other churches in TX and OK. He holds a B.A. in Christian Ministries from East Texas Baptist University and M.Div. and Ph.D. degrees in Evangelism from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Worship: Glenn Price He is Worship and Sr. Adult Pastor at Philadelphia Baptist Church in Deville, LA, where he has served since 2015. He holds a Music Education Degree from Northeast Louisiana University and has served churches in LA, MS, and AL. Additionally, Glenn has served Louisiana Baptists through the Credentials Committee, The Baptist Message Board of Trustees, and The Louisiana Baptist Singing Men.
Adult Leader: Leroy Fountain He continues to serve as Church Health Strategist with the New Orleans Baptist Association and Church Health and Church Planter Consultant with Louisiana Baptists. He ministered with the North American Mission Board for 30 years where he was involved in church planting and mission mobilization.
Adult Leader: Allan Taylor He is Executive Pastor at First Baptist Concord in Knoxville, TN. Previously, he served as Director of Sunday School & Church Education Ministries at LifeWay Christian Resources in Nashville, TN. Before that he served as Minister of Education in TN, VA and GA. He is an instructor, author and encourager of Christian Educators and Sunday School leaders.
Adult Leader: Jason Snyder He is presently serving as the Discipleship Pastor at Prestonwood Baptist Church, with campuses in Plano, Prosper, and Lewisville, TX. Jason received his Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary with an emphasis on Theological Studies and Pastoral Ministries. He also earned a D.Min. from the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in Spiritual Formation and Discipleship.
Adult Leader: Jordy McKaskle He currently serves as Discipleship Pastor at Calvary Baptist Church in Alexandria, LA. He graduated with a Doctorate of Ministry in Leadership from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Before serving at Calvary, he served at churches in OK and MO.
Youth Leader: Chad Higgins He is Senior Manager of Church Equipping for Lifeway Christian Resources. Chad has served the local church for 20 years. Bachelor’s degree from the University of Oklahoma in Deviance and Social Theory with a Master of Theological Studies from Midwestern Theological Seminary. He is Co-founder of Youth Ministry Booster the nation’s largest youth ministry coaching and training community.
Youth Leader: Jason Mick He serves as the NextGen Pastor at Prestonwood Baptist Church in North Dallas, TX. He has been a Pastor in Student Ministry for 19 years and has a passion for Jesus, proclaiming the Gospel, and raising up servant leaders for the Next Generation.
Children/Preschool Leader: Kelly Cathey She is the Children’s Minister at Cypress Baptist Church, Benton, LA. God’s abundant grace saved Kelly from the clutches of depression when she was a young child. Having learned to walk with Him as a child, she loves helping children do the same. This former classroom teacher has been serving in full time ministry for 10 years.
Children/Preschool Leader: Lauren Brown She is Children and Family Minister at Brookwood Baptist Church in Shreveport, LA. She holds degrees in Elementary and Special Education, plus a Masters in Family and Special Needs Ministry from Dallas Baptist University. Lauren has more than 18 years’ experience in full time Children’s Ministry.
Children/Preschool Leader: Scarlyte Collette She is Minister to Preschool and Children at Swartz FBC. She has served churches in FL, AL and LA over the last 28 years. Scarlyte attended Florida State University and Grand Canyon University. She also served on staff with Child Evangelism Fellowship.
Children/Preschool Leader: Clint Davis He owns Clint Davis Counseling and Integrative Wellness, Shreveport, LA. He is an Army Veteran with a Bachelor’s in Psychology and Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy. Clint is also an ordained minister and an LBP, trained in trauma and certified in sexual addiction recovery. He has worked over a decade to help those out of human trafficking and poverty.
Women’s Leader: Debbie Stuart She serves as Women’s Minister at Green Acres Baptist Church, Tyler, TX, and is a certified Life and Ministry Coach through AACC. Previously served as Vice President at Hope for the Heart. She has served in Women’s Ministry for 30 + years. She has ministered with Women of Faith, Prestonwood Baptist Church, Willow Point and LifeWay Christian Resources and is an international conference/retreat speaker, Bible teacher and author.
ReGroup is Louisiana Baptists’ premier training for Sunday School and Small Group leaders. This fall, bring your team for a one-stop, training event featuring experienced, proven breakout leaders for all age-group ministries.
Location: Cypress Baptist, Benton
Cost: $15 per person
Promo Materials
Advertise this event in your bulletin, emails, on social media, etc. Included: Logo, background, flyer, ad slide (.zip)
9:00 am: General Session
10:00 am: Break/Transition to Breakouts
10:10 am: Breakout 1
11:00 am: Break/Transition to Breakouts
11:10 am: Breakout 2
12:00 pm: Dismissal
Breakouts
James Pritchard
Sr. Pastor, First, Lafayette
Leveraging Small Groups for Evangelism
Small groups play a key role in connecting your church with the community, sharing the Gospel and assimilating new believers into a caring support system that teaches the Word of God. Discover key principles to create a culture of evangelism in your small group ministry.
Starting New Units for Growth
Starting new groups is foundational to a healthy, growing church. New groups don’t just happen. Learn key principles to help you “intentionally” move your small groups to start and grow new groups to connect new people and engage new leaders.
Glenn Price
Worship Pastor, Philadelphia, Deville
Seth Whorton
Lead Worship & Creative Arts Pastor, Cypress, Benton
Making A Difference in Your Music, Ministry and Message
Worship is more than just planning what you will sing. Examine the importance of having a well-planned and prayed over worship service that ministers to the people and emphasizes a clear biblical message.
Tools and Resources to Help Lead an Effective Music & Worship Ministry
Leading worship requires prayer, practice and patience. Explore tools, tips and resources that a worship team/leader can use to draw attention from the worshipper to the God we worship.
Allan Taylor
Executive Pastor of Ministries, First, Concord, Knoxville, TN
A Franchising Sunday School
The secret sauce to growing your Groups Ministry is starting new groups. Businesses know that the best way to grow is to “franchise.” Nothing the church does develops new leaders and put them to work like starting new groups. Learn to franchise your small groups.
Sunday School Strategy Grid
Just how mission-driven is your group meeting time? Are you leveraging the time to accomplish the mission to reach people, teach people, and minister to people. Develop a systematic process to maximize the mission.
Jason Snyder
Discipleship Pastor, Prestonwood, Plano, TX
Principles for Effective Bible Teaching
Learn about the crucial components of effective Bible teaching and what makes Bible teachers successful, including how to ask good questions, how to create a conducive atmosphere in the room, how to add balance to your teaching, and how to craft a compelling lesson.
The Heart of the Bible Teacher
Focus on the members’ spiritual formation and disciplines that help one to come closer to Christ and become more proficient in Bible teaching.
Jordy McCaskle
Discipleship Pastor, Calvary, Alexandria
Multiplying Bible Teachers
Are you having trouble recruiting and developing new teachers and leaders in your class or group? Explore a strategy to help produce new teachers and leaders for your class or small group.
Leroy Fountain
Church Health Consultant, Monroe
Evangelism through Sunday School in the Black Church
How does evangelism and leadership play a key role in growing your church? Explore how Sunday School can identify prospects, connect them to a specific small Group and share the Gospel with them.
Growing Your Church through Sunday School in the Black Church
Explore discipleship and ministry through Sunday School Ministry. Emphasis is on how Sunday School can care for the needs of its’ members (regular attenders, non-regular attenders and even prospects) while making disciples through bible study and mentoring.
Chad Higgins
Youth Ministry Booster, Parent Ministry Specialist, Stillwater, OK
Engaging the Family through Student Ministry
Small groups can be an effective tool in ministering to the families of students. Explore how we can get them involved and minister to them.
Jason Mick
NextGen Pastor, Prestonwood, Plano, TX
You Have to Reach Them to Teach Them
Small group ministry can work to reach students and get them plugged in to the church. It’s not just big events that draw them in, but relationships. Address practical ways to reach and involve students for ministry.
Clint Davis
Clint Davis Counseling & Integrative Wellness, Shreveport
Building Better Bridges with Parents
Discuss and examine pathways for building better bridges with the parents of the students you lead in your small group. Ongoing communication with parents about their children/students can provide better cooperation in the disciple making process.
Building Better Bridges with Children or Students
Explore the developmental and social aspects of the children or students you lead. Understanding these dynamics will help you develop better relationships with your class and do a more effective job of discipling them.
Kelly Cathey
Children’s Minister, Cypress, Benton
Happiest Place on Earth!
The happiest place on Earth is where Jesus is! Kids think the way they are treated by leaders in the church is how God treats them. Learn how to help kids experience the great love of Jesus every second they are on the church campus.
Lauren Brown
Children’s Minister, Brookwood, Shreveport
Trauma-Informed Care for Kids
From abuse, neglect, and divorce to lockdowns and social isolation, childhood trauma is on the rise. Make sense of the most frustrating, confusing, and heartbreaking child behaviors, and discover practical, research-based strategies to help children heal and succeed.
Teresa Small
Children’s Minister, First, Haughton
Raising Mission Minded Children
Cultivating mission-minded children is essential for followers of Christ. Whether their mission field ends up being at home, school, or across the world, nurturing mission-minded children with an eternal perspective early is a priority for parents and leaders.
Scarlyte Collette
Minister to Pre-K & Children’s Minister, First Swartz, Monroe
The Bible is Incredible and Credible (Engaging Bible story telling)
Discover tools to make the amazing truths in Scripture come alive for kids. Help kids bridge the gap between the world they can see and God’s Incredible Word!
Debbie Stuart
Women’s Minister, Green Acres, Tyler, TX
Teach to Transform!
Learn tools and techniques for discovering Biblical principles and personal application from God’s Word. Develop lessons that cause learning to take place…no more boring Bible studies!
Grupos Pequeños Saludables (Healthy Small Groups)
– Available for both sessions
– No Charge
– To Register: Contact Carlos Schmidt carlosschmidt@lbc.org • 318-446-6453
Keynote: James Pritchard
He has been the Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church, Lafayette since April 2020. Previously, he served as the Teaching Pastor, First Baptist Church, Forney, TX, and pastored three other churches in TX and OK. He holds a B.A. in Christian Ministries from East Texas Baptist University and M.Div. and Ph.D. degrees in Evangelism from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Worship: Glenn Price
He is Worship and Sr. Adult Pastor at Philadelphia Baptist Church in Deville, LA, where he has served since 2015. He holds a Music Education Degree from Northeast Louisiana University and has served churches in LA, MS, and AL. Additionally, Glenn has served Louisiana Baptists through the Credentials Committee, The Baptist Message Board of Trustees, and The Louisiana Baptist Singing Men.
Adult Leader: Leroy Fountain
He continues to serve as Church Health Strategist with the New Orleans Baptist Association and Church Health and Church Planter Consultant with Louisiana Baptists. He ministered with the North American Mission Board for 30 years where he was involved in church planting and mission mobilization.
Adult Leader: Allan Taylor
He is Executive Pastor at First Baptist Concord in Knoxville, TN. Previously, he served as Director of Sunday School & Church Education Ministries at LifeWay Christian Resources in Nashville, TN. Before that he served as Minister of Education in TN, VA and GA. He is an instructor, author and encourager of Christian Educators and Sunday School leaders.
Adult Leader: Jason Snyder
He is presently serving as the Discipleship Pastor at Prestonwood Baptist Church, with campuses in Plano, Prosper, and Lewisville, TX. Jason received his Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary with an emphasis on Theological Studies and Pastoral Ministries. He also earned a D.Min. from the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in Spiritual Formation and Discipleship.
Adult Leader: Jordy McKaskle
He currently serves as Discipleship Pastor at Calvary Baptist Church in Alexandria, LA. He graduated with a Doctorate of Ministry in Leadership from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Before serving at Calvary, he served at churches in OK and MO.
Youth Leader: Chad Higgins
He is Senior Manager of Church Equipping for Lifeway Christian Resources. Chad has served the local church for 20 years. Bachelor’s degree from the University of Oklahoma in Deviance and Social Theory with a Master of Theological Studies from Midwestern Theological Seminary. He is Co-founder of Youth Ministry Booster the nation’s largest youth ministry coaching and training community.
Youth Leader: Jason Mick
He serves as the NextGen Pastor at Prestonwood Baptist Church in North Dallas, TX. He has been a Pastor in Student Ministry for 19 years and has a passion for Jesus, proclaiming the Gospel, and raising up servant leaders for the Next Generation.
Children/Preschool Leader: Kelly Cathey
She is the Children’s Minister at Cypress Baptist Church, Benton, LA. God’s abundant grace saved Kelly from the clutches of depression when she was a young child. Having learned to walk with Him as a child, she loves helping children do the same. This former classroom teacher has been serving in full time ministry for 10 years.
Children/Preschool Leader: Lauren Brown
She is Children and Family Minister at Brookwood Baptist Church in Shreveport, LA. She holds degrees in Elementary and Special Education, plus a Masters in Family and Special Needs Ministry from Dallas Baptist University. Lauren has more than 18 years’ experience in full time Children’s Ministry.
Children/Preschool Leader: Scarlyte Collette
She is Minister to Preschool and Children at Swartz FBC. She has served churches in FL, AL and LA over the last 28 years. Scarlyte attended Florida State University and Grand Canyon University. She also served on staff with Child Evangelism Fellowship.
Children/Preschool Leader: Clint Davis
He owns Clint Davis Counseling and Integrative Wellness, Shreveport, LA. He is an Army Veteran with a Bachelor’s in Psychology and Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy. Clint is also an ordained minister and an LBP, trained in trauma and certified in sexual addiction recovery. He has worked over a decade to help those out of human trafficking and poverty.
Women’s Leader: Debbie Stuart
She serves as Women’s Minister at Green Acres Baptist Church, Tyler, TX, and is a certified Life and Ministry Coach through AACC. Previously served as Vice President at Hope for the Heart. She has served in Women’s Ministry for 30 + years. She has ministered with Women of Faith, Prestonwood Baptist Church, Willow Point and LifeWay Christian Resources and is an international conference/retreat speaker, Bible teacher and author.
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