ReGroup Conference - Central - Louisiana Baptists

Date:

August 2, 2025

Time:

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Calendar:

Location: Philadelphia Baptist Church, Deville
Address: 722 Philadelphia Rd, Deville, LA 71328

We believe that EVERY church should have some kind of “Group Strategy” that accomplishes the purpose of the church; which is to Make Disciples. Therefore, any leader in the church who is responsible for leading a group of people should attend this conference. Specifically, this conference is intended for Pastors, Church staff, Sunday School Leaders, Discipleship Leaders, Small Group Leaders, Cell Group Leaders, Men’s Group Leaders, Women’s Group Leaders, Church Planting Group Leaders, Spanish Speaking Group Leaders, Missional Group Leaders, Compassion Ministry Leaders, etc. If you are responsible for leading a small group of people who meet regularly; you belong at this conference. It doesn’t matter where you meet, how often you meet or what it is called.

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Keynote Speaker

Jamie Dew
President, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, New Orleans, LA

Worship Leader

Crescent City Worship
NOBTS, New Orleans, LA

Breakouts

Pastors/Staff/Worship
Clark Palmer
Pastor, Faith Baptist Church, Tioga, LA

12 Practices For Jesus Followers
In order to help others become Jesus followers we need a clear understanding of what that way of life looks like. Take a look at 12 practices for every believer for every day for the rest of their life.

Nate Jernigan
Assistant Professor of Music and Worship, Leavell College, New Orleans, LA

What is Worship?: A Theology and Discipline for Daily Living
Worship is not just music; it is the catalyst for every good and faithful work that stems from Christian living. Discuss what daily worship looks like and how such living extends into ministry.

Worship Planning: Tools for Leading an Effective Worship Ministry
Delve into concepts such as song selection and team leadership with the hope of equipping music ministers to lead ministries that are impactful and effective.
Adult Leaders
Scott Sullivan
Discipleship Catalyst, Georgia Baptist Mission Board, Suwanee, GA

6 Characteristics of World Impacting Groups
Learn proven practices of group leaders that reach new people, connect them into the life of the church, move them toward spiritual maturity, and launch them to make multiplying disciples.

Scott English
Minister of Education, First BC, Lafayette, LA

Communication Methods For Effective Sunday School Leaders

Tired of hitting walls when recruiting people to help lead your class? This session will guide you through proven communication methods to improve your abilities with building trust, inspiring buy-in, and deepening discipleship.

Kevin Ulmer
Evangelism Strategist, Louisiana Baptists, Alexandria, LA

Evangelosophy: Developing a Personal Philosophy of Evangelism
The philosophy of evangelism serves as the foundation for our methodology from which our evangelism activity flows. Discuss the “why” of evangelism that supports the “how” of evangelism that leads to the “do” of evangelism.
Youth Leaders
Jay Barbier
Harvest Field Team Leader, Tennessee Baptist Mission Board, Franklin, TN

7 Tips for Small Groups
Examine 7 tips to lead a good discussion and create the right environment for healthy small groups.

Dealing with Life’s Greatest Difficulties and Focusing on Making Much of Jesus.
Consider life’s toughest situations; how to make it through and discuss ways to minister to others as they endure hard times.

Caleb Nichols
Minister to Students, Broadmoor BC, Shreveport, LA

Taking Students from Lost to Leader
How to forge a pathway to reach, disciple, and deploy students.

Tackling the Big Ones
Discuss how to tackle the hard questions of our day and create environments that allow students to ask the BIG questions.
Children Leaders
Danielle Bell
Children’s Minister, Bellaire Baptist Church, Murfreesboro, TN

Ministering to the Unique Families of Today
Take the opportunity to grow and learn as we explore and experience ways to reach over-scheduled families forging through the unique challenges and realities in today’s world.

Teaching from a Biblical Worldview
You are either teaching from a Biblical worldview or you are not. Each week, in the big and little things, teach intentionally so kids experience God for themselves.

Lauren Brown
Children and Family Minister, Brookwood BC, Shreveport, LA

Play with a Purpose: Teaching Through Play in Kids Ministry
Engage children of all ages with biblical truths in meaningful, hands-on ways discovering creative and effective strategies to turn play into a purposeful experience about God’s love. Walk away with practical tools, fresh ideas, and a renewed passion for bringing Scripture to life.