First Baptist Church of Glenarden Presents
Beyond! is a conference designed to help church volunteers, ministry leaders, non-profit organizations and entrepreneurs develop innovative strategies and methods that will elevate their organizations to the next level.
The Beyond! Conference is an amazing opportunity to virtually collaborate with seasoned ministry, non-profit and business leaders from across the country in the areas of church operations, discipleship, congregational care, digital and so much more! You’ll learn practical tools and innovative ways to engage your audiences while still remaining relevant and sustainable during the pandemic and far beyond it.
Friday, June 17 is a bonus Digital Day! You will have an opportunity to learn about all things digital including Websites that WIN, Launching an Online Campus and much more!
No need to tap into your travel budget! Conference attendees will access all that the Beyond! Conference has to offer through a user-friendly virtual platform.
This year’s theme is Securely Connected and Fully Charged. The pandemic has revolutionized the way we do church. In many ways, it has compelled us to become more flexible and nimbler in our approach. We’ve experienced a mind shift and have had to acclimate to newness. We’ve expanded our reach beyond the capacities of the church building, resulting in a virtual church that often feels like a campus of its own. So what started off as a temporary transition has ultimately pivoted into a complete transformation in how we do ministry – and in some areas a permanent part of the liturgy landscape.
This year we’re offering over 30 workshops covering a range of topics: digital, church operations, discipleship, congregational care and much more. As a participant, you’ll have the option to move beyond the tracks and select whatever workshop piques your interest. This is your opportunity to ask questions directly to the FBCG subject matter experts.
Following the conference, all content will be available for attendees to watch and revisit for 30 days.
001: Building a Hybrid Church
Reverend Keshia Dixon – Online Campus Pastor, FBCG
Becoming a hybrid ministry is more than streaming worship services, meetings, and classes. This session will debunk the myths of what a hybrid church is and will identify key building blocks to incorporate, and pitfalls to avoid when developing one.
002: Budget Friendly Streaming Options for Ministries
Jay Holloway – Productions Director, FBCG | Nicholas Franklin – Audio Engineer – Productions Department, FBCG | Amonee Read – Graphic Designer – Communications Department, FBCG
In an environment where shut-downs, viruses, and variants, continue to threaten the continuity of in-person worship services and events, the need for ministries to stream remains paramount. Many free or low-cost options exist today and are accessible to every ministry that desires to launch or enhance its online presence. This session will share various resources and strategies for getting started.
003: Websites That WIN
Keisha Lewis – Communications Director, FBCG
No matter the size of your church or organization, the need for a professional website is paramount in reaching people worldwide and yielding easy access to relevant information about operating hours, services and other offerings. This session will share strategies and tools available to launch or redesign your website in the most stress-free and economical way.
004: Producing Hybrid Events
Vincent Griggs – Productions Senior Manager, FBCG | Brandon Owens, Productions Coordinator, FBCG | Richard Gibson, Productions Supervisor, FBCG
Plenty of idea sharing, collaboration, and strategic planning goes into producing hybrid events. This workshop will share the necessary components and the proper steps to take in order to bring the vision to life with effective sound quality, lighting, production and more. You will gain helpful strategies that will inspire you to explore new territory with your own hybrid events.
005: Marketing Metrics That Matter
Keisha Lewis – Communications Director, FBCG
Are your marketing efforts really effective? If you aren’t measuring the data, you can’t accurately answer this question. During this session, you will learn how to develop measurable marketing goals, how to track performance and how to make data-driven decisions.
006: Music in the Hybrid Church
Reverend Stephen Hurd – Music & Arts Ministries Department Head, FBCG
The sound of authentic worship cannot be restricted by the four walls of a building, especially in our present environment. Singers, musicians and worship leaders must remain flexible and adaptable in using technology to enhance the worship experience whether online or in person.
007: The Hybrid Church: Launching an Online Campus
Reverend Keshia Dixon – Online Campus Pastor, FBCG
Today’s online church offerings coupled with a growing interest in virtual participation may prompt your church to consider launching an online campus. But how does one get started? This workshop will teach practical strategies for launching a thriving online campus and will address common mistakes to avoid when getting started. This is one you don’t want to miss.
008: Connecting with Women Locally and Globally
Ana Florence – Grace Girl, Women’s Ministry Team Lead, FBCG | Tiffany McCoy – Women’s Ministry Team
Join leaders from the FBCG Grace Girl team as they share strategies for growing the ministry and effectively connecting with women locally and globally through vision casting, planning, and execution.
009: Connecting With Generation Alpha and their Parents
Tonya McCullough – Asst. Director of Kid’s World | Teisha Jackson – Princess of the Throne | Monet Gilmore – Mental Health Support | Jeremy McShan – Sunday School
Exposing children and youth to the gospel in an ever-changing cultural environment requires a strategy. This panel will discuss how to connect, engage, and equip children and youth to lead godly lives while engaging their Millennial Parents.
010: Developing an Authentic Youth Ministry
Reverend Jonathan Queen – Youth Pastor, FBCG
How do you develop a ministry that transforms today’s youth into unashamed followers of Jesus Christ and empowers them to impact the world? This session will detail how to use social media, technology, music, games, and creative messages to inspire young people to become who God has called them to be.
011: Understanding the Young Adult Demographic
Minister Joshua Jenkins – Young Adult Ministry Director, FBCG | Amber Chapman – Young Adult Ministry Asst. Director
Young adults are less likely to attend church than the generations that preceded them. This session will address the current culture of Millennials and Gen Z-ers. Understanding the culture, needs and wants of the young adult community is paramount to identifying the best ways to connect with them to keep them connected.
012: Virtual Christian Education Strategies
Reverend Esther Gordon – Education & Training Ministries Department Head, FBCG
Our delivery of Christian course offerings has fundamentally changed forever. This presentation will explore various tips and strategies to enhance your virtual engagement and increase student participation.
013: Connecting with Men Locally and Globally
Dr. Johnny Parker – Spiritual Cares Director, FBCG
Characteristics such as spiritual integrity, physical fitness, emotional and mental stability; and healthy relationships are what make up a 10x better man. During this session, you will learn how to effectively connect and minister to men of all ages on a local and global level.
014: Pandemic Money Management Strategies
Michelle Singletary – Columnist, The Washington Post and Prosperity Partners Ministry Director, FBCG
Financial literacy was important prior to the pandemic crisis and even more so as businesses and corporations were forced to close their doors. In this workshop, award-winning personal finance columnist for The Washington Post, Michelle Singletary, will lead a discussion that will empower leaders to teach the importance of saving, budgeting, and avoiding financial pitfalls, all in a fun and eye-opening way.
015: The Couples Playbook
Reverends Skip and Beverly Little – Couples Ministry Director and Assistant Director, FBCG
In these unprecedented times, marriage vows in particular have been strained and tested over the last two years. Churches should be equipped to effectively minister to husbands and wives through the use of courses, small groups, retreats, and coaching. In this session, you will learn helpful strategies and techniques to strengthen the marriages of your congregants during good times and bad.
016: Virtual Witnessing
Reverend Gail Bussell – Evangelism Ministry Director, FBCG
Evangelism is essentially putting the Great Commission into practice by stepping outside of the church walls in order to make disciples. This session will share strategies on how to encourage others to share their testimonies and the gospel on a daily basis, and even in a virtual environment.
017: Inclusive Ministry Models
Teresa Patterson – Spanish Ministry Vice President, FBCG | Usherla Deberry – Deaf Ministry President, FBCG | Mitsue Wiggs – Deaf Ministry Vice President, FBCG
Broadening your organization’s reach includes being able to engage with those who speak other languages and people with differing abilities. This dynamic session will be facilitated by leaders from the FBCG Spanish and Deaf ministries. They will share strategies for ensuring that your organization is positioned to be as inclusive and accommodating as it can be.
018: Developing Effective Discipleship Programs
Deaconess Angelia Neal – FBCG | Pamela Virgil – FBCG | Dr. Qutina Mack Lewis – FBCG | Tanya Capito – FBCG| Donald Corbin – FBCG
True discipleship goes beyond the classroom and ideally lessons learned become lifelong. In this session, FBCG discipleship graduates will talk about the impact that the discipleship program had on their lives and the components necessary for hosting a successful program.
019: Out of the Box Missions
Reverend Belynda Gentry – Missions Ministries Department Head, FBCG
How does the church think outside of the proverbial box when it comes to missions? In a world where people feel more isolated, communities feel less safe, and despair seems to be the order of the day, people still need to know that there is hope in Jesus.
This session will review unconventional ways to reimagine how the church does missions. You will leave inspired to embrace this change with renewed optimism.
020: For Pastors Only
John K. Jenkins Sr. – Senior Pastor, FBCG
This session offers senior pastors representing congregations from different parts of the country an opportunity to engage with Pastor John K. Jenkins Sr. by asking questions, sharing insights, and discussing present-day challenges relevant to pastoring.
021: Cultivating a Multigenerational Workforce
Kimberly Robinson – Human Resources Assistant Director, FBCG
Today’s workforce has become more generationally diverse than ever before. Learning the similarities and differences, preferences, and nuances of each generation is key in being able to create an inclusive and empathetic environment that brings about the best in your team.
022: Church and State: Teaching Members How to Exercise and Engage in Their Civic Duties
Reverend Thea Wilson – Civic Engagement Ministry Director, FBCG
Having an informed electorate is a key part of a functioning democracy. This session will teach leaders how to educate, empower, and engage individuals on staying abreast of important issues, and the importance of voting in local, state and national elections for candidates that exhibit a commitment to kingdom principles.
023: Church Ministry Operations
Trina Jenkins – First Lady, Church Ministry Officer, FBCG
Doing ministry in the midst of a global pandemic has presented both challenges and opportunities. In this session the Church Ministry Officer, First Lady Trina Jenkins will share considerations for leveraging opportunities and positioning your ministry for the days ahead.
024: Church Operations During Uncertain Times
Dr. Joseph E. Jones Sr. – Chief Operating Officer, FBCG
Operating a faith-based organization in the midst of a global pandemic has required flexibility and an openness to new ways of doing things. Shutting down and reopening requires strategic thought and planning. In this session, you’ll gain insight on things to consider in maintaining effective church operations during uncertain times.
025: Five Common Church Financial Mistakes to Avoid
Keith Dukes – Finance Department, FBCG
When it comes to stewarding church resources, thoughtful planning and wise decisions can avert long-term hardship. This workshop will cover the top five financial mistakes to avoid when managing church monies.
026: Management Pro Tips: Harnessing the Power of the (Wo)Man in the Middle
Loleta Holmes – Senior Director of Ministry Operations, FBCG | Vincent Miller, Senior Director of Business Operations, FBCG
Often overlooked and underutilized, middle managers can be the engine of your organization and the glue that keeps everything together, especially as hybrid work environments become more common. This session will discuss how communication skills and the ability to mediate and find common grounds between actors at different levels in the organization can ensure that your church or business continues to go beyond.
027: Red Flags for Leaders
Reverend Duane Dickens – Special Ministries Department Head, FBCG
Believers are in an everyday battle with an enemy who wishes to kill our testimony, steal our joy, and destroy our destiny. Leaders are particularly susceptible to his attacks. This workshop will present strategies to remain vigilant in exercising one’s faith while recognizing common red flags that could potentially lead to compromise.
028: Ministry and the Marketplace
Dr. Johnny Parker – Spiritual Cares Director, FBCG
The decline in church attendance has been exacerbated by the pandemic. As leaders, it is important to become all things to all people so that some may be saved. This session will teach you how to skillfully incorporate biblical principles into secular environments in order to become an agent of change.
029: Starting a Mental Health Ministry
Deaconess Elisa Gilmore – Mental Health Support Ministry Director, FBCG
The pandemic has underscored the critical need for spiritual care coupled with mental health support, especially within the church. This session will discuss how to create a safe space of encouragement, spiritual support, education, and training for individuals with mental health challenges and those with loved ones with mental health challenges.
030: Executing Seamless Funeral Services
Rhonda Green – Funeral Services, Manager, FBCG
Churches have been inundated with many families who have experienced loss over the last two years. Helping members navigate funeral services and end-of-life matters has become an even greater responsibility. This session will detail strategies and methods that will ensure a seamless and stress-free service while covering topics such as coordination, mediation and ways to comfort families through their difficult season.
031: Taking it to the Street: Daily Ministry Beyond the Walls of the Church
Reverend Nikki Pearson, FBCG
The church has many resources and programs to assist its members and visitors; however, it is also our responsibility to determine the best ways to extend those resources to those who will never step foot in the building. This workshop will share ways to develop authentic relationships with housing developments and apartment complexes in the community in order to address spiritual and temporal needs.
032: Unwanted Same-Sex Attraction: Ministering to Those Who Desire to Be LGBTQ Free
Reverend Debora Barr – All Things New Ministry Director, FBCG
Members of the LGBTQ population have been ridiculed and shunned by the Christian community for a very long time. Yet, scriptures tell us that it is the love of Christ that changes the hearts of men. This session will teach fundamental principles necessary in ministering to people who experience unwanted same-sex attraction by serving with godly love coupled with biblical truths.
033: Suicide Prevention
Deaconess Yvette Haley – Spiritual Cares Assistant Director, FBCG
Suicide rates among ethnic minority groups are on the rise. Job insecurity, social isolation and mental health challenges such as depression and anxiety have been contributing factors to the increased rates. Resources and support for those navigating these challenges are needed more now than ever. This course will teach participants how to identify when someone is in crisis and what steps to take to provide practical and emotional support.
DIGITAL DAY
9 a.m. – Opening Session
9:15 a.m. – Session 1
10:15 a.m. – Break
10:30 a.m. – Session 2
11:30 a.m. – Break
11:45 a.m. – Session 3
12:45 p.m. – Break
1 p.m. – Session 4
2 p.m. – Break
2:15 p.m. – Session 5
3:30 p.m. – Closing Session
All times are in EDT.
8:30 a.m. – Opening Session
8:45 a.m. – General Session
9:45 a.m. – Break
10 a.m. – Concurrent
Workshops I
11 a.m. – Break
11:15 a.m. – Concurrent
Workshops II
12:15 p.m. – Praise Break
12:30 p.m. – Concurrent
Workshops III
1:30 p.m. – Break
1:45 p.m. – Closing Session
All times are in EDT.
Registration fees are nonrefundable but are transferrable.
The Beyond! Conference is a unique conference that provides practical tools and strategies to advance churches and organizations. You’ll hear from ministry leaders in the areas of congregational care, operations, communications and arts, Christian education and community impact. You will also learn best practices to evaluate operating methods and steps to take your ministry, small business or nonprofit to the next level.
Pastors, ministry leaders, volunteers, nonprofit executives, small business owners, seminary students and community leaders will benefit from this virtual, interactive and intensive training.
The conference will be held June 17-18, 2022. All content will be available on-demand after the conference ends.
This year’s conference is completely virtual. All registered attendees will receive login information and instructions on how to access the virtual conference platform by Thursday, June 16, 2022.
Yes! Please email Beyond@fbcglenarden.org to request a sponsorship packet.
First Baptist Church of Glenarden, led by Pastor John K. Jenkins Sr. is a vibrant, Bible-based church located on three campuses in Prince George’s County, MD. With more than 11,000 active members, FBCG is one of the largest congregations in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. It has impacted both local and global communities through its 100-plus ministries, outreach and educational programs.
If you have any questions, please call 301-773-3600 or email beyond@fbcglenarden.org.
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