We had strong expositions of Scripture. TGX was the most actionable conference I have ever attended. Rather than just receiving lofty goals to aim for, we were equipped with real ways to reach those goals. 10 out of 10, would go again!
— Chad Hol, Pastor Grace Baptist Church
$60 for Individuals / $90 for Couples
Schedule
Monday
12:30 – 1:30pm
Registration
1:30 – 2:30pm
Plenary Session 1 (Keynote: Clare Jewell)
Double Down: Our Multiplying God
2:30 – 3:00pm
Break
3:00 – 3:45pm
Workshop Session 1
3:45 – 4:00pm
Break
4:00 – 4:45pm
Workshop Session 2
4:45 – 7:00pm
Dinner on Your Own
7:00 – 8:00pm
Plenary Session 2 (Keynote: Dr. Dan Nichols)
Multiplication Mindset: The Why & The Wheaties
Tuesday
8:00 – 9:00am
On-Site Breakfast
9:00 – 10:15am
Plenary Session 3 (Keynote: Dr. Dan Nicols)
Multiplication Teamwork: The Forgotten “Great”
10:00 – 10:30am
Break
10:30 – 11:30am
Pastors Panel
11:30am – 1pm
On-Site Lunch
1:00 – 1:45pm
Roundtables
1:45 – 2:15pm
Break
2:15 – 3:00pm
Workshops
3:00 – 3:30pm
Break
3:30pm – 4:30pm
Plenary Session 4 (Tim Lubinus)
Passing the Torch: The Call to Multiply Faithful Leaders”
4:30pm
Dismissal
4:30pm – 5:30pm
Optional On-site Team Debrief
Schedule
Monday
12:30 – 1:30pm
Registration
1:30 – 2:30pm
Plenary Session 1 (Clare Jewell)
Double Down: Our Multiplying God
2:30 – 3:00pm
Break
3:00 – 3:45pm
Workshop Session One
4:45 – 4:00pm
Break
4:00 – 4:45pm
Workshop Session Two
4:45 – 7:00pm
Dinner on Your Own
7:00 – 8:00pm
Plenary Session 2 (Dan Nichols)
Multiplication Mindset: The Why & The Wheaties
Tuesday
8:00 – 9:00am
On-Site Breakfast
9:00 – 10:00am
Plenary Session 3 (Dan Nichols)
Multiplication Teamwork: The Forgotten "Great"
10:00 – 10:30am
Break
10:30 – 11:30am
Pastors Panel
11:30am – 1:00pm
On-Site Lunch
1:00 – 1:45pm
Roundtable
1:45 – 2:15pm
Break
2:15 – 3:00pm
Workshops
3:00 – 3:30
Break
3:30 – 4:30pm
Plenary Session 4 (Tim Lubinus)
Passing the Torch: The Call to Multiply Faithful Leaders
4:30 – 5:30pm
Optional On-Site Team De-brief
I appreciated the speakers and their different perspectives. It was nice to get input from other ideas and experiences.
— Dave Perrott, Deacon Ankeny Baptist Church
Workshops
Foundations for Growth: Launching a Gospel-Focused Membership Class
It is vital to offer a Bible study for those who are new to Christianity and/or new to your church. This workshop shows how to balance sharing bible/church information and gospel inspiration that every one needs whether you're new to Christianity or have been a Christian for fifty years.
Monty Kaufman and Brice Fincham
Equipping the Next Generation: Youth Leadership and Internship Training
Whether your youth ministry is small or large, we have the same need of investing in the next generation. We must give them tools to carry on the torch of leadership. But how do we do that? This workshop gives you the basic tools of cultivating leadership in students. Jason and Jared will unpack how to start a student leadership team and also form substantive internships, all with the goal of giving increased ownership of the ministry to the next generation.
Jared Segerstrom and Jason Blunk
Helping Women Thrive: Engaging Ladies through Women's Ministry
What does it look like for ladies to thrive in the local church? In this workshop, Liz and Londa will present essential principles to help women engage in the local church through gospel-centered women’s ministry. Learn about fostering meaningful discipling relationships, building community with other believers, and investing in serving opportunities.
Londa Crigger and Liz Augsburger
Leaky Mission: Preaching for Multiplication
Join Mike and Cody as they explore how the gospel message can naturally overflow from the pulpit to the congregation. In this workshop, you will learn how to drip the mission of the church into sermons that inspire and equip God's people to engage in discipleship and evangelism. Through practical tips, real-life examples, and interactive discussions, you will discover how to communicate the church’s mission in a way that motivates and mobilizes your congregation for growth. Join us to transform your preaching into a powerful catalyst for multiplication and impact your community for Christ.
Mike Augsburger and Cody Huber
Raising Up Men: Effective Strategies for Leadership Development
How do you raise up men in your church? This workshop will explore practical strategies for cultivating leadership skills through established programs such as "Leadership Journey" and "Core 3." You will learn how to implement these programs to foster spiritual growth, promote a discipleship mindset, and create impactful mentorship opportunities. By examining the successes and methodologies of these programs, participants will gain actionable insights to nurture men as leaders within their communities. Join us to discover how "Leadership Journey" and "Core 3" can help you raise up bold, dynamic men prepared to make a lasting impact in their churches.
Brad Fincham and David Cotner
Generosity as Worship: Multiplying Your Church’s Heart of Giving
This workshop examines the vital link between giving and worship, urging churches to rethink their discipleship approach to generosity. We’ll explore current giving trends and the spiritual and cultural factors behind the decline in generosity. By examining biblical principles and practical insights, participants will engage in thinking through how to move their congregational giving forward, viewing it as an act of worship that combats idolatry and fosters joy.
Nick Bal
Workshops
Workshop 1
Foundations for Growth: Launching a Gospel-Focused Membership Class
Monty Kaufman and Brice Fincham
It is vital to offer a Bible study for those who are new to Christianity and/or new to your church. This workshop shows how to balance sharing bible/church information and gospel inspiration that every one needs whether you're new to Christianity or have been a Christian for fifty years.
Workshop 2
Equipping the Next Generation: Youth Leadership and Internship Training
Jared Segerstrom and Jason Blunk
Whether your youth ministry is small or large, we have the same need of investing in the next generation. We must give them tools to carry on the torch of leadership. But how do we do that? This workshop gives you the basic tools of cultivating leadership in students. Jason and Jared will unpack how to start a student leadership team and also form substantive internships, all with the goal of giving increased ownership of the ministry to the next generation.
Workshop 3
Helping Women Thrive: Engaging Ladies through Women's Ministry
Londa Crigger and Liz Augsburger
What does it look like for ladies to thrive in the local church? In this workshop, Liz and Londa will present essential principles to help women engage in the local church through gospel-centered women’s ministry. Learn about fostering meaningful discipling relationships, building community with other believers, and investing in serving opportunities.
Workshop 4
Leaky Mission: Preaching for Multiplication
Mike Augsburger and Cody Huber
Join Mike and Cody as they explore how the gospel message can naturally overflow from the pulpit to the congregation. In this workshop, you will learn how to drip the mission of the church into sermons that inspire and equip God's people to engage in discipleship and evangelism. Through practical tips, real-life examples, and interactive discussions, you will discover how to communicate the church’s mission in a way that motivates and mobilizes your congregation for growth. Join us to transform your preaching into a powerful catalyst for multiplication and impact your community for Christ.
Workshop 5
Raising Up Men: Effective Strategies for Leadership Development
Brad Fincham and David Cotner
How do you raise up men in your church? This workshop will explore practical strategies for cultivating leadership skills through established programs such as "Leadership Journey" and "Core 3." You will learn how to implement these programs to foster spiritual growth, promote a discipleship mindset, and create impactful mentorship opportunities. By examining the successes and methodologies of these programs, participants will gain actionable insights to nurture men as leaders within their communities. Join us to discover how "Leadership Journey" and "Core 3" can help you raise up bold, dynamic men prepared to make a lasting impact in their churches.
Workshop 6
Generosity as Worship: Multiplying Your Church’s Heart of Giving
Nick Bal
This workshop examines the vital link between giving and worship, urging churches to rethink their discipleship approach to generosity. We’ll explore current giving trends and the spiritual and cultural factors behind the decline in generosity. By examining biblical principles and practical insights, participants will engage in thinking through how to move their congregational giving forward, viewing it as an act of worship that combats idolatry and fosters joy.
I enjoyed the panel discussion and seeing pastors disagree well.
— Rob Pearson, Pastor Living Waters Fellowship
Travel Info
Conference Location
SOTERIA CHURCH
3250 SE Soteria Ave
West Des Moines, IA 50265
FAQ's
The TGX Conference is for local church ministry leadership teams. Whether pastors, deacons, directors, staff, or their spouses, this conference will prioritize leadership team building, unity, and equipping.
The TGX Conference primarily focuses on helping leadership teams grow in unity and purpose. While encouragement and best practices are included in the conference, the primary goal is to help your team grow in unity around the Great Commission.
Standard conference registration includes the following: access to all plenary sessions, workshops, and a panel discussion. Also included in the registration are snacks, refreshments, coffee (lots of it), and two meals. Finally, there will be giveaway opportunities.
While there is no child care, a livestream will be available in the nursery for parents who need to use it.
Yes there are! As the TGX Conference gets closer, expect to get an email in which you can choose what you want to eat for lunch.