Skill–Based Breakouts

Registering for ARISE gives you the opportunity to customize your Thursday training experience.  You may exchange one or more of the Featured Breakout sessions for skill-specific learning options.  

There are 120 opportunities to choose from, arranged in a variety of training categories.  Most topic areas have options for all four sessions; however you do not have to stay in one area for the day.  You can mix and match breakouts to design the day that perfectly meets your specific role and training needs.

Some of the Categories available:

Teaching
Like other forms of art, biblical teaching has the ability to create transformational moments that touch the minds and hearts of those around you and open them to God's life-changing message of hope.  This track is designed specifically for teaching pastors.

2007 faculty included John Ortberg.

Drama
Drama in the church has the potential to draw people into moments of self-examination, celebration, and life-change. This track has multiple training opportunities for drama ministry leaders, directors, actors, and writers. 

2007 faculty included Steve Pederson, Mark Demel, Rod Armentrout, Deanna Armentrout, and Jeff Berryman.

Technical Arts
Church services depend on the expertise, experience and character of the technical artist.  Our skill-based breakouts offer learning and growth opportunities in the areas of audio, lighting, scenic, video, post video, and leadership. 

2007 faculty included Craig Jannssen, John Monitto, Robert Scovill, Dave Schwartz, Jill Gille, Dan Larson, Ian Kuhn, Michael Santucci, John Weygandt, Todd Elliot, Denny Luebeke, Jim Sippel, Jeff Pelletier, Aaron Stinebrink,  Mark Gilbert, Nathan Miller, Seth Jackson, Scott Ragsdale,  Glenn Davis, Don Krause, Randy Warren, Bob Gustafson, Andrew Schuurmann, Jeff Beaumont, Becky Caspersen, Scott Lambert, Dave Cooke, Darren Niesley, Greg Sanderson

Creating Services
Explore creative ways to design and develop your services.  Spend time with arts leaders from across the country and gain new ideas for your next service.  This track is designed for arts leaders, service producers, and creative contributors. 

2007 faculty included Ross Parsley,  David Arcos, Butch Whitmire, Tim Stevens, Eric Bramlett, Dave Ferguson, Stacy Brewer, Jason Hatley, Nelson Searcy, Chuck Spong, Alex Daye, and Cheryl Besenjack

Worship and Music
Worship and music plays a key role in our services.  Music can tell our stories, give expression to what is in our hearts and minds and bring us to the foot of the cross.  This track has multiple opportunities for the lead worshipper, music director, vocalist, instrumentalist, choir director, and songwriter.

2007 faculty included Rory Noland, Stan Endicott, Tim Carson, Matt Lundgren, Joe Horness, Steve Myers, Sandra Van Opstal, Dave Garza, Tom Vitacco, Helena McNeill, and Shawn Sommer. 

Life Beyond Sunday
Engage with gifted and experienced teachers in opportunities to grow as leader and a Christ-follower. 

Ross Parsley, Mindy Caliguire, Kem Meyer, and Shauna Niequist.

Space is limited in some breakout classes.

Reserve your place now and be the first to choose your session as soon as speakers are finalized.