FORMATION SESSIONS AT PALCON 2026
The following formation sessions will be presented Wednesday – Friday, June 3-5. Formation session descriptions, presenter bios, dates, times, and locations will be available through the conference app (to be released in May) and in the printed program. Plan to make the most of these learning conversations!
Pre-Conferences 1
Robert Mansfield
Building Unity in Your Discipleship Ministry
Kevin Gilmore
Ministers Compensation and Benefits
Dean Blevins
Cultivating a Heart to Bless Others
Pre-Conferences 2
Trey Brooks
Child Discipleship: It's a Journey
Steven Lester
How to Impact the Church Financially Now and in the Future
Tim and Pam Gerdes
From Overwhelmed to Equipped: A Faith-Based Self-Care Workshop
Spanish Language
Saúl Carranza
Latino Pastoral Ministry in the Changing Context of the United States
Camilo Gonzalez
Movilizando la Iglesia Local para la Misión
Joel Tuchez
De pecador a pre-discípulo
Joel Tuchez
Viviendo el ministerio vs Haciendo ministerio
Preaching
Julie O’Hara
Preaching at the Intersection of Evangelism and Discipleship: From First Response to Faithful Following *
Dave Anderson
The "Intro" and the "Ask" *
Ryan Green
AI Meets Message Prep - Say What?
* Presented twice
ONU Academic
Chad Maxson
You're Not the Only One Discipling Your People
Kevin Mellish
Engaging with Narrative in the Old Testament
Doug Ward
What We Get Wrong About Paul
Joel Heald
When “I Trust in God” Is Not Enough
Kent Olney
The Neglect of Marriage: How it Harms Us & What We Can Do about It
Spiritual Practices – Class
Scott Whalen
Rediscovering Solitude and Community in Pastoral Life
Sandy Chew and Rhonda McGinnis
Developing Space for Retreat
Antonio Marshall
Transformed to Discern
Jared Richey
Preaching for Spiritual Formation
Michaele LaVigne
A Non-Anxious Presence: Receiving the Gifts of Spiritual Direction for Pastors and Congregations
Spiritual Practices in Practice
Prayer Walk at Perry Farm
Guided Prayer at Kelly Prayer Chapel using Lectio Divina
Small Group Confession and Prayer
Serving the Community
Imaginative Prayer Time (Pray as You Go app)
Small and Medium Church
Jon Hall
One Heart, One Mission: Becoming Missionary Disciples in Rural and Small-Town Communities
Tim and Pam Gerdes
Hurt by People, Held by God: A Healing Journey
Jon Hall
One Heart, One Mission: Becoming Missionary Disciples in Rural and Small-Town Communities
Geoff Kunselman
Building and Managing a Church Budget
Ryan Green
AI Meets Message Prep - Say What?
Center for Faith and Family
Leon Blanchette and Lindsey Bush
Meet the Center for Faith and Family
Lindsey Bush
Better Together: Faith for a Lifetime
Leon Blanchette
Screen Time Safety
Arlene Pellicane
Parents Rising (Part 1): 8 Strategies for Raising Kids Who Love God, Respect Authority, and Value What's Right
Arlene Pellicane
Parents Rising (Part 2): 8 Strategies for Raising Kids Who Love God, Respect Authority, and Value What's Right
Ministry Development 1
Dean Blevins
Bringing and Receiving People on the Spectrum
Michaele LaVigne
A Non-Anxious Presence: Receiving the Gifts of Spiritual Direction for Pastors and Congregations
Jeren Rowell
Finding Your Way: The Pastor as Lead Discipler
Sam Barber
BECOME: Embracing Discipleship as a Lifestyle
David Sharpes
Evangelism as Discipleship: Models for Faithful Witness
Ministry Development 2
Selena Freeman
Multiplying Disciples, Leaders, and Churches for the New MULTIPLY COLLECTIVE
Mike Boisture
Spiritually Integrated Care
Jay Height
Holiness in the Hood: Compassion Along the Way
DeAnn Turley
Nazarene Safe Discipleship: Developing Christlike Communities that Protect the Vulnerable and Stand Against Abuse
Kristi Seneca
Discerning God's Call Through The Cause: Equipping Leaders to Mobilize the Next Generation
Ministry Development 3
Sam Barber
BECOME: Embracing Discipleship as a Lifestyle
Bailey Friberg
The Resurgence Toolkit: Practical Resources for Real Impact
Kevin Gilmore with Rozlyn Paige
Learn the Basics of When and How to Claim Social Security
Geoff Kunselman
Healthy Pastoral Approaches to Stewardship
Ryan Giffin
The Mission Statement, Three Core Values, and Seven Characteristics of the Church of the Nazarene: What They Are, Where They Came From, and Why They Matter
Recreation
Perry Farm Excursion, Swimming, Pickleball, Basketball, Disc Golf *
* Offered during all Formation Sessions.