NEXT Normal Conference Convenes Thousands of Church Leaders to Hear From 35+ Pastors and Speakers for Three Days in June

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Jun 02, 2020, 11:12 ET

LIVINGSTON, N.J., June 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Churches are navigating the pathway to the next normal this month as states across the country begin to advance through phased re-openings. While experiences will continue to be varied from state-to-state and city-to-city, one thing will certainly be shared: having to operate under quite different circumstances than pre-COVID19 times. Leadership Network is hosting a premium online conference, NEXTNormalConference.com, designed to inspire church leaders and spur collaboration amongst teams about where we are all heading next.

NEXTNormalConference.com is a premium online conference designed to inspire church leaders and spur collaboration amongst teams about where we are all heading NEXT

NEXT Normal Magazine is available to read online at http://magazine.NEXTNormalConference.com

"This is an extraordinary time for the church, and we hope this event will shed light on the opportunities ministries actually have in the Next Normal," Darren Young, Chief Operating Officer of Leadership Network.

Over 4,500 church leaders are registered to learn from 35+ marquee speakers presenting how they are leading their ministries today. The event aims to inspire local leaders as they plan their own next steps. Speakers include:

DAY 1 - June 2

Henry Cloud - Thriving in a Time Like This
Dave Ferguson - Crisis & Innovation
Tony Morgan - 7 Shifts Churches Need to Make for the New Normal
Miles McPherson - Transitioning FROM our normal, TO the NEXT Normal
Derwin Gray - Remaining True to Jesus in the NEXT Normal
Chad Fisher - What Does it Look Like to Dwell in the Land?
Brian Tome - This is Called Normal
Andrew Hopper - An Old Truth that Will Build The NEXT Normal
Kenny Jahng - Creating Content with a Purpose using the A.R.T. Of Engagement
Dharius Daniels - Navigating Uncertain Seasons
Grant Skeldon - Make The Commission Great Again
William Vanderbloemen - Why Localization Is The NEXT Normal for Pastoral Leadership

DAY 2 - June 3

Larry Osborne - Mastering the Art of Both/And Leadership
Tim Lucas - Campus Expansion in the Coming Ice Age
Joby Martin - First Importance
Nicky Gumbel - An Interview with the Alpha Pioneer
Jeff Henderson - Discovery over Certainty
Bryan Carter - What's Really Happening with COVID-19?
Dan Reiland - Developing a Healthy and Productive Staff in the Midst of Disruption
Nona Jones - An Interview with Facebook's Head of Faith-Based Partnerships
David Kinnaman - Caring for Souls in a New Reality
Chris Morante - 4 Seasons of Crisis
Rich Birch - 4 Accelerating Cultural Trends Impacting Your Church
Tricia Sciortino - The 'Next Normal' For Leading A Thriving Remote Church Culture

Day 3 - June 4

Carey Nieuwhof - 3 Things Every Church Leader Should Know About the Future
Matt Chandler - Digital Ministry & The Gospel
Shaila Visser - The Workers Are Few
Rich Villodas - Paying Attention to Your Soul and Your Primary Role Bookmark this presentation
Jenni Catron - How Your Team Can Be Your Greatest Asset in the NEXT Normal
Efrem Smith - What is NEXT? Justice!
Mark Zweifel - How to Pandemic-Proof Your Parish
Bruxy Cavey - Turning Monologue into Dialogue
Steven Barr - The Gift of a Do-Over Bookmark
Derek DeGroot - Leading in the NEXT Normal with Design
Tom Kang - The One Non-Negotiable
Zach Zehender - The Other 111 Waking Hours of the Week
Russ Perry - How to Use a Vision Map to Conquer the NEXT Normal

"We're seeing future-positive leaders asking right now: What can we do? vs. What can't we do? But more importantly, these leaders are being as intentional as possible about the Next Normal," said Kenny Jahng of the digital event production partner, ChurchCommunications.com.

The exclusively online event is supported by Blackbaud, who is committed to helping churches throughout this transition period. Blackbaud is the world's leading cloud software company powering social good, who is focused on supporting churches in the vital work they lead to connect their communities and serve others.

Leadership Network (leadnet.org) is the premier leadership collaborative for pastors and churches. Over 200,000 church leaders around the world engage in Leadership Network to acquire innovative knowledge and drive local impact. The organization convenes leadership conversations and fosters innovative movements that seek to activate the Church to 100X impact thereby transforming the world.

The NEXTNormalConference.com event is being produced in partnership with ChurchCommunications.com and unSeminary.com. Media inquiries and interview requests can be coordinated with Kenny Jahng at [email protected].

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