Breaking Barriers

CONFERENCE 2024

7616 Business Park Dr.
Greensboro, NC 27409

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Andrew Hopper

Lead Pastor
Mercy Hill Church
@AndrewPHopper

Bobby Herrington

Lead Pastor of Ministries and Operations
Mercy Hill Church
@BHerringtonRuns

Jonathan Yarboro

Executive Pastor of Sending
Mercy Hill Church
@Yarboro.Jonathan

SCHEDULE

Conference Day 1
Tuesday 9/17

9:00 — Check-in
9:30 — Doors Open
10:00 — Session 1: Lift the Lid on Growth (Andrew Hopper)
11:15— Break
11:35
— Deep Dive Panel #1
12:20 — Lunch & Learn
1:55 — Session 2: Lift the Lid on Mindset (Bobby Herrington)
3:00 — Break + Refreshments
3:40 — Deep Dive Panel #2
4:25 — Closing & Dismiss to Dinner (on your own)
7:00 — Offsite Hangout (optional)

Natty Greene’s
345 Elm St. Greensboro, NC

Conference Day 2
Wednesday 9/18

9:00 — Doors Open
9:30 — Q+A/Live Podcast
10:40 — Break
10:50 — Session 3: Lift the Lid on Multiplication (Jonathan Yarboro)
12:00 — Dismissal + Box Lunch

LUNCH & LEARN BREAKOUTS

Lead Pastor Secret Playbook | Andrew Hopper

Lead pastors, let’s talk strategies and insights designed to elevate church leadership and enhance pastoral effectiveness.

Creating a Culture of Volunteers That Stick | Jason Azzarello

Some of the most exciting work we get to be a part of is helping people discover their gifts and then unleash them to serve in the kingdom! At the same time, recruiting volunteers can be tough and keeping them even more challenging. Let’s talk about how our teams went from flailing to flourishing and how you can do it too!

 

Planning Services That Both Attract and Impact | Randy Titus

How do we design worship services that draw in diverse audiences and deliver great experiences? This breakout session emphasizes strategies for creating engaging, relevant, and impactful services that resonate with both newcomers and long-time attendees.

 

Cultivating a Movement in the Next Generation | Brant Gordon

From babies to college students-We will focus on how to equip your staff and leaders with practical tools to create momentum within next generation ministries!

 

Staffing Secrets: How to Find and Keep the Right People | Tom Howe & Jonathan Yarboro

How do we get the right people on our staff and help them thrive in a fast-paced ministry environment? We’ll talk about staff culture, leadership development, and how core values can help attract AND keep the right people for your team.

 

Turning Big Days Into Big Gains | Ashley Smith

When you start viewing a holiday on the calendar as a lever for growth, the opportunities are endless! We’ll talk how to make important days even more important through intentional planning, strategic execution, and congregational buy-in. You’ll never look at a calendar the same way again!

 

MAP

TUESDAY DINNER RECOMMENDATIONS

(Click the name for the link!)

Crafted The Art of the Taco
220 S Elm St. Greensboro, NC 27401

Nazareth Bread Co.
4507 W Market St. Greensboro, NC 27401

Sticks & Stones
2200 Walker Ave. Greensboro, NC 27403

Lindley Park Filling Station
2201 Walker Ave. Greensboro, NC 27403

Pho Hien Vuong
4109 Spring Garden St. Greensboro, NC 27407

Dame’s Chicken & Waffles
301 Martin Luther King Jr Dr. Greensboro, NC 27406

Hops Burger Bar
2419 Spring Garden St. Greensboro, NC 27406

San Luis Rastaurant
4207 W Gate City Blvd. Greensboro, NC 27407

TUESDAY NIGHT HANGOUT

Natty Greene’s
345 Elm St. Greensboro, NC

Listen to the Breaking Barriers Podcast

Breaking Barriers Podcast

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FAQ

Where is this conference located?

Breaking Barriers is being hosted the Regional campus of Mercy Hill Church in Greensboro, NC.

7616 Business Park Dr. Greensboro, NC 27409

Where is the Tuesday Night Hangout located?

Natty Greene’s

  • Address: 345 Elm St. Greensboro, NC