{"id":14874,"date":"2023-06-29T20:20:30","date_gmt":"2023-06-29T18:20:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/clone\/?p=14874"},"modified":"2023-06-29T20:51:48","modified_gmt":"2023-06-29T18:51:48","slug":"six-months-until-climb-conference-for-small-churches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/six-months-until-climb-conference-for-small-churches\/","title":{"rendered":"Six Months until Climb Conference for Small Churches"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>This is what we\u2019re hearing from ministers leading groups of 150 or less:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cI want my ministry to grow as we move past the pandemic, but we still feel stuck.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cWe want tools to help us grow &#8211; but to grow healthy &#8211; not just numerically.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cI want God to grow my church without having to sacrifice my family to see it happen.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cOur ministry situation is different\u2026how can I get help?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cLeading is lonely. How can I feel like I\u2019m part of something bigger?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cSometimes leading a smaller ministry makes me feel like I\u2019m \u2018junior varsity.\u2019 When the truth is, this is tough. I need encouragement from people who understand.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>If you\u2019ve felt any of the above, then we\u2019ve made a conference just for you.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In just its third year, Climb has distinguished itself as a premier gathering in our fellowship focused specifically on growth and health for churches and their leaders. No matter your ministry size or situation, you\u2019re sure to get encouragement and gain wisdom at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.robskinner.com\/climb-conference\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Climb 2023 in Dallas &#8211; Fort Worth (Nov. 30 &#8211; Dec. 3, 2023)<\/a>. So many past attendees have echoed that this conference\u2019s focus on the specific needs of ministers and their ministries is a game-changer. If you or your church are in a valley, it might be time to Climb!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1PS3fQvt7QU?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>We\u2019re about six months from opening night, but we\u2019re already in awe of what God is doing:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We have over 100 people already registered. (That rivals the <strong>total<\/strong> attendance from our first conference in 2019.) We are thrilled about the enthusiasm we\u2019re seeing. Note: <em>space is limited<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Climb<\/strong> is becoming international. For the first time ever, we have people making sacrifices to attend in-person from <em>every continent<\/em>. This will surely enhance and expand our fellowship and perspective as leaders.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>If you need an invitation letter for visa processing please reach out to <a href=\"mailto:nancy@dfwchurch.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">nancy@dfwchurch.net<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The list of speakers and classes (see below) is coming together in a way that will provide tangible help for specific ministry situations while also keeping the intimacy and connection that is a hallmark of this unique event.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For the first time, a portion of the conference will be devoted specifically to women in leadership. The demands of smaller ministries on women in leadership are unique and varied. This should be exceptionally encouraging.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.robskinner.com\/climb-conference\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>Registration is only $150<\/em><\/strong><\/a><em> per attendee right now but it will go up soon. If you\u2019ve been waiting to sign up, now is a great time to get this event booked.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>One last thing\u2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We don\u2019t want anyone to miss out on the encouragement and teaching provided. Because this conference is specifically geared for leaders of smaller ministries, you might not think it applies to you. But, in reality, almost everyone leading a group in our fellowship is leading a small ministry.<em> This really is a leadership growth and health conference for all.<\/em> Please consider attending if you are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Leading a church around 150 members or less<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unpaid or in a hybrid ministry situation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leading a campus ministry or any ministry in a larger church<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On a board or core leadership group in a smaller church<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aspire to plant a church or go into the ministry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feeling stuck, isolated, or discouraged<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.robskinner.com\/climb-conference\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register today!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"422\" height=\"421\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Climb_logo.png?resize=422%2C421&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Climb_logo.png?w=422&amp;ssl=1 422w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Climb_logo.png?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Climb_logo.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Climb_logo.png?resize=320%2C320&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 422px) 100vw, 422px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Speakers:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This year, our presenters will focus on one of four lenses: Inspiration, ministry growth\/health, minister wellness, and navigating difficult issues. Here\u2019s the list of speakers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Shawn Wooten<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kevin Miller<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dave Bliley<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dr. David Pocta<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Darren Overstreet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jeanie Shaw<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tony Singh<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Robert Carillo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Christy Peed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pam Skinner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Joel Peed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Joel Nagel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rob Skinner<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Climb on!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Climb is a premier gathering in our fellowship focused specifically on growth and health for churches and their leaders.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":25,"featured_media":14875,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ghostkit_customizer_options":"","ghostkit_custom_css":"","ghostkit_custom_js_head":"","ghostkit_custom_js_foot":"","ghostkit_typography":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[71],"tags":[73,54],"post_folder":[151],"class_list":["post-14874","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-events","tag-north-america"],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/climb-conference.png?fit=1466%2C1068&ssl=1","author_info":{"display_name":"dtadmin","author_link":"https:\/\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/author\/dtadmin\/"},"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/phsvEw-3RU","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":28455,"url":"https:\/\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/speakers-announced-for-climb-small-church-conference\/","url_meta":{"origin":14874,"position":0},"title":"Speakers Announced for Climb Small Church Leadership Conference","author":"Lai-Yan Faller","date":"August 6, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"If you\u2019re a leader of a church or ministry of 150 members or smaller, then this conference is for you!","rel":"","context":"In &quot;News&quot;","block_context":{"text":"News","link":"https:\/\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/category\/news\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/climb-conference.png?fit=1200%2C874&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/climb-conference.png?fit=1200%2C874&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/climb-conference.png?fit=1200%2C874&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/climb-conference.png?fit=1200%2C874&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/climb-conference.png?fit=1200%2C874&ssl=1&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":2244,"url":"https:\/\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/small-church-leadership-conference-climb-2021\/","url_meta":{"origin":14874,"position":1},"title":"Small Church Leadership Conference: Climb 2021","author":"dtadmin","date":"October 26, 2021","format":false,"excerpt":"Join us for the 2021 Climb Conference in Dallas, Texas from December 2-5! 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