Workshops and Speakers

What is your lane? God has created you on purpose, for a purpose and has strategically placed you right where you are for purposes far beyond what you could ever ask or imagine! As leaders, we must be sure we are running the race to which He has called us, not looking not to the right or the left in comparison or looking down in self-doubt. Let's walk in confidence in what He has called us to & help empower those we lead to do the same!

This workshop invites student leaders to recognize creativity not as a niche artistic gift, but as a core aspect of being made in the image of God. By understanding that creativity reflects God’s nature and is not limited to the arts, students are challenged to steward their imaginative capacity in leadership, problem-solving, and community-building. This aligns with 1 Peter 4:10 by urging students to use their “various gifts” of creativity to serve others faithfully.

How can service help to build my resilience? I am already so stressed and overwhelmed, why would I add one more thing to my plate? The statement “service helps build resilience” might seem surprising, but it’s true! While we must not forget that service is certainly not focused on us, but on others, we should also keep in mind that engaging in service has some real, practical benefits to our resilience. Learn about research-based/biblically sound strategies on resilience from Pepperdine University’s Resilience-Informed Skills Education (RISE) program and focus on considering your own values when it comes to serving others. We can, and should, go out and serve wherever there is a need, but the more we are able to connect our sense of calling with service, the easier it is to lead a life of service—as opposed to making service just one element of our lives.

Few people step into positions of leadership because they enjoy conflict. In fact, for many, it is the thing they enjoy the least about their role. Yet, conflict is not only unavoidable, but it also provides the potential for growth in both individuals and communities. For this to be the case however, we cannot merely engage conflict, we must embrace it. To do so, we need the proper framework that ensures the true needs of all parties, which often times lay beneath the surface of their stated desires, can be identified and understood. In this workshop, we will learn the steps of the P-I-N method of mediation (Position - Interest - Need), and how to apply it to help resolve conflicts within ourselves, our communities, and our organizations. 

In today’s increasingly diverse world, cultural diversity is not only to be celebrated but also stewarded with intentionality and care. This workshop invites students to reframe language barriers—not as obstacles, but as powerful opportunities for growth, empathy, and meaningful connection. Grounded in 1 Peter 4:10 as our call to use our gifts in service to others, participants will be challenged to step up in their leadership roles to thoughtfully steward cultural and language diversity and foster communities where every individual feels seen, heard, and valued. Through a clear, step-by-step framework called L.I.G.H.T.—which stands for Learn, Inclusivity, Gentleness, Humility, and Teach—students will gain practical tools to integrate these principles into their leadership roles and create tangible, impactful change.

You carry it everywhere. You check it constantly. But have you ever asked what your phone is doing to your soul—or how God wants you to use it? How might you steward your digital devices for God’s glory? 

“Step Up and Steward Your Digital Devices” is a fast-paced, heart-level workshop designed to help Christian student leaders take ownership of their digital lives as an act of worship and influence. In just 25 minutes, students will be invited to reframe their relationship with technology—not as passive consumers, but as active stewards.

Rooted in biblical truth and practical leadership wisdom, this session will explore:

1. God’s view of technology — Why it matters that God created and governs all things, including your digital devices (Genesis 1:1; Isaiah 54:16–17).

2. The danger of digital drift — How unchecked scrolling can quietly pull us away from Jesus (Psalm 1), and what it means to recognize and resist tech idolatry.

3. Three steps to faithful digital stewardship — Take inventory, leverage for ministry, and behold your God.

Christian student leaders can increase their leadership impact by giving attention to something that captures such a large portion of our lives and presumably our hearts. 

Learn more about Jeff's book, Digital Dominion by clicking here!

The invitation to leadership is extended to all of us in various ways and the world gives us a wide array of “types of leadership” that we can model or embrace. Learning which one is right for you is a valuable way to steward the gift of leadership on behalf of those you lead and steward the moment you're called to lead in. In this workshop, with some help from a few cooking pans, you’ll learn more about the various theories of leadership, the pros and cons that each one presents, and determine how your own leadership journey can benefit from being intentional and thoughtful about the way you embrace your role of influence on your own campus.

Serving others is central to the calling of a Christian leader, but without intentional care, it can also become a pathway to exhaustion and burnout. In this interactive workshop, participants will explore how to serve sustainably by embracing the principles of RESTED: a six-part framework designed to protect our spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being while leading others.

* R – Rest & Self-Care: Understanding the biblical mandate for rest and implementing rhythms that renew rather than deplete.

* E – Establish Boundaries: Learning to say no without guilt and set healthy limits that protect time, energy, and priorities.

* S – Spirit-Led Leadership: Distinguishing between leading from our own strength and relying on the Holy Spirit for direction, wisdom, and power.

* T – Trust Your Identity in Christ: Rooting identity in being a beloved child of God rather than in performance or position.

* E – Engage with a Mentor: Pursuing guidance, accountability, and encouragement through intentional mentoring relationships.

* D – Discern Before You Do: Developing a habit of prayerful discernment before committing to opportunities or responsibilities.

Through biblical reflection, practical tools, and honest dialogue, this workshop will equip Christian leaders to serve from a place of wholeness rather than weariness. Participants will leave with a renewed understanding of what it means to serve well  - not by doing more, but by anchoring themselves in practices that lead to longevity and joy in ministry.

One of the most overlooked aspects of leadership is communication. We know it matters, but too often, we mimic the voices of others instead of cultivating our own. In a world full of noise and imitation, discovering your God-given voice is an act of curiosity, courage, and stewardship.

This workshop will help students begin the sacred work of unearthing their unique leadership voice—not defined by volume or charisma, but by clarity, authenticity, and purpose. We’ll explore how to:

1. Discern the difference between copying and cultivating a voice

2. Communicate with integrity in both quiet and public leadership moments

3. Steward your influence in ways that honor God and serve others

This is not about being the loudest in the room. It’s about being faithful with the voice you’ve been entrusted with, in the spaces God has called you to lead.

Leadership among peers often feels like walking a tightrope - balancing relationships, responsibility, and expectations. For Christian student leaders, this tension is even more profound. You’re called not only to lead, but to steward your influence in a way that reflects Christ’s character.

This workshop equips Christian student leaders to navigate the difficult dynamics of peer leadership through a biblical lens. Whether it’s addressing underperformance on a team, setting boundaries with friends you also lead, or modeling integrity under pressure, you’ll be challenged to lead with both truth and grace."

The way we steward our own emotions directly impacts how we can steward our gifts and time and relationships. However, we cannot be spiritually mature until we are emotionally mature. In this workshop, we will consider how we can be closer to God by stewarding our emotions well by learning about the 10 Axioms of Emotionally Healthy Leaders.