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Tuesday, August 13

7:30AM

  • Doors Open



8:00AM

  • Digital Strategy Framework

    Start Here
    Digital
    Communications
    Executive Team
    Solana A
    Description: Discover the essentials of building a digital strategy for your church's ministry. This session offers practical advice and a framework focused on three pillars: content, community, and coaching. Learn to create engaging content, foster a supportive community, and provide effective coaching. We'll also discuss key metrics to measure your digital ministry's success. Join us to enhance your church's impact in the digital age.

    Jon Edmiston Profile
    Jon Edmiston Spark Development Network

  • Advanced Dashboards

    Advanced
    IT
    Database Admin
    Developer
    Executive Team
    Cira A
    In today's environment, the ability to swiftly adapt and make informed decisions is crucial to the success of your church. To achieve this, churches require advanced dashboards that offer comprehensive insights into their overall health (groups, people, finances, etc.). These dashboards serve as powerful tools, aggregating and visualizing key data points from various departments and systems within the organization. In this session we will demo dashboards we have built for churches across the world, and provide free samples for you to take back and customize for your church.

    Jason Gibb Profile
    Jason Gibb 9 Embers

  • Guided Community Discussions

    Start Here
    IT
    Database Admin
    Adult Ministry
    Digital
    Communications
    Executive Team
    Family Ministry
    Solana C
    Join us for an engaging guided discussion led by an experienced facilitator. Meet fellow attendees, ask questions, share ideas, and build meaningful connections. This is the perfect setting to collaborate, gain new perspectives, and discover the power of community.

    Michael Garrison Profile
    Michael Garrison Spark Development Network
8:50AM

  • Break



9:00AM

  • Principles for Effective Design

    Beginner
    Digital
    Solana A
    Amplify your web designs by following a few effective UX principles. This design presentation will cover best practices for enhancing various web element design systems by following practical user experience principles.

    Eric Rivera Profile
    Eric Rivera Triumph Tech

  • Rock Your Ops

    Expert
    IT
    Developer
    Cira A
    Rock is an incredibly stable web application that handles diverse workloads and large volumes of traffic very well. But sometimes, when Rock isn't performing the way we expect or isn't as stable as usual, it can be hard to know where to look. Join us to learn techniques and tools to troubleshoot performance and stability issues, including examples of real-world challenges and solutions, and keep your Rock instance rocking!

    Bill Deitrick Profile
    Bill Deitrick BEMA Software Services

  • Guided Community Discussions

    Start Here
    IT
    Database Admin
    Adult Ministry
    Digital
    Communications
    Executive Team
    Family Ministry
    Solana C
    Join us for an engaging guided discussion led by an experienced facilitator. Meet fellow attendees, ask questions, share ideas, and build meaningful connections. This is the perfect setting to collaborate, gain new perspectives, and discover the power of community.

    Michael Garrison Profile
    Michael Garrison Spark Development Network
9:50AM

  • Break



10:00AM

  • Empowering Ministry Strategy: Harnessing the Power of Data-Driven Decisions

    Advanced
    Database Admin
    Adult Ministry
    Communications
    Solana A
    In this session, we will explore the transformative impact of data-driven decisions on ministry strategy. Discover how to leverage interactions as a gold mine of insights, personalize content through user logins, organize structured content effectively, and harness the power of UTM codes to optimize outreach and engagement.

    Brad Erb Profile
    Brad Erb Triumph Tech

  • HTML 101

    Beginner
    Digital
    Cira A
    Do you get nervous editing the HTML in Event Registrations? Do you struggle to get your email templates to look just right? In this session we’ll go over the basics of HTML so you can feel confident in all the places Rock allows HTML editing.

    Courtney Cooksey Profile
    Courtney Cooksey The Crossing EPC

  • Guided Community Discussions

    Start Here
    IT
    Database Admin
    Adult Ministry
    Digital
    Communications
    Executive Team
    Family Ministry
    Solana C
    Join us for an engaging guided discussion led by an experienced facilitator. Meet fellow attendees, ask questions, share ideas, and build meaningful connections. This is the perfect setting to collaborate, gain new perspectives, and discover the power of community.

    Michael Garrison Profile
    Michael Garrison Spark Development Network
10:50AM

  • Lunch - On Your Own



1:00PM

  • Unlocking Business Intelligence Insights from Rock

    Intermediate
    IT
    Database Admin
    Developer
    Executive Team
    Solana A
    In this session, we will delve into the process of extracting and utilizing business intelligence insights from Rock, with a focus on small group involvement and attendance data. We’ll start by exploring the data structures within Rock, highlighting how small group and attendance data is stored and managed. Next, we’ll cover essential business intelligence concepts and tools that developers can use to analyze this data effectively. The core of the session will feature a practical demonstration of connecting Rock to a BI tool, specifically Tableau, using custom SQL queries. We’ll guide you through building a dynamic dashboard to visualize small group attendance and engagement metrics, emphasizing best practices for designing effective and efficient data solutions. This session is designed to equip developers with the technical skills and knowledge needed to unlock the full potential of Rock data for powerful business intelligence applications.

    Amber Smart Profile
    Amber Smart SmartMetrix

  • Practical Performance with Persisted Datasets

    Intermediate
    Digital
    Developer
    Cira A
    We will explore what Persisted Datasets are and how to build them, covering their practical use in web, mobile, and TV apps. Additionally, we'll discuss their significant performance benefits, demonstrating how they can optimize data retrieval and reduce load.

    Jay Nestle Profile
    Jay Nestle Triumph Tech

  • Guided Community Discussions

    Start Here
    IT
    Database Admin
    Adult Ministry
    Digital
    Communications
    Executive Team
    Family Ministry
    Solana C
    Join us for an engaging guided discussion led by an experienced facilitator. Meet fellow attendees, ask questions, share ideas, and build meaningful connections. This is the perfect setting to collaborate, gain new perspectives, and discover the power of community.

    Brad Erb Profile
    Brad Erb Triumph Tech
1:50PM

  • Break



2:00PM

  • Unleashing the Power of Content Channels for Dynamic Event Websites

    Intermediate
    Database Admin
    Adult Ministry
    Digital
    Developer
    Communications
    Executive Team
    Family Ministry
    Solana A
    Ever wished your event website could steal the spotlight with a unique look, but found yourself short on resources like time, budget, and/or staff? At Summit, we've been there. That's why we've cracked the code to creating standout event sites without the hassle. Picture this: a single layout, a single content channel, and endless possibilities. Whether it's VBS, Kids and Student Camps, or Men's and Women's Conferences, we've got you covered. Let's embark on this journey together and unlock the secret to effortlessly dazzling event web design!

    Scott Ballard Profile
    Scott Ballard The Summit Church

  • Insight Unlocked: Harness the Power of Observability

    Advanced
    IT
    Database Admin
    Developer
    Cira A
    This session will be a deep dive into the new Observability feature in Rock, including setup, a tour of NewRelic's interface, explorations into the different services offered, and most importantly some tools you can start using to see what's happening in your environment, as soon as you start getting your data.

    Michael Garrison Profile
    Michael Garrison Spark Development Network

  • Guided Community Discussions

    IT
    Database Admin
    Adult Ministry
    Digital
    Communications
    Executive Team
    Family Ministry
    Solana C
    Join us for an engaging guided discussion led by an experienced facilitator. Meet fellow attendees, ask questions, share ideas, and build meaningful connections. This is the perfect setting to collaborate, gain new perspectives, and discover the power of community.

    Brad Erb Profile
    Brad Erb Triumph Tech
2:50PM

  • Break



3:00PM

  • Digital Experience Management for Rock

    Intermediate
    Database Admin
    Adult Ministry
    Digital
    Developer
    Communications
    Executive Team
    Solana A
    Users are impatient (yes, even Christian Users ✝️.) Users are easily distracted (because TikTok and dopamine.) Users avoid anything that is difficult or complicated (because human nature.) So what does that mean for you, Mr/Mrs/Ms tech person? It means you need observability. After attending my session, you will be able to answer questions like: ❓what is observability is, ❓why your Leadership/board will care and ❓ how you can deliver the best digital experience to your Users

    Dave Miyamasu Profile
    Dave Miyamasu New Relic

  • Dive Into Shortcodes

    Beginner
    Digital
    Cira A
    You don’t need to be a developer to add complex HTML elements to Rock. Shortcodes provide an easy way for anyone to add useful and aesthetically pleasing elements to Rock without needing to understand the code behind creating them. This session will walk through the shortcodes available in Rock and how to use them.

    Courtney Cooksey Profile
    Courtney Cooksey The Crossing EPC

  • Guided Community Discussions

    Start Here
    IT
    Database Admin
    Adult Ministry
    Digital
    Communications
    Executive Team
    Family Ministry
    Solana C
    Join us for an engaging guided discussion led by an experienced facilitator. Meet fellow attendees, ask questions, share ideas, and build meaningful connections. This is the perfect setting to collaborate, gain new perspectives, and discover the power of community.

    Brad Erb Profile
    Brad Erb Triumph Tech
3:50PM

  • Break



4:00PM

  • Rock Star Meeting

    All Audiences
    Solana C
    Calling all 2024 Rock Stars to this exclusive meeting! Connect with your fellow Rock Stars during this community training event organized by Spark's leadership.

4:30PM

  • Dinner - On Your Own



6:30PM

  • RX Kickoff Event - Sponsored by Powered By Text

    All Audiences
    Solana E
    Connect with fellow attendees, immerse yourself in community spirit, and set the stage for an unforgettable conference. The RX kickoff event will mix fun and challenge in an event you don't want to miss.

Wednesday, August 14

7:00AM

  • Breakfast & Check-In



8:30AM

  • Rock Product Keynote

    Beginner
    All Audiences
    Solana E
    What's new with Rock RMS? Join us to explore the groundbreaking features and opportunities introduced over the past year, highlighting our commitment to high-speed innovation. Hear firsthand about the future vision for the Rock platform and imagine the new heights it can help your ministry achieve.

    Emily Forman Profile Jon Edmiston Profile
    Emily Forman & Jon Edmiston Spark Development Network
10:00AM

  • Break



10:15AM

  • Reach 100,000 New People with an SEO Content Strategy

    Intermediate
    Digital
    Communications
    Solana E
    In 2023, the marketing & digital teams at LCBC decided to go all-in on an in-house SEO content strategy. Since then, we have reached over 350,000 users and amassed over 500,000 article reads. In this session, we'll open the books, outline our strategy, what worked and what didn't, and lay out action steps your church could apply immediately.

    Tyler Kime Profile
    Tyler Kime LCBC Church

  • Platform Keynote: Rock Mobile

    Intermediate
    IT
    Developer
    Solana A
    Dive into the cutting-edge technology behind Rock Mobile. Explore the latest advancements and innovative features that enhance on-the-go discipleship and connection. Discover new ways to transform the methods use use to you engage with your community and drive your ministry forward.

    Braden Cohen Profile
    Braden Cohen Spark Development Network

  • Multi Day Event RSVP

    Intermediate
    Family Ministry
    Solana B
    Find yourself needing a multi-day event RSVP? Do you also want to be able to monitor food counts and childcare? Say less! Learn how to send and manage responses in one place, even across multiple campuses. We’ll show you how Trinity Fellowship Church handles these from start to finish in this session with tools already accessible in Rock.

    Christine Ronk Profile
    Christine Ronk Trinity Fellowship Church

  • Leveraging Data to Better Lead People to be Generous

    Start Here
    Adult Ministry
    Communications
    Executive Team
    Family Ministry
    Cira B
    As pastors, we act as a guide helping people identify their own next step and encouraging them to take it. Data can help us identify a persons potential next step, particularly in the area of generosity. Join us as we explore ways to leverage data to help people take this spiritual next step.

    Rodney Ross Profile
    Rodney Ross Life.Church

  • The Evolution and Importance of Ministry-Centered Technology

    Start Here
    Database Admin
    Adult Ministry
    Digital
    Communications
    Executive Team
    Family Ministry
    Vendors
    Cira C
    This breakout session aims to empower church leaders to leverage technology effectively for future-oriented planning to accommodate church growth that impacts staff, visitors, members, and the community. While ensuring administrative tasks enhance rather than hinder their core ministry goals.

    Justin Dean Profile
    Justin Dean Tithe.ly

  • Whiteboard Session: New to Rock

    Start Here
    Database Admin
    Adult Ministry
    Communications
    Executive Team
    Family Ministry
    Cascade G
    Share insights, ask questions and collaborate in this unique facilitated whiteboard session focused on the experiences of churches that recently launched on Rock, are in the middle of a Rock implementation or are exploring the idea of joining the community.

    Mark Burleson Profile
    Mark Burleson Crossroads Church
10:55AM

  • Break



11:10AM

  • AI Innovation in Rock RMS: Practical Applications and Strategies

    Intermediate
    Digital
    Developer
    Communications
    Solana E
    Explore the transformative power of combining Artificial Intelligence with Rock RMS to elevate your church's operations. We'll cover how AI can personalize member interactions, optimize administrative processes, and generate dynamic content. We will also cover practical applications, address potential challenges, and discuss the importance of ethical considerations.

    Brian Davis Profile
    Brian Davis ONE&ALL Church

  • Clearing the Path for Movement

    Beginner
    Adult Ministry
    Executive Team
    Family Ministry
    Solana A
    We know what we want for our people, but until we make it accessible and attractive, they likely won't take steps toward growth. How can the right digital tools empower our people to own their own growth?

    Jason Castelli Profile
    Jason Castelli LCBC Church

  • Connector Report with Unavailability

    Advanced
    Database Admin
    Adult Ministry
    Developer
    Solana B
    Learn how to create a filterable report to help match Connection Requests with a Connector based on gender, age, marital status, parents, or department. Report contains connector demographics to consider and shows capacity for connectors. A simple workflow is included for connectors to complete allowing you to know their availability. Their unavailability displays on the report. This workflow also renders the connector unavailable to select on connection requests during this time.

    Terri Townsend Profile
    Terri Townsend Trinity Fellowship

  • New to Rock "Development"

    Advanced
    Developer
    Solana C
    There is a lot more to development than just writing code. If you're just stepping into the world of Rock as a developer, we'll cover the basics of the different ways to be a developer other than writing C# code.

    Daniel Hazelbaker Profile
    Daniel Hazelbaker Triumph Tech

  • The What, Why, and How of Choosing Rock

    Beginner
    IT
    Database Admin
    Executive Team
    Cira A
    This session will talk about questions to ask about choosing rock, talking to leadership, and partnering with ministries.

    Mark Burleson Profile
    Mark Burleson Crossroads Church

  • Take Communications to the Next Level: Integrate Voice & Text Messaging with Rock

    Beginner
    IT
    Adult Ministry
    Communications
    Executive Team
    Vendors
    Cira C
    “We are doing dumb things with smart phones these days.” Most pastors don’t know they can use the church phone line on their personal mobile phones. AND the phone can be integrated with RockRMS! This opens up exciting new improvements in your church’s digital communication strategy. Learn how one giga church leveraged this new technology that even the smallest church can use.

    Mark Kitts Profile
    Mark Kitts Intulse

  • Whiteboard Session: Finance and Generosity

    Start Here
    Database Admin
    Adult Ministry
    Communications
    Executive Team
    Family Ministry
    Cascade G
    Share insights, ask questions and collaborate in this unique facilitated whiteboard session tailored for finance staff at Rock churches.

    Rodney Ross Profile
    Rodney Ross Life.Church
11:50AM

  • Lunch



1:20PM

  • Communicating Change: Bringing Clarity and Consistency During Staff Transitions and other Hard News

    Start Here
    Adult Ministry
    Communications
    Executive Team
    Family Ministry
    Solana E
    In this presentation, Leah Norton will share strategies for communicating with clarity and consistency during times of change, drawing on Fishhook's 21+ years of experience working with churches when they are communicating leadership changes and other hard news. She will discuss the importance of clear communication, guiding values and detailed tactics, emphasizing transparency, unity and community involvement. Attendees will gain practical insights and tools to manage communications effectively, ensuring trust and engagement within their churches.

    Shayla Kenworthy Profile Leah Norton Profile
    Shayla Kenworthy & Leah Norton Fishhook

  • Connecting Processes with Connections

    Intermediate
    Database Admin
    Adult Ministry
    Digital
    Solana B
    After being on Rock for years, we've rediscovered Connections and fallen in love all over again. Connections allow Rock Admins to quickly and efficiently build systems that allow your teams to walk individuals through processes with a defined start and end point. We'll review core functionality and then take a look at ways to add automation and quality of life improvements for your staff.

    Catie Pershing Profile
    Catie Pershing Woodmen Valley Chapel

  • Coding Code of Conduct - Considerations Before Coding

    Advanced
    Developer
    Solana C
    Does your organization really understand what the implications are when you start developing custom things? This session will cover things you need (or your leadership) need to consider before you start developing.

    Leah Jennings Profile
    Leah Jennings Northside Christian Church

  • Rock Your Rock Implementation

    Start Here
    Database Admin
    Executive Team
    Cira A
    You've decided to move to Rock- now what? Learn about Eagle Brook's migration to Rock, how we approached the project, and what we discovered along the way.

    Emmy Friesen Profile
    Emmy Friesen Eagle Brook Church

  • Top Ten Mistakes Churches Make with Clergy Payroll

    Intermediate
    Executive Team
    Cira B
    This session will cover the most common mistakes that churches make in reporting clergy payroll. Attendees will learn which benefits are non-taxable and which benefits need to be reported as taxable compensation. The session will touch on the best practices for retirement and health benefit plans available to churches to keep your church compliant.

    Monica Stern Profile
    Monica Stern Monica J Stern, CPA, PLLC

  • Beyond Basics: Tools & Tips to Level Up Your Digital Ministry

    Intermediate
    All Audiences
    Vendors
    Cira C
    Inspire innovation and unlock the full potential of your digital ministry with Triumph Tech's latest tools and resources. We'll showcase cutting-edge services, powerful plugins and essential content designed to enhance your ministry’s impact. Learn how to leverage Rock’s features well to build a resilient, scalable and innovative digital presence.

    Emily Forman Profile
    Emily Forman Spark Development Network

  • Whiteboard Session: Discipleship and Engagement

    Start Here
    Adult Ministry
    Communications
    Executive Team
    Family Ministry
    Cascade G
    Share insights, ask questions and collaborate in this unique facilitated whiteboard session tailored for ministry staff, pastors and visionary leaders who are interested in maximizing the Rock toolset for digital discipleship.

    Jason Castelli Profile
    Jason Castelli LCBC Church
2:00PM

  • Break



2:15PM

  • Navigating the Path from Interest to Membership

    Intermediate
    Database Admin
    Adult Ministry
    Digital
    Developer
    Communications
    Executive Team
    Family Ministry
    Solana A
    Join us as we highlight the journey from curiosity to commitment within Summit. Learn how our custom process, powered by Rock RMS, guides individuals through 'Explore the Summit' to membership. Discover our innovative integration of calendar, event registrations, engaging Vimeo videos, and streamlined process tracking.

    Scott Ballard Profile
    Scott Ballard The Summit Church

  • Mentor-Mentee Pairing Using Connections and Workflows

    Intermediate
    Adult Ministry
    Solana B
    By leveraging the core functionalities of Rock, such as Connections and Workflows, we’ve streamlined administrative duties for our Care and Mentoring ministries, particularly in facilitating Mentor-Mentee pairings. This enhancement empowers our teams to devote more time to ministering and caring for our attendees.

    Heather Judd Profile
    Heather Judd North Point Ministries

  • Custom Code: Just because you can, doesn't mean you should

    Start Here
    Developer
    Executive Team
    Solana C
    Rock's flexibility is one of the biggest selling points. Unlimited potential for software that meets your exact needs. There are times that a church needs something custom built to extend functionality in Rock. However, many churches don't understand all the factors in designing custom code for their Rock instance. In this session we'll talk about some key roles you need to fill for custom software development, the true cost of creating custom software, and questions you should consider when deciding whether or not to build something on core functionality or go the custom route.

    Courtney Cooksey Profile
    Courtney Cooksey The Crossing EPC

  • Managing Transitions - New to Rock

    Start Here
    Database Admin
    Developer
    Communications
    Executive Team
    Cira A
    Our church was really looking for a way to report on Life Change Stories already in the database. This new core feature in Rock can help track, store and report on notes in your database, giving your church the ability to celebrate all of the many stories! Are you thinking about launching RockRMS at your church? Are you moving from another platform? How you handle the transition to RockRMS or other digital platforms is really important for you, your team and your church. By thinking about ways you can help your team manage the transition from one platform to another, or no platform to a new platform.. you impact the outcome of your success.

    Jason Jones Profile
    Jason Jones CedarCreek Church

  • How to have a Successful Financial Statement Audit

    Beginner
    Executive Team
    Cira B
    An overview of what an audit involves and tips for how to have a successful audit engagement.

    Doug McVey Profile
    Doug McVey CapinCrouse LLP

  • Giving - Easy as Pie

    Intermediate
    IT
    Database Admin
    Digital
    Developer
    Vendors
    Cira C
    My Well Ministry's mission is to help churches and ministries invest more in the Kingdom by freeing up their time and money. See how My Well makes giving in Rock easy as pie with Gateway support, giving using a variety of payment methods, and a custom giving block.

    Sarah Thomas Profile Oleg Timoshchuk Profile
    Sarah Thomas & Oleg Timoshchuk My Well Ministry, My Well

  • Whiteboard Session: Digital Strategy and Communication

    Digital
    Communications
    Cascade G
    Share insights, ask questions and collaborate in this unique facilitated whiteboard session tailored for communications teams, digital teams and visionary leaders who are interested in developing successful strategies to utilize data for targeted, personalized digital communications.

    Lauren Bryant Profile Becca Burt Profile
    Lauren Bryant & Becca Burt NewSpring Church, The Village Church
2:55PM

  • Break



3:10PM

  • Besties: Tech and Communications Teams Working in Unity

    Start Here
    IT
    Adult Ministry
    Digital
    Developer
    Communications
    Executive Team
    Family Ministry
    Solana E
    Have you ever felt like you and your teammates couldn't get on the same page to win? In this session, we'll discuss how you can become besties and walk in unity.   We will share how NewSpring Communications, Digital Applications, and Technology Product/Data team have learned and are learning to walk in unity to reach people for Jesus. We will discuss strategy and tools, how we fight for alignment and solve problems together, and, let's be honest, we have even had some disagreements along the way, which have led to the launch of life-giving projects like the Gauntlet Student Camp app, web pages, and more.

    Frank Grand Profile Matthew White Profile Lauren Bryant Profile Kelsey Massey Profile
    Frank Grand, Matthew White, Lauren Bryant & Kelsey Massey Newspring Church, NewSpring Church

  • Using Technology to Make Ministry Personal

    Beginner
    Adult Ministry
    Executive Team
    Solana A
    How can we leverage systems and processes to keep a growing church personal, and to provide surprising care and follow-up that makes engagement more accessible than ever before?

    Jason Castelli Profile
    Jason Castelli LCBC Church

  • Automating Reference Check Requests with Workflows

    Beginner
    Database Admin
    Solana B
    A step-by-step breakdown of how to use workflows to request a reference check from a non-attender. Upon completion the workflow will then notify the requester, convert the responses to a pdf and then upload the pdf to a person attribute. The workflow present different questions depending on the volunteer's ministry area.

    Jennifer Troeger Profile
    Jennifer Troeger Kensington Church

  • Elevate Your Church's Cybersecurity

    Intermediate
    IT
    Vendors
    Solana C
    Elevate your church's cybersecurity posture with insights provided in the specialized session. Learn to leverage Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace security tools effectively, and discover specialized security measures within Azure and Google Cloud Platform environments ensuring robust protection beyond traditional church activities.

    Alex Esterly Profile Wil Herrera Profile
    Alex Esterly & Wil Herrera iT1

  • Mining for Gold: Lessons Learned in Moving to Rock

    Intermediate
    IT
    Executive Team
    Cira A
    Join us as we sift through the overwhelming task of moving to a new ChMS and share golden nuggets of experience unearthed from one of the largest and most recent Rock implementations. During this session, you will gain both strategic and practical insights into what went smoothly and what didn't during each phase of implementation, from planning to post-launch support.

    David Drinnon Profile
    David Drinnon Second Baptist Church, Houston, TX

  • Card Testing & Cloudflare Panel Discussion

    Advanced
    IT
    Database Admin
    Executive Team
    Cira B
    Churches are a common target of bad actors and card testers. What is card testing and how can you protect your organization digitally? A panel discussion to give insight into how churches are handling this with Rock today. As digital ministry grows it is important to be informed on what threats are lurking and what steps you can take to protect your data.

    Jonathan Anderson Profile Brian Davis Profile Morgan Woods-Leshe Profile
    Jonathan Anderson, Brian Davis & Morgan Woods-Leshe The Ark Church, ONE&ALL Church, My Well Ministry

  • Filling the Gaps: How to Get the Most Out of Your Background Screening Program

    Start Here
    Executive Team
    Vendors
    Cira C
    Background checks are more than a to-do item on an onboarding checklist. They are a vital component of empowering you to make the right decisions for your ministry. Maintaining the safety of your church is imperative, but you could be missing out on vital information with gaps in your screening program. This presentation covers the most common mistakes when setting up a volunteer background check program and how to ensure your program is set up with to create a safe environment.

    Ryan Carter Profile
    Ryan Carter Protect My Ministry

  • Whiteboard Session: Code and Development

    Expert
    Developer
    Cascade G
    Share insights, ask questions and collaborate in this unique facilitated whiteboard session tailored for developers and highly technical staff who want to continue to hone their Rock skills and strategies.

    Leah Jennings Profile Daniel Hazelbaker Profile
    Leah Jennings & Daniel Hazelbaker Northside Christian Church, Triumph Tech
3:50PM

  • Break



4:05PM

  • Digital Cohort - Why should we even do digital ministry?

    Start Here
    Adult Ministry
    Digital
    Communications
    Executive Team
    Family Ministry
    Solana E
    Why should we do digital ministry? Is it Biblical? Tim Lemons "Digital Pastor" of Highlands Fellowship will make a compelling case on why every church should be doing Digital Ministry and provide a list of 22 ways to start doing digital ministry in your church.

    Tim Lemons Profile
    Tim Lemons Highlands Fellowship

  • Event Participant Call-To-Action (CTA) Using a Workflow Form

    Intermediate
    Adult Ministry
    Family Ministry
    Solana A
    Learn how to set up a workflow form to use at live events for participants to respond to a CTA. CTA might include Next Steps in Discipleship Journey, Join a Group, or information fill on person profile. Workflow can include follow up mechanisms like connection requests, group communications, and target group touch points.

    Terri Townsend Profile
    Terri Townsend Trinity Fellowship

  • Becoming a Lego Master: Using the "Bricks" in Creative Ways

    Intermediate
    Adult Ministry
    Digital
    Developer
    Solana B
    Rock has so many tools available, it can sometimes be challenging to know WHICH ones would be best suited for the job at hand. In this session we'll review several creative solutions that use a combination of Rock components (Workflows, Connection Requests, Content Channels, Projects, and more) to meet the needs of ministry at The Crossing.

    Stan Yoder Profile
    Stan Yoder The Crossing

  • Look What You've Done To Me (How to Observe the Performance of your Code)

    Expert
    Developer
    Solana C
    If you've ever wondered about the performance impact of your code or if you've ever wanted to collect some diagnostics when you code runs, I'll cover some techniques and tips about logging and how to take advantage of features (such as Rock's new Observability capabilities) to uncover the truth behind what you did to the computer when you hastily wrote that code, Lava, etc.

    Nick Airdo Profile
    Nick Airdo Triumph Tech

  • Lessons Learned After 8 years on Rock

    Start Here
    All Audiences
    Cira A
    We'll go over some lessons learned after 8 years on Rock and talking to hundreds of churches through the years about moving to Rock. Extended Q&A time as well.

    Frank Grand Profile
    Frank Grand Newspring Church

  • Contribution Statements Can Help Clean Up Personal Data

    Beginner
    Database Admin
    Adult Ministry
    Cira B
    Do you ever have people call in and request their contribution statement? If so, this recipe will allow your Business / Accounting Staff to quickly send that person a link to their My Account page from a button on the person’s profile contribution tab. You'll start by verifying the person’s contact information and then send a tokenized link to the adults in the family. Once they click the link, they'll have the opportunity to view and verify their family information and download their contribution statement on the My Account page.

    Kurt Vogeler Profile
    Kurt Vogeler Trinity Fellowship

  • Texting Your Church

    Beginner
    Communications
    Vendors
    Cira C
    This talk is given by Clearstream, the SMS provider that fully integrates with Rock. We'll do an interactive demo to show how it feels for your church to interact with Clearstream. We'll also discuss best practices for texting, 5 digit short codes vs. 10 digit long codes, and carrier filtering.

    Jimmy Britnell Profile
    Jimmy Britnell Clearstream
4:45PM

  • Dinner - On Your Own



7:00PM

  • Birds of a Feather Meet-Ups

    Gather with others in your role at churches across the community to share, grow and learn together. These casual connections will meet downstairs off the lobby in the Cascade rooms, and include Family Ministries, IT, Finance, Database Admins, Communications & Web and Rock Mobile & TV Apps.

Thursday, August 15

7:00AM

  • Breakfast



8:00AM

  • Devotional



    Jimmy Witcher Profile
    Jimmy Witcher Trinity Fellowship Church
8:30AM

  • Rock Community Keynote

    Start Here
    All Audiences
    Solana E
    Discover the power of Rock collaboration as we celebrate accomplishments and notable awards, showcasing both personal and community growth. Learn about the strategies driving exponential value within the Rock community and how each of us can make a meaningful impact.

    Nick Airdo Profile Emily Forman Profile Jon Edmiston Profile
    Nick Airdo, Emily Forman & Jon Edmiston Triumph Tech, Spark Development Network
10:00AM

  • Break



10:15AM

  • Platform Keynote: TV Apps

    Intermediate
    IT
    Developer
    Solana E
    Explore the technology driving Rock TV Apps and discover how it can revolutionize your ministry's media presence. This session will cover the latest updates, innovative features, and practical applications of Rock TV Apps, empowering you to deliver engaging content and reach your audience like never before.

    Braden Cohen Profile
    Braden Cohen Spark Development Network

  • Stepping Stones to Success: Leveraging 'Steps' to Celebrate Wins

    Advanced
    Database Admin
    Adult Ministry
    Digital
    Communications
    Family Ministry
    Solana A
    Discover how Steps can help you guide and celebrate the achievements of your community. This session includes a practical demonstration of using Steps with workflows and Wistia to create a user-friendly experience designed to track and support spiritual growth and other milestones. Learn how to create and manage Step Programs and Step Types to map out journeys, from initial engagement to significant accomplishments. By effectively leveraging Steps, you can visualize progress and celebrate key victories.

    Sena Brickwedel Profile
    Sena Brickwedel Christ Fellowship Church

  • Ten Tips For Better Workflows

    Beginner
    Database Admin
    Developer
    Solana B
    Many of us have love/hate relationships with workflows. After hours (days?) of reading the documentation, debugging workflows, and hanging out in Rocket Chat, I'm hoping to share some practical tips with those of you earlier in your workflow journey.

    Steve Klein Profile
    Steve Klein Liquid Church

  • Lava 101

    Beginner
    Database Admin
    Digital
    Communications
    Solana C
    Have you found yourself in a role where you now need to understand why Lava has an engine and what all those curly braces do? In this session we will start at the highest level to give you an introduction to the power of Lava and how to write it.

    Courtney Cooksey Profile
    Courtney Cooksey The Crossing EPC

  • Top Mistakes Churches Make When Moving to Rock RMS

    Beginner
    IT
    Database Admin
    Executive Team
    Cira A
    Explore the common pitfalls churches encounter when transitioning to Rock RMS. Learn how to avoid these mistakes and set your church up for success with practical tips and strategies. Whether you're in the planning stages or have already begun your migration, this class will equip you with the knowledge to streamline your implementation and maximize the benefits of Rock RMS.

    Austin Spooner Profile
    Austin Spooner Veritas Church

  • Building Bridges, Not Silos

    Start Here
    Database Admin
    Communications
    Cira B
    Sometimes it can feel like we are speaking a different language than some of our ministry colleagues, which naturally makes us want to work and develop with our immediate team. It may seem more efficient and expedient to tackle projects solely from a technical perspective, but serving church ministries through teamwork and collaboration can lead to better progress and solutions.

    Erin Siegel Profile
    Erin Siegel The Crossing

  • 3 Ways to Grow Your Church Using SMS, MMS, and AI

    Beginner
    Adult Ministry
    Communications
    Executive Team
    Vendors
    Cira C
    Research shows the average member only attends once a month. Discover how churches are breaking this trend with 8X higher response rates using cutting-edge SMS, MMS, and AI texting strategies. Join Mike Cantrell, Chief Operations Officer of Powered By Text, as he shares the secrets to transforming guests into engaged members, boosting small group participation, and filling volunteer gaps with ease. Plus, get the inside scoop on Rich Communication Services (RCS), the next evolution in text messaging that's set to revolutionize how churches connect.

    Mike Cantrell Profile
    Mike Cantrell Powered By Text
10:55AM

  • Break



11:10AM

  • Essential-Style Rock Implementation

    Start Here
    All Audiences
    Cira A
    In this presentation I will share the story of how our church, Calvary Chapel Chattanooga, decided to kick off our Rock implementation by abandoning a lot of unneeded data and launching with only the essential things that our church needed. We found the process of moving over all of our data from our previous CMS to be very daunting and expensive so we took the plunge in a very lightweight and efficient manner. I hope our story will be a help to other churches that are excited about launching with Rock but are held back by barriers of bringing all their old data into their Rock instance.

    Ryan Smith Profile
    Ryan Smith Calvary Chapel Chattanooga

  • Digital Discipleship - Utilizing Digital Connections to Further Discipleship

    Start Here
    Adult Ministry
    Communications
    Executive Team
    Family Ministry
    Solana E
    The church has generally fallen far behind the business world in utilizing data and digital connections to further relationships and drive positive activity. Church leaders and pastors can greatly impact discipleship by developing a structured path, identifying and making clear the "next step" for the disciples, measuring progress, and developing effective campaigns. Jesus leaves the 99 to go after the 1. But what do you do when you have 399, 1,599, or 10,099? How do you find the 1? Utilizing an effective digital discipleship strategy, leaders can easily and effectively identify and assist each individual in taking their next step in following Jesus.

    Jimmy Witcher Profile
    Jimmy Witcher Trinity Fellowship Church

  • You are Sent: How Rock Has Helped Us Manage Missions Trips

    Intermediate
    Database Admin
    Adult Ministry
    Digital
    Developer
    Communications
    Executive Team
    Solana A
    "You are sent" is a common phrase we hear at the Summit. Sending people on short-term trips is a massive focus for our church, but has been a massive headache for the staff managing it. Join me as I discuss how we partnered with Triumph to fully utilize Rock to replace other systems we were using.

    Scott Ballard Profile
    Scott Ballard The Summit Church

  • Rock Reporting - Start with Strategy

    Start Here
    IT
    Database Admin
    Executive Team
    Solana B
    Rock offers a host of valuable and powerful reporting tools. But where should you begin? In this session, we'll talk through the building blocks of reporting strategy and design, while highlighting all the tools Rock provides to make your reporting dreams a reality.

    Peter Sanders Profile
    Peter Sanders Traders Point Christian Church

  • Advanced Lava

    Expert
    Developer
    Solana C
    This talk is for people who have some experience with lava, but don't always understand why it does what it does. It will be a theory heavy, but approachable, deep dive into how lava interacts with Rock's data. The goal of Advanced Lava is to enable participants to compose their own solutions --especially in more complex situations.

    Mark Lee Profile
    Mark Lee 9 Embers

  • Leading Up: Navigating Technical Leadership in Ministry

    Start Here
    IT
    Database Admin
    Digital
    Communications
    Cira B
    Effective technical leadership is crucial for any thriving ministry in today's digital landscape. In this session, we'll explore essential skills to guide your church toward digital ministry. Learn to find the right partners, develop a strategic vision, communicate complex tech concepts, and advocate for your initiatives. We'll discuss identifying critical hotspots, ensuring business viability, and preparing for the necessary work. Join us to gain practical tools for driving impactful digital transformation that aligns with your mission.

    Adam Hann Profile
    Adam Hann LCBC Church

  • Introduction to the New PCO Sync Pro Plugin

    Intermediate
    Database Admin
    Adult Ministry
    Family Ministry
    Vendors
    Cira C
    The new PCO Sync Pro plugin from 9 Embers uses the newest API from PCO and has a significantly improved UI. For those using the current plugin you are familiar with some of the limitations: no true two-way sync, no family and campus mapping, and difficulty troubleshooting errors. The new API and interface changes all of this. Come to the session to learn more about the new plugin and see if it is right for your church.

    Jason Gibb Profile
    Jason Gibb 9 Embers
11:50AM

  • Lunch



1:20PM

  • Creating a Custom Serve Finder and Day-of-App Experience

    Intermediate
    Database Admin
    Adult Ministry
    Digital
    Developer
    Communications
    Solana E
    We organized a one-day local impact event, utilizing Rock's Sign-up feature to match participants with serve opportunities. Additionally, we used Rock Mobile to enhance the day-of experience, allowing check-ins for serving and sharing stories from the event.

    Kevin Wishard Profile
    Kevin Wishard LCBC Church

  • Engagement: Strategies for Tracking and Taking Action

    Intermediate
    Adult Ministry
    Communications
    Executive Team
    Family Ministry
    Solana A
    This breakout will discuss practical and even creative methods for tracking engagement within a church community. We will share what we have learned through our data analysis and visualization, things we are testing, what didn’t work, and what is still a work in progress. We will discuss various tools and techniques for measuring engagement, understanding congregational needs, and implementing actionable steps for our Pastors to foster deeper connections, spiritual growth, and strengthened engagement.

    Brandi Myszkowski Profile
    Brandi Myszkowski Christ Fellowship Church

  • Volunteer Onboarding - Dotting I's and Crossing T's

    Beginner
    Adult Ministry
    Family Ministry
    Solana B
    Clearing someone to Volunteer can be a daunting process. Background checks, references, training, and more. This is how CentralAZ uses Connections, activities, and simple workflows to keep things on track and get people cleared to volunteer.

    Derek Mangrum Profile
    Derek Mangrum Central Christian Church AZ

  • Project Helix - Taking Lava to the Next Level

    Database Admin
    Digital
    Developer
    Solana C
    If you thought we’d reached the peak of Lava, think again! In this session, we’ll unveil Helix, a new plugin that takes Lava to the next level. Helix allows you to create dynamic pages without JavaScript and unlocks capabilities previously unimaginable with Lava. If you love Lava, this is a session you won’t want to miss.

    Jon Edmiston Profile
    Jon Edmiston Spark Development Network

  • Rock's Secret Sauce - The Community

    Start Here
    Executive Team
    Cira A
    Rock is incredible. It does things that no other ChMS has even thought about doing. But what makes Rock even greater is the amazing community. That's YOU! That's me! Don't miss out on the best part of Rock!

    Tim Lemons Profile
    Tim Lemons Highlands Fellowship

  • Stewarding Your Productivity

    Start Here
    All Audiences
    Cira B
    Are you juggling diverse and competing priorities in your church role and finding it challenging to keep everything on track? Learn how to prioritize your work and utilize Rock RMS features (Project Management, Workflow forms, etc.) and external tools/resources to help you manage your workflow and keep everything moving forward.

    TJ Peera Profile
    TJ Peera Fairhaven Church

  • Generous Ministry Storytelling with Rock

    Beginner
    Digital
    Communications
    Executive Team
    Vendors
    Cira C
    Nobody wants to feel like a beggar. By empowering your congregation to tell the story of how their giving impacts the community and the world, you can spark greater generosity across generations. Explore how staff can use content channels in Rock to communicate ministry outcomes of giving.

    Luke Taylor Profile
    Luke Taylor Simple
2:00PM

  • Break



2:15PM

  • A Behind-the-Scenes Look at a Church Utilizing Rock Web and Mobile

    Beginner
    Digital
    Communications
    Solana E
    Are you curious about what Rock Web and Mobile can offer and how they can help grow your ministry? Discover how Rock Web and Mobile support the digital strategy of Venture Church and get a look behind the scenes at how these powerful tools are structured.

    David Belk Profile
    David Belk Venture Church (MS)

  • Transforming a Large Church: Personalized Engagement for Deeper Connections

    Beginner
    Adult Ministry
    Communications
    Family Ministry
    Solana A
    In this session we will explore how we transform a large church into a more intimate and personalized community through innovative segmentation and data-driven strategies. By leveraging segmented communication strategies in our app, we create unique touchpoints tailored to each individual's spiritual journey, ensuring personalized engagement at every step. Our approach connects church leaders with critical data, empowering them to guide their teams effectively and respond to the specific needs of each member. This personalization not only fosters a sense of belonging but also enhances spiritual growth by making every interaction meaningful and relevant.

    Bliss Ellis Profile
    Bliss Ellis Church of the Highlands

  • Track Your Volunteers' Ability to Serve

    Advanced
    Database Admin
    Solana B
    Rock tracks background checks, signals and other certifications needed to allow your congregation to volunteer in ministry. When you have so many items to track, you need one location to go to see if a person is ready and verified to volunteer in your specific ministry. Our Volunteer Capacity Indicator helps us track all the items needed to verify our volunteers in one place.

    Randy Aufrecht Profile
    Randy Aufrecht Community Bible Church

  • The New Obsidian Grid

    Expert
    Developer
    Solana C
    If you've seen the new Financial Batch List block or played with the Obsidian Gallery List block, you've seen where we're heading: the grid promised land. I'll quickly walk you though a simple example of how the new Obsidian Grid control works and explain some of the features and goals/guidelines we want to achieve whenever this control is used.

    Nick Airdo Profile
    Nick Airdo Triumph Tech

  • Navigating the Rock Updates: A Step-by-Step Guide

    Intermediate
    IT
    Database Admin
    Executive Team
    Cira A
    This presentation provides a detailed walkthrough of the Rock CHMS update process, addressing when to update, why updates are crucial, and how to ensure a smooth transition with minimal disruptions.

    Tony Visconti Profile
    Tony Visconti College Church in Wheaton

  • Increasing Staff Engagement in Rock

    Beginner
    Adult Ministry
    Communications
    Executive Team
    Family Ministry
    Cira B
    Do you wish to get your staff, especially the non-technical people, more engaged with Rock? We all know how great Rock is, but how can we get the rest of the staff on board? In this presentation, we will share some ways to bridge this gap with staff using a variety of strategies, including onboarding, training, communication, and process updates. Our aim is to not only increase engagement but also make staff members advocates for Rock.

    Karen Rossi Profile
    Karen Rossi The Crossing

  • Effective Communications

    Beginner
    IT
    Database Admin
    Communications
    Vendors
    Cira C
    We will lightly touch on some of the technical aspects of communicating in 2024 and beyond and how that will impact your decisions. Rock has also added some great features over the years to help you communicate to those interested in hearing from you and we will discuss how to leverage those for your ministries. We will also talk about what the future of communication could look like and the things we should be thinking about moving forward.

    Thomas Stephens Profile
    Thomas Stephens Bema Software Services
2:55PM

  • Break



3:10PM

  • Product Huddle: NFC

    Beginner
    All Audiences
    Cascade G
    This session is an informal discussion on NFC for those with immediate interest and needs. We'll cover the following topics: - Needs identified by each church - Initial plans from Spark - Review of NFC tag research we've conducted - Discussion of future needs

    Jon Edmiston Profile
    Jon Edmiston Spark Development Network

  • Boosting Weeklong Engagement with Interactive Experiences

    Beginner
    Adult Ministry
    Digital
    Communications
    Solana E
    Learn how to creatively integrate the Interactive Experiences function into your preaching, teaching, and communication strategies to engage your congregation all week long. This powerful two-way communication tool can boost participation in weekend services, groups, classes, prayer ministries, and even social media.

    Daniel Younglove Profile
    Daniel Younglove The Crossing

  • All Present and Accounted For: NewSpring Church’s Kids Ministry Digital Evacuation Toolbox

    Intermediate
    Digital
    Family Ministry
    Solana B
    Having to evacuate hundreds of kids from a building during a gathering is something we all hope we never have to do. However, in the event that the need arises, having a solid plan in place can make all the difference. In this show-and-tell-style presentation, we’ll walk through NewSpring's Digital Evacuation Toolbox — a mobile dashboard that enables us to remotely mark kids as 'safe' and check them out from their rooms — no Wi-Fi necessary.

    Brian Kalwat Profile
    Brian Kalwat NewSpring Church

  • Prepping for Obsidian

    Expert
    Developer
    Solana C
    Obsidian is the next-gen UI framework in Rock. We'll go over what you need to start learning and preparing for in order to be ready for the upcoming conversion of your existing plugins or writing new plugins. In this session we will mostly cover custom Field Types.

    Daniel Hazelbaker Profile
    Daniel Hazelbaker Triumph Tech

  • Team Reflection and Planning Time

    Start Here
    All Audiences
    Cira A
    Take advantage of this dedicated session to bring your team together for focused reflection and planning. Share what you've learned throughout the conference, discuss insights, and develop actionable plans for your return home. This is a valuable opportunity to align on next steps, set priorities, and ensure everyone is on the same page for future success.

  • Maintaining Momentum: Empowering New Staff Members

    Start Here
    Database Admin
    Cira B
    How do you make sure what you teach your new staff members doesn't get lost in the shuffle of all they're taking in? How do you make sure it's consistent and honoring to both the new hire and the organization yet doesn't take hours of your time in preparation and training sessions? Through trial and error, we found a way to keep things sustainable, effective, and efficient. For over two years, our system has given a consistent foundation for all new staff, no matter their job title, to get started with the basics in Rock, and more. Come see what we do and take away examples that will help you brainstorm ideas to meet your own organizational needs.

    Kelly Day Profile
    Kelly Day LifeMission Church

  • Subsplash & Rock RMS: Working together to power your database

    Beginner
    IT
    Database Admin
    Adult Ministry
    Developer
    Communications
    Executive Team
    Vendors
    Cira C
    How could eliminating data silos impact your ministry? Join ministry experts from Subsplash for a breakout session focused on the power of the Subsplash & Rock RMS Plugin. Discover how streamlining your digital outreach can boost mobile engagement and maximize your ministry’s impact. You’ll learn about: - Leveraging church tech to deepen connections and expand your reach - Optimizing your workflow and data management with the latest updates - And much more! Don’t miss this opportunity to explore how your Rock RMS database can power even more of your Subsplash tools—creating a seamless and effective digital ministry experience.

    Chuck Bump Profile
    Chuck Bump Subsplash
3:50PM

  • Break



4:05PM

  • Ministering to Kids thru Content Channels

    Intermediate
    Digital
    Communications
    Family Ministry
    Solana B
    Discover how The Compass Church leverages content channels to equip parents with resources for engaging with their children. DriveTime texts provide parents thought-provoking questions related to the lesson, fostering meaningful discussions during the drive home from church. Additionally, our website offers weekly curriculum, ensuring parents have access to valuable materials for their kids. Gain insights into our process of creating and scheduling content for DriveTime texts and website curriculum in advance, ensuring timely releases.

    Amy Fewkes Profile
    Amy Fewkes The Compass Church

  • A SQL Server Love Story (With Some Tips and Tricks Thrown In for Good Measure)

    Advanced
    Database Admin
    Developer
    Solana C
    In this session we will dig into some SQL Server tools to help with performance, general troubleshooting, reporting, and general best practices. We will cover topics like DML, indexing, query plans, extended events, scalar functions, views, stored procedures.

    Jeff McClure Profile
    Jeff McClure Lakepointe Church

  • AI In Cross Cultural Contexts

    Intermediate
    IT
    Database Admin
    Cira B
    Kingdomcity is a dynamic church spanning 16 countries, from first-world nations to developing cultures. This diversity means our pastors and staff come from various linguistic backgrounds and have different levels of familiarity with our Rock database. With AI tools now widely accessible, we're exploring their use to train our team. This allows pastors across different time zones and comprehension levels to access tailored training materials. This presentation seeks to explain some of the basics of AI tools, some of the lessons the team at Kingdomcity have learnt along the way, and how we're implementing it in real time cases.

    Luke Quinlivan Profile
    Luke Quinlivan Kingdomcity

  • Strategies to Create a Culture of Generosity

    Intermediate
    Digital
    Developer
    Executive Team
    Vendors
    Cira C
    Data reveals that increased engagement within your church not only fosters spiritual growth but also inspires greater generosity of time, talent, and tithes. Discover how integrated technology can deliver data-driven insights that will help you nurture a more generous and involved congregation. Engage in a dynamic session on generosity with a panel of senior leaders at Pushpay, Engiven, and one of America’s leading churches.

    Amanda Williams Profile
    Amanda Williams Pushpay
4:45PM

  • Break



5:00PM

  • RX24 Closing

    All Audiences
    Solana E


    Emily Forman Profile Jon Edmiston Profile
    Emily Forman & Jon Edmiston Spark Development Network
5:30PM

  • Dinner - On Your Own



7:30PM

  • Rock Star Consult Appointments

    Sign up at the info center for a 45-minute consultation with a team of Rock Stars. These limited-access slots will be held Wednesday evening by appointment only. First come, first served.