2002 Xenos Summer Institute
Developing Servant Leaders in your Home Groups
This year we focused on issues facing home group leaders and churches developing leaders. Growing home groups need a steady supply of growing leaders. Whether you're a pastor, a home group leader or an aspiring leader, the 3 plenary speakers and 20 breakout topics will have something to help you with your ministry.
This year's general session speakers include Lance Witt of Saddleback Church; Bill Lawrence, author of Effective Pastoring; Bruce Powers, author of Christian Leadership; and Xenos co-founder Dennis McCallum. Workshops will feature Mark Ashton of Willow Creek Community Church; Neil Cole, author of "Cultivating a Life for God;" and many more inspiring speakers.
Jesus tells us leadership in the Church should be different than in the world.
The Christian leader is to be a “servant of all.” How do we know who God is choosing to be leaders? How can we help them develop the skills they need? How can we become better leaders?
No home group ministry can flourish without experienced, trained, godly leaders–lots of them. Come spend three days exploring this critical area of home group ministry.
Featured Speakers
Lance Witt
Pastor of Spiritual Maturity, Saddleback Church
Lance Witt also serves as Teaching Pastor at Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, CA. He holds a doctorate from Denver Seminary. Lance also is a popular conference speaker and consults on church growth and cell church development. He lives in southern California with his wife of 23 years and their two children
Bill Lawrence
Professor of Pastoral Ministries, Dallas Theological Seminary
Dr. William (Bill) Lawrence has more than 30 years of pastoral experience and is a frequent speaker on church leadership. Bill was the executive director of the Center for Christian Leadership at Dallas from 1988-2000. He has authored numerous books and papers, including Beyond the Bottom Line and Christian Leadership. Bill lives in Dallas with his wife Lynna.
Bruce Powers
Associate Dean, Campbell University Divinity School
Dr. Bruce Powers is the author of Christian Leadership and Christian Education: Revised Edition. He holds a doctorate in education from Southern Baptist Seminary in Louisville, KY. Bruce resides in Buies Creek, NC, with his wife, Jean. They have two sons, Jason and Bruce, Jr.
Dennis McCallum
Lead Pastor, Xenos Christian Fellowship
Dennis McCallum is a co-founder of Xenos and a graduate of Ashland Theological Seminary. In addition to teaching Xenos’ weekly main meetings, Dennis leads and teaches at the Campus Bible Study near The Ohio State University. He is the author of several books, including Christianity: The Faith That Makes Sense, The Summons, The Death of Truth, and Walking in Victory. Dennis, his wife, Holly, and their three children serve in student ministries and missions.