Breakout Sessions
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Organic Discipleship
Dennis McCallum, Lead Pastor
Xenos Christian Fellowship
Dennis is a lecturer, an author of several books, a teacher of leadership classes, a leader and teacher at the Campus Bible Study near Ohio State. As college home group leaders, he and his wife, Holly, have raised up leaders and planted several college home churches. Dennis holds a B.A. in history from Ohio State and an M.A. from Ashland Theological Seminary. They have three grown children and three grandchildren.
Mission in the Early Church
Evangelical and Revival Missions
Dr. Alice Ott, Adjunct Professor of Church History
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
Missional and Biblical Church Planting
Ed Stetzer, Vice-President of Research and Ministry Development
Lifeway Christian Resources
Ed Stetzer has planted, revitalized, and pastored churches. He has trained pastors and church planters on five continents, holds two masters degrees and two doctorates, and has written dozens of articles and books. Ed is Visiting Professor of Research and Missiology at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Visiting Research Professor at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Ed'sprimary role is Vice President of Research and Ministry Development for LifeWay Christian Resources.
All Quiet in the Western Church
Craig McElvain, President
Reach Ministries
Craig grew up in Kansas City and became a Christian in High School. After College he earned a Masters in Divinity from Fuller Seminary. Craig started Heartland Community Church in Kansas City where he served for 18 years. He is currently the apostolic director of REACH a ministry dedicated to training planters and leaders of churches. REACH has currently planted over 18 house churches in the context of 4 “parishes.” He has been married to his lovely wife Laurel for 28 years and they have three sons Scott, Cory, and Kevin.
Grow Your Marriage Group Leader Training Part 1 and 2
Doug Franck
Search Ministries
Who Should Plant a Church? Part 1 and Part 2
Bruce Zachary, Senior Pastor
Calvary Chapel Nexus, Camarillo, California
Bruce was raised in a Jewish home, and came to faith in Christ as Messiah more than 20 years ago. he has been teaching the Bible for over 20 years. He and his wife Karen have been married for over twenty years, and are blessed by their sons Joshua and Jonathan. Bruce has taught at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa’s school of the Bible, and has been an ordained pastor for almost 20 years. In 1996 he planted calvary nexus in Camarillo, CA. where he continues to serve as lead pastor. Bruce is the author of 10 books including “Church Planter Training Manual.” he has a burden to see healthy churches planted both organically and strategically.
The What, Why, & How for Successfully Multiplying Small Groups
Jay Firebaugh, Small Groups Director
New Life Church Gahanna
The Jesus Test
Listening for Heaven's Sake
Can I Ask You a Question?
Doug Pollock, Evangelism Director
Athletes in Action
Doug Pollock is an author, a speaker, and a reflective practitioner whose focus is to help Christ followers increase the quality and the quantity of their spiritual conversations in practical, doable, and authentic ways. Doug has ministered with Athletes in Action since 1983. His commitment to outward-focused living has taken him to 39 different countries, and throughout most of the United States. Doug’s two books, “Irresistible Evangelism”, and “God Space” have opened up doors for him to speak at regional and national conferences all over the world. He is married to his wife Martha, and they have 2 boys and make their home just outside of Cincinnati, Ohio.
Courageous, Affectionate, and Engaged Discipleship
Forming Biblical Convictions
Mark Bair, Xenos Class Instructor & Home Group Leader
Xenos Christian Fellowship
Mark teaches the following Xenos classes: Comrades: Friendship Building for Men, Introduction to the Bible, and Realism Without Cynicism.
Practical Tips on Discipleship
Gary DeLashmutt, Lead Pastor
Xenos Christian Fellowship
Gary regularly teaches at Xenos’ main meetings. A graduate of Ashland Theological Seminary, Gary is the author of Loving God’s Way and coauthored Spiritual Relationships That Last. Gary and his wife, Bev, also lead a Bible study for post-college singles near OSU. They have two daughters.
Implementing Discipleship in Your Home Group
Doug Patch
Pastor and Course teacher
Xenos Christian Fellowship
Doug oversees one of our Central meetings, and is a regular instructor for Xenos' Christian Growth and Ministry classes. He leads a home group with his wife, Chris. Doug has a B.S in Physical Therapy and an M.A. in Religious Studies.
Hospitality: How to Make Your Home a Welcoming Place
Patrice McCormac, Home Group leader and Course teacher
Xenos Christian Fellowship
Patrice has taught the Bible since 1990 and is a regular instructor for Xenos adult ed classes. She and her husband lead a home group and have four children. She earned a law degree from Capital University in 1981, and received her undergraduate degree from Ohio Dominican College.
Leading People toward Repentance
Conrad Hilario, Pastor
Xenos Christian Fellowship
Conrad has 10 years of experience leading in high school ministry. Currently he is a pastor in the college ministry and teaches a weekly Central Teaching. He is an experienced disciple-maker and house church planter. Conrad has a bachelor's degree from Ohio State University and is completing a Masters from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Conrad and his wife Hilary live in Columbus. He is an avid cyclist and amateur bee keeper.
Urban Concern Tour
Alex Steinman, Principal
Harambee Christian School
Alex is the principal of Harambee Christian School, Xenos’ inner-city school. Active in Xenos for many years, Alex and his wife, Stephanie, are involved in Urban Concern, Xenos' inner-city ministry. Alex leads and teaches the boys’ middle school ministry in South Linden, and leads an adult and a junior high boys’ cell group there.
Using the Word in Evangelism
Jeff Wilcox, Xenos Class Instructor
Xenos Christian Fellowship
Jeff teaches the Xenos class "Initiating Spiritual Conversations" which teaches how to overcome nervousness when sharing one's faith and becoming a more effective witness for Christ. He will give you some ways to start spiritual conversations without being pushy, weird or "religious."
Intro to the Xenos Home Group Model
Phil Franck, Support Services Director
Xenos Christian Fellowship
Phil is the division coordinator of Support Services, and oversees one of our Central meetings. Phil and his wife, Renee, have led home groups in Xenos since 1985. He has a BS in communication from Franklin University, and plays Irish music professionally.
Passing the Baton: Lessons on Leadership Succession from Exodus and Joshua
Scott Risley, Pastor
Xenos Christian Fellowship
Scott has been part of the college ministry since 1996 and has led and planted home churches for over a decade. He and his wife Chris have been married for six years, and have two children - Sophia (2 years) and Matt (newborn). Before coming on staff as a teacher and then as a senior sphere leader with the college group, Scott earned a BS and MS in computer science engineering at OSU and worked for several years in software consulting. He recently earned an MA from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Scott teaches one of the college CT's and has taught Introduction to the Bible for several years in addition to the college Leadership Training Class. A number of of his disciples are now leading their own groups.
Spiritual Confidence
Jessica Lowery, Teacher, Author and Home Group Leader
Xenos Christian Fellowship
Jessica has been a pastor and home group coach at Xenos for over 14 years. She is a coauthor of the book Organic Disciplemaking and author of Spiritual Confidence. She and her husband Ryan have 2 children.
Porn Free; Finding Renewal through Truth and Community
Brian Gardner
Xenos Christian Fellowship
Brian is a long time member and home group leader in Xenos who currently works with the College Ministry. He also teaches the Xenos adult ed class "Sexual Integrity for Men".
The Role of Apologetics in Evangelism
James Rochford, Course Instructor and Home Group leader
Xenos Christian Fellowship
James and his wife, Duyen, lead a college home church. He also teaches classes and CTs for our growing, energetic college ministry.
Fighting the Daily Battle: Spiritual Disciplines for Staying in the Fight
Adorning the Gospel in Your Community
John Cleary, Xenos Class Instructor
Xenos Christian Fellowship
John teaches the following Xenos classes: Christian Leadership 1: Ecclesiology 1 & 2. Topics include the origin and mission of the church, how to create and implement structures that advance the church's mission, and areas of ministry every church should be engaged in - worship, evangelism, follow-up, and discipleship.
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