Envision Next: Small Church Big Vision

A Vibrant Church Event coming to your area in 2022

Sponsored by the Artios Center for Vibrant Leadership

Now More Than Ever

The global pandemic lingers on, but the ministry of the church is not on pause. Now more than ever, the world needs the church. The good news is that there is a way, especially for small churches, to deliver hope and healing to our broken world in 2022 and beyond. The goal of this one-day vibrant church event is to equip you with the vision, information and resources you need to be salt and light to this generation.

Artios Center Initiative

This event is made possible by the Artios Center for Vibrant Leadership, an initiative of Artios Christian College, which is a ministry of the General Conference of the Church of God (Seventh Day).

The Artios Center exists to help fulfill Artios Christian College’s commitment to equip leaders for a vibrant 21^st century church. The center seeks to carry out that mission by taking training to the people within their local contexts, initiating collaborative ventures in leadership training, discipleship, coaching and consulting, along with the creation of practical resources to help leaders and churches join God on His mission in the world!

Who Should Attend

This event is open to members of the church on all levels: pastors, elders, deacons, board members, staff, teachers, children and youth workers—and everyone else who has a heart for their local church’s vibrant future.

Practical Takeaways

Fresh encouragement and insights for leaders and churches.
Dynamic presentations on the role of the church in a world in crisis and a vision for seizing this moment for the glory of God!
Relevant information on current trends in church and culture affecting evangelism and discipleship.
Practical resources (including the Church Health Survey) to help engage and mobilize members.
Bonus coaching / consultation sessions with Artios Center Dean, Whaid Rose.

Topics for Presentations and Focus Groups include:

Facing the Future with Hope

A Big Vision for Small Churches

Christ and the Church in a World in Crisis

Three Steps Forward

Seizing the Moment

Bring this Event to Your Local Area

Contact the Artios Center about bringing this event to your local area. Regional partnership is encouraged in order to create critical mass in attendance and make the cost more affordable to participating congregations.

This event can be hosted with Artios Center personnel live and in-person (where health regulations allow), or virtually via Zoom or another suitable social media platform.

The event template is designed to fit in one day, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and can be hosted on a Sabbath or Sunday. A custom schedule can also be created to fit what works best for your local area.

Additional Details

Name: A Vibrant Church Event

Focus: A dynamic Sabbath gathering (very similar to a Super Sabbath) designed to equip local congregations in becoming more intentional and effective in bringing hope and healing to a badly broken world.

Format: Keynote Presentations, followed by focus groups and Q & A sessions.

Key Presenter: Whaid Rose, Artios Center Dean

Theme: Envision Next: Small Churches Big Vision

Event Outline:

Session One – 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Welcome / Orientation

Worship & Prayer

Keynote: Facing the Future with Hope

A Big Vision for Small Churches

Interactive Session

LUNCH BREAK – 12:00 – 1:00 PM

Session Two – 1:30 – 3:00 PM

Christ and the Church in a World in Crisis

Focus Groups: Congregational Culture / Healthy Church Survey

Session Three – 3:15 – 4:00 PM