Kansas District Equip Day

August 2, 2025

8:30 a.m.-Welcome/Registration/Worship

9:00 a.m.-Plenary Session: Rev. David Busic, General Superintendent

10:10 a.m.-Workshop Session I

11:10 a.m.-Workshop Session II

12:30 p.m.-Conclude

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Workshop Descriptions:

10:10am First Round of Sessions in Area 51 Building

Session A: The New Dynamics of Family Ministry- Today is a new world and Family Concepts and Needs exemplify this new

Session B: Church Treasurer Refresher- It’s important to stay up to date with current best practices in the world of being a church treasurer. Led by CPA Jim Coburn, our long-time District Treasurer. This would be an important session for all treasurers and/or board members.

Session C: Pastoral Health- Pastors face mounting pressures, a constantly changing culture, social complexities, and new opportunities. This all added to the everyday realities of pastoring and just being human presents a battlefield of attacks, exhaustion, and burnout. Rev. Scott Nading is both pastor and counselor sharing important tools towards pastoral health. This session is for pastors and those who support that call.

Session D: Healthy Church Dynamics- The Church is a living body of believers that can range from healthy to sick. This session will delve into concepts that move us towards a healthy church dynamic. Jerry Storz is the former Program Director and Professor at Nazarene Bible College, Colorado Springs and now mentors pastors and churches in his retirement.

Session E: KNMI Presidents Training- District NMI President Kelly Love will meet with new local NMI Presidents helping to build a dynamic and production missions presence in your church.

Session F: Hispanic Church Workshop in gymnasium- Directed by Rev. Ismael Joaquin and designed to meet the needs of our district Hispanic churches and pastors.

11:10am Second Round of Sessions in Area 51 Building

Session A: Engaging Laity Into the Great Commission- The Church needs to marshall the powerful resources of the Body of Christ, now more than ever. But this will require a cultural shift from what we’ve known for the last few generations. Helping each person in the church understand their place and ministry within the Great Commission is crucial for the Harvest. Rev. Scott Powell has been working with the Global Ministry Center on this subject. This session is for pastors, lay leaders, and everyone else!

Session B: Pastor Salary and Benefits- For the church treasurer and/or board members, learn how to set up a pastoral salary along with benefits correctly. Rev. Matt Lucas has many years of experience as a local church pastor and also as an accountant.

Session C: Church Property Insurance- A common concern today is church property insurance. Learn what is happening, how we got here, and what we can anticipate and do concerning insurance going forward. Chip Tollie of Tollie Insurance has been a long supporter for Nazarene churches and will be sharing and answering questions.

Session D: Navigating Conflict in the Church- Conflict is a common occurrence when people live and breathe in the same space. How we move through that conflict will determine whether we grow in unity and wisdom or whether we suffer trauma and dissension. Jerry Storz is the former Program Director and Professor at Nazarene Bible College, Colorado Springs and now mentors pastors and churches in his retirement.