You will be able to attend two App Sessions of your choice on Day 2, one before lunch and one after lunch.
App Sessions (Application Sessions) are practical breakaway sessions designed to help you focus on areas most relevant to your role and ministry. You’ll receive practical training, have the opportunity to ask session-relevant questions, and connect with peers serving in similar roles.
with John Cameron, Empower Leader
Venue: Dr Bev Room
A lack of clarity hinders progress, weakens empowerment and damages morale. This session explores why this happens and how to build a culture of clarity that brings life to your team and strengthens your church.
The future of your church depends on how well you disciple and inspire the next generation. Pastor David Grobler from Unite 180 has a proven anointing for equipping and empowering young people to become passionate leaders for Jesus. Join this App Session to discover practical ways to reach, disciple, and inspire the next generation.
with Madz Deyzel, Pastoral Counsellor, EDIFY
Venue: Theatre
Every leader is a builder, but the foundation determines what will stand. Towers of performance, pride, or pressure may shine for a moment but will always fall. Temples rooted in Christ remain unshaken. This App Session will equip you to lay down self-effort and build on the lasting foundation of God’s design.
with Ps Jacob Msipha, Builders Church, Senior Pastor
Venue: Leadership Training Room
Planting or building a church looks different for every leader and every location. This App Session will equip you with timeless principles for building a life-giving church and thriving in your calling, no matter the season or stage of growth.
with Ps Sean & Ps Tanya Phillipps, Urban Edge, Senior Pastors
Venue: Growth Track Room
Sunday services shape the life of your church. This App Session will explore how to design services that are both meaningful and memorable. Genuine encounters with God often flow from a well-prepared run sheet, an equipped Dream Team, and clear communication. There’s anointing in preparation!
with Ps Lourens Kruger (Hillsong Africa), Ps Natashja Kitching (Hope Family), Ps Josh Cooke (Freedom Church Cape Town)
Venue: Dr Theo Auditorium
Leading second is a privilege, but it comes with unique challenges. In this App Session, designed for Executive Pastors, Associate Pastors, and Ministry Leaders, you’ll hear from experienced leaders on how to maximize your influence, champion your pastors, overcome team complexities, and build strong teams that advance the vision.
with Ps Deon Plaatjies (Hope Family), Ps Kelly Cicatello (View Church Tygerberg Hills), Wayne & Chantelle De Vos (Christ Gen), Oupana Skosana (Builders Church)
Venue: Sheila Palmer Room
Worship shapes the heart of your church, and healthy teams grow from a healthy culture. In this App Session, worship leaders from influential churches will share practical strategies for building a cohesive team, cultivating a culture of excellence, and empowering your worship team to lead people into authentic encounters with God.
Learn from Pastor John Siebeling as he explores leadership, vision, and leading your church with influence. In this App Session, you’ll discover how to build healthy churches and make a greater impact for Jesus.
with Ps Paul van Coller (Hope Family), Ps Johnny Slabbert (CFC International), Brad Hogan
Venue: Main Auditorium
While this App Session centers on church growth, it also unpacks universal growth barriers and key drivers of business growth. Whether you lead a church or a company, you’ll walk away with principles to help you grow.
with Ps Caitlin Schoombee (Hope Family), Ps Charl & Belinda Wolmarans (CFC International), Thabang Masanabo (Builders Church)
Venue: Sheila Palmer Room
Children are the future of your church. In this App Session, four Children’s Church pastors will share practical strategies to build a strong, healthy ministry that helps children grow spiritually and experience God’s love.
with Ps Marinette van Coller (Hope Family), Ps Greg Thomaz (CFC International), Ps Graham Evans (View Church)
Venue: Theatre
This App Session is designed to help you build or grow a healthy small groups ministry. You’ll gain practical tools and proven systems to disciple people effectively and develop leaders through a thriving small groups network.
with Ps Adriaan & Ps Ilze Hofmeyr, Hillsong Stellenbosch, Pastors
Venue: Dr Theo Auditorium
Great teams reflect the heart and vision of your church. Learn to create a volunteer culture that empowers people to step up and take ownership. This App Session will help you equip the volunteers who bring your church to life.
with Ps Dino Cicatello, View Church Tygerberg Hills, Lead Pastor
Venue: Leadership Training Room
Leading a portable church comes with its own set of challenges and opportunities. In this App Session, Pastor Dino shares insights from eight years of running a fast-growing portable church in a school hall. You’ll gain practical strategies to grow your congregation and lead with clarity so every service runs smoothly.
with Ps Ruan Oberholster, Urban Edge
Venue: Growth Track Room
Good production shapes an atmosphere where people can encounter Jesus without distraction. This App Session will equip you with the essentials of leading a team, managing sound and lighting, and cultivating a healthy culture, so every service runs smoothly and impacts lives.