Attend a pre-conference over Zoom to learn from ECO Synod leaders and connect with others on how you and your church can benefit from resources that will help you flourish in one of the following areas:

• 1) Around the World During a Pandemic: Walking with the Global Church - Jen Haddox
  
• 2) Cultivating Emerging Leaders - Lisa Johnson and Kendra Norton
  
  _{This pre-conference is for churches who want to help raise the next generation of leaders and pastors and also for those considering Commissioned Lay Pastor (CLP) training or ordination themselves. We will discuss discernment, the new ECO Ordination process, the core competencies for ECO leaders, Commissioned Lay Pastor training, and the desired outcomes for every ECO Pastor. If you want to be a church, presbytery, or individual who cultivates emerging leaders or you are an emerging leader, this pre-conference will be very helpful for you.} 
• 3)  Curious About Church Planting? Planters, Churches + Presbyteries - Nate Stratman
  
• 4) Everything You Need to Organize and Govern Your Church For Maximum Kingdom Impact - John Terech
  
• 5) How will ECO fulfill its vision? - Dana Allin
  _{Last year ECO cast a vision for the year 2030 to see 1000 flourishing churches that together make a local and global impact. In this pre-conference, we will take a deep dive into several initiatives that ECO is undertaking as we answer the question, "How does ECO plan to fulfill this vision?".  Learn how you can support and participate in these exciting initiatives to help make our vision a reality.}
• 6) Pastoral Transitions: How to Flourish in A Transition Season - Nate Dreesmann
  
• 7) Understanding Sacraments: The Lord's Supper (with new resource) - Greg Wagenfuhr