BREAKOUTS
Be equipped, resourced, and empowered to live out your calling through interactive and engaging breakouts led by VOUS Team, Guest Speakers, Worship Leaders, and more.

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Each VOUS Conference ticket holder has access to select one breakout across Friday and Saturday combined. Please select your breakout of choice from the list below.
FRIDAY — 8:00AM

Leadership is best seen not in your presence but in your absence. Do you find yourself constantly frustrated with your team? Do you ever wish that people would just "get it" already? Before you confront the person, you need to confront the brutal facts. No one will carry the culture if you haven't clarified it. What do you want people to do? How do you expect them to act? You can't hold them accountable if you've never made them aware.
FEATURING:

Pastor Chad Veach

Leadership is best seen not in your presence but in your absence. Do you find yourself constantly frustrated with your team? Do you ever wish that people would just "get it" already? Before you confront the person, you need to confront the brutal facts. No one will carry the culture if you haven't clarified it. What do you want people to do? How do you expect them to act? You can't hold them accountable if you've never made them aware.
FEATURING:

Pastor Chad Veach



The Bible is not only our guide for knowing God and christian living, it’s also one of the dopest things ever written. Drama, suspense, joy, heartbreak, triumph, transformation – it’s all in there. Join us as we present best practices and tools for learning, interpreting, and teaching God’s word.
FEATURING:

Dr. Allen Tennison, NCU


The Bible is not only our guide for knowing God and christian living, it’s also one of the dopest things ever written. Drama, suspense, joy, heartbreak, triumph, transformation – it’s all in there. Join us as we present best practices and tools for learning, interpreting, and teaching God’s word.
FEATURING:

Dr. Allen Tennison, NCU


It’s okay to not be okay, it’s just not okay to stay that way. We believe that the conversation around anxiety, depression, and mental health needs to be destigmatized in the Church. The first step to solving a problem is creating awareness. If we can't be honest about what we're really dealing with, we will never really deal with it.
FEATURING:

President Scott Hagan, NCU


It’s okay to not be okay, it’s just not okay to stay that way. We believe that the conversation around anxiety, depression, and mental health needs to be destigmatized in the Church. The first step to solving a problem is creating awareness. If we can't be honest about what we're really dealing with, we will never really deal with it.
FEATURING:

President Scott Hagan, NCU


What is the role of the Holy Spirit? How do the gifts of the Spirit play a part in our daily lives and in our church services? What does it mean to be baptized in the Holy Spirit? Are you missing out on the fullness of what God has for you by avoiding, ignoring, or misunderstanding this fundamental part of your spiritual life? Let’s get practical and spiritual on the power and person of the Holy Spirit.
FEATURING:
Pastor Denny Duron

What is the role of the Holy Spirit? How do the gifts of the Spirit play a part in our daily lives and in our church services? What does it mean to be baptized in the Holy Spirit? Are you missing out on the fullness of what God has for you by avoiding, ignoring, or misunderstanding this fundamental part of your spiritual life? Let’s get practical and spiritual on the power and person of the Holy Spirit.
FEATURING:
Pastor Denny Duron



Our first ministry is our home. Healthy churches are built from healthy families. But sometimes it becomes difficult to keep the main thing, the main thing. Work, finances, kids, spiritual formaiton, sex… how do we balance it all? Perhaps it’s not about balance, perhaps it’s about stewardship. Sit and listen to some best practices on building and maintaining a healthy, God-centered home, in the midst of the “madness”.
FEATURING:

Nick Del Vento

Pastors Rich & Robyn Wilkerson

Our first ministry is our home. Healthy churches are built from healthy families. But sometimes it becomes difficult to keep the main thing, the main thing. Work, finances, kids, spiritual formaiton, sex… how do we balance it all? Perhaps it’s not about balance, perhaps it’s about stewardship. Sit and listen to some best practices on building and maintaining a healthy, God-centered home, in the midst of the “madness”.
FEATURING:

Nick Del Vento

Pastors Rich & Robyn Wilkerson



As church leaders, we look out into the communities around us to reach people and meet needs. But how often do we turn our gaze inward and evaluate the organization we are building to get it all done? If we're going to reach more people, we're going to have to expand our capacity. But if we don't stay healthy, we won't grow. None of us got into ministry to build offices; we build offices so we can keep building church. Let's talk about how to build better organizations so we can take the lid off of what God wants to do in our cities.
FEATURING:

Dee Duron

Adrian Molina


As church leaders, we look out into the communities around us to reach people and meet needs. But how often do we turn our gaze inward and evaluate the organization we are building to get it all done? If we're going to reach more people, we're going to have to expand our capacity. But if we don't stay healthy, we won't grow. None of us got into ministry to build offices; we build offices so we can keep building church. Let's talk about how to build better organizations so we can take the lid off of what God wants to do in our cities.
FEATURING:

Dee Duron

Adrian Molina

FRIDAY — 4:30PM

Is there a tension between leading at home and walking in your God-given calling? As women, we can experience unnecessary and unfair pressure (sometimes self-inflicted) to be everything to everyone. Let's get real. You don't have to choose between leading in church or the marketplace and leading at home. You don't have to choose between your calling and your children. Come hear from pastor DawnCheré as she leads a conversation on life, leadership, and motherhood.
FEATURING:

Pastor Dawncheré Wilkerson

Pastor Julia Veach


Is there a tension between leading at home and walking in your God-given calling? As women, we can experience unnecessary and unfair pressure (sometimes self-inflicted) to be everything to everyone. Let's get real. You don't have to choose between leading in church or the marketplace and leading at home. You don't have to choose between your calling and your children. Come hear from pastor DawnCheré as she leads a conversation on life, leadership, and motherhood.
FEATURING:

Pastor Dawncheré Wilkerson

Pastor Julia Veach


Lights… Camera… Action! If we’re not careful, we can treat worship leading like any other performance or worse, like a job. Although some of us might get paid to sing, we’re tasked with ushering in the presence of God. Our approach towards worship influences that of the people we’re leading. We’re called to shift environments and shed hesitations. Join some of the best worship leaders in the game for conversation on being more than a performer.
FEATURING:

Manouchka Charles


Lights… Camera… Action! If we’re not careful, we can treat worship leading like any other performance or worse, like a job. Although some of us might get paid to sing, we’re tasked with ushering in the presence of God. Our approach towards worship influences that of the people we’re leading. We’re called to shift environments and shed hesitations. Join some of the best worship leaders in the game for conversation on being more than a performer.
FEATURING:

Manouchka Charles


Communication is not a one-way street. There is a sender, but there is also a receiver. What good is charisma, passion, illustration and gimmicks if the recipient didn’t walk away with the point. As heralds of the greatest news ever told, we can leverage the tools at our disposal, but must be clear on our messaging. Join some of the best communicators as they discuss their approach to clear + concise communication.
FEATURING:

Luke Barry


Communication is not a one-way street. There is a sender, but there is also a receiver. What good is charisma, passion, illustration and gimmicks if the recipient didn’t walk away with the point. As heralds of the greatest news ever told, we can leverage the tools at our disposal, but must be clear on our messaging. Join some of the best communicators as they discuss their approach to clear + concise communication.
FEATURING:

Luke Barry


Creativity is a revelation of divinity. God is the Divine Designer and his divine design is everywhere we look. In everything, we see his signature in the beautiful complexity of underlying order. Created in his image, we create. In creativity, humanity and divinity collide. The Church should be one of, if not THE, primary vessels to put creativity on display. Join this discussion as we dive into the intersection between Creativity of the Church.
FEATURING:

Pastors Terrance & Johanne Wilson


Creativity is a revelation of divinity. God is the Divine Designer and his divine design is everywhere we look. In everything, we see his signature in the beautiful complexity of underlying order. Created in his image, we create. In creativity, humanity and divinity collide. The Church should be one of, if not THE, primary vessels to put creativity on display. Join this discussion as we dive into the intersection between Creativity of the Church.
FEATURING:

Pastors Terrance & Johanne Wilson


The right vision with the wrong people is irrelevant. Leaders aren't just found, they're formed. They're not discovered, they're developed. You have the right people around you, but can you see what's in front of you? Come learn our philosophy and strategy of developing a culture of servant leadership. Walk away with tips and tricks for recruitment, development, and releasing leaders into their God potential.
VOUS Team:

Nick Del Vento

Adrian Molina

Mika Martinez

Dakota Duron


The right vision with the wrong people is irrelevant. Leaders aren't just found, they're formed. They're not discovered, they're developed. You have the right people around you, but can you see what's in front of you? Come learn our philosophy and strategy of developing a culture of servant leadership. Walk away with tips and tricks for recruitment, development, and releasing leaders into their God potential.
VOUS Team:

Nick Del Vento

Adrian Molina

Mika Martinez

Dakota Duron


From Day 1 at VOUS, the question was never Should we change the world? it was How should we change the world? We believe that the pathway to influence is service. As we serve our city, God is faithful to change it. Come get inspired and learn how to serve your city better by creating local partnerships. Hear from the VOUS CARE team around our past outreach projects, what's worked and what's failed.
FEATURING:

Michele Molina

Jamila Pereira

Sean Daley

Kat Rowse


From Day 1 at VOUS, the question was never Should we change the world? it was How should we change the world? We believe that the pathway to influence is service. As we serve our city, God is faithful to change it. Come get inspired and learn how to serve your city better by creating local partnerships. Hear from the VOUS CARE team around our past outreach projects, what's worked and what's failed.
FEATURING:

Michele Molina

Jamila Pereira

Sean Daley

Kat Rowse


Leadership hinges on a balance of grace and truth. As we lead we are constantly looking for moments to build up, while also sharpening our teams. In this discussion with Pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr. and friends we’ll explore leadership principles and more.
FEATURING:

Pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr.

Pastors Judah & Chelsea Smith


Leadership hinges on a balance of grace and truth. As we lead we are constantly looking for moments to build up, while also sharpening our teams. In this discussion with Pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr. and friends we’ll explore leadership principles and more.
FEATURING:

Pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr.

Pastors Judah & Chelsea Smith

SATURDAY — 8:00AM

It is a big, almost intimidating thought, but the future of the Church rests on our ability to outpace culture. What does that mean? It means, while being multigenerational, we’re focused on capturing the faith of this generation. Join us for a conversation on recognizing and maximizing our harvest field in Generation Z.
FEATURING:

Dakota Duron


It is a big, almost intimidating thought, but the future of the Church rests on our ability to outpace culture. What does that mean? It means, while being multigenerational, we’re focused on capturing the faith of this generation. Join us for a conversation on recognizing and maximizing our harvest field in Generation Z.
FEATURING:

Dakota Duron


A craving for biblical literacy and accuracy is on the rise. We can’t all be scholars of theology, but we can be students of theology. Whether for our personal gain or that of the community we lead, growing in our understanding of God is essential to properly stewarding the call he’s placed on our lives. Join three theologians as they discuss steps towards student-ship of God’s word.
FEATURING:

Nick Del Vento

Scott Hagan

Dr. Allen Tennison


A craving for biblical literacy and accuracy is on the rise. We can’t all be scholars of theology, but we can be students of theology. Whether for our personal gain or that of the community we lead, growing in our understanding of God is essential to properly stewarding the call he’s placed on our lives. Join three theologians as they discuss steps towards student-ship of God’s word.
FEATURING:

Nick Del Vento

Scott Hagan

Dr. Allen Tennison


Church isn’t about a building or a program, it’s about the people. Creating a culture and community where people WANT to stick around is the goal. How’s your courtyard? What’s the vibe of your lobby? Environment and experience matter. Let’s chat through tactics on leveling up your linger.
VOUS Team:

Manouchka Charles
Geri Del Vento

Kaitlynn Hassun

Chris Lopez


Church isn’t about a building or a program, it’s about the people. Creating a culture and community where people WANT to stick around is the goal. How’s your courtyard? What’s the vibe of your lobby? Environment and experience matter. Let’s chat through tactics on leveling up your linger.
VOUS Team:

Manouchka Charles
Geri Del Vento

Kaitlynn Hassun

Chris Lopez


Has it always been this difficult to maintain a healthy relationship? For many people in today's fast-paced world, marriage is a vestige of a bygone era. Who knows who they're going to be or what they're going to want 5, 10, 20, 40 years down the line? Why commit to one person? Is a commitment like that even realistic? And if it's possible, is it worth the effort? Join us for a conversation on biblical insight into how to navigate the challenges and pitfalls of modern marriage.
FEATURING:

Pastors Taylor & Kristen Wilkerson


Has it always been this difficult to maintain a healthy relationship? For many people in today's fast-paced world, marriage is a vestige of a bygone era. Who knows who they're going to be or what they're going to want 5, 10, 20, 40 years down the line? Why commit to one person? Is a commitment like that even realistic? And if it's possible, is it worth the effort? Join us for a conversation on biblical insight into how to navigate the challenges and pitfalls of modern marriage.
FEATURING:

Pastors Taylor & Kristen Wilkerson


Church, Crew, Team, Finances, Outreach… Every aspect of VOUS has reporting attached to it. You don’t know what you don’t know. Reporting provides visibility and visibility lends a way to strategy. As we make decisions on how to steward our community and shepherd people through their spiritual journeys, we evaluate metric. In other words, we count people, because people count. Sit with our team to get some insight into our strategy around the who, how, and what of reporting.
VOUS Team:

Kat Rowse

Justin Hassun

Matt Urbina

Naomi Cherenson


Church, Crew, Team, Finances, Outreach… Every aspect of VOUS has reporting attached to it. You don’t know what you don’t know. Reporting provides visibility and visibility lends a way to strategy. As we make decisions on how to steward our community and shepherd people through their spiritual journeys, we evaluate metric. In other words, we count people, because people count. Sit with our team to get some insight into our strategy around the who, how, and what of reporting.
VOUS Team:

Kat Rowse

Justin Hassun

Matt Urbina

Naomi Cherenson


If you're not growing, you're dying. If you're not reaching the next generation, who will carry the cause when the time comes? It may be easier not to think about it, but ignoring the problem won't make it go away. Whether you are brick and mortar or mobile, you can't afford not to get this right. Hear from the VOUS KIDS team around leading kids, mobilizing servant leaders, team structure, safety procedures, curriculum, creative programming, and more.
VOUS Team:

Blaire Duron

Jamila Pereira


If you're not growing, you're dying. If you're not reaching the next generation, who will carry the cause when the time comes? It may be easier not to think about it, but ignoring the problem won't make it go away. Whether you are brick and mortar or mobile, you can't afford not to get this right. Hear from the VOUS KIDS team around leading kids, mobilizing servant leaders, team structure, safety procedures, curriculum, creative programming, and more.
VOUS Team:

Blaire Duron

Jamila Pereira

SATURDAY — 4:30PM

Worship is more than singing songs, it’s our soul’s response to God in every aspect of our daily lives. At VOUS, we feel called to set that response to music, to craft lyrics and melodies that seek to express what we have experienced. We’ll never run out of ways to say it. If you’re a worship leader or songwriter, join us for a conversation on songwriting and the heart of worship.
FEATURING:

Pastor Dawncheré Wilkerson

Cody Carnes

Kari Jobe


Worship is more than singing songs, it’s our soul’s response to God in every aspect of our daily lives. At VOUS, we feel called to set that response to music, to craft lyrics and melodies that seek to express what we have experienced. We’ll never run out of ways to say it. If you’re a worship leader or songwriter, join us for a conversation on songwriting and the heart of worship.
FEATURING:

Pastor Dawncheré Wilkerson

Cody Carnes

Kari Jobe


We know it’s not just what you say, it’s how you say it. Having a life-changing message is not good enough. If you don’t make it understandable, relatable, and memorable, it won’t change a thing. From message preparation to delivery, learn how to sharpen your skills as a communicator and lead people to life change.
FEATURING:

Dr. Allen Tennison, NCU


We know it’s not just what you say, it’s how you say it. Having a life-changing message is not good enough. If you don’t make it understandable, relatable, and memorable, it won’t change a thing. From message preparation to delivery, learn how to sharpen your skills as a communicator and lead people to life change.
FEATURING:

Dr. Allen Tennison, NCU


Change is inevitable, progress is optional. The last 2.5 years have brought about forced change, some unwanted and some needed. As organizational leaders and church builders, our responsibility is to shepherd people through change. Join us for a conversation on adapting to change and optimizing it’s potential.
FEATURING:

Pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr.


Change is inevitable, progress is optional. The last 2.5 years have brought about forced change, some unwanted and some needed. As organizational leaders and church builders, our responsibility is to shepherd people through change. Join us for a conversation on adapting to change and optimizing it’s potential.
FEATURING:

Pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr.


Crowds are cool, but they don't make a church. Unless people get connected they will never be committed. Come hear the story of VOUS Crews, the small groups that make a big church feel like a small church. Discover when and how they meet, what the leadership structure looks like, and how they help fulfill the mission of our church. It is our crews that have turned our crowd into a community.
VOUS Team:

Manouchka Charles


Crowds are cool, but they don't make a church. Unless people get connected they will never be committed. Come hear the story of VOUS Crews, the small groups that make a big church feel like a small church. Discover when and how they meet, what the leadership structure looks like, and how they help fulfill the mission of our church. It is our crews that have turned our crowd into a community.
VOUS Team:

Manouchka Charles


Have you ever had a great idea that you weren't sure how to share? The Church has the greatest message in the world. How can we become the best in the world at delivering it? We carry the message in our hearts, but we carry our methods with open hands. Change is inevitable; progress is optional. Come hear from some of our creatives on how to leverage marketing, design, and social media to share the greatest story ever told.
FEATURING:

Adrian Molina

Kary Acevedo

Naomi Cherenson

Pastor Johanne Wilson


Have you ever had a great idea that you weren't sure how to share? The Church has the greatest message in the world. How can we become the best in the world at delivering it? We carry the message in our hearts, but we carry our methods with open hands. Change is inevitable; progress is optional. Come hear from some of our creatives on how to leverage marketing, design, and social media to share the greatest story ever told.
FEATURING:

Adrian Molina

Kary Acevedo

Naomi Cherenson

Pastor Johanne Wilson


Ready or not, here it comes. A lot changes in ministry, but there's one thing you can count on every week: Sunday is coming. Are you ready for it? Do you constantly feel behind schedule and under pressure? Do you keep doing the same thing and hoping for different results? Maybe you don't need prayer, you might just need to prepare. What if you could systematize your preparation and automate your outcomes? What if you could walk into Sunday feeling confident that the plan is in place and the team is prepared? We don't have it all figured out, but we're ready to give you everything we've picked up along the way about programming services, planning worship sets, preparing platform teams, executing creative moments, and running effective campaigns.
FEATURING:

Dakota Duron

Chris Lopez


Ready or not, here it comes. A lot changes in ministry, but there's one thing you can count on every week: Sunday is coming. Are you ready for it? Do you constantly feel behind schedule and under pressure? Do you keep doing the same thing and hoping for different results? Maybe you don't need prayer, you might just need to prepare. What if you could systematize your preparation and automate your outcomes? What if you could walk into Sunday feeling confident that the plan is in place and the team is prepared? We don't have it all figured out, but we're ready to give you everything we've picked up along the way about programming services, planning worship sets, preparing platform teams, executing creative moments, and running effective campaigns.
FEATURING:

Dakota Duron

Chris Lopez

Add-Ons
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Join Pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr., Pastor Mike Todd (Friday), and Pastor Judah Smith (Saturday) for an intimate network gathering focused on leadership. Spend the afternoon meeting other church builders and gaining practical handles for growth.
***Limited spots available***
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Meet and mingle with other conference attendees at this exclusive Single & Secure after party. Enjoy refreshments, a DJ, dance floor, and more.
What are Breakouts?
VOUS Conference Breakouts are hour long sessions designed to resource you with practical handles and meaningful touch points with world-class speakers and church leaders.
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