Keynote Presentations

This is what went on at WFX Houston! Be sure to check back soon for information regarding future WFX shows!

Upcoming Events:

WFX Spring 2009 - Long Beach, CA

Conference: May 13 - 15, 2009
Expo: May 14 - 15, 2009

WFX Fall 2009 - Charlotte, NC

Conference: October 28 - 30, 2009
Expo: October 29 - 30, 2009

WFX Keynote Presentations have always been highlights of past events, and this year will be no different!

Keynote Presentations:

Opening Keynote: Dave Ferguson, Community Christian Church

Thursday, November 6, 10:30am

Continuing the WFX tradition of inspiring opening keynote presentations, WFX Houston welcomes you to a morning with Dave Ferguson, Lead Pastor of Community Christian Church. With eight campuses in the Chicago area, this multi-site church is earning accolades as one of the most innovative and influential churches in the nation. Join us to learn more about his journey!

Find out more about Dave Ferguson and Community Christian Church here >>

Joel Osteen and the Lakewood Church Team: The Lakewood Experience

Thursday, November 6, 7:00pm

As the featured WFX Houston destination for a behind-the-scenes facility tour and evening Keynote on Thursday, November 6, all attendees are invited to hear from Senior Pastor Joel Osteen and the leadership team that made it all happen at Lakewood Church. Bring your questions – there will be a dedicated time for Q&A.

Find more details on the Lakewood Experience Evening here >>

Tech Talk Keynote - Role Reversal: Top Tech Directors Take Center Stage

Friday, November 7, 10:30am

We bring several of the nation's top behind-the-scenes tech directors center stage for a rare opportunity to share and compare challenges, accomplishments, mistakes, theories and questions with the audience. Moderated by Bruce Smith, former technical director for Willow Creek Community Church, you'll hear from the folks that make the magic happen at churches big and small, with support teams from two to two hundred.

Confirmed Panelists:

> Jeff Burner, Director of Technical Arts, The Chapel of Lake County, Grayslake, Illinois
> Jill Gille, Executive Production Manager, Willow Creek Community Church
> Dave Marks, Technical Director, Fellowship of the Woodlands, The Woodlands, Texas
> Curtis Templeton, Creative Arts Director, First Christian Church, Huntington Beach, California
> Mark Yakey, Technical Director, Manchester Christian Church, Manchester, New Hampshire

Find out more about the Tech Talk panel here >>