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WFX Keynote Presentation
WFX Fall 2008 will take place in Houston, TX from November 5 - 7, 2008. Check back in July for details! Below are Keynote Presentation details from WFX Spring 2008.
Keeping with the WFX tradition of keynote excellence, we are proud to announce the dynamic presenters you will see at WFX Spring 2008!
Wednesday Keynote, 10:30am – 11:30am
Mark Beeson, Senior/Founding Pastor, Granger Community Church, Granger, IN
| inline:Image:8999 | Well-known for his talented leadership and communication skills, Dr. Mark Beeson and his wife, Sheila, founded Granger Community Church, a United Methodist Church, in 1986. With a unique vision, GCC ministers through the arts, media and culturally relevant teaching during five weekend services with 6,000 regular attendees. One of the fastest growing churches in America, Granger Community Church was recently identified by Outreach Magazine as the third most innovative church in America.
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Granger has successfully expanded its reach over a few short years through exceptional leadership, team building and, of course, the physical growth of its campus.
Join us as Mark Beeson, Senior and Founding Pastor of Granger Community Church, shares his experiences and expertise to inspire and equip you and other church leaders with the know-how to creatively and effectively achieve your goals. Learn about the innovative strategies and ideas that have brought about the formation of a large community in a little-known place.
About Mark Beeson
| A regular speaker at conferences, leadership and training programs, Mark Beeson is well-known for his ability to motivate church leaders nationwide. He holds a B.S. from Ball State University, a Masters of Divinity (M.Div.) from Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis, and a Doctorate of Ministry (D.Min.) in leadership development from United Theological Seminary in Ohio. A visionary, a gifted communicator, and committed to Christ, Mark Beeson is passionate about his family and as down-to-earth as your neighbor next door. | inline:Image:9000
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Thursday Keynote, 10:30am – 11:30am
M. Rex Miller, Futurist and Author
Is Your World Flat? Staying Ahead of the Changing Times
Many concepts addressed in best-selling books such as The World is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty-First Century by Thomas L. Friedman can be applied to the local church market. How does the issue of globalization impact your growth plans as you embark or continue on your journey? Join M. Rex Miller as he explores how theories and concepts pertaining to the business world as presented in books such as The World is Flat, Wikinomics, and The Long Tail can be applied to the church market. What do you need to know about these concepts in order to smoothly and successfully grow your church in these changing times?
About M. Rex Miller
| M. Rex Miller is a theologian, futurist, communications expert, and author of The Millennium Matrix. He is on the board of directors for the International Worship Institute and has been involved with three church plants. Rex is a successful executive in the contract furniture and interior construction industry for the last 25 years. The creator of the SWARM (Smart Work and Referral Marketing) Network, a business development approach based on the strategies of tightly aligned corporate coalitions, Rex consults for business and non-profit organizations and is on the board of Lamar Boschman Ministries. Rex is a graduate of the University of Illinois and holds degrees in theology and communications. He and his wife, Lisa, live in Southlake, TX with their three children. | inline:Image:4253
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