Beside Still Waters is a workshop dedicated to elders and those who would be elders, conducted by elders.

Join us for our 2023 workshop!
The duty of elders to help people get to heaven can be daunting regardless of the size of the congregation. Beside Still Waters is a workshop that hopes to equip and empower elders to better achieve what God has called them to do.
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September 16, 2023
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8:30am to 2:30pm
Get Better Equipped
Whether you're a brand new elder or have served for years, all elders can learn from our speakers.
Fellowship With Others
Meet and fellowship with other shepherds and elders from congregations of varying sizes and locations.
Receive Encouragement
You'll be strengthened and encouraged as leaders by our impactful speakers and other attendees.
Attend the Workshop
Beside Still Waters is an annual workshop.
Learn & Fellowship
Attend to learn and fellowship with others.
Encourage Others
Be shepherds of God's flock, eager to serve.
Schedule
8:30-9:00 AM
Registration (coffee and donuts provided)
9:10-9:55 AM
Instilling the Heart of Leadership in the Next Generation (Richard England)
10:05-10:50 AM
Shepherding in Difficult Conversations (Brady Shirley)
11:00-11:45 AM
Elder Relationships Inside and Beyond (Mike Bucchi)
11:45 AM-12:30 PM
Lunch (provided)
12:35-1:20 PM
Prayer – An Act of First Resort (Don Millican)
Enlisting Your Spiritual Army
1:30-2:15 PM
Shepherding a Growing Congregation within a Polarized Society (Ken Jones)
2:15-2:30 PM
Departing Thoughts
Speakers

Richard England
Richard England is an elder for the Henderson Church of Christ in Henderson, TN.
Brady Shirley
Brady Shirley is an elder for the Lewisville Church of Christ in Lewisville, TX.


Mike Bucchi
Mike Bucchi is a former elder for the El Cajon Church of Christ in San Diego, CA and Southern Hills Church of Christ in Bloomington, IN.
Don Millican
Don Millican is an elder for The Park Church of Christ in Tulsa, OK.


Ken Jones
Ken Jones is a former elder for the Sunset Church of Christ in Lubbock, TX.
Grow As a Leader
Attend Beside Still Waters to grow as a leader and better serve God's kingdom.