Led by elders, Beside Still Waters is a workshop for current and future elders.

Join us for our 2025 workshop!
An elder's duty to help people get to heaven can be daunting regardless of the size of the congregation. Beside Still Waters is a workshop that aims to equip and empower elders to achieve better what God has called them to do.
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September 13, 2025
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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 fellow 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
Effective Leadership (Brady Shirley)
10:05-10:50 AM
Prioritizing Communication and Transparency with the Church (Mike Pipkin)
11:00-11:45 AM
Why are our 5 Generations so Different? (Bruce McLarty)
11:45 AM-12:30 PM
Lunch (provided)
12:35-1:20 PM
Handling Change in a Congregation – (Mike Walker)
1:30-2:15 PM
How to Get our 5 Generations Working Together (Bruce McLarty)
2:15-2:30 PM
Departing Thoughts
2025 Speakers

Brady Shirley
Brady Shirley is an elder for the Lewisville Church of Christ in Lewisville, TX.
Mike Pipkin
Elder, Prestoncrest Church of Christ, Dallas, TX


Bruce McLarty
Elder, Collegeside Church of Christ, Cookeville, TN
Mike Walker
Elder, Pleasant Ridge Church of Christ, Arlington, TX

Grow As a Leader
Attend Beside Still Waters to grow as a leader and better serve God's kingdom.