For 8 years out of college, Ron worked as a successful Chemical Engineer in the computer industry. In 1988 he, his wife Twany, and their family moved into the inner city community of north Omaha and founded ABIDE, a 501(c)3 non-profit inner city mission. Ron is Pastor, Author, Entrepreneur, Founder and Chairman of ABIDE and the Founding Pastor of Bridge Church. God has used Ron and Twany to reach, raise and release over 150 emerging leaders, facilitate in the start-up of 28 non-profit ministries as well as several new church plants.

As a biracial couple, Ron and Twany have 14 children. Their favorite scripture verse is, "be fruitful and multiply"! God has used Ron and Twany to build a powerful church and dynamic inner city mission. Ron has served as a coach and consultant to many churches and non-profit ministries on a local, national and global basis. Ron's passion is to see "a beautiful church transforming a broken world"!

To stay up-to-date on Ron's books, Out of the Seats and into the Streets and Church Different: Unleashing the Church to Change the World, or to request Ron as a speaker or consultant, please email info@abidenetwork.org or visit abideomaha.org

SESSIONS

Workshop Session 1: Joy-Fueled Evangelism
Studies reveal that 95% of all Christians have not shared their faith in the past year. Sadly, experiences with awkwardness and discomfort keep many Christians from witnessing. While our relationship with Jesus was always meant to be personal, it was never meant to be private. In this workshop you will learn simple and easy-to-use truths that'll help you model and train others to share their faith in a loving, gentle and hope-inspiring way.
Time: Tuesday, 2:30 – 3:30pm
Location: Tent 5

Workshop Session 3: Assimilating the Unchurched into the Life of Your Church
An emerging movement of churches are infiltrating culture in fresh ways and inviting unchurched people to experience Jesus. Discover powerful ways to reach and assimilate new believers into the life of your church by cultivating a culture where lost people consistently encounter love, experience hope and embrace faith.
Time: Wednesday, 2:30 – 3:30pm
Location: Tent 3

Workshop Session 4: Vibrant Church Planting: Success Factors Found in Outreach, Assimilation and Discipleship
An emerging generation of young leaders are planting churches at a record pace. Sadly, 80% of those churches struggle and close their doors within a few years. In this workshop you will learn the key success factors found in the outreach, assimilation and discipleship of healthy, growing and vibrant churches.
Time: Thursday, 8:45 – 9:45am
Location: Language Ministry Center - Room 148

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