Pastors & Teams Day
For the Pastor. For the Church.
November 3, 2026
San Antonio, TX
Who is shepherding the shepherds?
Born out of a desire to support and strengthen the local Church, Pastors & Teams Day is a one-day conference designed to refresh and embolden pastors and their teams, because when ours pastors are thriving and healthy, the Church wins.
Details
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We’ve designed this event to intentionally equip and encourage pastors and their staff teams.
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The conference will be Monday, November 3 at Community Bible Church in San Antonio, TX. For the full schedule, please see below.
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We have made this event FREE to remove any financial barrier that would prevent you and your team from attending. We want to see burnout and loneliness replaced with endurance, connection, and restoration in the local Church.
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Our team would be happy to assist you with any other questions you may have. Feel free to reach out to events@cbc.email.
Hosted by Pastor Ed Newton
Ed Newton is the lead pastor of Community Bible Church in San Antonio, TX and seeks to equip others to be the Good News of Jesus to every person in every place.
Ed, his wife Stephanie, and the staff of CBC are committed to seeing the flourishing of the local Church, both in San Antonio and across the globe.
Meet the Shepherds
Earl McLellan
Shoreline City, Lead Pastor
Shawn Johnson
Red Rocks Church, Lead Pastor
Ed Newton
Community Bible Church, Lead Pastor
The Schedule*
*Subject to change
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8:30am
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9:00am
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9:30am
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11:00am
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11:45am
Provided by CBC -
1:00pm
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2:00pm
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3:00pm
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4:00pm
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5:00pm | Not included
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7:00pm
Breakout Sessions
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Learn how to create a young adults ministry that moves beyond an event and becomes a place where people find authentic community, grow in their faith, and discover their purpose. Explore practical strategies for reaching, discipling, and mobilizing young adults for lasting kingdom impact.
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A healthy worship ministry is built on more than talented musicians, it’s built on people who are equipped, developed, and empowered to serve. Discover practical ways to recruit, develop, schedule, and care for volunteers while creating a worship culture that can grow with your church.
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Groups are more than a program; they are one of the clearest indicators of the spiritual and relational health of a church. Learn how to build a group culture where people are known, discipled, cared for, and challenged to live life together on mission.
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What could happen if your church viewed volunteers not simply as people filling positions, but as leaders being developed for ministry? Explore how to create a culture that helps people discover their gifts, find their place, and make a lasting impact through serving.
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Healthy churches make room for gifted leaders to use the calling God has placed on their lives. Explore the opportunities and challenges of developing women in leadership while building a culture that values their voice, gifts, influence, and contribution to the mission of the church.
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Church leadership requires more than vision, it requires clarity, alignment, healthy decision-making, and the ability to lead people through change. Gain practical insight into the rhythms, responsibilities, and relational dynamics that help executive leaders lead their churches and teams with greater health and effectiveness.
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Reaching someone with the Gospel is only the beginning of their journey. Learn why having a clear assimilation strategy matters and how intentional next steps can help move people from a first visit to genuine connection, community, discipleship, and a life fully engaged in the mission of the church.
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The way your church communicates can either clarify the mission or create unnecessary barriers to it. Discover how creative and communications teams can serve the church strategically, tell compelling stories, communicate vision, and help people take their next step toward Jesus.
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AI is changing the way teams work, and the church has an opportunity to use these tools wisely and strategically. Explore practical ways AI can help your team save time, improve processes, generate ideas, and maximize the work God has called you to do without replacing the people and relationships at the heart of ministry.
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When a church consistently looks beyond its walls to serve its community, it changes the way people see both the church and their own role in God's mission. Discover how serving your city can become more than an outreach strategy, it can become part of the culture and DNA of your entire church.
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The next generation is not simply the future of the church, they are part of the church right now. Explore why investing in kids, students, and young people is essential to the health of a church and how a strong NextGen strategy can help families grow together in faith and develop lifelong disciples of Jesus.
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Launching and multiplying campuses requires more than finding a location and adding another service, it requires vision, leadership, systems, culture, and people. Learn practical lessons for expanding the reach of your church while maintaining unity, excellence, and a consistent mission across multiple campuses.