San Antonio, TX
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November 3, 2025
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San Antonio, TX * November 3, 2025 *
For the pastor. For the Church.
Pastors & Teams Day
Pastors & Teams Day
When our pastors are thriving & healthy, the Church wins.
That’s why we created Pastors & Teams Day.
Event Details
November 3
Community Bible Church
San Antonio, TX
9am - 9pm
SPEAKERS
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Zach Meerkreebs is a pastor and author based in Kentucky, USA. Zach is married to Kristin and father of three daughters. Zach was preaching one morning in February 2023, when a regular chapel service developed into what can become known as the Asbury Outpouring. He is the author of Lower: Igniting Spiritual Awakening Through Radical Humility.
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Dr. Derwin L. Gray is the co-founding and Lead Pastor of Transformation Church, just outside of Charlotte, NC. He is also an award-winning author who has published several books, including “How to Heal Our Racial Divide: What the Bible Says, and What the First Century Christians Knew about Racial Reconciliation" and NEW RELEASE "Lit Up With Love: Becoming Good-News People To A Gospel-Starved World". You can follow him at @derwinlgray on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, as well as www.derwinlgray.com.
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Steve Cockram is co-founder of GiANT Worldwide and a recognized expert on personality development, applied leadership learning and culture change with executive teams and organizations around the world. Steve is a sought after speaker and teacher on apprenticeship, personality development and team building. He has served as a mentor and coach for Pastor Ed Newton on his leadership journey.
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Dr. Stone works as the Executive Director and one of the Intensive Providers at Blessing Ranch Ministries. Brian has served as a biblical counselor for Pastor Ed Newton and countless other pastors over the years. As a former Lead Pastor, he understands the heart of ministry leaders and knows firsthand the power that comes through transformational partnership with God. He holds a MDiv from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School as well as a DMin in Christ Centered Counseling from the Trinity Seminary. He is also a trained ministry leadership coach, a trained Faithwalking coach, and a Gottman Relationship Method Level 2 provider.
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Dr. Ed Newton is the lead pastor of Community Bible Church (CBC) in San Antonio, Texas. CBC is a 30,000+ member multigenerational, multicultural congregation of disciple-makers who seek to be the good news of Jesus to every person in every place. With a background in evangelism and student ministry, Ed has a desire to speak to students and adults on revival, evangelism, and discipleship.
CBC Worship
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The Schedule*
*Subject to change
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8:30am
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9:00am
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9:30am
A Heart of Revival - Pastor Zach Meerkreebs -
10:30am
5 Voices & GiANT Leadership - Steve Cockram -
11:30am
Provided by CBCNextGen Lunch with Zach Meerkreebs
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1:00pm
The Mental Health & Strength of the Leader - Brian Stone -
2:00pm
Topics listed below -
4:00pm
Light It Up with Love - Pastor Derwin Gray -
5:00pm | Not included
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7:00pm
CBC Worship
Leading by the Fire - Pastor Ed Newton
Breakout Sessions
Learn from the best of the best in the following areas:
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Join Steve Cockram, co-founder of GiANT, for a breakout session on leadership development and healthy team culture. Learn how to identify your leadership voice, strengthen communication, and empower those you lead with clarity and confidence. This session will provide pastors and leaders with practical tools to build stronger teams and multiply influence for Kingdom impact.
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Join Pastor Chad Poe for a breakout session on the art and craft of preaching. Learn how to communicate God’s Word with clarity, creativity, and conviction in a way that connects with diverse audiences. This session will equip pastors and leaders with practical tools to sharpen their preaching, strengthen their delivery, and faithfully proclaim the gospel.
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Join Brian Stone for a breakout session on cultivating health and longevity in ministry leadership. Explore practical rhythms of rest, spiritual growth, and personal care that allow leaders to serve from a place of strength. This session will equip pastors and leaders with tools to avoid burnout, lead with integrity, and thrive in both life and ministry.
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Join Executive Pastor Phil Vega for a breakout session on cultivating a healthy worship culture in the local church. Learn practical tools for planning services, leading teams, and creating Christ-centered experiences that connect across generations. This session will inspire and equip you to strengthen worship as the heartbeat of your church.
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Join Marketing & Sr. Executive Director Tiffany Brown for a breakout session on creative strategy and communication in the local church. Discover practical ways to align messaging, design, and digital tools to share the gospel and connect with your community clearly. This session will equip pastors and leaders with fresh ideas to engage people effectively and extend the reach of their ministries.
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Join Pastor Jeff McCauley for a breakout session focused on the heart and strategy of Kids Ministry. Learn how to create engaging, gospel-centered environments that help children know, love, and follow Jesus. This session will equip pastors and leaders with practical tools to partner with families, develop volunteers, and build thriving ministries that disciple the next generation from the very start.
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Join Pastor Matt Mason for a breakout session on executive leadership and organizational health in the local church. Learn how to lead with clarity, steward resources wisely, and create structures that support both vision and people. This session will equip pastors and leaders with practical insight to strengthen their leadership, build healthy teams, and guide their church with excellence and integrity.
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Join Executive Pastor Hutch Kufahl and Groups Pastor Brandon Sanchez for a breakout session on building and strengthening Groups in the local church. Learn how to create environments where people can grow in their faith, build authentic relationships, and experience true community. This session will equip pastors and leaders with practical strategies to launch, support, and multiply healthy Groups that disciple and connect people to the heart of the church.
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Join Executive Pastor Lloyd Blank and Director of Teams John Briley for a breakout session on building strong teams and creating clear pathways of assimilation in the church. Discover strategies to help people move from first-time guests to fully engaged members of your church family. This session will equip pastors and leaders with practical tools to develop volunteers, strengthen connection points, and foster a culture where everyone finds their place to serve and belong.
Traveling?
If you are traveling from outside of San Antonio and need a place to stay, we recommend the Hampton Inn near Community Bible Church. To book with our room rate, please click the link below.