KYTN Leadership Retreat 2026
What would change in your church if you weren’t afraid of conflict? What if instead, you saw conflict as an opportunity for growth? What impact would this have on your community? Ron Price from the Institute for Biblical Peacemakers answered that question at our annual Leadership Retreat, held April 17 - 19, 2026! Through practical and thought-provoking presentations, Ron equipped attendees with practical tools to navigate difficult people, challenging conversations, and complex situations. Attendees also learned how to guide mediated conversations with grace and clarity when conflict arises. They were challenged and encouraged by his presentations and blessed through the ministry of our featured musical guest, Teryna Edwards. On Sabbath, attendees also enjoyed break-out sessions led by several KYTN pastors.
Friday Night
Tips to Prevent or Resolve Conflict by Ron Price
Worship Service
The Greatest Virtue? by Ron Price
Sabbath Afternoon
Team-Killing Germs and Antidotes by Ron Price
Sunday Morning
Building a Culture of Unity Within the Congregation by Ron Price
Main Meeting Recordings and Slides
Breakout Session One
Tech That Serves: Elevating Worship Through Audio, Video, and Live Streaming by Jeremy Leggett
In today’s world, your church’s message doesn’t have to stop at the sanctuary doors. Whether you have 30 or 150 members, great sound, clear visuals, and the ability to stream can help more hearts encounter Jesus — even from their living rooms. Join Pastor Jeremy for this practical, hands-on session designed specifically for small to mid-size churches. We’ll cut through the overwhelm and focus on realistic upgrades that deliver big impact without breaking the bank or requiring a full-time crew.
Breakout Session Two
Faithful and Personal: Crafting Biblical Sermons That Speak To The Heart by Jared Briggman
There is nothing worse than a sermon that seems irrelevant, heartless, and devoid of meaning. Sure there may be scripture presented, but the question may still remain: “What’s the point?”. This breakout session is designed help you develop sermons that not only answer these questions, but to do so through the experiences that you have been through in order to illustrate the Word of God in a personal, thought provoking way that ultimately draws people closer to Christ.
Breakout Session Recordings and Slides
Breakout Session Three
Pastoral Care for Doctrinal Drift: The Trinity Conversation by Benjie Maxson
Most members who drift toward anti-Trinitarian belief aren't rebelling — they're searching. This session equips pastors and leaders to identify the five stages of doctrinal drift and respond with patient, Scripture-centered discipleship before division takes root.
Breakout Session Four
Hospitality & Church Growth by Mike Burks
How many really think of hospitality as a spiritual gift? A ministry? How many realize that the way a person is greeted and made to feel when they walk through the door of your church may impact their view of God? Or, whether they ever return to your church or not? Let us prayerfully consider the powerful ministry of hospitality and how it can be used to demonstrate the love of Jesus and foster church growth.