On Saturday, January 20, 2024, the Siburt Institute held a conference for St. Louis area Churches of Christ. On “Equipping Leaders for Mission”. over 100 elders, aspiring elders, ministers and spouses registered for the event - all coming together in a unified commitment to strengthen our churches and fortify its leaders.

	CARSON REED EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR \| 325-674-3732 \| carson.reed@acu.edu After spending 30 years in full-time congregational ministry, Carson brings vision, leadership, and direction to our team. With a passion for healthy churches and healthy leaders, he enjoys consulting with churches, mentoring and teaching ministers through ACU’s Graduate School of Theology, serving as interim preacher for churches in transition, and more. Carson also writes regularly for Mosaic and our e-newsletter, and he is actively involved with the Looking Team and many of our events. And as vice president for church relations, Carson is instrumental in fostering relationships between ACU and local congregations.
	SHELBY COBLE RESEARCH ASSOCIATE \| src20c@acu.edu Shelby Coble serves as the Research Associate for the Siburt Institute. Shelby served in ministry for six years at Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, KY, and she is now pursuing the M.Div. through ACU’s Graduate School of Theology. She partners with the Siburt Institute’s church consultants as the primary communication link in consultive relationships. Additionally, she conducts research and writing related to consultive needs.
	DAVID KNEIP ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR \| 325-674-3750 \| david.kneip@acu.edu David serves as “chief of staff,” working closely with our various staff and program directors. During his time with the Siburt Institute, he has relaunched ElderLink, hosted regional Equipping for Ministry gatherings, continued as a member of the Looking Team, and collaborated heavily with Summit and the Contemplative Ministers’ Initiative. David also serves alongside other Siburt personnel as an occasional fill-in preacher for area churches.
	Mason Lee Mason Lee is assistant professor of practical theology and director of contextual education at the ACU Graduate School of Theology, where he has served since 2020. As part of his role, Mason serves on the Siburt Institute Looking Team and works with congregations in interim ministry capacities. Mason, who has a Ph.D. in practical theology/homiletics from Princeton Theological Seminary, is passionate about helping preachers and other ministers flourish. When he isn’t writing, teaching, or thinking about ministry Mason enjoys spending time with his wife Kelci, their daughters Addison and Marah, and their two dogs.

Below video can also be found on YouTube here -- http://tinyurl.com/bdjt547r

#	Session Title	Speaker	Video	Slides
1	Intro & Setting the Stage	Carson Reed and Shelby Colbe	http://tinyurl.com/3exwpkr5	http://tinyurl.com/2rfrfzzz
2	Life on the Vine – pt 1	Mason Lee	http://tinyurl.com/p6vvj9jy	http://tinyurl.com/4yy2jpd3
3	Practices to Help Us Pay Attention to God	David Kneip	http://tinyurl.com/yeyvwzk4	http://tinyurl.com/53fc2jen
4	Leading When You are Not the Leader	Carson Reed	http://tinyurl.com/5bhfbk9n	http://tinyurl.com/zetza9e5
5	Leadership Frames for Churches on Mission	Carson Reed	http://tinyurl.com/2wjv9me7	http://tinyurl.com/zetza9e5
6	Life on the Vine – pt 2	Mason Lee	http://tinyurl.com/eam537uu	http://tinyurl.com/3wu5mkkh

January 20, 2024

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	CARSON REED EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR \| 325-674-3732 \| carson.reed@acu.edu After spending 30 years in full-time congregational ministry, Carson brings vision, leadership, and direction to our team. With a passion for healthy churches and healthy leaders, he enjoys consulting with churches, mentoring and teaching ministers through ACU’s Graduate School of Theology, serving as interim preacher for churches in transition, and more. Carson also writes regularly for Mosaic and our e-newsletter, and he is actively involved with the Looking Team and many of our events. And as vice president for church relations, Carson is instrumental in fostering relationships between ACU and local congregations.
	SHELBY COBLE RESEARCH ASSOCIATE \| src20c@acu.edu Shelby Coble serves as the Research Associate for the Siburt Institute. Shelby served in ministry for six years at Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, KY, and she is now pursuing the M.Div. through ACU’s Graduate School of Theology. She partners with the Siburt Institute’s church consultants as the primary communication link in consultive relationships. Additionally, she conducts research and writing related to consultive needs.
	DAVID KNEIP ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR \| 325-674-3750 \| david.kneip@acu.edu David serves as “chief of staff,” working closely with our various staff and program directors. During his time with the Siburt Institute, he has relaunched ElderLink, hosted regional Equipping for Ministry gatherings, continued as a member of the Looking Team, and collaborated heavily with Summit and the Contemplative Ministers’ Initiative. David also serves alongside other Siburt personnel as an occasional fill-in preacher for area churches.
	Mason Lee Mason Lee is assistant professor of practical theology and director of contextual education at the ACU Graduate School of Theology, where he has served since 2020. As part of his role, Mason serves on the Siburt Institute Looking Team and works with congregations in interim ministry capacities. Mason, who has a Ph.D. in practical theology/homiletics from Princeton Theological Seminary, is passionate about helping preachers and other ministers flourish. When he isn’t writing, teaching, or thinking about ministry Mason enjoys spending time with his wife Kelci, their daughters Addison and Marah, and their two dogs.

SHELBY COBLE

DAVID KNEIP

Mason Lee