Meet Our Speakers
Attracting People to Your Church
CHRIS NELSON
Gloo
Chris Nelson will open the Multiply Summit by helping leaders think strategically and spiritually about how their churches are perceived in the community. Drawing on his experience at Gloo, Chris will explore what it means to attract people not just with good branding, but through genuine engagement, relevance, and exceptional service. He’ll share practical tools to help churches become known for meeting needs and reflecting the heart of Jesus beyond their walls.
Gathering with Intentionality
WAYNE HOOVER
Former VP, Chick-fil-A
Wayne Hoover brings his leadership expertise and marketplace wisdom to the conversation on creating excellent and welcoming church environments. In this session, Wayne will unpack how the culture of hospitality and operational excellence that has shaped Chick-fil-A can be applied to how we gather as the body of Christ. He’ll challenge churches to evaluate every aspect of the Sunday experience through the lens of intentionality, clarity, and care.
Assimilating Your People
MARC AMASON
Executive Pastor, Kennesaw First Baptist
Marc Amason will speak on the vital process of turning first-time guests into fully connected members of the church family. Sharing insights from the systems and relational pathways used at Kennesaw First Baptist, Marc will break down how to identify next steps, track engagement, and ensure people don’t fall through the cracks. His talk will focus on how churches can foster a sense of belonging through consistent follow-up and a culture of intentional connection.
Growing Your Church
CHRISTIAN NORMAN
Executive Pastor, First Baptist Woodstock
Christian Norman will guide leaders through building a discipleship culture that moves people from passive attendance to active spiritual growth. Drawing on his experience at First Baptist Woodstock, Christian will highlight clear pathways to maturity through small groups, mentoring, and service. His session will challenge churches to evaluate whether their discipleship model is relational, reproducible, and rooted in a vision for life transformation.
Multiplying Your Impact
MATT PETTY
Pastor, Burnt Hickory Baptist
Matt Petty will close the summit by inspiring churches to embrace a multiplication mindset. Drawing on his leadership experience at Burnt Hickory Baptist, Matt will speak on how to develop leaders who are equipped and released for ministry, both within and outside the church. He’ll walk through practical steps to build a leadership pipeline, foster a sending culture, and structure your church for long-term growth through discipleship and mission expansion.
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Tuesday, October 7
4:00-8:00pm
Kennesaw First Baptist Church