Hood Theological Seminary News Service 

SALISBURY — The Congregational Faith and Learning Center, also known as FaithLearnThrive (FLT), will partner as the Learning Experience Sponsor at Elevate 2024, the national Christian Education Conference hosted by the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. The event, which takes place Dec. 26-30, in Kansas City, Missouri, is set to attract over 1,500 attendees, including clergy, educators and lay leaders.

FaithLearnThrive, a Thriving Congregations Initiative of Hood Theological Seminary empowers churches with tools to build stronger ministries and effective leaders. Its mission is rooted in three pillars:

• Educate: Offering high-impact opportunities to learn new strategies for building stronger churches.
• Empower: Equipping lay leaders to partner with pastors to move their congregations forward.
• Equip: Providing practical tools and experiences for ministry growth.

As part of its sponsorship, FaithLearnThrive will present a series of transformative workshops, including:

• Overflow: From Emptiness to Empowerment 
• Small Churches Activating Limitless Potential 
• Strategic Planning for Ministry Growth 
• Engage to Elevate: Transforming Communities Through Purpose-Driven Ministry
• Does it Still Work
• Elevating Together: The Power of Visionary and Administrative Leadership

“FaithLearnThrive’s collaboration with Elevate 2024 reflects our shared commitment to equipping leaders with the resources they need to thrive in today’s evolving ministry landscape,” Director of FaithLearnThrive Dr. Rona Williams said.

Attendees will also have access to exclusive workshop materials through the Elevate 2024 conference app, powered by InEvent, designed to foster engagement and connection throughout the event.