KEY DATES:

The summit will go live October 10, 2024. Please have all your speaker details, headshot, and presentation by the following dates: 

• Speaker information form, including headshot, by April 30.
• 2-3 quotes (doesn't have to be exact) to promote your talk, by May 31 
• Your session video by September 8. 
• Promotion for the summit will begin September 12. (Let's spread the word!)

WHO THE SUMMIT IS FOR:

The primary audience will be church ministry leaders who are looking for skills and support as they minister to their community. This summit will equip the church to support mental health in their communities, congregations, and leaders.

SESSIONS:

Your session video should be 15-20 minutes in length. Please focus on practical and actionable steps, not theology or theory. While you can direct people to your resources as next steps, it is not appropriate to promote or pitch your content.

We are excited to announce this year we are introducing hybrid workshops in addition to the pre-recorded presentations. There will be approximately 10-15 live presentations and 35-40 pre-recorded presentations.

PROMOTION OF THE SUMMIT:

I provide graphics, sample social media posts, and swipe copy for emails to make promoting the summit as easy as possible. As an affiliate (see below) the best results come from sharing with your audience. I recommend emailing your audience at least twice and sharing on social media 3-4 times leading up to the event.

Please share wherever you feel comfortable and wherever you normally connect with your audience. If you want further support please connect with Laura ([email protected]).

CONTINUED EXPOSURE:

Participants in the Summit will have access to your content through the following registration packages:

The All-Access Pass: Lifetime access to all the summit recordings, bonus sessions, and training.

The Ultimate Bundle: Everything in the All-Access Pass plus the recordings from the 2020-2023 summits and access to my on-demand courses.

Participants will be encouraged to engage in the materials throughout the year. The sessions are perfect for staff development and volunteer onboarding training. Your message and content will be watched throughout the year by those who have purchased All-Access or Ultimate passes.

PLANNING YOUR SESSION:

The ideal talk format would include: 

• Introduction: Include a brief introduction of who you are. Keep in mind participants will have access to your bio on the speaker page.
• Hook: Outline clear, actionable outcomes of your session. Focus on practical tools, strategies, and resources. 
• Content: Your session should answer the question 
• How do I … 
• When should I … 
• Why do I ...
• Next Steps: Point people to a download, resources, website etc. Focus on offering value, not self-promotion. No one enjoys a sales pitch. If you can offer value people will want more.  
• Wrap-up: Tell people where to find you ie. socials, email, website. 

** Talks should be a TED talk style—around 15 minutes and no longer than 20 minutes.

RECORDING YOUR SESSION:

• To have a professional-looking video, shoot in a space that is well lit. These videos will serve as a resource for thousands of people.
• Do not shoot in 4k.
• Audio is best when you use a microphone (lapel, ear mic, hand-held) located close to you.
• Look directly into the camera, not at the screen (if using a laptop).
• Please only provide one video file for your talk. We are not able to edit.
• Do not add music.
• Slides/Powerpoint may be used at your discretion. 
• Please wear neutral clothing and ensure your background is free from logos, words, promotional materials, etc. for ministries. 
• Do not add your name. We will insert lower graphics according to your speaker information form. ie. name, title, organization etc.

If you have questions, let's talk!  [email protected]