inspire 2026
dr. tim green
plenary speaker
mike weaver
worship leader
PLENARY THEME: "HOLINESS 360 - AMPLIFYING HOLINESS THROUGH EVERY MINISTRY AND LEADER"
PLENARY SPEAKER: DR. TIM GREEN
Dr. Tim Green is one of the most anointed and biblically impactful speakers in the Church. He brings a passion for helping leaders see how the Word of God is fleshed out and lived out. Dr. Green is Dean of the Millard Reed School of Theology and Christian Ministry at Trevecca Nazarene University. We look forward to being inspired and changed by his two plenary sessions!
WORSHIP LEADER: MIKE WEAVER OF "BIG DADDY WEAVE"
Mike Weaver ministers in music all over the world with BDW and with Weaver Family Worship. As lead singer for Big Daddy Weave, the band achieved #1 singles including: "Love Come to Life," "Redeemed," "The Only Name (Yours Will Be)," "Overwhelmed" and "My Story." Mike and his family live in Mt. Juliet, TN. His children have been yearly participants in Mount Juliet Church of the Nazarene's Mega Sports Camp and, for years, have attended a tutorial held each week at MJN. We welcome Mike and his daughter, Naomi, as they lead us in worship!
INSPIRE DIRECTOR: Rev. Russ Fairbanks ([email protected])
PLENARY SPEAKER: DR. TIM GREEN
Dr. Tim Green is one of the most anointed and biblically impactful speakers in the Church. He brings a passion for helping leaders see how the Word of God is fleshed out and lived out. Dr. Green is Dean of the Millard Reed School of Theology and Christian Ministry at Trevecca Nazarene University. We look forward to being inspired and changed by his two plenary sessions!
WORSHIP LEADER: MIKE WEAVER OF "BIG DADDY WEAVE"
Mike Weaver ministers in music all over the world with BDW and with Weaver Family Worship. As lead singer for Big Daddy Weave, the band achieved #1 singles including: "Love Come to Life," "Redeemed," "The Only Name (Yours Will Be)," "Overwhelmed" and "My Story." Mike and his family live in Mt. Juliet, TN. His children have been yearly participants in Mount Juliet Church of the Nazarene's Mega Sports Camp and, for years, have attended a tutorial held each week at MJN. We welcome Mike and his daughter, Naomi, as they lead us in worship!
INSPIRE DIRECTOR: Rev. Russ Fairbanks ([email protected])
Location
Crossville First Church of the Nazarene, 2565 N Main St., Crossville, TN 38555
Date & Time + cost
August 22, 2026
Registration Begins @8:15 AM*
Worship Starts @8:45AM*
Pre-Registration Cost: $25 Per Attendee (by 8/16/26)
Late Registration: $35
*Central Time
Registration Begins @8:15 AM*
Worship Starts @8:45AM*
Pre-Registration Cost: $25 Per Attendee (by 8/16/26)
Late Registration: $35
*Central Time
Schedule
8:15 AM
REGISTRATION, COFFEE, AND CONVERSATION
8:45 AM
WORSHIP LED BY MIKE WEAVER
9:15 AM
DR. TIM GREEN: "HOLINESS 360" SESSION #1
10:30 AM
BREAKOUT WORKSHOPS*
11:15 AM
DOUGHNUTS AND COFFEE (STAGGERED ENDING TO INDIVIDUAL WORKSHOPS)
11:30 AM
WORSHIP BY MIKE WEAVER
11:40 AM
DR. TIME GREEN: "HOLINESS 360" SESSION #2
12:55 PM
DISMISSAL
*SEE WORKSHOPS BELOW
16 DYNAMIC WORKSHOPS TO IMPACT YOUR MINISTRY!
1. Rev. Craig Adams: "(Worship Ministries) Get Ahead and Stay Ahead: Planning, People, Preparation, and Prayer" -Craig is the worship pastor at Nashville Grace Church of the Nazarene. He is the Executive Director of the School of Commercial Music and a professor at TNU. Also, Craig is a five-time Dove Award winner in Christian music.
2. Rev. Jake Beard: "NYI Workshop" -Jake is East Tennessee's NYI President and the Youth Pastor of Estill Springs Church of the Nazarene.
3. Rev. Thomas Crummer, Dr. Jeremy Selvidge, and Rev. Kristie Selvidge: "Small Church, Big Impact" -Led by the lead pastor team at "The Table" in Murfreesboro.
4. Rev. Ron DeWitt: "10 Things I Wish I Had Known When I Began In Ministry" -Ron is the District Superintendent of the East Tennessee District Church of the Nazarene.
5. Dr. LeBron Fairbanks: "5 Essentials For Healthy Church Boards" -LeBron is the former International Board of Education Chair for the Church of the Nazarene and President Emeritus of Mount Vernon Nazarene University. He is the founder of Boardserve (Boardserve.org), a global consulting and speaking firm that helps churches, universities, and nonprofit leaders and boards.
6. Rev. Bob Gilbert: "Entendiendo la Escritura en su plenitud" -Bob ha sido misionero durante 20 años en Guatemala y el sur de México, y es el coordinador hispano del Distrito Este de Tennessee. Este taller es en español.
7. Rev. Andy Keffer: "Vision Planning That Multiplies The Mission" -Where did you think your church would be five years ago? Are you where God wants you to be today? Andy is the Lead Pastor of Shelbyville Church of the Nazarene.
8. Rev. Seth Merrill: "Creating A Missional Culture" -A healthy church does not merely "do" missions — it becomes a missional community of missionaries in homes, neighborhoods, workplaces, schools, and relationships. Seth is the lead pastor of Knoxville First Church of the Nazarene.
9. Katie Modesitt: (NMI Workshop Led By Our New NMI President) - Come and share ideas and vision with Katie as she begins in her new role!
10. Dr. Mark Montgomery: "How to Inspire Young Adults to Follow Jesus" -Mark is the Director of Nazarene Collegiate Fellowship at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He is an author, speaker, and an ordained minister.
11. Andrea Parson: "Becoming and Belonging" -Equipping leaders and volunteers with practical strategies, ideas, and tools to provide an inclusive and welcoming environment to individuals with special needs, helping them feel valued, supported, and connected. Andrea is a member of Estill Springs Church of the Nazarene, serving with her husband, Tim.
12. Dr. Tim Parson: "Church Planting For Any Size Church" -Tim is the Lead Pastor at Estill Church of the Nazarene.
13. Rev. Lynn Riddle: "Shepherding The Lambs" (Children's Ministries) -Addressing questions pertaining to making Christ-like disciples of your children. The workshop's premise is based on the book, "Resilient: Child Discipleship and the Fearless Future of the Church" (Bell and Marchand, 2019). Lynn is the associate minister at Chattanooga Grace Church and has a wealth of experience in children's ministry leadership on the Virginia and North Carolina Districts.
14. Dr. Tyler Rutherford: "Stopping The Drift: Renewing Your Relational, Physical, Mental, and
Spiritual Health" -Tyler is the lead pastor at Pleasant View Church of the Nazarene.
15. Rev. Heather St. Clair: "How SEEING People Changes Everything" -Before Jesus taught, healed, or called people, He noticed them. Discover practical ways to cultivate a culture of "noticing" in your church and learn how small moments can have eternal impact. Heather is an ordained minister, leader, and speaker. She is a member of Crossville Church of the Nazarene.
16. Rev. Billy Willis: "D.I.E. (Dependency, Intimacy, and Efficiency): The Key to Life and
Ministry" -Billy is the lead pastor of Southview Community Church of the Nazarene in Kingsport, TN.
2. Rev. Jake Beard: "NYI Workshop" -Jake is East Tennessee's NYI President and the Youth Pastor of Estill Springs Church of the Nazarene.
3. Rev. Thomas Crummer, Dr. Jeremy Selvidge, and Rev. Kristie Selvidge: "Small Church, Big Impact" -Led by the lead pastor team at "The Table" in Murfreesboro.
4. Rev. Ron DeWitt: "10 Things I Wish I Had Known When I Began In Ministry" -Ron is the District Superintendent of the East Tennessee District Church of the Nazarene.
5. Dr. LeBron Fairbanks: "5 Essentials For Healthy Church Boards" -LeBron is the former International Board of Education Chair for the Church of the Nazarene and President Emeritus of Mount Vernon Nazarene University. He is the founder of Boardserve (Boardserve.org), a global consulting and speaking firm that helps churches, universities, and nonprofit leaders and boards.
6. Rev. Bob Gilbert: "Entendiendo la Escritura en su plenitud" -Bob ha sido misionero durante 20 años en Guatemala y el sur de México, y es el coordinador hispano del Distrito Este de Tennessee. Este taller es en español.
7. Rev. Andy Keffer: "Vision Planning That Multiplies The Mission" -Where did you think your church would be five years ago? Are you where God wants you to be today? Andy is the Lead Pastor of Shelbyville Church of the Nazarene.
8. Rev. Seth Merrill: "Creating A Missional Culture" -A healthy church does not merely "do" missions — it becomes a missional community of missionaries in homes, neighborhoods, workplaces, schools, and relationships. Seth is the lead pastor of Knoxville First Church of the Nazarene.
9. Katie Modesitt: (NMI Workshop Led By Our New NMI President) - Come and share ideas and vision with Katie as she begins in her new role!
10. Dr. Mark Montgomery: "How to Inspire Young Adults to Follow Jesus" -Mark is the Director of Nazarene Collegiate Fellowship at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He is an author, speaker, and an ordained minister.
11. Andrea Parson: "Becoming and Belonging" -Equipping leaders and volunteers with practical strategies, ideas, and tools to provide an inclusive and welcoming environment to individuals with special needs, helping them feel valued, supported, and connected. Andrea is a member of Estill Springs Church of the Nazarene, serving with her husband, Tim.
12. Dr. Tim Parson: "Church Planting For Any Size Church" -Tim is the Lead Pastor at Estill Church of the Nazarene.
13. Rev. Lynn Riddle: "Shepherding The Lambs" (Children's Ministries) -Addressing questions pertaining to making Christ-like disciples of your children. The workshop's premise is based on the book, "Resilient: Child Discipleship and the Fearless Future of the Church" (Bell and Marchand, 2019). Lynn is the associate minister at Chattanooga Grace Church and has a wealth of experience in children's ministry leadership on the Virginia and North Carolina Districts.
14. Dr. Tyler Rutherford: "Stopping The Drift: Renewing Your Relational, Physical, Mental, and
Spiritual Health" -Tyler is the lead pastor at Pleasant View Church of the Nazarene.
15. Rev. Heather St. Clair: "How SEEING People Changes Everything" -Before Jesus taught, healed, or called people, He noticed them. Discover practical ways to cultivate a culture of "noticing" in your church and learn how small moments can have eternal impact. Heather is an ordained minister, leader, and speaker. She is a member of Crossville Church of the Nazarene.
16. Rev. Billy Willis: "D.I.E. (Dependency, Intimacy, and Efficiency): The Key to Life and
Ministry" -Billy is the lead pastor of Southview Community Church of the Nazarene in Kingsport, TN.