Group's State of the Church Report Group Publishing released a State of the Church Report, available both online and in the January 2009 print editions of Rev!, Group, and Children's Ministry magazines. The research covers four distinct areas: ministry involving volunteers, youth, children, and young women. It also links to recently published articles and podcasts. The "Next Big Idea" Conference How do good ideas become acts of service, love and joy? Find out at The Next Big Idea Conference with speakers Kay Warren and Lynne Hybels. February 9-11, 2009 Baylor University Church Planting Conference Hear from several of the most influential and prolific church leaders from across the country at this year's Church Planting Conference held at Mountain Lake Church in Cumming, GA, February 23-24, 2009. Sticky Church Conference Close the back door and become the church that no one wants to leave! Interact with Sticky Church ministry leaders. Build relationships, ask questions, and explore why the Sticky Church concept helps transition attendees to members. Experience the Sticky principles in action. This isn't just a conference about being Sticky churches. It's a Sticky conference and it's unlike any event you've ever attended. Special one day event: Suncrest Christian Church, Chicago March 31, 2009