WFX 2006 Adds Valuable Peer-to-Peer Discussions to Conference Program
Framingham, Mass.- October 18, 2006 – Worship Facilities Conference & Expo (WFX) announces the addition of Peer-to-Peer Discussions to its already content-rich conference program, happening November 8-10, 2006 at the Dallas Convention Center. These all-new sessions, scheduled for Thursday, November 9, will provide WFX conference attendees with an opportunity to further explore hot topics of interest one-on-one with their peers and industry experts. Three concurrent sessions are geared to the following audiences: Executive and Senior Pastors, Technical Directors, and Facilities Managers.
"The new peer-to-peer discussions were added to the conference program in response to an overwhelming number of requests from past attendees and current registrants for an even more diverse learning program with more intimate one-on-one settings," said Nicole Derany, WFX Show Director. “We are thrilled to be adding these experts to our already-strong conference faculty, and know that attendees will walk away from these new sessions 100% satisfied."
For Executive and Senior Pastors:
Sponsored by XPastor.org, the Executive/Senior Pastors Peer-to-Peer Discussion will be led by David Fletcher, Executive Pastor of Grace Covenant Church and Founder & Host of XPastor.org. A proven successful church leader himself, David launched XPastor.org to help churches in America better understand and handle leadership issues. During the Peer-to-Peer Discussion at WFX, David and other experienced Executive and Senior Pastors will explore issues unique to them. Details at [www.wfxweb.com/conference/peertopeer.html].
For Facilities Managers:
The Facilities Managers Peer-to-Peer Discussion is sponsored by the National Association of Church Facilities Managers and led by Dean Johnson, Vice President of Membership. Dean has served for over 11 years as Director of Facilities for First Baptist Church in Lubbock, Texas. In addition to topics initiated by the attendees, Dean and other veteran facilities managers may explore topics such as: outsourcing vs. in-house; vans of no vans; pews vs. chairs; carpet vs. tile, and more. Details at [www.wfxweb.com/conference/peertopeer.html].
For Technical Directors:
Led by Church Production Magazine Managing Editor, Jim Kumorek, the Technical Directors Peer-to-Peer Discussion will feature insight from some of the most experienced tech experts in the industry. A former church technical director himself, Jim will be joined by Fellowship Church Media Director, Mike Walker, and The Potter’s House Technical Director, Martin Jones. These experts will explore a number of pressing issues for today’s church technical experts, to include volunteer strategies, lessons learned, new technologies, and more. Details at [www.wfxweb.com/conference/peertopeer.com].
The Peer-to-Peer Discussions at WFX are open to all Full Conference and Thursday One-Day Conference attendees.
For more information on the WFX Conference Program, please visit www.wfxweb.com or contact Carey Huxsaw at or 508-663-1500 x298.
About Worship Facilities Conference & Expo (WFX)
Worship Facilities Conference & Expo (WFX) is the leading event for church facilities and technology teams, providing in-depth information and insights on facility design and construction, audio/video and lighting technologies and leadership and project management for building and technology initiatives. Sponsored by market-leading publications Church Production, Worship Facilities and Church Sound, WFX features keynotes and general sessions from internationally known church leaders, a comprehensive conference program and a dynamic exhibit floor hosting over 200 suppliers, consultants and contracting companies.
About Production Media Inc.
Production Media Inc. (PMI) is a publishing and event management company specializing in the house-of-worship market. Publications include: Church Production Magazine, an educational magazine for houses of worship covering audio, video and lighting technologies; and Worship Facilities, a publication that covers design, construction, operation and maintenance of larger houses of worship. Events include: T3 Technical Team Training, a series of technology and team building seminars for technical personnel; and Worship Facilities Conference and Expo (WFX), owned and operated in conjunction with EH Events, a conference and tradeshow for church leaders covering facilities design, construction, financing, operation and technology.
About EH Events
EH Events, a division of EH Publishing, Inc., develops and produces world-class expositions and conferences for the technology and construction industries. The EH Events portfolio includes: Electronic House Expos (EHX) Spring & Fall, the TecHome Builder Conference and Expo (TBX), and Worship Facilities Conference & Expo (WFX). EHX Fall was named the fastest growing show in America by Tradeshow Week magazine in 2003, and both EHX Spring & Fall were named among the fastest 50 growing tradeshows by Tradeshow Week magazine in 2004 and 2005.
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