About this Event
Our neighborhoods are aching for the good news of Jesus Christ.
God wants to empower everyday churches to proclaim the Kingdom in everyday places. Learn how regular congregations are reimagining and reorganizing to bring hope into the cafés, schools, workplaces, neighborhoods, and the common places we spend our days.
At Gathered to Scatter you will learn how:
- Regular churches are reaching people who might never come to a traditional "Sunday" church
- You can unleash your church's pioneering leaders without destroying your established congregation
- Develop powerful leaders even if you don't have a big staff
While many leadership events are oriented around well known speakers, "Gathered to Scatter" is led by practitioners deeply experienced in leading small and mid-sized congregations. Join us for a new vision of what an everyday Church can be!
Current Schedule (**subject to change**):
Day 1 (Friday, April 25)
9.00 – 11.30: Optional Pre-Conference Pathways
Option 1: Igniting Discipleship in Your Congregation: Activating the People in Your Pew
Option 2: The Power of Dinner Church to Reconnect Your Church to Your Community
11.30: Lunch Available for Pre-Conference participants and staff
12.00 – 1.00: Arrival & Check-In for Conference
1.00 – 2.15: Opening Worship and Session 1: The Power of Everyday Churches and Everyday Christ-Followers in the Kingdom of God
2.15 – 2.45: Break
2.45 – 3.45: Session 2: Practical Mission for Every Congregation & Community
3.45 – 3.55: Break
3.55-4.45: Session 3: Panel Conversation: What We are Learning from the Mission Edges
4.45-5.30: Recharging Time
- prayer space & coaching available during this time
5.30-6.45: Dinner and Dinner Church Experience
6.45-8.00: Coffee/Dessert and Session 4: Setting the Table: Mission in a Culture of Disconnection
Day 2 (Saturday, April 26)
8.30 – 9:00: Morning Prayer & Worship
9.00 – 10.10: Session 5: Leading Congregations with a Both/And Mindset: Gathered and Distributed Church
10.10 – 10.30: Break
10.30 – 11.30: Session 6: Beyond Sermons: Engaging our 21st Century Communities with the Gospel
11.30 – 12.30: Lunch
12.30 – 1.30: Interest Meet-Ups
1.30 – 2.30: Closing Session: Motivation/Power of the Holy Spirit
**if you plan on attending a pre-conference pathway, please make sure to purchase an additional ticket for this**
Cost: $99 for conference / $115 for late ticket (starting April 1)
$49 for pre-conference
We are excited to offer this conference for an amazing low price of $99. This is due to a generous grant by the St. Paul’s Foundation that is underwriting much of the cost of this event.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Zion Lutheran Church, 503 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky, United States
