Innovative Ministry & Advocacy Seminar

Join us online or in-person for a day filled with inspiration and practical guidance for pastors, lay leaders, and nonprofit leaders.

This seminar is for you if you:

· have an idea for a nonprofit and need guidance from pros on next steps.

· are a pastor/ lay leader who needs some fresh ideas.

· are a church planter seeking new ways to reach people for Christ.

· are a student looking to connect with innovative leaders.

At the Innovative Ministry and Advocacy Seminar, you'll hear from experienced leaders about discerning God's direction for your church or nonprofit, and you'll get practical advice in the context of either church ministries or nonprofit organizations. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a community that is dedicated to exploring new ways to impact the world for Christ.

Session 1: Finding Your Footing- Seeking & Interpreting Godly Wisdom for Innovation

Session 2: Failing Forward- Setbacks as Seeds for Growth (open roundtable)

Session 3: Fostering Flow- Practical Guidelines for Maintaining Momentum

Church Ministries Track
Madhur Dey & Drew Thompson*, JustLove/ Union City Church
Carol Fouse, House of Refuge
Emily Peters, City on a Hill Church-Brighton

Nonprofit Start-up Track
Hannah Arrowood, Present Age
Jim Wood*, Wears Valley Ranch
Warren Smith, Ministry Watch
Pete Miller*, Need Him Global

*Joining remotely

Note: This one-day seminar also serves as the kick-off for Dr. Brad Howell's course Innovative Strategies for Ministry, where each student will receive one-on-one guidance for building and maintaining an innovative ministry plan. If you apply now to Gordon-Conwell and are admitted (deadline April 30), you can take the full course, including a special session on using data in your ministry context.

If you enroll in the full course, your ticket cost for the one-day seminar will be refunded. Questions? See FAQ below, or email [email protected]

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary, 14542 Choate Circle, Charlotte, United States