Join Us for Upcoming Missional Incubator Events
Explore ways to use your existing facility to create fresh expressions of church that build new communities.
Missional Entrepreneurship Immersion
Wednesday, Jan. 29 4 PM – Friday, Jan. 31 11 AM
Riverside Presbyterian Church/Ridgetop Coffee and Tea, Sterling VA
This is deep dive into repurposing your facility for mission, hosted by the Missional Incubator of the National Capital Presbytery and Fresh Expressions US.
Register now for The Missional Entrepreneurship Immersion Event, January 29-31 hosted by the National Capital Presbytery’s Missional Incubator, Fresh Expressions US, and The Mission Agency of the Presbyterian Church (USA). The Cost: $225 until Jan 6 (price increase to $250). Register now as there are 11 spots left for members of the National Capital Presbytery to register for the discounted cost is $115 if you use the code “Missionalincubator” when you enroll from the registration page https://www.eventbrite.com/e/missional-entrepreneurship-immersion-tickets-962039936347
The Event is packed with an international cast of experts and we have added a preconference on January 28th with Mark Elsdon, author of Gone for Good: Negotiating the Coming Wave of Church Property Transition, who will discuss how churches can leverage their property for sustainable futures.
Your neighborhood is full of people who will likely never come to your church.
What can churches and Christian leaders do to bless our communities and connect with our neighbors?
Many churches find new vitality by opening “missional businesses” that not only produce income but also build meaningful relationships in an increasingly disconnected world.
Everyday churches like yours are using their underutilized properties to address local needs, such as tiny home communities, affordable daycare, and community gathering spaces. Join us to explore the Bible’s vision of how God’s people impact their community and imagine new ways your church can join in.
Join us at Riverside Presbyterian Church, home of the bustling Ridgetop Cafe, to learn:
- How Churches become Community Hubs
- Best practices for Repurposing Church Facilities
- Opportunities for New Income Streams and New Expressions of Church
Ridgetop Cafe is so much more than a business. Expand your imagination for what is possible in your setting as you see, taste, and experience unique ways that mission and ministry can thrive in the midst of the marketplace.
Biblically Rooted
Discover God’s heart for mission and how that impacts our church’s approach.
Practitioner Led
Learn from practitioners who have started businesses, reimagined church buildings and more
Actionable Focus
Learn practical strategies you can apply as soon as you get home.
Training Includes
- Robust Times of Prayer and Worship
Following God into mission begins with positioning ourselves to listen to God. This gathering will be framed with times of prayer and worship that help us position ourselves to listen to the Holy Spirit. - Immersive Experience
The training will take place at Ridgetop Coffee and Tea, a missional business in Sterling, Virginia. You’ll enjoy premium coffee from our baristas and overhear the bustling sounds of families in the play area. You will also have the opportunity for a panel discussion with the team of people who brought that vision into reality. - Focus on Context
Not every approach is for you! Presentations and dialogue will focus on essential elements of developing an entrepreneurial mission that fits your context. - Targeted Breakout Sessions
Do you have a specific area of interest or concern? You can look forward to breakout sessions with experts in fields such as nonprofit accounting, investor pitches, business planning, and more. - Q and A
Beyond presentations, there will be dedicated times for you to explore your concerns, issues, and questions.
You Guides:
Shannon Kiser
Senior Director of Fresh Expressions, North America
Brian Clark
Director, Missional Incubator
Edwin Andrade
Lead Pastor, Riverside Presbyterian Church
Jesse Colon
Worship Leader
Jeff Hulett
Founder and President, Personal Finance Reimagined
Nikki Collins
1001 New Worshipping Communities
Carla Leon
President and CEO, Just Like Family Home Care
Chris Holland
Executive Director, The Common Place
For more information or to register Missional Entrepreneurship Immersion – Fresh Expressions
LODGING:
For those who would like to stay overnight rather than commute there is a special hotel rate at the Hyatt Place / 21481 Ridgetop Circle / Sterling, VA 20166 / ph. (703) 444 – 3909 / $119 per night plus taxes, price expires 12/31/24 / Click Here to make a reservation