Missional Entrepreneurship Immersion
Wednesday, January 29, 2025  4:00 PM – Friday, January 31, 2025  11:00 AM
Riverside Presbyterian Church/Ridgetop Coffee and Tea
21631 Ridgetop Circle, Sterling, VA  20166

This is deep dive into repurposing your facility for mission, hosted by the Missional Incubator of the National Capital Presbytery and Fresh Expressions US.

What if the best way to connect with people in a diverse and rapidly changing world is not with another church program or better preaching?

Churches just like yours are opening missional businesses, such as workout studios, produce markets, surf shops, indoor play areas, ice cream fountains, game cafes, coffee shops, and more—not just as income-producing businesses, but also to connect and build meaningful relationships in an increasingly disconnected world.

Churches just like yours are repurposing their properties to leverage them, not just for monetization, but also for greater mission impact with a vision for new forms of faith community to emerge. From tiny-home villages to art studios, to day care centers, to nonprofit hubs, and more…your church can shift from a one-day-a-week gathering place for a few church members to a hub of relational connections and new faith communities.

Join us for an immersion experience at Riverside Presbyterian Church. Enjoy coffee and conversation in their coffee shop, Ridgetop Coffee and Tea, and experience for yourself what can happen when a facility becomes a community hub. Learn from leaders who have navigated this shift in their own congregations, and dive into deep discussions with peers who are captivated by this possibility. Take advantage of breakout sessions around the practicalities of this entrepreneurial approach to ministry. Explore Biblical foundations for the mission and engage in whole-hearted worship to reconnect with God’s purpose for your life, your leadership, and your church.

Details: Cost: $225 until Jan 6 (price increase to $250). For the first 40 members of the National Capital Presbytery that register the 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

For those who would like to stay overnight rather than commute there is a special hotel rate at the Hyatt Place Dulles South, 4994 Westone Plaza, Chantilly, VA 20151, ph. (703) 961 – 8160 of $119 per night plus taxes. Price expires 12/31/24 Click HERE to make a reservation.

Questions? Contact Brian Clark – bclark@thepresbytery.org

WHAT :  ALLYSHIP TRAINING (IN-PERSON)
brought to you through partnership with Service Never Sleeps

When: Saturday, February 8, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Lunch will be provided)
Where: Lewinsville Presbyterian Church (1724 Chain Bridge Road, McLean, VA  22101)
Who: This is honoring the Minister Member mandate and an opportunity for all employees and members of NCP churches, congregations and partners.

for FLYER, click HERE

Led by Whitney Parnell, CEO and Founder of Service Never Sleeps, these sessions will provide helpful definitions, invitations to self-mirroring, and active ally education involving the CLAIM acronym: Care, Learn, Act, Influence, and Maintain. The workshops teach individuals about the causes of social injustice, how to be effective allies for marginalized communities, and how to actively influence and educate others. Our IN-PERSON time together will involve breakouts for practice together in pairs and small groups intermittently throughout our time of learning, so come ready to “try on” the Ally Training strategies of Service Never Sleeps.