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Leadership Network NewsLeadership Network Announces Multi-Site Church Conference, October 24-25, in Chicago 8/9/05 DALLAS, TX—A revolution is under way in today’s church. It’s a movement that is being embraced by large and small congregations alike…a tide that is crossing denominational lines. And most important of all, it’s a shift that will dramatically increase the impact churches have in their local communities. This revolution is called “multi-site ministry”—and the upcoming Multi-Site Church Conference (www.multi-site.org) in Chicago, IL, on October 24-25 promises to be a landmark event that will introduce hundreds of forward-thinking pastors to this exciting new way to “do church.” The conference is a joint effort of Leadership Network (a 20-year-old, Dallas-based nonprofit that provides tools, research and guidance to help church leaders maximize their potential) and three of the most successful multi-site churches in the country. Featured presenters include:
In the conference’s general sessions, these three visionaries will tell their own very different stories and share what they have learned about successful multi-site ministry. Attendees will gain the practical tools needed to analyze whether multi-site is right for their churches—and, if so, how they can get started. Greg Ligon, who directs the multi-site initiatives of Leadership Network (www.leadnet.org), says, “The genius of multi-site ministry is that a single church can essentially replicate itself. We call it ‘one church in multiple locations.’ The same essence, the same philosophy, the same ‘DNA,’ but a much greater reach that isn’t limited by the location of the church’s original campus.” Multi-site ministry does not follow a rigid formula, but rather can adapt to the unique situation and strengths of a given local church. As Ligon notes, “This conference will show that there isn’t a single model for effective multi-site ministry. Our presenters’ three churches, for example, each take a very different approach. Through the Multi-Site Church Conference, we are not seeking to churn out look-alike churches. Rather, our goal is to better equip participants to build their individual strategies and sidestep the most common multi-site pitfalls.” Breakout sessions at the Multi-Site Church Conference will cover all the essentials for developing and sustaining a successful multi-site ministry, including:
To learn more about this historic conference, visit www.multi-site.org. The site provides a detailed schedule, bios on the speakers, helpful travel information and a simple online registration form. Early-bird rates—which close on August 31—are just $209 per person for the two-day session. After August 31, the price goes to $239 per person. Substantial discounts are available for churches electing to bring multiple attendees. Space is limited. About Leadership Network: Based in Dallas, Texas, Leadership Network is a non-profit public charity that fosters church innovation and growth through a variety of programs, resources and strategies in furtherance of its far-reaching mission to identify, connect and help high-capacity Christian leaders multiply their impact. For more on Leadership Network, see www.leadnet.org and www.halftime.org, or contact Rick Long at 1.800.477.6698 x 102 or rlong@sourcepub.com. For additional details on the Multi-Site Church Conference, contact Chris Mavity at 1.760.724.6700 x120 or chris@northcoastchurch.com.
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