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SUMMARY:Planter Summit
DESCRIPTION:Online registration is now closed for Planter Summit. However\, we’d love for you to attend if possible! To check availability\, contact Carissa Steinhart. \n/// \nThe challenges associated with the kingdom call of church multiplication are often a heavy burden for a lead couple to carry. Whether you’re planting a new church\, getting a microchurch off the ground\, or leading a movement of missional communities\, you know this is unique work. The sting of rejection\, the weariness of long ministry weeks\, and the joy of spiritual breakthroughs all weigh heavy on the souls of church multiplication leaders. As NAB leaders\, we are convinced the trajectory of any church multiplication effort begins with who we are becoming as leaders. \nWhether you’re a seasoned veteran in church planting with the NAB or just kicking tires on church multiplication\, this is a great few days of inspiration\, rest\, and renewal. \nTell Me More! \nPlanter Summit is not your average conference with a parade of speakers and highly programmed gatherings. For this experience\, we seek to gather about 50 people in a beautiful setting to hear from a seasoned church planting leader on the topic of soul care for the lead couple. We hope couples will attend together\, though there is no problem attending solo. Our times will be highly conversational and you will have several hours of non-programmed time to explore Chicago or just rest on the beautiful grounds of the Hyatt Lodge. \nWe are pleased to announce that Jeff Vanderstelt will be this year’s speaker. As the Executive Director of Saturate and visionary leader of the Soma Family of Churches\, Jeff gets to spend his days doing what he loves – mentoring leaders and equipping the Church in the gospel and missional living. Additionally\, Jeff is on the leadership team of Saturate the Sound\, a local church collective focused on gospel saturation in the Puget Sound. Jeff has authored Saturate\, Gospel Fluency\, and Making Space. He and Jayne\, his wife\, have three children; Haylee\, Caleb\, and Maggie. Connect with Jeff via his website or on Twitter @JeffVanderstelt. \nWhere? \nWe will be back at the stunning Hyatt Lodge in Oak Brook\, Illinois. The grounds are very large and covered with serene walking paths and beautiful ponds. For those wanting to explore downtown Chicago on a free afternoon\, it’s just a 30-minute drive away. \nOther Notes \nAll signed NAB planters with up-to-date associational & MRF giving can attend Planter Summit for no cost. If you’re not sure about your status or don’t know if you’re on our email list\, contact Carissa Steinhart. \nConsider staying for Bonfire – which gathers on the same grounds as Planter Summit\, April 25–27 – joining many other men and women as we seek to create a movement within the NAB.  \nWhether you register for Planter Summit alone or choose to stay after to take part in Bonfire\, hotel nights can be booked during your registration. If you want to stay additional nights at the hotel before or after the event(s) you register for\, you will need to contact the hotel to book those nights. You can call them at (630) 568-1234.
URL:https://nabconference.org/event/planter-summit/
LOCATION:Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook Chicago\, 2815 Jorie Blvd\, Oak Brook\, IL\, 60523\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Planter Summit
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SUMMARY:Bonfire
DESCRIPTION:Online registration is now closed for Bonfire. However\, we’d love for you to attend if possible! To check availability\, contact Carissa Steinhart. \n/// \nBonfire is a gathering of NAB leaders who have given themselves to joining God on mission in their various contexts. It is a time to build into deep community with one another\, receive inspiration and continue training together. \nWe are excited to share that David Fitch will be joining us for the main teaching at this year’s Bonfire. Fitch has been a long-time friend of the NAB; for a number of years he has been a crucial part of the third and final gathering of the Blue Ocean cohorts. His book Faithful Presence has had a shaping influence on a number of leaders across the NAB. Fitch has a unique voice that provokes in the best way while still remaining full of grace and truth. We are excited to be able to spend time learning from him. \nFitch’s soon-to-be-released book will form the basis of the sessions we have together; we will wrestle with issues of leadership in the church and how we may have given in to the wrong form of power. Sessions will include topics such as: \n\nThe Problem of Power and the American Church\nWorldly Power and God’s Power: They Are Not The Same\nThe Great Blurring: The Persistent Temptation to Blur the Powers\nThe Denial of God’s Power: The Lure of Christian Nationalism\nPlaying God With Worldly Power: The More Subtle Temptation\nLiving Under the Power of Christ: The Church in God’s Power\nWe Can Be Different: The Church on the Wrong Side of Power\n\nOn Thursday morning\, we will host a number of other key church leaders to wrestle together with what we discovered on Wednesday. \nAdditionally\, if you would like to come in a day early to attend Planter Summit taking place at the same location from April 24–26\, we cordially invite you to do so. \nHotel \nWe will once more be at the stunning Hyatt Lodge in Oak Brook\, Illinois. The grounds are large and covered with serene walking paths and beautiful ponds. For those wanting to explore downtown Chicago on a free afternoon\, it’s just a 30-minute drive away. \nWhether you register for Bonfire alone or choose to come early to take part in Planter Summit\, hotel nights can be booked during your registration. If you want to stay additional nights at the hotel before or after the event(s) you register for\, you will need to contact the hotel to book those nights. You can call them at (630) 568-1234. \nIf you have any questions about your registration\, please reach out to Sara-May Cardy by calling (780) 435-1060\, ext. 30.
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LOCATION:Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook Chicago\, 2815 Jorie Blvd\, Oak Brook\, IL\, 60523\, United States
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