4 Reasons Your Team Needs to Be at Summit 2017

You’ve heard about echurch Summit. You know this is a vigorous three-day conference that’s not for just anybody. It is designed especially for leaders, staffers and teams operating in the church space. But if you need convincing, here are four reasons you (and your team) need to be at Summit this year.

1. Get a peek at how some of the most successful churches operate.

“I feel like I’m gathering 10 years of information in one weekend.” —Anonymous patron, Summit 2016

Summit’s panelists and keynote speakers are no joke. They are the pastors and team leaders for some of the fastest-growing churches in the world, representing collective decades of experience. Listen in while they discuss everything from principles of leadership to staff development practices; administration and finance to team-building exercises; church scaling to relationship management.

2. Enjoy a diverse panel and practical, broad applications.

The churches of many of our panelists have been in the works for decades, while others are just getting started. We’ve got the full spectrum. There is something here for every congregation, no matter its size or stage of development. If your church is facing difficulties or if membership is plateauing, Summit can help vitalize growth again. You can’t be sure what a panelist will say that will apply to your situation and trip some lights, but it’s almost certain something will.

Here are some things you will learn:

• How technology is transforming ministry, evangelism, worship and giving

• How to stay ahead of the trends while avoiding gimmicks

• How to cultivate a culture of care and innovation in your team

• How to improve church communication

• How to resolve conflicts and promote unity in your team

• How to reach the people furthest from Christ and give them the hope of the gospel

3. Learn about the latest innovations and technologies.

“Growth cannot outpace technology.” —Shane Duffey, executive pastor at NewSpring

Every church represented in Summit is looking for the next best thing for its congregation and community. The labor of love is an unending march. And while the newest thing is always fun and flashy, what you want to know about is what actually works. Hear straight from the field what new ideas, practices and technologies are expanding the borders of God’s kingdom on Earth. Hear about the risks our panelists have taken, the mistakes they have made and what keeps them going (hint: It’s love).

4. Be encouraged!

“[Summit reminded me that] we’re all in this together. We may be in different locations all across the globe, different denominations, different styles of churches, but we got one common goal, and that’s reaching people far away from God and teaching them to follow Jesus.” —Anonymous patron, Summit 2016

4.5 Free food!

It’s a bit trivial considering all the rest, but lunch is free with registration.
Who doesn’t love free lunch?

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