Leadership Workshop + Sunday Teaching
This format allows leaders to process deeply, while gently inviting the congregation.
Many churches sense it: Something about church feels disconnected from everyday life. Attendance may be uneven. Energy may feel fragile. Leaders may be carrying questions they don't yet have language for.
(Recommended Experience)
Saturday: Leadership Workshop
3-4 Hours | Pastors, Staff, Elders, Board Members & Ministry Leaders
This guided workshop creates a safe, thoughtful space for leaders to explore what faith beyond the building might mean for their church.
Session 1: Why Faith Must Leave the Building
Reframing Mission in a Changing Landscape
Leaders explore the cultural and spiritual shifts shaping how people experience church today and why these changes are not a threat but an invitation.
Key themes:
Why attractional models alone are no longer working
The growing gap between Sunday faith and everyday life
Reclaiming mission without losing identity
Outcome: Leaders gain language for what they are already sensing, and permission to name it honestly.
Session 3: What “Where Life Happens” Gatherings Actually Look Like
Clarity Without Pressure
Leaders are given a clear, practical picture of simple, relational gatherings that foster faith in everyday spaces.
Covered Topics:
What these gatherings are (and are not)
Why simplicity matters
The role of hospitality and conversation
How do these expressions complement, not compete with, church life
Outcome: Imagination replaces assumptions.
Session 2: The Theology of Everyday Faith
Biblical and Historical Foundations
Faith beyond the walls isn’t a modern invention. This session grounds third-space ministry in Scripture and Christian tradition.
Explored themes:
Jesus in homes, at tables, and in public
The early church as a dispersed community
Grace that meets people before they belong
Outcome: Theological confidence replaces fear and suspicion.
Session 4: Discerning Without Urgency
Listening for God’s Invitation
Rather than rush towards solutions, this session creates space for prayerful listening and reflection.
Guided questions include:
Who might this be for?
Where do we already have relational credibility?
What burdens or hopes keep surfacing?
Outcome: Leaders leave grounded, not pressured - curious, not anxious.
Sunday: Congregational Teaching
Sunday worship invites the whole congregation into the vision without pushing anyone beyond their readiness.
Message Themes:
Faith belongs in everyday life
Jesus meets people in ordinary places
You don’t need a title to live sent
God is already at work beyond the church walls
The Message:
Honors the congregation’s faithfulness
Names the longing many already feel
Offers a hopeful, expansive vision
Ends with blessing, not recruitment
Outcome: The church feels invited into imagination, not an obligation to act.
Who This Teaching Weekend Serves
This experience is especially helpful for churches that:
Feel stalled or uncertain about the future
Care deeply about people who have quietly drifted
Want to explore new expressions without division
Desire renewal without reactivity
Value thoughtful theology and pastoral leadership
Optional Next Steps
There is no expectation to launch anything immediately.
Churches may choose to - at their own pace - explore:
An interest or discernment gathering
A readiness assessment for potential leaders
Coaching or accompaniment for pilot expressions
Continued conversation with leadership teams
Next steps are always optional and shaped by the church’s readiness.
Ready to Explore?
Let’s talk about your church, your context, and whether this weekend is the right next step.