This year I have the privilege to again help out with the Ecclesia Network's annual church planter training/Bootcamp. I'm so excited for the conversations, the missional energy and especially again being back at Richmond Hill, a former monastery and current community of prayer in the midst of Richmond. Such a peaceful place, and such a great time with current and future church planters.
The teaching line up this year is fantastic- including some seasoned planters and two in particular I'm looking forward to spending some time with- David Fitch from Life on the Vine in Chicago-land and Jon Tyson from New York.
If you are considering, about to or in the midst of church planting, you really need to come.
Here's some more info:
αγγελος is church planting training that presents a theological and practical trajectory for missional church planting. αγγελος is unique in comparison to other church planters training opportunities available. First, there will not be hundreds of people here. More than likely, there will be somewhere between 20-30. This means plenty of room for dialog, conversation, and questions amidst all of the planned training. Second, everyone stays, eats, and prays together for the week. Most people leave with better friendships, some of which will be life-long, because they started the church planting journey – in this way – together. Third, there will be a host of different equippers with unique planting stories. This gathering (as in all we try to do) isn’t dominated by just a few individuals or models of church planting. You’ll hear from a variety of planters, both seasoned and new, and learn from their experiences and approaches. Finally, we hope to provide a good balance of theology, theory, and practicality. Each component is vital Topics Covered: Location Registration
We hope you’ll join us in May!General Information
Richmond Hill Urban Retreat Center (www.richmondhillva.org).
Richmond Hillis a former monastery, located in the heart of the city of Richmond. Most people will be sharing a room with one other person throughout the week. All meals are all included as part of our stay and will take place on the grounds.
Email [email protected] to confirm your spot followed by payment. A 20% deposit is required within two weeks of registration to qualify for rate and space. Full payment due May 1st, 2010.
Would love to go...but curious if the ethos is "all boys"? Any women teaching/leading? I'm a woman church planter, and have learned much from male planters - just wondering if others perspectives would be valued enough here?
Posted by: Jenni | March 05, 2010 at 09:50 AM
Women will be present and valued! Last year the feel was about 2/3rd men. Maybe you can help in swinging that closer to 1/2?? :)
Posted by: bobhyatt | March 06, 2010 at 09:45 AM