Speaker: Dr. Dan Spaeth
This event is designed to encourage, equip, resource, and network our laity that serve in our local churches. Included in the day is an opening guest speaker followed by a homemade lunch and then breakout groups for specific ministry areas including adult, teens, children, compassion, and worship. The day begins at 9am (doors open at 8am) and concludes at 3pm. And its all FREE!
If you attended before, COME AGAIN! Each of these academies contain new content and we want you to build those relationships across the district!
This training is not just for those interested in planting new works; it provides practical steps and strategies that apply to any church setting. Whether your context is rural, suburban, or urban, the principles taught will encourage fresh vision and growth for your congregation.
You can expect:
Engaging sessions with practical tools for ministry.
Fellowship with pastors and leaders from across our district.
Opportunities for professional growth that will sharpen your leadership.
CEU credits available for participants.
MESSY GRACE: Life gets messy—God’s grace is equal to our MESSY life!
REGISTRATION LINK:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/17oblTGiTwID03EI0d0DR6T7gvRmjuEN93GyxRdlEkug/edit
Speakers:
—Todd Garrett: VP Institutional Advancement @ MNU
—Rev. Chris Gilmore: Co-Pastor @ The Dwelling Church
—Justin Pickens: Speaker/Educator @ Breaking Cycles; Building Futures
Cost: $100 Both Days ($50 single day)
CONTACT Paul Meinke with any questions:
(316) 708-9080
HOTEL BLOCK INFORMATION:
TRU by Hilton @ 13th @ Greenwich
Booking Link: https://group.trubyhilton.com/qdxf60
Hilton Garden Inn @ Bradley Fair
Hampton Inn @ 21st & Greenwich
NDI is offering a Pastoral Prayer and Planning Retreat for Senior Pastors. This is a work retreat taking place January 12-15, 2026 and located in Central Kansas at a beautiful barndominium North of St. John, KS. This takes place Monday evening starting with dinner and concludes Thursday morning at 11:00am. The retreat agenda allows for lots of personal prayer and planning time, some time together to share sermon ideas, etc and some fellowship time.
The cost is $100 and covers food and lodging. Bring a laptop/tablet, notebook, Bible, and any resources you can think of! We will offer some help templates, etc to make this as productive as we can!
There is only room for 16 people, so this is first-come, first-served!