Evergreen District Conference
Where
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Union Gospel Mission Center for Women and Children
Welcome back to Coeur d’Alene for the 2018 Evergreen District conference. There is something magical about Lake Coeur d’Alene that’s hard to define, but it begins with the spectacular North Idaho sunsets and moonrises, the plunge of an osprey after a fish, the glowing lights of downtown Coeur d’Alene reflecting across its waters at night. The perfect place to gather as a district for renewal, learning, and time with colleagues!.
Lodging
*Several hotel options to book individually
La Quinta Inns & Suites
Address: 333 Ironwood Avenue Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
Phone: 1-866-527-1498
La Quinta is a five-minute drive or 15-minute walk to the conference; free hot breakfast; free Wi-Fi; king beds; swimming pool.
Citygate Network Rate: $83.00 per room, breakfast included
Reservation Deadline: September 12
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
Address: 2300 West Seltice Way, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
Phone: 1-208-667-3100
Five-minute drive from the conference site, all amenities, 24-hour indoor pool and hot tub, fitness center, business center, free high-speed internet, pets welcome, outdoor patio and fire pit, complimentary hot deluxe breakfast, fresh-baked cookies each evening with milk
Citygate Network Rate:$98.00 per room, breakfast included
Reservation Deadline: September 19
Best Western Plus
Address: 506 West Appleway, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
Phone: 1-800-251-7829
Seven-minute walk to the conference, complimentary breakfast buffet, heated pool, complimentary van shuttle to downtown, full restaurant (kids eat free), room service; 1 king or 2 queen rooms, refrigerator in all rooms, hot tub, fitness center, business center, pets welcome for a small fee.
The Best Western provides LimoVan service through their sister property the Coeur d'Alene Resort. The service is available to and from the Spokane International Airport, with a 48-hour advanced reservation. The current fee is $69.00 per person, round trip.
Citygate Network Rate: $102.00 per room, breakfast included
Reservation Deadline: September 27
* ask for the Union Gospel Mission Block
Keynote Speaker
Stacey Womack is the founder and Executive Director of Abuse Recovery Ministry & Services (ARMS). She has dedicated herself to building community awareness around domestic abuse issues from a faith perspective through programs she has developed since 1997. She has served victims of domestic violence (DV) through women’s victim recovery classes. These classes, written and developed by Stacey, are now offered across the US, in Kenya and in Mexico. In her commitment to addressing these issues, she has also written, developed, and currently co-facilitates ARMS faith-based batterer intervention program for men, offered to both voluntary and court mandated clients, as well as a female secondary aggressors group. Stacey serves on multiple DV Councils and has chaired many of these over the years. Stacey’s dedication and determination have grown a small “grass roots” endeavor into a viable organization that has done much to end the cycle of abuse for thousands of women, men, and youth.
Schedule
Wednesday, October 3
Registration and Check-in
Evergreen District Welcome Dinner
Opening Session (Young Conference Room)
- Introductions, greetings and news from Citygate Network
Thursday, October 4
Morning Devotion & Worship
Understanding the Complexities of Domestic Abuse
- Stacey Womack, Abuse Recovery Ministries & Services (ARMS)
Addressing Victims of Domestic Abuse
- Stacey Womack, Abuse Recovery Ministries & Services (ARMS)
Lunch
- Roundtable for Women Leaders, Hosted by JoAnn Zajicek, Director,
UGM Center for Women & Children, CdA, Idaho
Workshops #1
- The Fundraising Practices of the Apostle Paul
Together, we’ll look at 4 principles of asking for and receiving gifts on behalf of those in need directly from Paul’s experience. Paul was in fact involved in fundraising across his many missionary journeys. Especially helpful for CEOs, Directors or Development, and Major Gift Officers.
Tim Gunsolley, Elevation Growth Partners, Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Engaging People in their Own Transformation, Part 1
The people who show up at our doors each day bring challenges that cannot be overcome without massive paradigm shifts—in their hearts, and in our methods. What if we bridged the separation between crisis services and programs to create an ecosystem where everyone is working intentionally toward a common goal of life transformation? Part one of this workshop, led by a mission leader who has made this leap and seen incredible outcomes, will share more about the whats and whys of the philosophy that inspires their work.
Dan Rogers, Cherry Street Mission, Toledo, Ohio
- Engaging People in their Own Transformation, Part 1
The people who show up at our doors each day bring challenges that cannot be overcome without massive paradigm shifts—in their hearts, and in our methods. What if we bridged the separation between crisis services and programs to create an ecosystem where everyone is working intentionally toward a common goal of life transformation? Part one of this workshop, led by a mission leader who has made this leap and seen incredible outcomes, will share more about the whats and whys of the philosophy that inspires their work.
Dan Rogers, Cherry Street Mission, Toledo, Ohio
- How to Hire Well
Learn how to create an intentional hiring process resulting in better hires! This seminar will address what you can, should, and cannot ask within the hiring process and discuss/provide tools and information related to documentation, formal job offers, and liability landmines.
Angie Criner, Career Cross Training, Greater Denver Area, Colorado
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Going Forward with Citygate Network
With Citygate Network comes not just a new name, but a restatement of purpose that is already bringing about new behavior on the part of quite a few missions and kindred ministries. Citygate Network President John Ashmen will talk about that purpose and then share three opportunities and three challenges in front of us. The session will end with a time for questions and answers.
John Ashmen, CEO, CITYGATE NETWORK, Colorado Springs, Colorado
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Six Characteristics of Rapidly Growing Ministries
Based upon Doug Shaw’s sneak peak of his next book, this session identifies and defines 6 common characteristics found in ministries experiencing exponential growth. Appropriate for all levels of leadership who desire to compare and assess their ministry’s readiness for high-speed expansion.
Doug Shaw, Founder/CEO, Douglas Shaw & Associates, Fundraising Counsel
- Taking the Mystery out of Fundraising by Focusing on What Really Matters
A “Fundraising 101” course focusing on the basic key performance indicators followed by tips on how to improve donor retention, acquisition and cultivation.
Chris Doyle, Blue Dawg
Workshop #2
- The Five Deadly Diseases of Major Gift Fundraising (and their cures
Are you afflicted from a undiagnosed disease? All those involved in raising major gifts for campaigns or annual operations will benefit from this. Participants will clearly identify if they or their organizations have a major gift disease limiting their ability to raise large gifts. Come and discover the cures as well.
Tim Gunsolley, Elevation Growth Partners, Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Engaging People in their Own Transformation, Part 2
In Part Two of this workshop, you'll hear about the policies, practices, and practical changes necessary to truly engage people in their own transformation. You'll hear the inspiring story of how one mission turned an old high school into a life-revitalization center with help from the entire community; the system they use to motivate people toward their recovery; the unique ecosystem the organization has created; and what outcomes they're seeing.
Dan Rogers, Cherry Street Mission, Toledo, Ohio
- How to Talk Through Faith in HR
This seminar will discuss the boundaries and latitudes that exist related to faith in the workplace and HR. You will walk away with an understanding of what you can discuss, expect, advertise, ask and hold accountable in a ministry work environment.
Angie Criner, Career Cross Training, Greater Denver Area, Colorado
- Going Forward with Citygate Network
John Ashmen, CEO, Citygate Network, Colorado Springs, Colorado | Repeat of Session 1
- Releasing Generosity in the Digital Age
Rhonda Moore, Brewer Direct | Repeat of Session 1
- Six Characteristics of Rapidly Growing Ministries
Based upon Doug Shaw’s sneak peak of his next book, this session identifies and defines 6 common characteristics found in ministries experiencing exponential growth. Appropriate for all levels of leadership who desire to compare and assess their ministry’s readiness for high-speed expansion.
Doug Shaw, Founder/CEO, Douglas Shaw & Associates, Fundraising Counsel, Chicago
- Taking the Mystery out of Fundraising by Focusing on What Really Matters
A “Fundraising 101” course focusing on the basic key performance indicators followed by tips on how to improve donor retention, acquisition and cultivation.
Chris Doyle, Blue Dawg
Morning Devotion & Worship
Addressing Those Who Perpetuate Abuse, (Stacey Womack)
Affinity Group Gatherings
2018 Conference Adjourned
Cancellation Policy
If you need to cancel your registration, you may do so with no penalty up to two weeks before the event. Cancellations requested less than two weeks before the event will result in a 30% cancellation fee.
Sponsorships
There are three levels of sponsorships available at the conference. Sponsor sign-up is located at the bottom of this page. A sponsorship or display table is required in order to attend. Please note that sponsors must be in membership with Citygate Network. If you plan to participate in the conference sessions and/or meals, you will need to register as an attendee in addition to purchasing your sponsorship. If you have additional questions, please email Malcomn Mitchell, mmitchell@citygatenetwork.org.
$700–Primary Sponsor
- Address attendees during one of the general sessions
- Handouts during the speaking opportunity
- Display table during conference
$400–Break Sponsor
- Handout during break
- Display table during conference
$250–Table Sponsor
- Display table during conference