Schedule

  Tuesday, June 22

1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Event Check-in Open at the Island Palms

Welcome – Intros – Orientation

Public Reading of Scripture
For our starting point, we invite you to clear your mind and meditate on the living Word of God. The Holy Spirit does the teaching.

Composite Sketch
We’ll show some charts and statements of anonymous responses collected online ahead of time from attendees. For perspective, you’ll see a possible composite picture of our association’s leadership, heading into the summer of ’21.

Outrageous Behavior
with Ed Stetzer
So many people are totally fed up with COVID issues, political correctness, controversial legislation, and the assorted problems of everyday life. It shows up in their outlook and attitude. A simple scan of social media provides quick confirmation. You are probably seeing it in the people around you (or maybe they are seeing it in you). Unfortunately, it’s becoming the norm. This brutally honest opening session with Ed Stetzer—author of Christians in the Age of Outrage—will lay the groundwork for other discussions that we will have over the next couple of days. Count on some open and honest dialogue about the messages of peace and completion in Christ that we must share going forward, and just how we might do that.

Since I Last Saw You…
This is an opportunity for attendees to briefly talk about what has transpired in their lives and ministries over the past 20 or so months, the one big thing they are working on, and what they will be praying for in the days immediately ahead. NOTE: Reports will be limited to three minutes. We’ll hear from five CEOs each time we do this.

Small Group Grappling
We’ll break into several clusters to talk about what we heard in the Ed Stetzer session and how it’s affecting us and those around us.

Dinner   

Feedback and Fodder
with Ed Stetzer
Ed will be back with us to speak into the report-backs from our small group conversations.

Networking Time
Use the walking-jogging path along the bay, or the pool area, or another location to talk to whomever about whatever is on your mind.

 Wednesday, June 23

At Your Leisure

Breakfast on Your Own
The Island Palms has a full-service restaurant, or you can visit a restaurant in one of the other island hotels—or grab something up on the causeway.

From the Crow’s Nest
with Robert Loggins
We’ll get a view of the horizon from a higher perspective—God’s Word—with Citygate Network’s minister-at-large.

An Update on the Equality Act
with Jonathan Ruybalid
This is the piece of legislation that could bring a potential sea change to churches and faith-based organizations. We’ll bring you the latest information and potential ramifications for rescue missions and kindred ministries. There will be plenty of time for live Q&A.

The Examples We Were Meant to Be
with Ed Stetzer
We’re taking full advantage of Ed’s time with us. He’ll open up another one of his books, Christians at Our Best, and talk about the “what ifs,” should Citygate Network leaders embrace the times with His perspective.

9:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Since I last Saw You…
We’ll hear from another five colleagues.

10:00 a.m. – 10:20 a.m.

Snack Break   

Succession Thoughts You’re Not Thinking
with Angie Criner
With 39 percent of our CEOs saying they will likely be leaving within the next five years—and that doesn’t include the ones who aren’t expecting to leave but will—and less than half having a sound succession plan in place, this is something we need to talk about. Angie is one of the most knowledgeable HR specialists out there and has just helped a rescue mission through a difficult succession. Hear a firsthand account and some key insights.

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Lunch   

Since I last Saw You…
We’ll hear from another five colleagues.

Beyond the Pail
with John Pearson
Board, association, and management guru, John Pearson (author of Mastering the Management Buckets) has written a new book on the 25 biggest mistakes he made in his extensive career. He has agreed to step out of semi-retirement and be with us for a panel discussion—which will include four of our current CEOs—and talk about six of those mistakes. (You’ll have to buy the book to discover the other 19.) See how many you identify with—and how you can avoid them.

Organizational Culture and the Next Generations of Leaders
with Andrew Sears
Many nonprofits and ministries are in the process of a generational change from organizations led and funded by the Baby Boomer generation to those led by Gen X, Millennials and Gen Z. This workshop will explore how to remain true to your mission while developing an organizational culture that is more centered around the culture of younger generations--by someone involved in educating the next generation of leaders in life transformative ministries like yours.

3:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.

Found Money
with Brian Walsh
Many of the people you are serving are missing out on money that is available in the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and the Child Tax Credit (CTC). Most just don’t know or are afraid to investigate. It’s not complicated. Here’s how you can give them a boost that will move them further down the road to self-sufficiency.

We’re heading over to Elm Street—on the hill above Little Italy—to take a look at the wonderful work going on in San Diego’s downtown. After a tour of their two facilities in that location, plus some important introductions, we’ll have a special dinner, provided by the mission. You can go back to Shelter Island with us or go hang out for a while in Little Italy and grab an Uber back to the hotel.

 Thursday, June 24

At Your Leisure

Breakfast on Your Own
Try the place you didn’t try yesterday.

Public Reading of Scripture
Allow the Word of God to wash over you and be refreshed for the day.

What your Development Director Wishes You Knew
with Michelle Smith
Development is the engine room or operations for any mission or similar ministry. Too many times, CEOs are on the bridge barking orders to win important battles and constantly calling down to the engine room for more power. Maybe that’s one of the reasons that development directors are the most likely staff to burn out (according to our 2020 survey) and the position most posted in our Recruiting Center. One of our most creative and mission-passionate development directors will share some things that you might not hear from those on your own team. You’ll love the Q&A that will follow this session.

Since I Last Saw You…
We’ll hear from another five colleagues.

9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Tiny Homes are a Big Deal
with Ken Craft and Brandon Bills
We’ve been talking about this for most of the last decade. Some of us have moved beyond talk. We’ll hear from one member who is close to opening his 50th Tiny Home. Listen to how it was accomplished and what it has done/is doing in his local community. You’ll also meet a representative from the manufacturing company. This session will be dialogue rich.

Beverage Break   

COVID Update
We’ll have an up-to-date report that will explain what the latest COVID projections and requirements will mean for hospitality ministries in the next six months. This will affect congregant sleeping/dining facilities, staffing, and fundraising events.

Sail On
with Robert Loggins
Our minister-at-large will deliver spiritual insights to help you fully unfurl your sails and catch the prevailing winds. We’ll close our time together on our knees before the Father.