Rawhide District Conference

Sept 16 - 18, 2024
Tulsa, Oklahoma

Theme: Uncharted Territory

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.
Joshua 1:9 (NIV)

The world in front of us is nothing like the world behind us. As we move into the future, it is with the realization that change, and the pace of change have increased drastically. How do we react? How do we respond? It is in uncharted territory where our trust is challenged, our faith is deepened, and we see God respond in ways that we could not conceive or imagine.

This year we'll be meeting at the John 3:16 Mission Refuge, 575 N 39 W Ave in Tulsa, OK, CEO Steven M. Whitaker. With exciting keynote speakers followed by some great topics led by local experts, paired with times of worship, fellowship, and connection, this is an event you don't want to miss!

Beth Turner is our event contact for any on-the-ground questions you might have: bturner@john316mission.org.

Keynote Speakers

		Tod Bolsinger Tod Bolsinger, MDiv, PhD, is the founder and principal at AE Sloan Leadership, the executive director of the DePree Center Church Leadership Institute, and associate professor of leadership formation at Fuller Seminary. He is the author of the Outreach Magazine Resource of the Year in pastoral leadership, Canoeing the Mountains, and the Christian Book Award Finalist, Tempered Resilience.
		Tom De Vries Tom is Citygate Network's president and CEO. He has previously served as a church multiplication movement leader and pastor, as well as the general secretary of the Reformed Church in America. Most recently, Tom filled the president/CEO role at the Global Leadership Network (GLN), and international ministry producing training and equipping through the Global Leadership Summit. He has a track record of innovation, strategic planning, and leading high-performance teams for increasing ministry impact.

Schedule

Monday, September 16
4:00 p.m.		Tour of John 3:16 Mission Refuge (optional): 575 N 39 W Avenue, Tulsa
6:30 p.m.		Dinner at The Vault in downtown Tulsa (included)
Tuesday, September 17
8:30 a.m.		Worship/Devotions (light breakfast) - Tom De Vries
8:50 a.m.		Leadership in Uncharted Territory - Tod Bolsinger
9:50 a.m.		Break
10:10 a.m.		Worship
10:30 a.m.		Visioncast - Tom De Vries
11:15 a.m.		The Key to the Future - Tod Bolsinger
12:15 p.m.		Closing Intercession Time & Worship
12: 30 p.m.		Lunch at John 3:16 Mission Refuge (included)
1:00 p.m.		Tour Refuge Campus
2:00 p.m.		Breakout Discussion 1 - Choose 1 of 3 topics De-escalation Training, PG Goodeau Attachment Styles - Keylee Tesar Farming and Ranching at the Mission - Rodney Frazier
3:15 p.m.		Break
3:30 p.m.		Breakout Discussion 2 - Choose 1 of 3 topics Grant Writing, Dana Drummond Counseling - Roger Ruth Social Media Engagement - Jacobi Campbell
4:45 p.m.		Break
5:30 p.m.		Dinner on Refuge Farm with fishing, campfire and outdoor activities
Wednesday, September 18
8:30 a.m.		Breakfast at John 3:16 Mission Refuge (included)
9:00 a.m.		Worship
9:30 a.m.		Future Casting for Rawhide District - Steven M. Whitaker
11:00 a.m.		End of Conference

Lodging

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tulsa West - Sand Springs
101 West Morrow Road
Sand Springs, OK 74063

The $90 discounted rate is no longer available but there is still a great rate of $121 with our link below.

Amenities:

Complimentary full hot breakfast buffet
Complimentary Fitness and Business centers
Outdoor Pool
Free high-speed Internet
In-room refrigerator, microwave and Keurig coffee maker
Complimentary self-parking

Book Your Room Now

Further Your Visit

Gathering Place is Tulsa's Riverfront Park voted Best City Park 2024 by USA Today! With over 100 unique experiences from activities, programs, and dining options, this is a beautiful park to visit during your stay. The park is roughly a 10-minute drive from the mission, and a 15-minute drive from the Holiday Inn Express.

Sponsorships: Sponsorship Deadline is August 15

Citygate Network business members can choose between three levels of sponsorship available at the conference. Click on the appropriate sponsorship at the bottom of this page to register. Please note that sponsors must be in membership with Citygate Network, and a sponsorship or display table purchase is required in order to attend. To participate in the conference sessions and/or meals, you will also need to register as an attendee. If you have additional questions, please email Sam Edwards.

$700–Primary Sponsor

Five-minute presentation to attendees during one of the meals or group gatherings
Handouts on table/chair (sponsor handles shipping and places handouts prior to session)
One display table during conference

$400–Break Sponsor

Handout during break on table/chair (sponsor handles shipping and places handouts prior to session)
One display table during conference

$250–Display Table Sponsor SOLD

One display table during conference

Please note: Sponsorship rates above do not include registration costs. Sponsors must also register for the event as an attendee.

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 percent cancellation fee.