Track Leader: Holly Gillespie and Jeremy Thiessen

Are you self-implementing, new to ChurchOS, or just looking to learn more? This track is for you and your team TOGETHER! The ChurchOS Essentials Track is for leaders and teams who are self-implementing ChurchOS with our book, digital Activate Experience, or just getting started. This track will deep dive into the foundational tools and principles of ChurchOS in a way that’s both practical and transformative.

Led by experienced ChurchOS Activators and Coaches who are actively using ChurchOS in their own ministries, each session offers relevant insights and culminates in equipping you with an Intentional Growth Plan—a roadmap to activate the Great Commission and amplify your church’s impact in the community. You’ll leave with an actionable, clear plan that prioritizes what’s most important for your church’s growth and mission today.

Whether attending as an individual or with your whole team, you’ll experience a mix of interactive instruction and practical application, tailored to help churches of any size. To maximize your experience, we recommend reading Intentional Churches or listening to the Book Podcast beforehand. Join us and build a foundation for impactful growth and transformation in your ministry!

Track Leaders: Jim Sheldon and Rodney Elliot

“Empowered Ministry Leaders: Building Connection and Taking Action”

Join us for the Ministry Department Leaders track—where connection meets action! Designed for passionate leaders within ministry departments implementing ChurchOS, this track invites you to engage, share, and grow alongside fellow leaders from your specific department. Whether it’s Children’s Ministry, Worship, Connections, Groups, or more.

Facilitated by ChurchOS Activators and IC Coaches who are actively using ChurchOS in their own ministries, this track offers invaluable, real-world insights. These facilitators have embedded ChurchOS tools, thinking, and design into their ministries and can help equip you with practical strategies to tackle the challenges you face daily.

Through lively crowdsourced discussions, you’ll explore how to leverage ChurchOS tools to address specific issues within your ministry. Whether it’s enhancing volunteer engagement, improving communication, or equipping your team to reach the One, you’ll collaborate with peers to brainstorm innovative solutions and best practices that you can implement right away.

This is not just about ideas; it’s about actionable steps and real change. You’ll leave with practical strategies and tools and the confidence to apply them in your context.

Build lasting friendships, deepen your understanding of your role, and feel empowered to make a difference in your ministry. Let’s come together to inspire one another and create a vibrant community of leaders ready to elevate our ministries. Join us for a transformative experience that blends learning, collaboration, and connection!

This track is designed for ministry leaders in churches that have installed and are actively using ChurchOS.

Track Leader: Matthew Robinson

“Leading a One-Aware Church”

This track is specifically crafted for Lead Pastors. Together, we’ll explore what it means to lead an evangelistically activated, “One-aware” church. Topics include accountability, vision casting, reporting, fundraising, and governance, and more. It will be led by master IC Coaches who serve in executive church leadership roles.

You’ll connect with other senior pastors on the same journey, exchanging insights, strategies, and lessons learned. Through facilitated discussions and open Q&A sessions, we’ll create a supportive environment for candid conversation and meaningful connection. 

You’ll hear how other churches are developing and communicating a compelling vision that inspires and mobilizes the church community. You’ll learn tools to help you articulate your vision clearly, align your team, and rally congregational support for lasting impact. With practical tools and strategies, we’ll discuss how to turn vision into actionable steps that resonate with every person in your church.

Join this track to deepen relationships with fellow leaders, gain valuable resources, and leave with a clear plan to drive your church’s vision forward with purpose.

Track Leaders: Mark Warren and Jim Stanley

“Empowered Eldership: Leading with Wisdom and Unity”

Being an elder or church board member comes with a lot of responsibilities. This track is thoughtfully designed for church elders and board members who want to grow in their leadership and strengthen their impact on the church. In these sessions, you’ll connect with other elders while you explore what it means to lead with wisdom and integrity.

Each session offers mentorship from IC Coaches with deep knowledge of church governance. Core topics include financial stewardship, navigating theological discussions, and building a strong lead pastor-elder relationship. You’ll also dive into the practical nuts and bolts of being an elder, from leading efficient, focused meetings to fostering open and productive communication with church staff. 

Sessions will be interactive and collaborative and you’ll gain hands-on experience with foundational ChurchOS tools that will empower you and your fellow elders to lead with clarity and purpose.

Join us for an inspiring, relational experience, where you’ll build lasting connections with fellow elders and grow in unity as you serve your church community.

Track Leaders: Tyler Hari and Chad Ferris

"Mastering the Role of the ChurchOS Activator"

This track focuses on empowering ChurchOS Activators to excel in guiding their churches through the ChurchOS journey. Led by veteran executive pastors and IC Coaches, this highly interactive session will tackle the unique challenges of the Activator role, allowing you to collaboratively address issues, share insights, and build valuable relationships with other Activators.

Lead Activators and non-lead activators will be grouped together to provide more peer learning and collaboration.

Attendees will dive into advanced ChurchOS tools, exploring the best rhythms and cadences for using our tools effectively throughout the year. This track will also cover essential soft skills, including how to lead effective meetings, manage Vision Initiative Projects (VIPs) from start to finish, and communicate clearly to keep teams aligned and motivated. The Activator role is pivotal—just like a quarterback—connecting the dots for the team and ensuring everyone is moving in the same direction. 

Whether you're new to the role or looking to deepen your expertise, this track will leave you equipped with tools, strategies, and a supportive network of fellow Activators to drive lasting impact in your church.

Track Leaders: Bart Rendel and Roger Clark

“OneLife: How to Create Church-wide Ownership of the Great Commission”

This track is specifically designed for churches interested in implementing OneLife in the next 12-18 months. OneLife is the latest toolbox from IC built to bring ownership and alignment with the Great Commission to your congregation. Our first OneLife initiative focuses on the practical habits of evangelism designed to empower and mobilize your church for effective spiritual influence. This six to twelve month church-wide initiative equips your entire congregation (beginning with leadership) to practice the important habits of Great Commission ownership. The end result is every member of your leadership team and congregation will learn how to live a One-ware and activated life.