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September 23-24 | Long Island, NYDiscipling Church: Leadership Seminar
September 23-24 · Long Island, NY
A two‑day gathering for the leaders who keep the church running.
A Different Kind of Church Leadership Event
Most conferences are built for crowds.
This one is built for conversations.
On September 23-24, we’re bringing together operations leaders from across the Northeast - Executive Pastors, Operations Directors, Finance Leaders, HR teams, Administrative Leaders, Boards, and Trustees - for a day designed around what you actually need:
Practical help
Honest conversations
Real solutions
Partners who serve instead of sell
This gathering is intentionally small, curated, and decision‑maker heavy. If you hold responsibility for the financial, operational, program or administrative health of your church, this room is for you.
❋ Why We’re Hosting ThisChurch operations leaders sit at the intersection of mission and infrastructure.
You evaluate partners, steward budgets, hire staff, build systems, navigate risk, and carry the long‑term health of your church. Yet most events either speak over your head or ignore your world entirely.
This seminar was created to fill that gap with a simple vision:
A room where church operations leaders get practical help, and where sponsors earn trust by teaching, not pitching.
No sales decks.
No vendor pressure.
Just practitioners sharing what they know so you can lead with clarity and confidence.
❋ What You Can ExpectA High‑Trust Environment
A room small enough for open conversations about real challenges, sensitive issues, and decisions that matter.
Practical + Tactical Sessions
Teaching focused on the work you actually do:
Staffing & team structure
Budgeting & financial health
Systems & processes
Risk & compliance
HR realities
Volunteer pipelines
Long‑term sustainability
Leaders Who Understand Your World
Every attendee is a senior decision‑maker or direct influencer in their church’s operations.
Sponsors Who Teach, Not Sell
Our partners earn their place in the room by adding value, not delivering presentations.
Meaningful Connections
Connect with peers facing the same pressures, opportunities, and complexities you navigate every week.
❋ Who Should AttendThis event is designed specifically for:
Executive Pastors
Operations Directors
Finance Directors / Controllers
HR & Administration Leaders
Anyone who leads staffing, finance, systems, programs or infrastructure
Board of Trustees
Elders and Deacons
❋ Why This MattersChurch operations work is often unseen, but it is foundational. Healthy operations sustain healthy ministry. This gathering exists to strengthen the leaders who strengthen the church.
SPONSORS: Coming Soon
Day OneArrive, Session I & Networking
Arrival
Attendees begin the day by checking in, getting settled, and orienting themselves to the environment. This opening window ensures everyone has the space to prepare for a productive and focused experience.
Session I
The day transitions into structured, content‑rich sessions designed to equip leaders with practical insights and operational clarity. Each session builds on the seminar’s objectives, fostering learning, alignment, and actionable takeaways.
Networking
Day One concludes with intentional networking opportunities, allowing attendees to connect with peers, exchange ideas, and strengthen relationships that support ongoing collaboration.
Check-In1:00 PMSession I1:30 PMNetworking (Optional)5:00 PM
Day TwoSession II & III
Breakfast
The day opens with a shared breakfast, giving attendees space to reconnect, refuel, and prepare for the work ahead.
Session II
Morning continues with the second core session, focused on delivering practical, high‑value content that advances the seminar’s objectives.
Lunch
A mid‑day break provides time to rest, reflect, and engage informally with peers over lunch.
Session III
The afternoon concludes with the third session, offering deeper insight, strategic guidance, and actionable takeaways for leaders.
Breakfast8:30 AMSession II9:00 AMLunch Break12:00 PMSession III1:00 PMEnd3:00 PM