BREAK 200 IN THE NORTHEAST

November 9th, 9:00 am – 2:15 pm

Bring your team to the Underdog Church Accelerator.

Why attend?

Because underdog churches need: 

  • Inspiration for your teams without being overwhelmed by a mega-church context.
  • Discussion around ministry principles relevant to the culture of the Northeast and churches under 200.
  • Benchmarks and data relevant to the average-size church in the Northeast.
  • Community with other churches who are passionate about reaching people in the Northeast.

God loves underdogs. 

If your church is under 200 in the Northeast, you are an Underdog Church. The accelerator is specifically designed for you and your people. We created an environment where lay pastors, bi-vocational pastors, and volunteer teams can discuss ministry issues specific to the Northeast.

At the Underdog Church Accelerator, you will hear from leaders and volunteers who understand the challenges of the Northeast. We have worked hard to identify and understand the Northeast’s challenges and adapt and overcome them.

The Underdog Church Accelerator not only exists to provide teaching but also true encounters with God through worship and prayer. This, coupled with practical training on innovative ministry methods, provides a one-day experience that will stir a new passion and vision in your church.

God loves underdogs and we do too! We are preparing this day to add fuel to your ministry so you can break 200 in the Northeast.

SCHEDULE

8:30 am | Coffee & Light Breakfast

9:00 am | Morning Session

10:45 am | Breakout 1

11:30 am | Lunch on site

12:00 pm | Breakout 2

12:45 pm | Breakout 3

1:30 pm | Afternoon session

2:15 pm | Close

SPEAKERS

Michael Cavanaugh
Michael CavanaughVice-President of Elim Fellowship
Mike was the founder and director of BASIC College Ministries, pastored Elim Gospel Church, and served 8 years as the President of Elim Bible Institute and College. Mike also serves as the founder and director of Not Many Fathers a ministry dedicated to mentoring emerging Christian leaders in how to make wise decisions, preach dynamically, and boldly initiate their visions so they can reach their God-given potential.
Will Hampton
Will HamptonLead Pastor of Two Rivers Church
Will started Two Rivers Church in 2013 with 35 launch team members. He has led Two Rivers Church to plant ten new churches. Two Rivers Chruch is a multisite church with locations in NY and PA. Will serves that the Upstate Church Planting Director for the NYAG and nationally as a Rural Lead Team member of the Church Multiplication Network. Pastor Will has a passion to see the church thrive in both rural and urban contexts.

Breakout 1

  • Underdog Leadership Development: How to raise leaders from within. 
  • Underdog Kids: What came first, the kids or the workers? And what are we doing about kids check-in… 
  • Small Church, Big Impact: Serve your community for maximum impact. 
  • Underdog Worship: How to lead worship in a smaller church context? 

Breakout 2 

  • Underdog Culture: Culture shifts to break 200. 
  • A For-Profit Non-Profit: Thinking paradigms & practical steps that will create revenue for the church. 
  • Underdog Production: How to create worship environments using older/traditional church environments.
  • Finding Your People: Build your volunteer team from scratch. (Main Auditorium)

Breakout 3

  • Underdog Students: Moving from big events to teen discipleship that works. 
  • Assimilation Processes: How to take people from “them” to “us.”
  • Funding Your Vision: Grow your financial capacity when your budget is limited. 
  • Neighborhood Church Revolution: The rise of the neighborhood church model and why it works.

Childcare Is Available!

Childcare is available for kids birth-11 years old for an additional fee of $10 per child for the day. Children will be fed pizza and snacks. Include any special instructions when you register.