A Convening of a Community of Churches 2026

Better Together invites you to a gathering on May 1 and 2, 2026 which is focused on reconnecting with our communities in ways that do good and restore hope. Pastors, ministry leaders, council members and anyone passionate about making a difference are welcome to join us—strengthen your partnership with and increase your impact in your community!

Better Together has invited World Renew and other organizations to facilitate sessions rooted in Asset‑Based Community Development and community engagement so that your church can make a lasting difference.

Come and learn from these amazing workshop leaders!

• Workshops Facilitated by World Renew:

  • Kris Van Engen - Justice Mobilizer, World Renew

  • Leanne Talen Geisterfer - Certified Facilitator of Trauma Healing

  • Susie Dixon - Ripple Consulting and CORE Coach

  • Craig and Jeaninne Kopaska Broek - The Table, Denver, CO

  • Chris Gibson - Director of Disaster Response Services, World Renew

• Workshops Facilitated by Better Together:

  • Kevin Adams - Cultivate Renewal

  • Stacey Wieland - The Colossian Forum

  • Fred Harvey and Dylan McShain - Spirit and Truth Fellowship, Philadelphia, PA

  • Jessica Maddox and Colin Watson - Better Together

  • Nate DeJong-McCarron - Better Together

Details:

• Welcome Reception and Registration: Friday, May 1, 2026; 2:00 PM

• Concludes: Saturday, May 2, 2026; 3:00 PM

• Meals included in Registration - Friday Dinner & Saturday Lunch