A Convening of a Community of Churches 2026

United in Mission: Engaging Communities for Christ’s Kingdom

May 1–2, 2026 | Postma Center | Grand Rapids, MI

Better Together hosted a gathering on May 1 and 2, 2026, which focused on reconnecting with our communities in ways that do good and restore hope.

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

We were led by 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:

You are welcome to join us next time when we come together to engage our communities with faithfulness, humility, and shared purpose.