Events
Iowa-specific gatherings
Everything listed here is for Iowa. Find the right gathering for where you are in the process.
Date
Aug 28, 2026
One Day — The Work of the Pastor
FeaturedFirst Family Church · 317 SE Magazine Rd, Ankeny, IA
A full-day gathering for pastors, church leaders, and church planters built around preaching and shepherding. Morning general sessions. Afternoon ministry tracks. Lunch provided. Free.
Featuring Tony Merida and Brian Croft
Date
Sep 14, 2026
Sending Lab — Ankeny
First Family Church · 317 SE Magazine Rd, Ankeny, IA
A one-day workshop (9:00am–3:45pm) to help church leaders develop a vision and plan for leading their church to send planters. Sessions cover sending vision, identifying potential planters, developing leaders, and multiplication strategy. Lunch and snacks provided.
Date
Oct 5, 2026
Sending Lab — Davenport
Coram Deo Bible Church · 3800 E 53rd St, Davenport, IA
A one-day workshop (9:00am–3:45pm) to help church leaders develop a vision and plan for leading their church to send planters. Sessions cover sending vision, identifying potential planters, developing leaders, and multiplication strategy. Lunch and snacks provided.
Date
Dec 1–2, 2026
Residency Builder — Ankeny
First Family Church · 317 SE Magazine Rd, Ankeny, IA
A two-day workshop to help ministry leaders build an intentional process for training qualified leaders to be church planters. Day 1: 1:30–3:30pm. Day 2: 8:00am–3:30pm. Topics include residency program design, character formation, leadership development pathways, and practical implementation.