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

    Featured

    First 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.