Upcoming Events
Conversation Café For Congregations – Reimagining Evangelism: How adept is your congregation at connecting with your community?
Date: November 17, 2026 11:30 am – November 17, 2026 12:30 pm (Central)
Location: Online Via Zoom
Program: Black Church Ministries, Congregational Vitality & Innovation
Black Minsters Retreat 2027 – Atlanta, GA March 9-11, 2027
Date: March 9, 2027 3:00 pm – March 11, 2027 11:30 am (Eastern)
Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Atlanta Airport
4700 Southport Road, Atlanta, GA 30337
4700 Southport Road, Atlanta, GA 30337
Program: Black Church Ministries, Chaplaincy & Specialized Ministries, Christian Education & Faith Formation, Congregational Vitality & Innovation, Disciples Chaplains, Disciples Interims
Past Events
Black Ministers Retreat 2025
Date: March 11, 2025 12:00 am – March 13, 2025 12:00 am (Eastern)
Location: Charleston, SC
Organizer: Disciples Home Missions
Program: Christian Education & Faith Formation, Congregational Vitality & Innovation
Conversation Café For Congregations
Date: October 21, 2025 11:30 am – October 21, 2025 12:30 pm (Central)
Location: Online Via Zoom
Program: Congregational Vitality & Innovation
Conversation Café For Congregations
Date: December 16, 2025 11:30 am – December 16, 2025 12:00 pm (Central)
Location: Online Via Zoom
Program: Congregational Vitality & Innovation
Black Ministers Retreat – Virginia Beach, VA March 10-12, 2026
Date: March 10, 2026 4:00 pm – March 12, 2026 11:00 am (Eastern)
Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Retreat Hotel: Springhill Suites Ocean Front, Virginia Beach, Virginia
Retreat Hotel: Springhill Suites Ocean Front, Virginia Beach, Virginia
Program: Black Church Ministries, Christian Education & Faith Formation, Congregational Vitality & Innovation
Conversation Café – Community Partnerships: Expanding Congregational Capacity & Relevancy
Date: April 21, 2026 11:30 am – April 21, 2026 12:45 pm (Central)
Location: Online Via Zoom
Program: Black Church Ministries, Congregational Vitality & Innovation
Congregational Vitality Workshop at the 2026 Biennial Session of the National Convocation
Date: June 12, 2026 1:30 pm – June 12, 2026 3:00 pm (Central)
Location: Hyatt Regency DFW, 2334 N International Pkwy, DFW Airport, TX 75261
Program: Congregational Vitality & Innovation
Conversation Café – Thriving Faith Communities During Uncertain Times
Date: June 16, 2026 11:30 am – June 16, 2026 12:45 am (Central)
Location: Online Via Zoom
Program: Congregational Vitality & Innovation
Conversation Café: Thriving, Not Just Surviving: Cultivating Wellness, Resilience, and Joy for Pastors and Church Leaders.
Date: August 25, 2026 11:30 am – August 25, 2026 12:45 pm (Central)
Location: Online Via Zoom
Program: Black Church Ministries, Congregational Vitality & Innovation
Contact
Rev. Derrick L. Perkins, Sr., Director, Congregational Vitality & Innovation
