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Meeting and Connecting with New People

Because of the pandemic, we can no longer meet and connect with people the way we always have. We are being forced to innovate. Hear how some churches have creatively approached meeting and connecting with people when in-person gatherings are limited.

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Meet our Speakers

We've gathered some of the top experts in the field to discuss this topic. With years of experience between them, they're well-equipped to offer invaluable insights and perspectives.

Rev. Donovan Archie

Rev. Donovan Archie

Pastor, Love Your Neighbor Network

Pam Bentley

Pam Bentley

Hospitality & Engagement Coordinator, Floris UMC

Kelly Crespin

Kelly Crespin

Children's and Family Ministries Director, Floris United Methodist Church

Rev. Nilse Furtado-Gilliam

Rev. Nilse Furtado-Gilliam

Associate Pastor, Clarendon UMC

Rev. Sarah Harrison-McQueen

Rev. Sarah Harrison-McQueen

Pastor, Centra UMC

Kim Johnson

Kim Johnson

Director of Communications, The Northern Virginia District, Haymarket Church

Rev. Brian Johnson

Rev. Brian Johnson

Pastor, Haymarket Church

Rev. Laura Kigweba James

Rev. Laura Kigweba James

Director of Grassroots Organizing, The General Board of Church and Society of the United Methodist Church

Cynthia Lopynski

Cynthia Lopynski

Director of Engagement, The Northern Virginia District

Rev. Emily Moore-Diamond

Rev. Emily Moore-Diamond

Lead Pastor, Ebenezer United Methodist Church

Rev. Dr. Katie Phillips

Rev. Dr. Katie Phillips

Lead Pastor, Vine Church

Rev. Allie Rosner Bass

Rev. Allie Rosner Bass

Pastor

Workshops

Discipleship In & Out: Engaging the Community Today

14 January 2023, 05:45 PM
Nilse Furtado-Gilliam

But Wait There’s More!

14 January 2023, 05:45 PM
Cynthia Lopynski Kim Johnson

Let's Talk About Websites

14 January 2023, 05:45 PM
Kim Johnson

Digital Ministry

14 January 2023, 05:45 PM
Kim Johnson

Living Our Witness: Embodying God’s Presence Through Community-Based Relationship Building

14 January 2023, 05:45 PM
Laura Kigweba James

Getting Started with Messy Church

14 January 2023, 05:45 PM
Kelly Crespin

Secrets of a Secret Shopper

14 January 2023, 05:45 PM
Cynthia Lopynski

Who, Why and How of Radical Hospitality

14 January 2023, 05:45 PM
Pam Bentley

Who is my Neighbor?

14 January 2023, 05:45 PM
Kim Johnson Cynthia Lopynski

The Church has Literally Left the Building: Property Redevelopment to Live into God’s Vision

14 January 2023, 05:45 PM
Sarah Harrison-McQueen Allie Rosner Bass

Fresh Take on Fresh Expressions

14 January 2023, 05:45 PM
Katie Phillips

Developing and Implementing Off-Site Church

14 January 2023, 05:45 PM
Donovan Archie Emily Moore-Diamond

The Power of Community Partnerships

14 January 2023, 05:45 PM
Brian Johnson