AN URGENT INVITATION:
A CALL TO RADICAL
DISCIPLESHIP

SCHEDULES & OFFERINGS

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SUMMIT SCHEDULE

WEDNESDAY

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
THE FAITH & SERVICE PROJECT (TFS) DAY

TFS Day is a collaborative space where TFS granteees explore how to make faith matter more for teenagers by catalyzing service, community building, and theological reflection rooted in each organization's unique mission.

*Please note that this event is for TFS grantees only.

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CHECK IN & REGISTRATION

Pick up your materials, badges, and settle in.

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
SUMMIT KICK OFF
DINNER & SESSION 1

Join us for the Opening Gathering featuring a welcome dinner, a powerful interview with Dr. Bernice A. King, along with special guest speakers who will help launch our time together with vision, connection, and purpose.

8:15 PM - 9:00 PM
FIRST-TIMERS RECEPTION

THURSDAY

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
BREAKFAST

8:45 AM - 9:00 AM
WORSHIP

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
SESSION 2

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
CATALYTIC CONVERSATIONS 1

11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
CATALYTIC CONVERSATIONS 2

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
LUNCH

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
SESSION 3

2:45 PM - 3:30 PM
CATALYTIC CONVERSATIONS 3

3:45 PM - 4:30 PM
CATALYTIC CONVERSATIONS 4

4:30 PM – 5:00 PM
END-OF-DAY WRAP-UP & REFLECTIONS

Join us as we close out the day with key takeaways, highlights from sessions, and a look ahead to tomorrow.

6:00 PM
AFFINITY GATHERINGS

Share a meal and meaningful conversation at casual gatherings with peers and leaders across diverse interests.

FRIDAY

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
BREAKFAST

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
SESSION 4

10:00 AM - 10:40 AM
10.10 CELEBRATION

10:40 AM - 12:00 PM
SESSION 5

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CATALYTIC
CONVERSATIONS

THURSDAY

CATALYTIC CONVERSATIONS - WORKSHOP 1

10:15-11:00AM

These conversations are designed to dive into how we reorient faith communities around relational discipleship radically focused on Jesus. The partners leading these conversations are engaged in work connected to the conversation and will set up the conversation with fresh, unique insights from their vantage point in the Christian ecosystem.

Rooms: #209 & 210 | Facilitator: Jake Mulder & Virginia Ward
Imagine what would happen if entire faith communities prioritized the faith of the next generation. What if their budgets, values, staff, congregants, and culture reflected the importance of passing along a healthy faith to young people? In this catalytic conversation, you’ll learn ways to start transforming the faith community you lead or are a part of to prioritize the faith and future of the next generation.
Room: #207 | Facilitators: Marcia Lane-McGee & Carlos Piñera
This is an active generation! They are quick to serve and get involved with justice work. Join this conversation to catalyze practical ways to ground and connect what young people care about with the example of justice and service Jesus set for all of us.
Room: #208 | Facilitators: Paula Danielle & Robert Feduccia
Families are one of the most discussed topics when it comes to young people and faith. We often have conflicting views about parents and families, truly not knowing how or if we can engage them. And yet, we know they are some of the most influential people in a young person's life. Join this conversation to challenge our attitudes and assumptions to catalyze action!
Room: #213 | Facilitators: Chuck Hunt & Shannon Schmidt
Every seat in an organization or ministry has the potential to effect change. In this conversation, you’ll learn a model for leading change and discuss practical ways that your unique role can catalyze significant progress for the future of the church.
Room: #211 | Facilitators: Adam Donner & Monica Chan
Relational discipleship radically focused on Jesus can look very different depending on your context. The Faith Formation Framework helps us create a holistic environment to experience that discipleship. It was developed contextually, and applying it contextually will take intentionality! Join this conversation to catalyze implementing the Framework in your context.
Room: #212 | Facilitators: Lori Ruffin & Jason Miller-Villegas
What is the TENx10 movement? How do we plan to make faith matter more to 10 MILLION young people? Come learn about what’s at stake and what we hope to do about it, together! From a small table of leaders to a nationwide movement, together we’ll talk about how you can join the movement of making faith matter more to young people.

CATALYTIC CONVERSATIONS - WORKSHOP 2

11:15AM-12:00PM

These conversations are designed to dive into how we reorient faith communities around relational discipleship radically focused on Jesus. The partners leading these conversations are engaged in work connected to the conversation and will set up the conversation with fresh, unique insights from their vantage point in the Christian ecosystem.

Room: #207 | Facilitators: Ebonie Davis & Chris Wesley
We know spiritual practices help young people internalize and own their faith. Join this conversation to catalyze practical ways to incorporate spiritual practices into existing programs and rhythms, in any type of ministry context.
Rooms: #209 & 210 | Facilitators: Kara Powell & Bobby Lopez
We’ve likely all heard something like, “faith is caught, not taught.” The truth is, modeling faith may be the most important example an adult can set for a young person. So, when we talk about sharing faith, we have to call adults into more than just talking about faith. While that can feel like a daunting ask, it’s actually quite simple! Join this conversation to catalyze yourself and the adults in your faith community to share their faith with the next generation.
Room: #213 | Facilitators: Chuck Hunt & Shannon Schmidt
Every seat in an organization or ministry has the potential to effect change. In this conversation, you’ll learn a model for leading change and discuss practical ways that your unique role can catalyze significant progress for the future of the church.
Room: #208 | Facilitators: Paula Danielle & Robert Feduccia
Families are one of the most discussed topics when it comes to young people and faith. We often have conflicting views about parents and families, truly not knowing how or if we can engage them. And yet, we know they are some of the most influential people in a young person's life. Join this conversation to challenge our attitudes and assumptions to catalyze action!
Room: #211 | Facilitators: Adam Donner & Monica Chan
Relational discipleship radically focused on Jesus can look very different depending on your context. The Faith Formation Framework helps us create a holistic environment to experience that discipleship. It was developed contextually, and applying it contextually will take intentionality! Join this conversation to catalyze implementing the Framework in your context.
Room: #212 | Facilitators: Lori Ruffin & Jason Miller-Villegas
What is the TENx10 movement? How do we plan to make faith matter more to 10 MILLION young people? Come learn about what’s at stake and what we hope to do about it, together! From a small table of leaders to a nationwide movement, together we’ll talk about how you can join the movement of making faith matter more to young people.

CATALYTIC CONVERSATIONS - WORKSHOP 3

2:45-3:30PM

These conversations are designed to dive into the issues most impacting young people and the church in America. The partners leading these conversations are engaged in work connected to the conversation and will set up the conversation with fresh, unique insights from their vantage point in the Christian ecosystem.

Room: #208 | Facilitators: Future of Faith (Josh Packard), Barna (Joe Jensen) & FYI (Kara Powell)
As culture and generations shift, it's important to keep up with the latest insights. Join top national researchers for a data-driven conversation about what they’re learning.
Rooms: #209 & 210 | Facilitators: Hannah Gronowski Barnett, Jordan Francis & Lisa Fields
Join culture watchers to discuss the trends impacting the US landscape and what that means for the church and young people.
Room: #213 | Facilitators: Yonathan Moya, Sandra Van Opstal, Latasha Morrison (Be the Bridge), Phebe Meyer (Center for Christianity & Public Life)
There are significant systemic issues impacting the life and faith of young people. Join those on the front lines witnessing the impact and pursuing justice with and for the next generation.
Room: #211 | Facilitators: Paula Danielle & Tange Johnson
As we work hard to care about ‘the other’, whether racially, culturally, ecumenically, socio-economically, join a conversation about what it means to center the marginalized. It is not just signaling you notice or care, but intentionally working to do as Jesus did and make the margins your center.
Room: #212 | Facilitators: Jason Miller-Villegas, Marcia Lane-McGee & Erik Cave
This generation is open-handed about a lot, including Jesus and denominations. Join those working across diverse theological lines about why and how the next generation is longing for and leading the way for an ecumenical church.
Room: #207 | Facilitators: Jose Rodriguez, Angel Maldonado, Abbigail Fraser, James Le & Cherish
Every generation has a new lexicon, new music, new shows, new passions; they have a way they speak and move through the world that can seem foreign unless you get up close. Join young leaders and those on the front lines to get insights about the beauty of engaging Gen Z and Gen Alpha.

CATALYTIC CONVERSATIONS - WORKING GROUPS 4

3:45-4:30PM

Every leader at Summit has a unique vantage point of influence on the faith of the next generation. For this conversation and another one tomorrow am, we will move into “working groups” with leaders in your same sphere of influence to consider how we, together, can mobilize for impact. Yes, many of you may fit into more than 1 category, please select one and dive in. If you came with a teammate, perhaps divide and conquer. ;)

***Note to Parachurch Organizations: depending on your ministry emphasis you will identify with a number of these categories, please join the one(s) that most resonates with your work or role in the org.

Room: #211 | Facilitators: Jake Mulder & Lori Ruffin
For those working in research or academic institutions. We’ll work to consider new and necessary research plus ways scholars can reshape the church and Christian ecosystem.
Room: 214 | Facilitators: Mark Oestreicher & Monica Chan
For those working in training, coaching and para church organizations. We’ll build plans for how we can impact, equip and catalyze more leaders in the US for the sake of the faith of the next generation.
Room: #208 | Facilitators: Shannon Schmidt & Vanesa Zuleta Goldberg
For those writing and developing resources. We’ll consider how we can shape our resources to bring about the transformation we hope to see in local faith communities and the Christian ecosystem.
Room: #213 | Facilitators: Ginny Olson & Jason Miller-Villegas
For those in any leadership/influential roles in denominations or networks that help lead and impact local churches. We’ll consider how we can mobilize denominations/networks to be equipped and encourage local leaders to prioritize faith formation and youth discipleship.
Room: #212 | Facilitators: Ray Chang & Kate Amaya
For those working in media, advocacy and thought leadership. We’ll consider how we can catalyze change from our unique position in the Christian ecosystem for the sake of the faith of the next generation.
Room: #207 | Facilitators: Kara Powell & Chris Schoon
For those in senior leadership in their church or parish. (eg. senior pastor, priest, exec pastor, elder, etc. We’ll consider how you can mobilize your whole faith community to reorient around relational discipleship radically focused on Jesus.
Rooms: #209 & 210 | Facilitators: Vince Parker & Sal Espino
For those working directly with young people in faith communities both inside a church or parish or outside of the church. We’ll consider how we can reorient our ministries and influence our church communities to prioritize relational discipleship and the faith of the next generation.

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AFFINITY
GATHERINGS

THURSDAY | 6:00 PM

Share a meal and meaningful conversation at casual gatherings with peers and leaders across diverse interests.

***Please grab a friend and an Uber to get to your dinner location.***

BLACK LEADERS

Hosted by Lori Ruffin
Miss Conduck
357 Edgewood Avenue Southeast
Atlanta, GA 30312

ASIAN / ASIAN AMERICAN LEADERS

Hosted by Ray Chang
Park 27 Korean BBQ - Midtown
950 W Peachtree St NW Suite 255
Atlanta, GA 30309

LATINE & INDIGENOUS LEADERS

Hosted by Jason Miller-Villegas
Murphys
997 Virginia Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30306

YOUTH LEADERS

Hosted by Vince Parker & Mark Oestreicher
Top Golf Atlanta Midtown
1600 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NW
Atlanta, GA 30318

SENIOR & ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERS

Hosted by Jake Mulder, Kara Powell & Ginny Olson
Top Golf Atlanta Midtown
1600 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NW
Atlanta, GA 30318

COMMUNITY GATHERING

Hosted by Lisette Fraser
Top Golf Atlanta Midtown
1600 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NW
Atlanta, GA 30318

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LATE NIGHT
FIRST-TIMERS RECEPTION

WEDNESDAY | 8:15 PM - 9:00 PM

Continue the conversation and deepen connections during our late-night gathering.

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ATLANTA CITY GUIDE

We're thrilled to have you here celebrating Summit with us! While TENx10 has most of your essentials covered, we encourage you to dive into everything this incredible city has to offer. Soak in the energy, explore, and most importantly—enjoy every moment!