Engaging Church Leaders to
Grow Inspired Ministries

Don’t miss out on this free event designed to unite and empower church leaders regardless of location or background.

 

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

9 am to 3 pm

Doors Open at 8:30 am
Lunch Included
Speaker Meet-n-Greet & Venue Tours from 3 to 4 pm

The Ridge Community Church

4500 S 108th St
Greenfield, WI 53228
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FREE Admission

About Engage Conference

Engage Conference, presented by Catalyst Ministry Solutions, is a free day-long conference dedicated to building better, stronger churches from the top-down. From engaging donors to embracing diversity, our panel of industry experts and influencers discuss the complex issues that churches face today, equipping you, as church leaders, with the knowledge and resources to help you move your ministry forward.

In addition to our speaker lineup, we're hosting three breakout sessions for Christian and private school leaders that are specifically tailored to the needs and challenges education institutions face.

All attendees will receive:

Why Should I attend?

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LEARN FROM NEW & diverse Perspectives

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DISCOVER BEST PRACTICES & post-covid strategies

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DEVELOP YOUR NETWORK & RESOURCES

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leave renewed, energized & READY TO LEAD

Meet Our Speakers

Strong churches are built by engaged, empowered leaders. With that in mind, we've hand-selected our speakers for their expertise in the kinds of functional areas that help organizations thrive in a post-Covid world. From finance to culture, leadership to community-building, each session will give you the tools and insight to reinforce your church home.

Ordinary to Extraordinary: Becoming the Leader You Long to Be

Jenni Catron Engage Conference Speaker

JENNI CATRON

FOUNDER & CEO, 4Sight Group

Jenni Catron is a nationally-known leadership coach, author and speaker. As Founder and CEO of The 4Sight Group, she consults organizations on leadership, team culture and organizational health. With over 20 years experience in corporate and non-profit organizations, she has a passion for cultivating healthy leaders to lead thriving organizations.  


Funding Your Mission: What to Build Upon and Change Now Through 2022

Brad Leeper Engage Conference Speaker

BRAD LEEPER

Principal, Generis

Brad Leeper is a Principal at Generis, a proven firm in accelerating giving toward God-inspired vision. With 20+ years of financial development coaching, Brad works with clients on spiritual development, discipleship, stewardship and capital projects with the mission to create a sustained, organic and thriving culture of generosity to fuel their missions.


Intentionally Mobilize Your People to Reach and Grow Their Friends

Doug Parks Engage Conference Speaker

DOUG PARKS

Co-Founder, Intentional Churches

As co-founder of Intentional churches, Doug Parks has been helping churches throughout the country develop a plan to grow and a prioritized way to execute the plan. His commitment to helping churches comes from his experience serving as the Executive Pastor at Canyon Ridge Christian Church in Las Vegas for seventeen years.


Panel Discussion: Leading your church through conversations about race

Pastor Kenneth Lock Engage Conference Speaker

Pastor Kenneth Lock II

Senior Pastor, Evolve Church // Chaplain, Milwaukee Bucks

Kenneth Lock is a dynamic leader and the Senior Pastor for Evolve Church. He made history by becoming the youngest pastor in the NBA as Chaplain for the Milwaukee Bucks. He’s passionate about church development and retrofitting church culture to better engage the current generation.
Kurt Owens Engage Conference Speaker

Pastor KURT OWENS

Pastor, UFlourish Church  // President & Founder, Bridge Builders

Kurt Owens is a pastor’s kid who found Christ through a near death experience. He has over 25 years of accounting and leadership experience with a Bachelors in Business, a Masters in Christian Ministry, and a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership. UFlourish Church is his 3rd church plant.
Mark Weigt Engage Conference Speaker

Pastor Mark Weigt

Lead Pastor, The Ridge Community Church

Mark Weigt is the Lead and Founding Pastor of The Ridge Community Church. Launched in 2006, The Ridge strives to bring the hope of Jesus into every home. Mark is a passionate advocate for the local Church. He spends much of his time leading or working with local church networks, and mentoring church planters. If God hadn’t called him into ministry, you could probably find Mark coaching pro athletes somewhere warmer and less snowy than Southeastern Wisconsin!

School Breakout Sessions

Christian and private schools face their own unique challenges. That's why we're including breakout sessions throughout the late morning and early afternoon that have been specially tailored to help leaders manage and grow thriving educational institutions.

Finishing well: strategies for calendar year end giving


So you want to do a campaign? Factors to consider before embarking on a major fundraising initiative


The annual fund: why should we ask someone to give us money if they are already paying tuition? 

 

Jeff Hensley Engage Conference Speaker

JEFF HeNSLEY

Senior Strategist, Generis

Jeff Hensley has over 20 years of experience building the fiscal capacity of nonprofits, educational institutions, and churches. His fundraising expertise encompasses annual and planned giving, strategic planning, major gifts solicitation, corporate/foundation relations, international fundraising, crowdfunding initiatives and social media fundraising, proposal writing, and capital campaign planning and implementation. 

Enter to Win

Private Meet-n-Greet with Pat Connaughton of the Milwaukee Bucks

Calling all Bucks fans... Conference attendees can enter to win a meet-n-greet with Pat Connaughton, shooting guard for the reigning NBA Champs. One winner and guests will receive a private meeting with "Planet Pat," to be scheduled for a later date. In addition to priceless memories, the winner will take home a signed basketball and 8x10 photo.

For more information, visit the Pat Connaughton Meet-n-Greet Contest FAQs.

Dessert with a Mission

Satisfy your sweet tooth with desserts courtesy of Maurice Wince and UpStart Kitchena food business incubator that caters to entrepreneurs who have a passion for food but lack a certified professional kitchen to help bring their vision to life. Offering shared kitchen space — as well as resources, training, mentoring and community — UpStart Kitchen helps launch dreams and create generational wealth in Milwaukee.

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Maurice WINCE

Board Member, PRISM Economic Development Corp

Maurice Wince has 25 years of experience in real estate, investing, and development. As part of the PRISM Economic Development Corp, he has been able to combine faith, works and economics to create opportunity and encourage generational wealth with businesses that include UpStart Kitchen, Clean Laundry, Community Impact Center and, most recently, Sherman Park Groceries.

About the Venue

The Ridge Community Church

Located in Greenfield, WI, The Ridge Community Church provides the kind of dynamic environment that gets people talking. With a renovated, tech-forward facility and messages that are timely, relevant, and applicable to everyday life, The Ridge provides a safe, engaging environment for the modern churchgoer. 

Event FAQs

Who is Engage Conference for?
Engage Conference was developed for church and church-school leaders to connect, learn and grow. Whether you're a lead pastor or on a board of directors, you'll find something that applies to your organization's unique challenges.
What does it cost to attend?
Engage Conference is a free event. Tickets are free. Giveaways and literature are free. Even lunch is free, care of Upstart Kitchen and Catalyst Construction. 
What's for lunch?

Engage Conference will be providing a buffet-style lunch catered by Qdoba, with meat-free and gluten-free items available. We'll also have a selection of desserts provided by UpStart Kitchen, a local nonprofit.

What is Catalyst Ministry Solutions?
Engage Conference is sponsored and presented by Catalyst Ministry Solutions. Backed by the knowledge and experience of its parent company, Catalyst Construction, CMS is a free service that brings experts with real world church experience to the planning table. Drawing from a network of trusted and proven partners, CMS brings best practice solutions to build an all-inclusive strategy that takes you from Vision to Ground Breaking.
Why have I never heard of Engage Conference?

Engage Conference is a completely new event, dreamed up, developed and done by Catalyst Ministry Solutions and its network of thoughtful, dedicated leaders in the church, nonprofit and school space.

While this September will mark the inaugural Engage Conference event, we're tentatively planning to hold multiple events throughout the year and the Midwest.

Pat Connaughton Meet-n-Greet Contest FAQs

How do I enter to win?
This opportunity is open to Engage Conference attendees only. On the day of the event, September 28, 2021, there will be a sign up station to enter the contest.
How many winners will there be?

Event organizers will select one winner by random draw on the day of the Engage Conference, September 28, 2021.

How do I claim my prize?

The winner will be announced during closing remarks on the day of the event, September 28, 2021, at which time they may claim their prize. If the winner is not in attendance or the prize has not been claimed, the winner will be notified via email after the event and will be given until midnight on October 9 to claim their prize. All prize-related correspondence and scheduling will be coordinated through email.

When will the meet-n-greet be held?
Due to the upcoming NBA season, the meet and greet will be scheduled and held at a later date.
How many guests can I bring?
Guests will be limited to yourself and up to 5 close family members - spouse, children and/or grandchildren.

Fall 2021 Engage Conference

Hosted by Pastor Mark Weigt

Presented by Catalyst Ministry Solutions

Sponsored by Catalyst Construction