Immersion
Missional Entrepreneurship
Training for Pioneers at the Intersection of the Marketplace and God’s Mission
Sterling, VA
January 29-31, 2025
Your neighborhood is full of people who will likely never come to your church.
What can churches and Christian leaders do to bless our communities and connect with our neighbors?
Many churches find new vitality by opening “missional businesses” that not only produce income but also build meaningful relationships in an increasingly disconnected world.
Everyday churches like yours are using their underutilized properties to address local needs, such as tiny home communities, affordable daycare, and community gathering spaces. Join us to explore the Bible’s vision of how God’s people impact their community and imagine new ways your church can join in.
Join us at Riverside Presbyterian Church, home of the bustling Ridgetop Cafe, to learn:
- How Churches become Community Hubs
- Best practices for Repurposing Church Facilities
- Opportunities for New Income Streams and New Expressions of Church
Ridgetop Cafe is so much more than a business. Expand your imagination for what is possible in your setting as you see, taste, and experience unique ways that mission and ministry can thrive in the midst of the marketplace.
Get a Taste
On-Site Training and Inspiration
Biblically Rooted
Discover God’s heart for mission and how that impacts our church’s approach.
Practitioner Led
Learn from practitioners who have started businesses, reimagined church buildings and more
Actionable Focus
Learn practical strategies you can apply as soon as you get home.
Your Guides
Shannon Kiser
Director of U.S. Ministries & Training, Fresh Expressions, North America
Brian Clark
Director, Missional Incubator
Edwin Andrade
Lead Pastor, Riverside Presbyterian Church
Jesse Colon
Worship Leader
What to Expect
Training Overview
January 29-31
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At the Missional Entrepreneurship Immersion, you can look forward to:
- Robust Times of Prayer and Worship
Following God into mission begins with positioning ourselves to listen to God. This gathering will be framed with times of prayer and worship that help us position ourselves to listen to the Holy Spirit. - Immersive Experience
The training will take place at Ridgetop Coffee and Tea, a missional business in Sterling, Virginia. You’ll enjoy premium coffee from our baristas and overhear the bustling sounds of families in the play area. You will also have the opportunity for a panel discussion with the team of people who brought that vision into reality. - Focus on Context
Not every approach is for you! Presentations and dialogue will focus on essential elements of developing an entrepreneurial mission that fits your context. - Targeted Breakout Sessions
Do you have a specific area of interest or concern? You can look forward to breakout sessions with experts in fields such as nonprofit accounting, investor pitches, business planning, and more. - Q and A
Beyond presentations, there will be dedicated times for you to explore your concerns, issues, and questions.
Fresh Expressions provides access to outstanding resources, training and tools to our 900+ local churches in their quest to make disciples.
James Swanson
Retired Bishop, Mississippi Conference of the United Methodist Church
FAqs
More questions?
When does the training take place?
January 29-31, 2025
What is included in the price?
Cost is only $225 for this immersive experience, and includes lunch, dinner, and beverages for the duration of the training. Lodging and transportation are not included.
Where should I stay?
A specially priced block of rooms is available at Hyatt Place Chantilly/Dulles Airport-South (4994 Westone Plaza, Chantilly, VA 20151). Reserve your spot HERE.
How do I get there?
Ridgetop Coffee and Tea is located at 21631 Ridgetop Circle, Sterling, VA 20166. There will be limited shuttle rides available from Dulles Airport. If you cannot make the shuttle, you’re encouraged to take a taxi or ride share.