Directors+1 – Agenda October 19-20, 2026
Attendees: Grant Directors plus one partner
THEME: CLARITY
“Education alone is insufficient; stabilization without formation is unsustainable; and relief without dignity perpetuates shame.” (The Gathering)
Monday, October 19
12 Noon Optional Lunch
1:00PM Afternoon Session
5:30PM Reception
6:30PM Dinner
Optional Post Dinner Activity
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
7:00AM Breakfast
8:45AM Gathering Prayer
9:00AM Morning Session: Gaining Clarity
10:45AM Morning Track Workshops
Cohort 3: Communications
Cohort 4: Sustainability with Brian Williams
12 Noon Lunch
1:00PM Afternoon Track Workshops:
Cohort 3: Resources and Reporting with Brian Williams
Cohort 4: Power of Pivots
2:15PM Break
2:45PM Final Session
3:45PM Announcements and Sending Forth
5:00PM Optional Dinner gathering at Market Place
The coordination program is funded by Lilly Endowment Inc. and administered by the Center for Congregations.
