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.