Purpose
It has become daily news to see Leaders abuse their power or observe their character crumble. In the last few decades we’ve baptized business practices and hierarchical structures—it has ravaged the soul of the Church. We need another way forward. At Praxis 2018 we’ll explore how we can move beyond these leadership approaches to illuminate soul-healthy men and woman leading together. Let’s awaken our churches to equip and release all of God’s people for mission. Join us and 250 + other planters and practitioners as we Re-Imagine Leadership in this new world.
Practitioners
In our fourth annual time together, we will plummet deep into the hands-on-work of Re-Imagining Leadership with unique emphasis on mutual leadership, emotional healthy leadership, five-fold intelligence, multicultural leadership and leadership in the neighborhood. We’ve gathered some of the best on-the-ground church planters and practitioners to furnish us with the possibilities for lighting a path ahead in our churches, in our neighborhoods, and in our world.
Dan White Jr.
Church Planter & Co-Author of Church as Movement & Co-founder of Praxis Gathering
Syracuse
JR Woodward
National Director of V3 Movement & Co-founder of Praxis Gathering
L.A./Seattle
Brandon Wrencher
Activist & Church Planter with The Good Neighbor Movement
Greensboro
Erica Wrencher
Public Educator & Church Planter with The Good Neighbor Movement
Greensboro
Lisa Watson
Leadership Development and Training Director for Christian Community Development Association
D.C.
Coz Crosscombe
Director of Urban Ministry at Cairn University
Philadelphia
Lori Ruffin
Strategic Planner & Operations Manager for the V3 Movement
Richmond
Russ Johnson
Director & Planter, Author and Founder of the Table Network
Fort Myers
Karen Rohrer
Director of Church Planting at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary
Pittsburgh
Scott J. Hagley
Assistant Professor of Missiology at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary
Pittsburgh
Dwight Yoo
Pastor at Renewal Presbyterian Church
Philadelphia
Place
Location:
Asian Arts Initiative
1219 Vine St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
The Praxis Gathering this year will be hosted at the Asian Arts Initiative, which is a newly-renovated space located in Philadelphia’s burgeoning Chinatown North neighborhood.Asian Arts Initiative is a multidisciplinary community arts center conveniently located near City Hall and public transportation, with nearby public parking lots and street parking available.
Neighborhood Immersions
Friday: 2p – 6p
(optional)
On Friday from 2pm- 6pm we’re offering 3 different Immersion trips into real-time neighborhoods in Philly, led by authentic practitioners. You will get the privilege of touring a church planter’s locality and see key areas, streets, landmarks, events, buildings and borders that have shaped their missional presence over the years. Along the way you’ll hear their story of loving a neighborhood; what they’ve discovered, what traction they’ve experienced, what hurdles they’ve faced and what hope they have for the future. At the end of the Immersion you’ll enjoy dinner together in their neighborhood.
West Philly
North Philly
Chinatown
Registration
Early Bird price ends July 31st
Regular price ends August 22nd
Sponsors
