Join the Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma and Learning Forte for a small church conference Dec. 1st - 2nd.
Join the Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma and Learning Forte for a small church conference December 1st - 2nd. Gather together with lay and clergy from other small churches around Oklahoma as you identify and align your foundational values and get inspired to engage and sustain innovative ministry in evolving contexts.
Bishop Poulson Reed shared his thoughts on the conference, “mission strategy is an essential tool for vital congregations of any size. This conference will offer a rare opportunity to explore strategy, with inspiring but practical approaches for small congregations.”
Presenters:
Learning Forte is an ecumenical team of experienced educators, digital ministry pioneers, faith formation professionals, local pastors, and trained coaches who have leveraged our experiences to provide the resources you need. We want to help you lead through times of change, leverage digital tools and new models to fulfill your mission in our increasingly hybrid world, and support you as you experiment. Through learning opportunities, collaborative consulting, and contextually-relevant platforms, we’ll help you identify what is holding you back and what is possible for the future through actionable steps that result in measurable results.
Joey Ripka is the Canon Musician for the Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma. Joey brings expertise in liturgical and music planning for congregations.
When and where is the conference happening?
This event is being held at St. Crispin’s Conference Center in Wewoka, Oklahoma on Dec. 1-2, 2023. Plan to arrive by 9:45am and the conference will begin at 10:00am on Friday, Dec.1. The conference will conclude by 3:00pm on Saturday, Dec. 2.
If you need to stay overnight on Thursday please email Kate Bond!The conference will conclude by 3:00pm on Saturday, Dec. 2.
Conference Schedule:
Friday, Dec. 1st
10-12 p.m.: Keynote and Identifying Your Values
12-1p.m: LUNCH
1-2:30p.m Participants Choose 1:
1. Values Practice Alignment
2. Planting Your Intentions
3. Liturgical Music for Small Congregations
2:30 - 3:30 p.m. BREAK
3:30-5 p.m.: Participants Choose 1:
Values Practice Alignment
Planting Your Intentions
Liturgical Music for Small Congregation
6 p.m. DINNER
Saturday, Dec. 2nd
10-12 p.m. Experimental Model
1. Constraints to Creativity
2. Experimental Design Blitz
12-1 p.m. LUNCH
1-2 p.m. Closing Keynote
How do I register?
Who can I contact for more information?
For additional details contact Kate Bond at KBond@epiok.org.
Where can I stay?
Accommodations are available at the Oakerhater Lodge and include
all meals and conference materials for the following costs:
- $85 - single occupancy
- $65 - double occupancy