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Reimagine | SUMMIT

A FREE one-day workshop for TEAMS of church leaders who want their congregations to thrive for generations to come – especially in our rapidly changing culture.

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Ascension Lutheran, Denver

4.5.25

9am - 3pm

St. Lorenz, Frankenmuth

5.3.25

9am - 3pm

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Why attend?

You’re a mission-minded lay leader, pastor, or church staff member who wants

  • To capitalize on the resources Jesus has given you to grow His kingdom.
  • To create courage and collaboration for your church, which is facing an uncertain future.
  • To re-imagine your congregation’s future so that people are cared for and Jesus’ kingdom grows.

We’ve created a FREE one-day workshop (lunch included!) for teams of lay leaders and church staff who believe they can grow, even in our rapidly changing culture.

The Re-Imagine Your Future Summit inspires congregations to act so that your people are cared for, and congregational resources are best used for Gospel ministry.

Your congregation will leave with

  • A clear picture of your current life-cycle status.
  • Better understand our rapidly changing culture in America.
  • Collaboration or partnership with sister churches.
  • Practical “next steps” for going forward in mission and ministry.
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This is a FREE one-day workshop that includes LUNCH and is designed for TEAMS of paid AND volunteer church leaders.

We hear it all the time: “This was amazing!! I wish I had brought a bigger team – more lay leaders and more of my staff!” Don’t make that mistake. There is no size-limit on your team but it ought to consist of AT LEAST four people. Two of those four ought to be lay leaders.

Combat volunteer burnout and create excitement amongst your people by inviting and encouraging your people to attend the Re-Imagine Your Future Summit.

For teams of at least 3 church leaders

Upcoming Summits:

April 5, 2025 | Denver, Co

May 3, 2025 | Frankenmuth, MI

AGENDA

Summits are typically held on Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

A STUDY OF THE FEEDING OF THE 5000

focusing on trusting God for the resources needed to move well into the future

CHURCH LIFE-CYCLE EXERCISE

where your team will leave better grasping the reality of their situation and encouraged that their family in Christ will support and encourage them.

FOUR CULTURAL CHANGES

thriving congregations address, with practical how-to examples

A WORKING-SESSION ON

• Understanding your community
• Possible options for congregations to pursue
• Examples of how other congregations have created new futures

MAPPING OUT NEXT STEPS

You and your team collaborate with other area churches and partners to begin moving toward a healthy, vibrant future.

“The Summit helped me understand the health of our church. The fellowship, collaboration, and brainstorming gave us great ideas and information to share between churches.”

YOUR FACILITATOR

Bill Woolsey

Bill Woolsey

FIVETWO FOUNDER & PRESIDENT

With decades of experience in starting and leading ministries, churches and networks, Bill now invests his life…

Bill Woolsey

Bill
Woolsey

FiveTwo
FIVETWO FOUNDER & PRESIDENT

With decades of experience in starting and leading ministries, churches and networks, Bill now invests his life in men and women who want to reach people for Jesus in new, creative ways.

After serving congregations in the Midwest, he and his family planted CrossPoint Community Church in Houston, a congregation that led his denomination (LCMS) in baptisms for much of the 2000s. In 2009 he led the launch of FiveTwo, a network that helps men and women grow their God-given dreams into ministries and businesses that last.

Bill authored “Seven Steps to Start,” a practical ‘how-to-start’ book written from a front-row seat of over 30 years of outreach experience. He and his wife of 40 years, Julie, have 3 children: Timothy, and his wife, Caitlyn and daughter, Lydia; Abigail, her husband Nick and sons, Ezra, Elisha, & Levi; and Samuel, and his wife, Rachel.

Derrick Hurst

Derrick
Hurst

Derrick has been a pastor for 22 years. From church planter to associate pastor to senior pastor, he’s filled a variety of roles. Currently serving full time in ministry at Living Word in Galena, Ohio, Derrick also is the church partnership director for FiveTwo and one of our Catalysts.

He’s been married 24 years to his high school sweetheart. With twin sons who are 21 years old and a 14 year old daughter, he stays pretty active! His biggest passion is helping followers of Jesus discover and live out their passion.

Randy Miller

Randy
Miller

Randy provides a depth of insight that makes an organization of any size and complexity more effective in their mission.

Randy has demonstrated experience in values discovery, strategic planning, donor engagement, startup sustainability and community transformation. He is certified in the latest “best-in-class” visioning and strategic planning tools.

Randy has served in diverse communities including New York City, Nashville, Detroit, and Houston.

Most recently, he launched a mental health nonprofit that empowers emotional wellbeing. Randy’s work with The FiveTwo Network helps more churches and nonprofits make an eternal difference in their communities.

Jeremy Jacoby

Jeremy
Jacoby

With over 25 years of experience planting and revitalizing churches Jeremy is passionate about helping churches reimagine their future in which they reach their communities with the love of Jesus.

Jeremy Jacoby, a Colorado native, is a graduate of Denver Lutheran High School (’89), Concordia University Irvine (’93) and St. Louis Seminary (’97). He has served parishes in Nebraska and Colorado which included being a church planter for the Rocky Mountain District. He has been at Summit of Peace since 2009 and was called to serve as Senior Pastor in 2011. He is a father of Jessica (20), Johanna (19) and husband to Julie (no age given).

He’s an avid fan of all Denver sports teams, runner, hiker,  occasional gamer, voracious reader, fantastic storyteller, recovering social media addict and an extreme practitioner of the sarcastic arts.

Keith Speaks

Keith
Speaks

Keith served the last 12 years as the Senior Pastor of Hales Corners Lutheran Church in Milwaukee. Pastor Keith Speaks and his wife Paula, are the Parents of 3 sons and the grandparents of 3 fantastic grandchildren, who call them Oma and Opa! Keith has served congregations in Iowa, North Carolina, Texas and Wisconsin.

 

Bring Your Team!

To get the most out of your Summit experience, you’ll want to bring a team of 3 or more. We recommend that team includes at least two lay leaders. We know involving your lay leaders in vision casting and planning for the future creates buy-in and excitement amongst your people and will combat volunteer burnout!

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