2026 One-Day Workshops | October 6-8
Most churches and church leaders don’t struggle due to a lack of vision. They struggle because systems and culture drift apart.
They’re friendly, but not always intentional. They see first-time guests, but too few return visits. They struggle to recruit and retain volunteers, move values from a rallying cry to real action, and create a common language that ties it all together.
These struggles are what our One-Day Workshops are designed to address.
This year’s Workshops combine three practical topics into three back-to-back days to make travel planning simpler. Attend one day or all three, and choose the combo that best fits your church and your team.
Our 2026 lineup:
- Tuesday, October 6: Guest Services. You’ll learn how to build a thriving Guest Services ministry, create a culture of intentional hospitality, and navigate the systems and challenges surrounding first-time guests, parking, seating, and more.
- Wednesday, October 7: Guest Services 2.0. Take your hospitality beyond Sunday mornings into every layer of church life, from staff culture and hiring practices to volunteer leadership, communication, and member engagement. (Previous attendance at our Guest Services One-Day is a prerequisite for 2.0.)
- Thursday, October 8: Volunteer Culture. If you struggle with finding them, training them, keeping them, motivating them, or even firing them, you’ll discover some new ways forward as you equip the saints for the work of the ministry.
All One-Day Workshops are 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., and held at The Summit Church’s Capital Hills Campus, located in Raleigh, North Carolina.
What you’ll walk away with:
Every One-Day Workshop is designed to move your team from ideas to implementation. You’ll get:
- A forum to bring your staff team or high-capacity volunteers, to multiply the impact
- Workshop manuals to help with notes and brainstorming
- Proven resources and templates help you get started (or improve what exists)
- Group discussion and targeted Q&A sessions
- Breakfast, lunch, and snacks (so many snacks) throughout the day
- New friendships with peers from churches across the country
Since 2016, hundreds of church leaders from across the U.S. and Canada have participated in these Workshops. Many return year after year, bringing additional staff and volunteers with them.
Individual registration:
- Early Bird (through July 15): $99
- Standard (July 16-September 16): $129
- Late (September 17-28): $149
All prices are per person, per Workshop
Team registration:
Bringing a team? Groups of five or more get our best available rate:
- $99 per person, per Workshop through September 16
Discounts are not stackable: you’ll automatically get the lowest available rate!
What others are saying:
- 5 stars isn’t enough. Over the years I’ve brought three different teams to these Workshops.” – Jenny Klein, Generations Church, Southport, NC
- “We left feeling energized and equipped to move our entire church culture in better directions.” – Paul McDonald, Autumn Ridge Church, Rochester, MN
- “The Workshop is a MUST for churches who want to steward their congregations with excellence!” – Jayda Fisher, Redemption Church, Mobile, AL
- “I came away with incredibly practical and actionable ideas. The value you receive for the price is outstanding.” – Clif Kapka, The Well Community Church, Argyle, TX
- “Truly transformative. If you’re passionate about advancing the kingdom of God by serving guests in your church, this Workshop is a must.” – Jordan Potter, Eastlake Community Church, Moneta, VA
photo credits: Austin Franks, Tally Schiro, Charlie Martin
