Community Events & Gatherings
Explore our upcoming town halls, conferences, and community events designed to support and uplift rural and small-town leaders.
Our Upcoming Events
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Clergy Financial Empowerment Conference
Strengthening Stewardship. Sustaining Ministry. Empowering Leaders.
Ministry is a sacred calling — and faithful stewardship is part of that calling. Join us for an inspiring and practical conference designed to help clergy strengthen financial confidence, steward resources wisely, and build sustainable, long-term ministry impact.
- Practical Financial Stewardship Tools
- Budgeting and Sustainable Financial Systems
- Clergy-Specific Financial Guidance
- Community, Encouragement, and Shared Wisdom
- Strategies for Sustainable Ministry and Leadership Longevity
Building Momentum. Driving Participation. Sustaining the Foundation Workshop Series: Q1
(Rescheduled) Saturday, April 18 (previously scheduled March 14, 2026)
Time: 9am – 1pm (Check-in & breakfast 9-10am)
Cost: Free
Venue : Aymer Center, NC United States
Join us for a powerful in-person workshop focused on practical strategies for building a stronger, more sustainable faith-based community.
Topics presented:
- Building Momentum-Driving Participation-Sustaining the Foundation
- Building community partnerships
- Community Health Equity
- Community Development
Building Momentum. Driving Participation. Sustaining the Foundation Workshop Series: Q2
Join us for a powerful in-person workshop focused on practical strategies for building a stronger, more sustainable faith-based community.
Topics presented: The topics are being coordinated.
Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026
Time: 9am – 1pm (Check-in & breakfast 9-10am)
Cost: Free
Venue: Aymer Center, NC United States
Building Momentum. Driving Participation. Sustaining the Foundation Workshop Series: Q3
Join us for a powerful in-person workshop focused on practical strategies for building a stronger, more sustainable faith-based community.
Topics presented: The topics are being coordinated.
Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
Time: 9am – 1pm (Check-in & breakfast 9-10am)
Cost: Free
Venue: Aymer Center, NC United States
Institute for Rural & Small-Town Ministry & Leadership ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM
Join us for a powerful in-person conference focused on practical strategies for building a stronger, more sustainable faith-based community.
Topics presented: The topics are being coordinated.
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
Time: TBA
Cost: Free
Venue: Aymer Center, NC United States
Our Past Events
Strengthen Your Congregation Workshop Series: Phase Three
Where Your Story Begins
Nov 19 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us for a powerful virtual workshop with opportunities for interactivity.
Date: Nov 19
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Cost: Free
Venue : Aymer Center, NC United States
Strengthening Congregations: Phase Two
"Sacred Spaces, Secure Places: Building a Protected Faith Community"
Aug 21 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Join us for a powerful in-person workshop focused on practical strategies for building a stronger, more sustainable faith-based community.
Topics we covered:
- Church Insurance
- Grant Writing
Strengthen Your Congregation Workshop Series: Phase One
"Sacred Spaces, Secure Places: Building a Protected Faith Community"
May 31 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Join us for a powerful in-person workshop focused on practical strategies for building a stronger, more sustainable faith-based community.
Topics we covered:
- Grant Writing
- Financial Sustainability
- Outreach Within Your Congregation – Part 1
- Location Security
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