Patrick first became involved with church planting when he joined the New Life Christian Church launch team in 1992. Several years after launch, God called Patrick to full-time vocational ministry. He served as a general associate minister focusing on operations and administration for five years before transitioning to lead New Life's church planting ministry, Passion for Planting (P4P). In this role Patrick was a project manager for dozens of church plants and developed many systems and processes to be used with church plants across the US. P4P has since grown to a national ministry being significantly involved in over 275 church plants and providing resources to countless more. In addition to continuing oversight of P4P, Patrick serves as Executive Minister at New Life, a multi-site church outside Washington D.C. Patrick lives in Fairfax, VA with his incredibly supportive wife and son.

SESSIONS

PRE-CONFERENCE: Church Planting Nuts & Bolts — Hosted by Passion for Planting
Come to this high-energy equipping lab that features experienced practitioners teaching church planting fundamentals with disciple making at the core. On Day 1, we’ll focus on real-world, proven, practical methods of disciple making that continued to thrive even during the pandemic. On Day 2, we’ll provide the “how to” nuts and bolts (with tools & templates) for church planting post-pandemic. Come learn, be encouraged, be challenged, and have fun! Don’t just plant a church, start a Disciple Making Movement that fuels a Church Planting Movement! Full list of speakers for this pre-con here.
Day / Time: Monday 1:00pm — 5:00pm and Tuesday 8:00am — 11:30am
Location: Faith Hall - Room 301H

Networking Lunch: Funding Your Vision — Hosted by Passion for Planting
The biggest transfer of generational wealth in history is underway and bringing with it tectonic shifts in how donors approach generosity. Come hear from Phil Ling, church planter, business entrepreneur and sixth-generation ministry leader. He brings research, experience and insights into how generosity intersects with disciple making. Networking with Phil Ling, Brett Andrews, Pat Furgerson, and Patrick Bradley.
Day/Time: Wednesday, March 9 / 12:30pm – 2:00pm
Location: Faith Hall - Room 301H

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