Register Now! An Evening with Meredith Miller, Author of Woven
We're so excited to gather with you as we launch the second cohort of the Age to Age Initiative! All important info for the Cohort 2 Launch can be found within this section of the website.
Hilton Hotel Easton Town Center
3900 Chagrin Dr.
Columbus, OH
Transportation/Pick Up Questions:
Kari Osmek: 763-772-7527
Other Logistic/Event Questions:
Kris Bjorke: 612-597-0048
Inspiring a new era of ministry where congregations answer Jesus’ call to welcome and nurture every child. Creating spaces of belonging and joy, through worship, prayer, and faith formation—sparking transformation, that radiates through families, generations and the community.
Cultivate a Connected Community
Build deep, trusting connections among cohort members, fostering a supportive, collegial environment where everyone feels valued and celebrated.
Equip for Effective Leadership
Help participants identify their unique leadership strengths and team gifts while addressing potential gaps, encouraging self-care and resilience for long-term impact.
Clarify the Vision and Purpose of the Grant
Provide an understanding of the grant’s mission, including design thinking, project goals, and the strategic roles.
Empower Strategic Team Formation
Guide each congregation in forming and empowering effective ministry teams, including identifying champions and clarifying roles prior to and during the July event.
Inspire Confidence and Action Bias
Support cohort leaders in creating actionable plans for their ministries, ensuring they leave with a clear covenant for next steps and the confidence to advocate for the Age to Age Initiative.
*all sessions will occur in the Worthington Room unless otherwise noted on the schedule*
Setting the Foundation
2:00-3:00pm - Arrival, Welcome, & Check In at Hotel
3:00-4:00pm - Opening Devotion with Kris
4:00-5:00pm - Community Building & Introductions with Janny
5:00-5:30pm - Goals for Our Time Together with Pete
5:30-5:55pm - BREAK
5:55pm - Meet in Lobby to Drive to Dinner Together
6:00-7:30pm - Dinner
Pins Mechanical @ Easton Town Center
8:00-8:30pm - Overview of Resource Hub & Our Time Together with Kari
8:30-9:15pm - Evening Devotion with Meredith
9:15pm - Free Time, Connection, Bed
Hospitality in Kris' room until 11pm
Equipping for Leadership
8:00-8:30am - Breakfast
8:45-9:15am - Morning Devotion & Spiritual Practice with Meredith
9:15-10:00am - Age to Age Overview & Grant Introduction with Kris, Josh, & Drew
10:00am-12pm - Session with Meredith Miller, author of Woven
12:00-1:00pm - Lunch
1:00-1:30pm - Q&A with Meredith
1:30-2:30pm - Age to Age Leadership with Pete & Diane
2:30-2:45pm - BREAK
2:45-3:45pm - Design Thinking & Your Innovative Ministry Project (IMP) with Kari & Kris
3:45-4:00pm - BREAK
4:00-6:30pm - Field Trip to Capital University & Trinity Seminary
4:30 Trinity Seminary
5:00 Dean of Education Carmen Dixon Keynote
6:00 Bookstore
6:30-8:00pm - Dinner
Giuseppe's Ritrovo's in Bexley
8:30-9:00pm - Application Review
9:00-10:00pm - Leader Self Care & Spiritual Practice with Janny
10:00-11:30pm - Hospitality in Kris' Room
Covenant & Commissioning
8:00-8:30am - Breakfast
8:30-9:00am - Spiritual Practice with Meredith
9:00-9:45am - Covenant Creation with Janny
9:45-10:00am - BREAK
10:00-11:00am - Innovative Ministry Project Sharing
11:00-11:30am - Next Steps & Sending with Kris & Pete
11:30am - Departures & Airport Dropoffs