By Rhonda Pittman Gingrich, Annual Conference director
Networking Groups are designed to provide an opportunity for those with similar leadership roles in their congregations to gather for more informal, but facilitated and intentional, conversation to make connections and share mutual support.
Conversation topics will include: What is working well for you? What challenges are you facing? What resources have you found helpful? What resources/support would you find helpful?
Networking Groups will be offered on the following topics as part of the Tuesday morning “Imagine!” programing on June 30 at the Annual Conference in Fort Wayne, Ind. All networking groups will meet around tables in Halls B/C of the Grand Wayne Convention Center (where business and worship are taking place), expanding the circle to accommodate all who want to participate.
See the schedule, topics, facilitators, and table numbers below:
Tuesday, June 30, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
- Lay Leaders Networking Group will be led by Audrey Hollenberg Duffey at Table 15
- Music Ministry Networking Group will be led by Carol Elmore at Table 34
- Multi-Vocational Pastors Networking Group will be led by Ryan Braught at Table 22
Tuesday, June 30, 10:45-11:45 a.m.
- Deacon Ministry Networking Group will be led by Dennis Lohr at Table 48
- Worship Planning Networking Group will be led by Cindy Laprade Lattimer at Table 26
- Youth Ministry Networking Group will be led by Becky Ullom Naugle at Table 54
For more information about Annual Conference 2026 in Fort Wayne, Ind., from June 28 to July 2, go to www.brethren.org/ac2026
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