Converge is committed to offering specialized training and ongoing networks that can assist pastors and leaders in the mobilization process. Working to bring about change in a context of teamwork and mutual encouragement can make a huge difference in efforts to serve Christ and transform communities.
LEAD Teams
A LEAD Team is a gathering of relationally and missionally committed leaders from a geographical region or affinity group. Teams meet together regularly to build meaningful relationships, focus on spiritual growth, and work together to see mission accomplished through muyltiplying (planting) new churches, and nurturing church health.
While church planting is a strong emphasis of each LEAD Team, church health is equally important. Participating pastors/leaders challenge each other, learn together, and resource one another in a caring environment to stimulate the mobilization, health, and impact of each church involved in the team.
Converge MidAtlantic’s Lead Teams and Head Coaches include:
| Area | Head Coach | Phone Number | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro DC | Ron Crawford | rcrawford@nvision.org | 240-672-7907 |
| Central/Eastern PA | Dan Nold | dan@calvarysc.org | 814-238-0822 |
| NC/Central VA | Bill Denning | bill@riveroaksraleigh.com | 919-848-4905 |
| Central OH | Dan Peterson | dan@convergemidatlantic.com | 330-518-5438 |
| NE OH | Gary Schroeder | gary@convergemidatlantic.com | 330-518-5533 |
| NW PA/W NY | Loren Little | loren@livinghopecommunity.com | 814-587-6121 |
Training Events
Converge Worldwide and Regional Training Events
IGNITE 2011 Church Planting Conference (Phoenix, AZ): March 16-17, 2011
2011 Network Gatherings
These gatherings are designed to facilitate peer-to-peer sharing and learning in dealing with issues and challenges common among ministry peers. The agenda is set by pastors and spouses attending. Prior participants have cited that ideas gained and relationships formed have transformed their ministries.
Contact Don Windmiller, director of Network Gatherings, 847-879-3241, or don.windmiller@convergeww.org.
Large Church Pastors & Spouses (churches with attendance of 350+)
February 7-10, 2011, Orlando, Fla.
For the following events, Contact Peg Windmiller: peg.windmiller@convergeww.org:
Children’s Pastors and Directors
January 11-12, 2011, Orlando, Fla.
Pastors of African Descent & Spouses
January 12-14, 2011, Matthews, N.C.
Urban Church Pastors & Spouses
January 23-26, 2011, Orlando, Fla.
Local Church Administrative Assistants
January 23-26, 2011, Orlando, Fla.
Multisite & Multiplication Center Network Gathering
February 10-11, 2011, Orlando, Fla.
Solo Pastors & Spouses
February 13-16, 2011, Orlando, Fla.
Breaking the 200/400 Barrier Pastors & Spouses
February 13-16, 2011, Orlando, Fla.