Executive Leader PreCon
A collaborative gathering for executive church leaders focused on training, idea-sharing, and practical leadership development
May 3-4, 2026
Northside Christian Church - New Albany, IN
Join Us
Join us for a collaborative gathering designed for executive church leaders who are leading their teams toward radical alignment to the Great Commission. Whether you're already part of our Executive Leader Learning Community or exploring what executive leadership training could look like for you, this PreCon offers training, idea-sharing, and practical leadership development focused on the 12 Disciplines of an Intentional Executive Leaders.
You'll connect with fellow executive leaders, engage in intentional conversations about the challenges and opportunities you're facing, and leave equipped with actionable insights you can implement immediately.
Sunday, May 3
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Welcome Dinner
Monday, May 4
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Full Day Session (lunch provided)
Topics We'll Explore Together
AI in the Church
Practical uses and important cautions for church leaders
Developing High-Level Volunteer Leaders
Building a leadership pipeline from young adults to senior adults, including unpaid staff-level leaders who help meet growing ministry needs
Giving a Great Evaluation
Tools & best practices for developing staff while balancing pastoral care, direct feedback, proper documentation, legal protection, and an inspiring tone
Crowd-Sourced
Q&A
Your questions, real-time answers. We'll tackle the challenges you're facing right now with practical solutions from experienced leaders
What You'll Gain
This is your chance to step away from the day-to-day, invest in your own development, and build deep relational connections with leaders who understand the unique pressures and possibilities of executive church leadership. You'll leave with not just new tools, but genuine relationships with leaders walking the same path.
$179 per person
Includes Sunday dinner and Monday lunch
Continue the Learning
Your PreCon registration unlocks special discounted pricing for the Intentional Churches Conference 2026 (May 5-6). Bring your team and keep the momentum going—learn more about the conference here.
Pricing
Led by Veteran Executive Leaders
This PreCon is led by experienced executive leaders who understand the unique challenges and opportunities you're navigating.
Melissa Sandel
Executive Director of Ministries
West Side Christian Church
Springfield, IL
Bill Brown
Executive Pastor
Parkview Christian Church
Orland Park, IL