Welcoming the stranger sits at the heart of the gospel. Yet over time, even the warmest churches can grow comfortable, friendly to the people already inside and, without meaning to, a little hard to break into for everyone else.
Changing that isn’t one person’s job. It takes a pastor casting vision and building the systems, along with people who are at the door every Sunday with a smile and a name tag. When the whole team shares the same calling and the same language, hospitality stops being a program and becomes part of who you are.
That’s why the Art of Hospitality works best when you come together. Over two days at Church of the Resurrection, you’ll explore why hospitality matters, practice the habits that help guests feel noticed and welcome, and get real help finding volunteers who serve out of calling, not obligation. Then you’ll have the trip home to start planning what comes next, together.
Guest Experience & ShareChurch Lead Director
Before joining our staff in 2011, Yvonne worked in an executive leadership capacity in retail, where she discovered the power of radical hospitality. She is co-author of four books, all published by Abingdon Press:
Yvonne and her husband Frank have been part of Resurrection since 1996. Together they enjoy movies, road trips, and spending time with family.
Executive Director of Donor Development
Debi is passionate about helping others experience the radical love of Jesus through hospitality and about helping others steward their resources and gifts for greatest Kingdom impact. She is the author of CATCH: A Churchwide Program for Invitational Evangelism and co-author of The Art of Hospitality: A Practical Guide for a Ministry of Radical Welcome.
Debi and her husband Reed enjoy being at the lake, taking walks, and spending time with their two grown children. But if you want to know her true joy…ask about her grandchildren!
Discounted Room Blocks for Lead(HER) based on availability.
We do not provide transportation. The easiest mode of transportation, once you arrive in KC, will be a rental car or ride sharing service like Uber or Lyft.
You may cancel at any time through March 26. Cancellations through March 26 are subject to a $30 cancellation fee. We are unable to refund any registration fees after March 26, 2027. Please understand that by this date we have prepared for your arrival with printed materials, catering and other provisions. You may transfer your registration to another person at any time. For cancellations or transfers, please contact us at ShareChurchConferences@cor.org.
Credit card is the preferred method of payment. Please email us at ShareChurchConferences@cor.org, if you need to discuss other options.
No. While children are a high priority at Resurrection, this is an adult training event and childcare is not available. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) will be available for full participation. Blank certificates will be available for pick up at the Information Booth during the event. Certificates are issued by Resurrection, A United Methodist Church, and they are accepted for United Methodist clergy and full-time local pastors.
Yes. However, we encourage you to attend the entire event. There are no reduced registration rates for partial attendance.
Lead(HER) is made possible by the generous support of our sponsors. Click the logos to learn more about each sponsor.
