Where:	St. Thomas’ Church, Whitemarsh 7020 Camp Hill Road Fort Washington, PA 19034
When:	2 p.m. on Monday, October 16 through Noon on Wednesday, October 18
Who:	Lay, Clergy, Diocesan staff

This conference will offer keynote presentations, workshops, and networking time, and will be undergirded with Eucharist and the Daily Office. The conference will include findings from RenewalWorks, a research-based Forward Movement initiative that has identified key catalysts for spiritual vitality in congregations and for individuals. A focus on discipleship is one of those primary catalysts, based on research from nearly half a million participants across the country.

“In our work with RenewalWorks, we have learned a great deal about how to encourage spiritual growth and deeper practices in congregations,” said the Rev. Jay Sidebotham, director of RenewalWorks. “This conference gives us a wonderful way to share practices that work.”

The people of St. Thomas’ Church look forward to hosting Discipleship Matters, said the Rev. Marek Zabriskie, the church’s rector. “We have been transformed by scripture engagement in our church, including of course, the Bible Challenge. We are excited to share what we have learned and to offer hospitality to conference attendees.”

With workshops like…

“Listening as evangelism”
“Lay leaders growing as disciples”
“Dioceses shaping disciples”
“Discipleship in Hispanic congregations”
“Digital discipleship and communications”

and presenters like…

The Rt. Rev. Daniel G. P. Gutiérrez
The Rev. Marek Zabriskie
Dr. Lisa Kimball
Vicki Garvey
The Rev. Scott Gunn

The complete list of workshops and presenters is being finalized and will be released soon!