Join us April 16-17, 2024
Early Registration By March 26 only $125
($159 after the 26th)
-Includes all conference access and 3 meals.
(Attendees are responsible for arranging lodging as needed.)
See the attached Hotel List for your use.
An Exciting two-day conference with workshops and panel discussions from seasoned practitioners and replant leaders to help you understand replanting, how it could benefit your church, and even how it could become a replanting church.
THE GOD WHO REPLANTS
Then the nations that are left all around you shall know that I am the LORD; I have rebuilt the ruined places and replanted that which was desolate. I am the LORD; I have spoken, and I will do it - Ezekiel 36:36
ABOUT OUR HOST
CHURCH
FOOTHILL BAPTIST CHURCH
1347 Richardson Ave, Los Altos, CA 94824
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In the Spring of 1954, the San Jose Baptist Association planted a new church to reach the western portion of what we now call Silicon Valley. From 36 charter members meeting in the pastor’s house, they quickly grew to a church of almost 500 persons by 1963. They built new buildings and envisioned reaching even more people across the region. They attempted to plant another church in nearby Mountain View, and in the early 1980s, they helped plant Chinese Bible Baptist Church (Now Logos Baptist Church, a facility and mission partner.) However, attendance, membership, and baptisms slowly declined over the next four decades. Despite a strong core congregation and many efforts to reach their community, they found themselves with just a few members in the Spring of 2022. That’s when they reached out to GCA’s ReNEW team and eventually became the second church to join our ReNEW strategy formally. Santa Cruz Baptist Church, a five-year-old SBC church plant, graciously agreed to become their foster parent congregation and is helping to support and lead them through this process.
With the ReNEW team, this congregation seeks a replanter for the multi-ethnic heart of Silicon Valley. What if God placed a Baptist Church in the heart of Silicon Valley decades ago, near influential companies like Apple, Meta, Google, HP, and Stanford University? We believe He did.
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SPEAKERS
While we've outlined fantastic speakers, the lineup is subject to change, and we're adding more brilliant minds to enrich your experience! Stay tuned for updates
Don't miss the chance to learn from a dynamic roster of leaders passionately committed to sharing their expertise.
Plenary Speakers:
Mark Clifton
Dr. Jimbo Stewart
Dr. Mark Hallock
Dr. Dave Kiehn
Dr. David Jackson
Dr. David Quiroa
Workshop Speakers:
Dr. Jimbo Stewart
Dr. David Jackson
Dr. David Quiroa
Dr. Michael Stewart
Dr. Chris Smith
Christopher Cole
WHAT YOU GET
Full access to all conference sessions, plenaries, workshops, and panel discussions over the two-day event.
Resource Kit:
A comprehensive resource kit containing session materials, replanting guides, and additional resources provided by speakers.
Networking Opportunities:
Opportunities to connect with speakers, fellow attendees, and church leaders during dedicated networking sessions.
Recorded Sessions:
Access to recorded sessions post-conference, allowing you to revisit content, share insights with your church, or catch up on missed sessions.
Spiritual and Practical Insights:
Deep insights into the spiritual and practical aspects of church replanting, equipping you to lead with purpose and effectiveness.
Panel Discussion Participation:
Engage actively in panel discussions, asking questions, sharing experiences, and learning from the diverse perspectives of replanting leaders.
Sponsor Acknowledgment:
Acknowledgment of your participation in an event sponsored by reputable organizations, enhancing your church’s credibility in replanting efforts.
Continued Learning:
Ongoing learning opportunities through post-conference resources, ensuring that the benefits extend beyond the two-day event.
Renewed Vision:
Walk away with a renewed vision for your church, equipped with strategies and tools to initiate or enhance the replanting process.
Attend ReNEW 2024 and unlock the benefits that will empower you to lead your church through successful replanting and revitalization.
SCHEDULE
While we've outlined a stellar schedule with dynamic speakers, please stay tuned for exciting updates. Our commitment to providing the most relevant and impactful content means the schedule may evolve. Don't miss out—your path to church renewal is filled with endless possibilities!
DAY ONE - APRIL 16
First Plenary Session
9:00 Welcome & Opening Prayer/Worship
The God Who Calls Us To Replant Churches for His Glory
-Dr. Mark Hallock
Break
10:45 Second Plenary Session
The God Who Calls Replanters
-Dr. Jimbo Stewart
Break
11:45 Panel Discussion
Sacrifice and Service - The Story of FBC Nipomo
-Christopher Cole, Michael Denton, Tom Williams
12:30 Lunch
1:30 Third Plenary Session
Worship
The God Who Replants Multi-Cultural Churches Across Generations
-Dr. David Quiroa
Break
2:45 Workshops
Am I a Replanter?
-Dr. Jimbo Stewart
First Steps in Fostering Replant Churches
Dr. David Jackson
Replanting in a Spanish Language Context (en Español)
-Dr. David Quiroa
4:15 Panel Discussion
Building An Associational Renewal Network
-Dr. Mike Stewart, Dr. Se J Won, Dr. Jimbo Stewart, Dr. Mark Hallock, Dr. David Jackson, Christoper Cole
Break
5:30 Dinner
Sponsored by CA Baptist Foundation
6:30 Fourth Plenary Session
-Worship
-Prayer for Replanting Work
The God Who Calls Us To Replant Churches for His Glory
-Mark Clifton
8:15 Conference Closes for the Day
DAY TWO - APRIL 17
9:00 Fifth Plenary Session
Welcome & Opening Prayer/Worship
The God Who Replants Each Church In Its Place
-Dr. Mark Hallock
Break
10:45 Sixth Plenary Session
The God Who Uses Preaching to Replant His Churches
-Dr. Dave Kiehn
Break
11:45 Panel Discussion
-Drew Cunningham, Rick Husk, Rob Hunt, Lisanne Huber, Christopher Cole
Becoming One Family United in Replanting a Church
The Story of Foothill Baptist Church
12:30 Lunch
1:30 Seventh Plenary Session
The God Who Uses Churches to Replant Other Churches
-Dr. David Jackson
Break
2:45 Eighth Plenary Session
Worship
The God Who Unites Us to ReNEW His Church
-Mark Clifton
4:15 Conference Closes
ABOUT THE SPEAKERS
Mark Clifton,
Director of Replant
Mark Clifton is the Senior Director of Replanting at the North American Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention. Mark has served as a pastor, church planter, church revitalizer, mission strategist, coach, and mentor to young leaders. He has planted and replanted numerous churches. His experience includes serving as the lead mission strategist for the Kansas/Nebraska Southern Baptist Convention, as a church planter in Montreal, Quebec, as a Southern Baptist National Church Planting Missionary for eastern Canada, and leading Southern Baptist church planting projects west of the Mississippi. Mark has planted, replanted, and provided strategic mission leadership since 1978. Mark, the author of the Reclaiming Glory, co-author of Rubicons of Revitalization, and podcaster with Thom Rainer on the weekly Revitalize and Replant podcast, is a graduate of William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri and Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Missouri.
Mark and his wife Jill live in Basehor, Kansas, and have two sons, two daughters-in-law, and four grandsons.
Dr. David Jackson
Replant Specialist, NAMB
Dr. David Jackson is a Replant Specialist with the North American Mission Board Replant Team. His ministry focuses on cohorts and coaching for replanters and revitalizers, soul care issues for struggling churches and their pastors, and “revi” transitional ministry and church “foster care” training for our field partners nationwide. He resides in Simpsonville, South Carolina with his wife, Joye, and they have three grown children.
Dr. Mark Hallock
serves as the Lead Pastor of Calvary Church in Englewood, Colorado. He also serves as President of the Calvary Family of Churches, a family of churches committed to planting and replanting churches for the glory of God (thecalvary.org). He helped found and serves as Assistant Professor of Applied Theology at the William Tennent School of Theology (williamtennent.org) Mark has served as an adjunct professor at both Westminster Theological Seminary and Denver Seminary. His great desire is to see the gospel transform lives and neighborhoods by planting new congregations and revitalizing declining congregations throughout Denver and beyond. He has degrees from Eastern University, Denver Seminary (M. Div.), and Westminster Theological Seminary (D. Min). He has also written several books, including God's Not Done With Your Church, Replant Roadmap, and Leading Church Revitalization.
Dr. David Quiroa
Resides in Bakersfield, CA, with his wife, Katie, and their daughter, Eva. David leads the Español ministry at Valley Baptist Church. Over the years, David has been involved in church planting, revitalizing, and replanting. He has a master's degree in theological interpretation and a doctorate in church revitalization.
David has a heart for struggling and failing churches. Restoring a church to life is about growing and giving God all the glory.
Dr. JimBo Stewart
Associate Director of Replant
JimBo Stewart is a follower of Jesus, Audrea's husband, and proud father of three Stewart Littles. Professionally, JimBo serves as the Associate Director of Replant at the North American Mission Board (NAMB) and as the Replanting and Revitalization Strategist for First Coast Churches in Jacksonville, FL. He is also the co-founder of replantbootcamp.com. He holds a D.Min. in Church Revitalization and an M.Div. in Urban Missions, both earned at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. JimBo also loves exploring new places and playing disc golf with his kids.
Dr. Dave Kiehn
Regional Director, Pillar Network
Dr. Kiehn has been serving as the lead pastor of Park Baptist Church for over eleven years. He graduated with a BA in Intellectual History from the University of Pennsylvania and received his Masters of Divinity and PhD from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the author of several books. Dr. Kiehn also serves as the Regional Director for the Pillar Network and the President of the Institute for Theology and Mission. He has a passion for the local church and training future pastors and missionaries. He is married to his wife, Ellen, and they have three children.
Cory & Allison Singleton
Have been leading worship together for over 30 years. Natives of South Carolina moved to California one year ago with their 3 children. Cory is a Church Planting Catalyst for the North American Mission Board, where he serves as a liaison between NAMB and California Baptist University and serves church plants leading worship across Southern California. They live in Riverside, CA, and are members of The Grove Community Church, where they serve as volunteers.