$ Fresh Expression Incubator: Outdoors (Fresh Expressions)
June 10 @ 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Do you feel a spark of possibility for a Fresh Expression of Church—something outside the walls, uniquely shaped for your community? Whether your imagination leans toward a House Church, Recovery Church, Arts Church, Outdoors Church, Recreation Church, or another creative gathering, this 2.5-hour workshopping session will help you move from dream to first steps.
Each session is a guided incubator designed to:
Clarify your context and audience – Who are you called to? Where are relationships already forming?
Shape a mission that makes sense on the ground – How does the gospel speak uniquely into this space?
Learn from leaders in the field – Hear real stories, best practices, and honest lessons from those already leading similar Fresh Expressions.
Discern next steps and take action – Develop a simple, Spirit-led plan for getting started in your community.
Whether you’re dreaming of a coffee shop gathering, a trail-based worship circle, or a living room filled with neighbors sharing life and faith, these sessions will help you name it, shape it, and start it.
Come with a spark of an idea—leave with clarity, encouragement, and a plan.
This Month’s Topic: Outdoor Fresh Expressions w/ Kris Beckert
You may feel most alive outside. On a trail, in a garden, on the water, or along a long ride. And you may be noticing something else—these spaces often open people up to conversation and awe. Maybe you’ve wondered whether God might be inviting your church to cultivate community in these spaces—where people can connect, explore, and experience faith in the rhythms of the outdoors.
The Outdoors Incubator will help you imagine what it could look like to form community through shared outdoor experiences like hiking, gardening, kayaking, cycling, and more—and discover how spiritual curiosity can emerge naturally along the way. Together, we’ll discern the natural connecting points, passions, and ripe opportunities that are in front of you, giving you focus and tangible next steps for actively exploring community and faith in the great outdoors.
