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SUMMARY:Rural Impact Leadership Conference
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row ct_row_stretch=””][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nRural Impact Leadership Conference 2026\nNurturing Thriving Congregations in Rural Communities \n  \nMarch 14\, 2026 | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm\nLocation: Alexandria Covenant Church \nIndividual\, Group & Online Pricing beginning at $39! \nAll registrations will include post-conference access to recordings of the plenary sessions and all workshops. \n  \nJoin peers from across Minnesota for workshops\, stories and encouragement shaped by life in the rural church. This one-day conference includes two main sessions\, practical ministry workshops\, exhibitors and more. In-person and online participation options are available. In rural Minnesota\, church is more than a gathering—it’s part of a community shaped by school activities\, fields\, small businesses and neighbor-relations. Each main session or workshop is led by practitioners who are ministering in rural or small-town churches. \nLeaders will be encouraged by engaging in worship\, fellowship and connection with other ministry leaders. \nLeaders will be equipped through practical\, engaging workshops led by experienced ministry practitioners. \nLeaders will be inspired by being reminded of the ways God is at work and of the role we each play in His Kingdom plan. \n  \n  \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nPresented by: \nNorthwest Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church \nOak Hills Christian College \nTransform Minnesota[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row ct_row_stretch=””][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”75px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row ct_row_stretch=””][vc_column]\n					\n					   \n					    \n					  		FAQ\n						   	\n						   	\n						   \n						\n					   \n\n					\n					\n					\n					   \n					    \n					  		SPEAKERS\n						   	\n						   	\n						   \n						\n					   \n\n					\n					\n					\n					   \n					    \n					  		WORKSHOPS\n						   	\n						   	\n						   \n						\n					   \n\n					\n					\n					\n					   \n					    \n					  		REGISTER\n						   	\n						   	\n						   \n						\n					   \n\n					\n					\n			\n				[vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_column_text]\nFAQ\n\n\nWhen and where is it?\nRILC is scheduled for Saturday\, March 14\, 2026\, from 9:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. (CST) \nLocation:\nAlexandria Covenant Church\n4005 Dakota St.\nAlexandria\, MN 56308 \nVisit RILC’s FAQ page for all other information regarding this conference!\n  \n\n\n[/vc_column_text]\n			\n			\n				[vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_column_text]\n\n\n\n\n\nBrad Roth\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpening Main Session \nDirty Hands / Praying Hands: Work and Faith in the Rural Church\nBrad Roth is a pastor in rural central Kansas. He grew up baling hay\, tending sheep\, and shearing Christmas trees on a farm in Illinois. He is a graduate of Augustana College\, Harvard Divinity School\, and Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary. Brad has a heart for serving God and God’s people. \nBrad’s first book\, “God’s Country: Faith\, Hope\, and the Future of the Rural Church” won an Award of Merit from Christianity Today. \nHe’s also the author of “The Hunger Inside: How the Meal Jesus Gave Transforms Lives” (Paraclete 2022)\, and “Flyover Church: How Jesus’ Ministry in Rural Places Is Good News Everywhere” (Herald 2024). \nBrad is passionate about sharing faith in word and deed and living out God’s love in the community. He and his wife enjoy getting outside\, gardening\, and hanging out with their sons. \nYou can find Brad at DoxologyProject.com. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRon Klassen\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClosing Main Session \nRon is a professor at Dallas Theological Seminary and Director Emeritus of the Rural Home Missionary Association (RHMA). He served as the Executive Director of RHMA from 1990-2023. \nPrior to that\, he served as the pastor of rural churches in Nebraska and Oklahoma. He received a BA from John Brown University\, a ThM from Dallas Theological Seminary\, and a DMin from Bethel Seminary. He has served as a guest professor or lecturer at a number of Bible colleges\, universities\, and seminaries. He has preached in churches all across the country\, spoken at numerous pastors’ conferences\, and is a frequent seminar leader. \nHe has written dozens of articles\, including several for Leadership Journal. Ron is the author of “Maximize! Leveraging the Strengths of Your Small Church.” He has coauthored two books: “No Little Places: The Untapped Potential of the Small-Town Church” and “Leading Through Change: Shepherding the Town and Country Church in a New Era.” Ron has been married to Roxy since 1977. They have been blessed with three children\, a daughter-in-law and son-in-law\, and two granddaughters. \nRILC Speaker Introductory Videos\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text]\n			\n			\n				[vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_column_text]\nWORKSHOPS\nMore information coming soon![/vc_column_text]\n			\n			\n				[vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_btn title=”REGISTER” color=”success” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fruralimpact.church%2F|title:Registration%20Opening%20Soon”]\n			\n   \n     \n        	\n        		\n        			\n					   FAQ\n					\n					   \n					   \n					   \n					\n            		\n			            \n			               [vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_column_text]\nFAQ\n\n\nWhen and where is it?\nRILC is scheduled for Saturday\, March 14\, 2026\, from 9:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. (CST) \nLocation:\nAlexandria Covenant Church\n4005 Dakota St.\nAlexandria\, MN 56308 \nVisit RILC’s FAQ page for all other information regarding this conference!\n  \n\n\n[/vc_column_text]\n			            \n        	\n        	\n        		\n        			\n					   SPEAKERS\n					\n					   \n					   \n					   \n					\n            		\n			            \n			               [vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_column_text]\n\n\n\n\n\nBrad Roth\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpening Main Session \nDirty Hands / Praying Hands: Work and Faith in the Rural Church\nBrad Roth is a pastor in rural central Kansas. He grew up baling hay\, tending sheep\, and shearing Christmas trees on a farm in Illinois. He is a graduate of Augustana College\, Harvard Divinity School\, and Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary. Brad has a heart for serving God and God’s people. \nBrad’s first book\, “God’s Country: Faith\, Hope\, and the Future of the Rural Church” won an Award of Merit from Christianity Today. \nHe’s also the author of “The Hunger Inside: How the Meal Jesus Gave Transforms Lives” (Paraclete 2022)\, and “Flyover Church: How Jesus’ Ministry in Rural Places Is Good News Everywhere” (Herald 2024). \nBrad is passionate about sharing faith in word and deed and living out God’s love in the community. He and his wife enjoy getting outside\, gardening\, and hanging out with their sons. \nYou can find Brad at DoxologyProject.com. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRon Klassen\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClosing Main Session \nRon is a professor at Dallas Theological Seminary and Director Emeritus of the Rural Home Missionary Association (RHMA). He served as the Executive Director of RHMA from 1990-2023. \nPrior to that\, he served as the pastor of rural churches in Nebraska and Oklahoma. He received a BA from John Brown University\, a ThM from Dallas Theological Seminary\, and a DMin from Bethel Seminary. He has served as a guest professor or lecturer at a number of Bible colleges\, universities\, and seminaries. He has preached in churches all across the country\, spoken at numerous pastors’ conferences\, and is a frequent seminar leader. \nHe has written dozens of articles\, including several for Leadership Journal. Ron is the author of “Maximize! Leveraging the Strengths of Your Small Church.” He has coauthored two books: “No Little Places: The Untapped Potential of the Small-Town Church” and “Leading Through Change: Shepherding the Town and Country Church in a New Era.” Ron has been married to Roxy since 1977. They have been blessed with three children\, a daughter-in-law and son-in-law\, and two granddaughters. \nRILC Speaker Introductory Videos\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text]\n			            \n        	\n        	\n        		\n        			\n					   WORKSHOPS\n					\n					   \n					   \n					   \n					\n            		\n			            \n			               [vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_column_text]\nWORKSHOPS\nMore information coming soon![/vc_column_text]\n			            \n        	\n        	\n        		\n        			\n					   REGISTER\n					\n					   \n					   \n					   \n					\n            		\n			            \n			               [vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_btn title=”REGISTER” color=”success” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fruralimpact.church%2F|title:Registration%20Opening%20Soon”]\n			            \n        	\n    	\n    \n\n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://transformmn.org/event/rural-impact-leadership-conference-2026/
LOCATION:Alexandria Covenant Church\, 4005 Dakota St\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308\, United States
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SUMMARY:Rural Impact Leadership Conference
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row ct_row_stretch=””][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nRural Impact Leadership Conference 2024\nMarch 16\, 2024 | 9:00 am – 3:30 pm\nLocation: Alexandria Covenant Church \n$69 in person\n$39 online\n$99 watch parties \nAll registrations will include post-conference access to recordings of the plenary sessions and all workshops. \nThe Rural Impact Leadership Conference (RILC) is a 1-day training event—with in-person or streaming options—designed to equip rural and small-town leaders and pastors in the nurture of thriving rural congregations. This event is being facilitated by the Northwest Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church which serves the region of Minnesota\, N & S Dakota\, and western Wisconsin in partnership with Oak Hills Christian College\, the Evangelical Covenant Church Commission on Town & Country Ministries and Transform MN. Know that through this partnership RILC is intentionally ecumenical in its scope—all are welcome.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row ct_row_stretch=””][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”75px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row ct_row_stretch=””][vc_column]\n					\n					   \n					    \n					  		FAQ\n						   	\n						   	\n						   \n						\n					   \n\n					\n					\n					\n					   \n					    \n					  		SPEAKERS\n						   	\n						   	\n						   \n						\n					   \n\n					\n					\n					\n					   \n					    \n					  		WORKSHOPS\n						   	\n						   	\n						   \n						\n					   \n\n					\n					\n					\n					   \n					    \n					  		REGISTER\n						   	\n						   	\n						   \n						\n					   \n\n					\n					\n			\n				[vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_column_text]\nFAQ \n\n\nWhen and where is it?\nRILC is scheduled for Saturday\, March 15\, 2025\, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (CST) \nOur host site:\nAlexandria Covenant Church\n4005 Dakota St.\nAlexandria\, MN 56308 \nHow do I register?\nVisit the online registration page and review your options before clicking the link to register. \nWhat is the cost?\nIn Person – $69 / Online – $39 / Online Watch Party – $99 \nWill lunch be provided?\nLunch is provided for all in-person participants. \nWhat is the cancellation policy?\nCancellations made 7 days or more in advance of the conference will be eligible for a full registration refund. \nAre there any group discounts available?\nNEW THIS YEAR – there is a group watch party registration fee for online attendees. \nNo discounts offered for in person attendees. \nDo you recommend any hotels for overnight stays?\nThe following link provides you with a list of area hotels to choose from: Lodging Page \n\n\n[/vc_column_text]\n			\n			\n				[vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_column_text]\nSPEAKERS \nDr. Martin Giese\nMartin Giese serves as President of Oak Hills Christian College and the Oak Hills Fellowship (Oak Hills Christian College\, Camp Oak Hills\, Oak Hills Center for Native American ministries\, and Oak Hills Church Ministries)\, in Bemidji\, Minnesota. Previously\, Martin served for 17 years as pastor of First Baptist Church of Parkers Prairie\, Minnesota\, and 23 years as Sr. Pastor of Faithbridge Church of Park Rapids\, Minnesota. \nMartin grew up on a farm in western Minnesota\, (Appleton) and came to personal faith in Christ at age 8.  He attended the University of Minnesota\, Morris\, St. Cloud State University\, Oak Hills Bible College\, Moody Graduate School\, and Bethel University/Bethel Theological Seminary.  He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies with a concentration in Christian Education from Oak Hills Bible College (now Oak Hills Christian College)\, a Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry from Moody Graduate School\, and a Doctor of Ministry in Executive Leadership from Bethel University/Bethel Theological Seminary in St. Paul\, MN. \nIn addition to his pastoral ministry Martin served for 10 years as an adjunct faculty member of the Billy Graham Schools of Evangelism – instructing church leaders concerning motivating Town and Country Churches for evangelism.  Martin also served as founder and director of the “Country Shepherds’ Workshop\,” an interdenominational training seminar for pastors of Town and Country churches based at Oak Hills Christian College\, Bemidji\, MN. In addition to his pastoral duties\, Martin travels as a conference speaker and consultant on Town and Country Church leadership throughout North America. \nMartin and his wife Marcia have four children: Anna (Shane) Long\, Sarah (Jeff) Donatelle\, Rachel Giese\, and David (Sally) Giese\, and thirteen grandchildren\, and two step-grandchildren. \nRev. Kara Stromberg\n Rev. Kara Stromberg currently serves as the Superintendent of the Northwest Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church\, where\, through the work of the conference and in partnership with a great ministry team\, she serves churches and unites churches together in service throughout the Dakotas\, Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Within this region over 60% of Northwest Conference churches are located in rural/small town settings. Kara and her team lead initiatives that start and strengthen churches\, invest in the next generation through ministries with children\, youth and families\, and care for pastors by investing in their health and development. Being first called to vocational ministry as a teenager\, Kara is honored and grateful to serve the church in this way. \nBorn and raised in South Dakota\, Kara attended Bethel College and Seminary and loves all that the Midwest offers.  Kara and her husband\, Nate\, have been married for 25 years and have three children: Ben\, Greta\, and Juniper. \n[/vc_column_text]\n			\n			\n				[vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_column_text]\nWORKSHOPS \nBuilding the Team Today for the Church Tomorrow\nPresenters: Joe Williquette and Joseph Rukavina \nFive “Shifts” Needed to Share Christ in Rural Areas\nPresenter: Bruce Dick \nSuicide Prevention and Response in Ministry: Things I wish I had known before I had to respond\nPresenter: Chaplain Glen Bloomstrom \nChurch Revitalization Made Slightly Less Difficult\nPresenter: Brian A. Thorstad \nGen Alpha: Resilient Ministry with Kids\nPresenter: Chanda Winkels \nFrom Trauma to Triumph: What to Know and Do Related to First Peoples and First Peoples Ministry in North America\nPresenter: Dr. Ryan O’Leary \nLeadership Math\nPresenter: Rev. Dr. Mary Hendrickson \nStepping Off the Hamster Wheel\nPresenter: F. Remy Diederich \nAddressing Pornography Directly and Compassionately\nPresenter: Paul Klassen \nClick here to view a full list of workshop descriptions \nClick here to view all workshop speaker bios[/vc_column_text]\n			\n			\n				[vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_btn title=”REGISTER” color=”success” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fruralimpact.church%2Fregister”]\n			\n   \n     \n        	\n        		\n        			\n					   FAQ\n					\n					   \n					   \n					   \n					\n            		\n			            \n			               [vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_column_text]\nFAQ \n\n\nWhen and where is it?\nRILC is scheduled for Saturday\, March 15\, 2025\, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (CST) \nOur host site:\nAlexandria Covenant Church\n4005 Dakota St.\nAlexandria\, MN 56308 \nHow do I register?\nVisit the online registration page and review your options before clicking the link to register. \nWhat is the cost?\nIn Person – $69 / Online – $39 / Online Watch Party – $99 \nWill lunch be provided?\nLunch is provided for all in-person participants. \nWhat is the cancellation policy?\nCancellations made 7 days or more in advance of the conference will be eligible for a full registration refund. \nAre there any group discounts available?\nNEW THIS YEAR – there is a group watch party registration fee for online attendees. \nNo discounts offered for in person attendees. \nDo you recommend any hotels for overnight stays?\nThe following link provides you with a list of area hotels to choose from: Lodging Page \n\n\n[/vc_column_text]\n			            \n        	\n        	\n        		\n        			\n					   SPEAKERS\n					\n					   \n					   \n					   \n					\n            		\n			            \n			               [vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_column_text]\nSPEAKERS \nDr. Martin Giese\nMartin Giese serves as President of Oak Hills Christian College and the Oak Hills Fellowship (Oak Hills Christian College\, Camp Oak Hills\, Oak Hills Center for Native American ministries\, and Oak Hills Church Ministries)\, in Bemidji\, Minnesota. Previously\, Martin served for 17 years as pastor of First Baptist Church of Parkers Prairie\, Minnesota\, and 23 years as Sr. Pastor of Faithbridge Church of Park Rapids\, Minnesota. \nMartin grew up on a farm in western Minnesota\, (Appleton) and came to personal faith in Christ at age 8.  He attended the University of Minnesota\, Morris\, St. Cloud State University\, Oak Hills Bible College\, Moody Graduate School\, and Bethel University/Bethel Theological Seminary.  He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies with a concentration in Christian Education from Oak Hills Bible College (now Oak Hills Christian College)\, a Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry from Moody Graduate School\, and a Doctor of Ministry in Executive Leadership from Bethel University/Bethel Theological Seminary in St. Paul\, MN. \nIn addition to his pastoral ministry Martin served for 10 years as an adjunct faculty member of the Billy Graham Schools of Evangelism – instructing church leaders concerning motivating Town and Country Churches for evangelism.  Martin also served as founder and director of the “Country Shepherds’ Workshop\,” an interdenominational training seminar for pastors of Town and Country churches based at Oak Hills Christian College\, Bemidji\, MN. In addition to his pastoral duties\, Martin travels as a conference speaker and consultant on Town and Country Church leadership throughout North America. \nMartin and his wife Marcia have four children: Anna (Shane) Long\, Sarah (Jeff) Donatelle\, Rachel Giese\, and David (Sally) Giese\, and thirteen grandchildren\, and two step-grandchildren. \nRev. Kara Stromberg\n Rev. Kara Stromberg currently serves as the Superintendent of the Northwest Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church\, where\, through the work of the conference and in partnership with a great ministry team\, she serves churches and unites churches together in service throughout the Dakotas\, Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Within this region over 60% of Northwest Conference churches are located in rural/small town settings. Kara and her team lead initiatives that start and strengthen churches\, invest in the next generation through ministries with children\, youth and families\, and care for pastors by investing in their health and development. Being first called to vocational ministry as a teenager\, Kara is honored and grateful to serve the church in this way. \nBorn and raised in South Dakota\, Kara attended Bethel College and Seminary and loves all that the Midwest offers.  Kara and her husband\, Nate\, have been married for 25 years and have three children: Ben\, Greta\, and Juniper. \n[/vc_column_text]\n			            \n        	\n        	\n        		\n        			\n					   WORKSHOPS\n					\n					   \n					   \n					   \n					\n            		\n			            \n			               [vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_column_text]\nWORKSHOPS \nBuilding the Team Today for the Church Tomorrow\nPresenters: Joe Williquette and Joseph Rukavina \nFive “Shifts” Needed to Share Christ in Rural Areas\nPresenter: Bruce Dick \nSuicide Prevention and Response in Ministry: Things I wish I had known before I had to respond\nPresenter: Chaplain Glen Bloomstrom \nChurch Revitalization Made Slightly Less Difficult\nPresenter: Brian A. Thorstad \nGen Alpha: Resilient Ministry with Kids\nPresenter: Chanda Winkels \nFrom Trauma to Triumph: What to Know and Do Related to First Peoples and First Peoples Ministry in North America\nPresenter: Dr. Ryan O’Leary \nLeadership Math\nPresenter: Rev. Dr. Mary Hendrickson \nStepping Off the Hamster Wheel\nPresenter: F. Remy Diederich \nAddressing Pornography Directly and Compassionately\nPresenter: Paul Klassen \nClick here to view a full list of workshop descriptions \nClick here to view all workshop speaker bios[/vc_column_text]\n			            \n        	\n        	\n        		\n        			\n					   REGISTER\n					\n					   \n					   \n					   \n					\n            		\n			            \n			               [vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_btn title=”REGISTER” color=”success” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fruralimpact.church%2Fregister”]\n			            \n        	\n    	\n    \n\n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://transformmn.org/event/rural-impact-2025/
LOCATION:Alexandria Covenant Church\, 4005 Dakota St\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Impact
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SUMMARY:Rural Impact Leadership Conference
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row ct_row_stretch=””][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nRural Impact Leadership Conference 2024\nMarch 16\, 2024 | 9:00 am – 3:30 pm\nLocation: Alexandria Covenant Church \n$59 in person \n$35 online \nAll registrations will include post-conference access to recordings of the plenary sessions and all workshops. \nThe Rural Impact Leadership Conference (RILC) is a 1-day training event—with in-person or streaming options—designed to equip rural and small-town leaders and pastors in the nurture of thriving rural congregations. This event is being facilitated by the Northwest Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church which serves the region of Minnesota\, N & S Dakota\, and western Wisconsin in partnership with Oak Hills Christian College and the Evangelical Covenant Church Commission on Town & Country Ministries.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row ct_row_stretch=””][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”75px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row ct_row_stretch=””][vc_column]\n					\n					   \n					    \n					  		FAQ\n						   	\n						   	\n						   \n						\n					   \n\n					\n					\n					\n					   \n					    \n					  		SPEAKERS\n						   	\n						   	\n						   \n						\n					   \n\n					\n					\n					\n					   \n					    \n					  		REGISTER\n						   	\n						   	\n						   \n						\n					   \n\n					\n					\n			\n				[vc_column_text]\nFAQ \n  \n\n\nWhen and where is it?\nRILC is scheduled for Saturday\, March 16\, 2024\, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (CST) \nOur host site:\nAlexandria Covenant Church\n4005 Dakota St.\nAlexandria\, MN 56308 \nHow do I register?\nVisit the Register page for details and a link to register online \nWhat is the cost?\nThe RILC 2024 is $59 for in-person and $35 online \nWill lunch be provided?\nLunch is provided for all in-person participants. \nWhat is the cancellation policy?\nCancellations made 7 days or more in advance of the conference will be eligible for a full registration refund. No refunds after March 9. \nAre there any group discounts available?\nNo. \nDo you recommend any hotels for overnight stays?\nThe following link provides you with a list of area hotels to choose from: Lodging Page \n\n\n[/vc_column_text]\n			\n			\n				[vc_column_text]\nSPEAKERS \nA list of conference speakers is available at 2024 Speakers — Rural Impact Leadership Conference. \nA list of workshops is available at 2024 Workshops — Rural Impact Leadership Conference\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”]\n			\n			\n				[vc_btn title=”REGISTER” color=”success” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fruralimpact.church%2Fregister”]\n			\n   \n     \n        	\n        		\n        			\n					   FAQ\n					\n					   \n					   \n					   \n					\n            		\n			            \n			               [vc_column_text]\nFAQ \n  \n\n\nWhen and where is it?\nRILC is scheduled for Saturday\, March 16\, 2024\, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (CST) \nOur host site:\nAlexandria Covenant Church\n4005 Dakota St.\nAlexandria\, MN 56308 \nHow do I register?\nVisit the Register page for details and a link to register online \nWhat is the cost?\nThe RILC 2024 is $59 for in-person and $35 online \nWill lunch be provided?\nLunch is provided for all in-person participants. \nWhat is the cancellation policy?\nCancellations made 7 days or more in advance of the conference will be eligible for a full registration refund. No refunds after March 9. \nAre there any group discounts available?\nNo. \nDo you recommend any hotels for overnight stays?\nThe following link provides you with a list of area hotels to choose from: Lodging Page \n\n\n[/vc_column_text]\n			            \n        	\n        	\n        		\n        			\n					   SPEAKERS\n					\n					   \n					   \n					   \n					\n            		\n			            \n			               [vc_column_text]\nSPEAKERS \nA list of conference speakers is available at 2024 Speakers — Rural Impact Leadership Conference. \nA list of workshops is available at 2024 Workshops — Rural Impact Leadership Conference\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”]\n			            \n        	\n        	\n        		\n        			\n					   REGISTER\n					\n					   \n					   \n					   \n					\n            		\n			            \n			               [vc_btn title=”REGISTER” color=”success” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fruralimpact.church%2Fregister”]\n			            \n        	\n    	\n    \n\n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://transformmn.org/event/rural-impact-leadership-conference-2024/
LOCATION:Alexandria Covenant Church\, 4005 Dakota St\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308\, United States
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UID:6150-1679130000-1679153400@transformmn.org
SUMMARY:Rural Impact Leadership Conference
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row ct_row_stretch=””][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nRural Impact Leadership Conference 2023\nMarch 18\, 2023 | 9:00 pm – 3:30 pm\nLocation: Alexandria Covenant Church \n$49 in person \n$29 online \nAll registrations will include post-conference access to recordings of the plenary sessions and all workshops. \nThe Rural Impact Leadership Conference (RILC) is a 1-day training event—with in-person or streaming options—designed to equip rural and small-town leaders and pastors in the nurture of thriving rural congregations. This event is being facilitated by the Northwest Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church which serves the region of Minnesota\, N & S Dakota\, and western Wisconsin in partnership with Oak Hills Christian College and the Evangelical Covenant Church Commission on Town & Country Ministries.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row ct_row_stretch=””][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”75px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row ct_row_stretch=””][vc_column]\n					\n					   \n					    \n					  		FAQ\n						   	\n						   	\n						   \n						\n					   \n\n					\n					\n					\n					   \n					    \n					  		SPEAKERS\n						   	\n						   	\n						   \n						\n					   \n\n					\n					\n			\n				[vc_column_text]\nFAQ \n  \nWhen and where is it? \nRILC is scheduled for Saturday\, March 18\, 2023\, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. \nOur host site:\nAlexandria Covenant Church\n4005 Dakota St.\nAlexandria\, MN 56308 \n\nWhat is the cost?\n\n\n$49 for in-person participation \n\n\n$29 for online participation \n\n\nNote: All registrations will include post-conference access to recordings of the plenary sessions and all workshops. \n\nWill lunch be provided?\nLunch is provided for all in-person participants. \n\nWhat is the cancellation policy?\nCancellations made 7 days or more in advance of the conference will be eligible for a full registration refund. No refunds after March 11. \n  \n\nAre there any group discounts available?\nNo. \n\nWhat is the schedule for the day?\nThe following link provides you with a schedule for the day: Schedule Page \n\nDo you recommend any hotels for overnight stays?\nThe following link provides you with a list of area hotels to choose from: Lodging Page \n\nCan I access any printable promo materials?\nClick here for a printable RILC 2023 Poster \n\n\n\nHow can I access the 2022 plenary sessions and workshops?\n\n\n\n\nClick here for access to all 2022 plenary sessions and workshops. \n\n\n[/vc_column_text]\n			\n			\n				[vc_column_text]\nSPEAKERS \nA full list of conference speakers is available at 2023 Speakers — Rural Impact Leadership Conference. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”]\n			\n   \n     \n        	\n        		\n        			\n					   FAQ\n					\n					   \n					   \n					   \n					\n            		\n			            \n			               [vc_column_text]\nFAQ \n  \nWhen and where is it? \nRILC is scheduled for Saturday\, March 18\, 2023\, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. \nOur host site:\nAlexandria Covenant Church\n4005 Dakota St.\nAlexandria\, MN 56308 \n\nWhat is the cost?\n\n\n$49 for in-person participation \n\n\n$29 for online participation \n\n\nNote: All registrations will include post-conference access to recordings of the plenary sessions and all workshops. \n\nWill lunch be provided?\nLunch is provided for all in-person participants. \n\nWhat is the cancellation policy?\nCancellations made 7 days or more in advance of the conference will be eligible for a full registration refund. No refunds after March 11. \n  \n\nAre there any group discounts available?\nNo. \n\nWhat is the schedule for the day?\nThe following link provides you with a schedule for the day: Schedule Page \n\nDo you recommend any hotels for overnight stays?\nThe following link provides you with a list of area hotels to choose from: Lodging Page \n\nCan I access any printable promo materials?\nClick here for a printable RILC 2023 Poster \n\n\n\nHow can I access the 2022 plenary sessions and workshops?\n\n\n\n\nClick here for access to all 2022 plenary sessions and workshops. \n\n\n[/vc_column_text]\n			            \n        	\n        	\n        		\n        			\n					   SPEAKERS\n					\n					   \n					   \n					   \n					\n            		\n			            \n			               [vc_column_text]\nSPEAKERS \nA full list of conference speakers is available at 2023 Speakers — Rural Impact Leadership Conference. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”]\n			            \n        	\n    	\n    \n\n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://transformmn.org/event/rural-impact-leadership-conference/
LOCATION:Alexandria Covenant Church\, 4005 Dakota St\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://transformmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Rural-Impact-Leadership-Conference.jpg
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