What: NOT A Conference

When: SEPTEMBER 29 - OCTOBER 1ST

Where: PORTSMOUTH VA


you are invited to attend a special gathering we are calling not a conference. This invitation only retreat is for pastors, planters and re-planters.


This gathering is focused on encouragement, renewal and talking shop with other pastors in the thick of ministry.

General Information:

  • Meals and Lodging will be provided for all attendees during the designated dates. All you need to do is get here.

  • Travel Options (your only expense)

    -Fly into Norfolk Airport (ORF)

    Transport to/from airport will be provided

    -Drive to Restore (600 Port Centre Pkwy Portsmouth, VA 23704)

    Buses and vans will be available to transport to/from lodging.


General Itinerary

Monday, September 29:

Checkin for the rooms begins at 4pm. If you fly or drive in before that you’re welcome to head to Restore Church. We will have a gift bag for you and plenty of room to relax and hang out before checking in to the suites in Norfolk.

  • Arrive:

    4:00pm: Check-in to hotel

    5:30pm: Transport to Restore

  • Evening:

    6:00pm: Welcome Dinner

    7:00pm: Breaking Barriers at Church

    7:30pm: Discussion Panel on Replanting/Restarting

    8:30pm: Transport to hotel

Tuesday, September 30:

  • Morning:

    9:00am: Transport to Restore

    9:30am: Breakfast at Restore

    10:15am: Equipping Leaders that Build Teams in Your Church

    10:45am: Discussion Panel on Assimilation/On-boarding

    11:30am: Transport to local church partner for tour

  • Afternoon:

    12:00pm: Lunch

    1:30pm: Raising up Leaders and Leading Staff

    2:30pm: Transport to Housing

    3:15pm: Rest; Relax; Sight-see

  • Evening:

    6:00pm: Transport to Dinner

    6:15pm: Dinner

    7:45pm: Best Financial Practices for Pastors

    8:15pm: Transport to Hotel

Wednesday, OCTOBER 1:

  • Morning:

    9:00am: Pack Up and Check out

    10:00am: Transport to Breakfast

    10:15am: Breakfast

    10:30am: Setting your Staff Calendar

    11:00am: Round Table Discussion on Leading Staff vs Leading Volunteers

  • Afternoon:

    1:00pm Fishing Trip for those interested

    7:00pm First Wednesday service

*This itinerary may be adjusted.