Kansas Disciples of Christ

Together We Connect and Equip

Disciples Connect and Equip

All Kansas Disciples are invited to Tawakoni for our annual Disciples Connect and Equip regional gathering/assembly. In addition to worship, workshops, and fellowship, there will be opportunities for fun and renewal, too.

Promotional Materials:

Schedule:

This schedule is subject to change.

8:45 AM — Registration Opens/Fellowship and Refreshments
9:45 AM — Welcome/Opening Devotional/Announcements/Meet New Camp Manager
10:30 AM — Workshop Session 1/Children’s Activities/Community Fellowship
11:45 AM — Regional Business Session
12:15 PM — Lunch Prayer & Instructions/KDW Officer installation
12:30 PM — Fellowship Time/Lunch
1:30 PM — Workshop Session 2/Pool Open
2:45 PM — Meet New Co-Regional Minister Rev. Tom Stanley
3 PM — Closing Worship/Installation of Regional Officers
4 PM — Benediction & Clean-up

Workshops:

Church leaders from across our region will present a variety of workshops that will combine informational instruction and practical skills you can take home to your church. To aid in event preparation, the planning team is asking you to indicate which workshops they are interested in when you register. You are NOT locked into your choices should you reconsider.

The 2022 workshop topics are:

  • Workshop Session 1:
    • Developing an Adaptive Change Culture
      — Dale Matherly, pastor at Topeka FCC
    • Anti-Racism and Pro-Reconciliation in the Church
      — Dr. Al Walker, Regional Minister for Reconciliation and Anti-Racism for the Southwest region
    • Disciples Governance Changes
      — TBD
    • Welcoming Refugees: How Can We Help?
      — Christian Watkins, Ecumenical Campus Pastor at K-State
    • Developing a Church Communications Team
      — Jessica Marston, CCK Communications Specialist
  • Workshop Session 2:
    • Developing an Adaptive Change Culture
      — Dale Matherly, pastor at Topeka FCC
    • Anti-Racism and Pro-Reconciliation in the Church
      — Dr. Al Walker, Regional Minister for Reconciliation and Anti-Racism for the Southwest region
    • The Tri-Regional Partnership: What is it?
      — Kelly Gindlesberger, retired Kansas pastor & member of Tri-Regional Partnership Team
    • Vision Church Big, Do Church Big, Be More
      — Josh Lue, pastor at Great Bend FCC
    • Churches Supporting Children of Trauma
      — Greg Rea, pastor serving Adoption Friend, Topeka

Regional Business Session:

2022 marks the year we host a Regional Assembly to conduct the official business of the region. Business items the assembly will vote on include:

  • Revisions made to the regional Constitution
  • Electing new Regional Board Officers for 2022-2024
  • Calling Rev. Tom Stanley as Kansas’ next Co-Regional Minister

Registration:

Register and pay online or through your ENGAGE account by no latter than Monday, July 25. Cost is $15 per Adult and $10 per Child/Youth (5-18 years). Children 4 years and younger are FREE.

Child Care is available for PRE-REGISTERED children 4 years and younger.

Register and Pay Online
Download Registration Form

Lodging:

A limited amount of lodging for Friday night at Tawakoni is available at $35 per person. Contact the Camp Office for details.