join us for our first Revitalization Summit. This conference will address the needs and challenges of smaller churches and is designed for your whole leadership team.

A breakfast (Continental) and lunch (Chick-Fil-A Chicken Sandwich bag lunch) will be provided.

Register Early, by February 15, and receive a Demographic report of the area surrounding your church.

When registering, you will be asked to select the Breakout Sessions you are most interested in (2 to 3 choices). This is to help us plan which rooms to put each breakout in and will not lock you into those sessions. You will choose your breakout sessions at the event. If registering multiple people, please have an idea of which sessions attendees are interested in.

Date & Time:

Saturday, March 1, 2025
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM


Knollwood Community Church
10000 Coffer Woods Road
Burke, VA 22015

Location:


$20/Participant

Max of $50 for your whole leadership team

Cost:


8:00 AM - Continental Breakfast/Fellowship

8:30 AM - Keynote Session 1

9:35 AM - Breakout Session 1

10:40 AM - Keynote Session 2

11:35 AM - Break/Lunch Served

11:50 AM - Working Lunch Roundtable

12:50 PM - Breakout Session 2

1:55 PM - Closing Keynote Session

Schedule:


Breakout session 1

9:35 AM

Small Groups that Change Lives - Daniel Houck
We will be discussing the benefits of the small group ministry and how this aspect of ministry can deepen the discipleship within your congregation. We will share about small group ministry and Sunday school models that our local churches are having success with.

Pastoring Your Neighborhood - Mike Husfelt
Every church has been placed in a specific community to be an avenue for the love of Jesus. What are the needs in the neighborhood around you and how can you meet those needs? It begins by answering this question.

Developing Marketing for Outreach - Dan Cotter
What does it mean for the church to put their “best foot forward?” Most churches do not think about how they look to the world around them. They are busy with the maintenance for the sake of the membership and forget to put effort into being attractional to those outside the walls. In this session, you'll gain practical, actionable strategies to connect with and attract the spiritually curious—both to your church and to ministries in your local community.

Opening the Front Door - Chris Mendez
Every church wants to be a place that people want to come and where they will feel welcome. Most will claim that they are a warm and friendly place but, there is a difference between being friendly with each other and friendly to visitors. How are you inviting people through your front door?

Reaching Gen Z - Yayo Espinosa
This demographic refers generally to those born between 1995 and 2012 (Current age 13-30). Churches are finding that this age group of young people are difficult to reach, especially with the traditional methods of the past. What are their needs and desires? What are they looking for? What can the church offer?

Bringing Men Back to Church - Zach Ritz
For many years the composition of the church has been more women than men. God bless the faithfulness of wives and mothers of our congregations. Where are the men? Is there a reason that more men have not been attracted to church? How can the church become a more welcoming place where men can find belonging?

Effective Audio/Visual Programming - Stan Harris
Come and bring your questions and concerns with your current audio/visual set up. Share and discuss trouble shooting with staffing, equipment and space limitations.

Highly Functioning Biblical Eldership - Chris Eads and Jameson Zoller
When chosen, empowered, and focused well, Elders can revolutionize the spiritual health and growth of your church. Engaging Elders uniquely on the biblical role of spiritual leadership and shepherding—and freeing them from administrative leadership—can produce dynamic results.


Breakout session 2

12:50 PM

Small Groups that Change Lives - Daniel Houck
We will be discussing the benefits of the small group ministry and how this aspect of ministry can deepen the discipleship within your congregation. We will share about small group ministry and Sunday school models that our local churches are having success with.

Pastoring Your Neighborhood - Mike Husfelt
Every church has been placed in a specific community to be an avenue for the love of Jesus. What are the needs in the neighborhood around you and how can you meet those needs? It begins by answering this question.

Programming Sunday Mornings with Small Teams - Dan Cotter
Discover how to start, equip, and empower effective Sunday morning teams—even with limited volunteers. This session will provide practical strategies for developing worship teams for all ages, guest experience teams, and other essential roles to make Sundays a hub for worship, connection, and next steps assimilation. Walk away with a blueprint to create a seamless Sunday experience that builds community, deepens engagement, and drives church growth.

Practical Help in Retaining Visitors and Members - Chris Mendez
This breakout group will talk about strategies of keeping members and visitors engaged in your church’s life. More than just member retention, it is about getting attenders to dive deeper and get involved and invested.

Leveraging Your Social Media Presence - Yayo Espinosa
The church has been playing catch up in terms of media presence in today’s world. Many struggle just to keep their website current. We will discuss website issues but also talk about using social media outlets to better reach an increasing digital community.

Church Planting Even When You’re Small - Zach Ritz
Every church should be thinking of growth by multiplication whether that is within the church or beginning new ministries outside the church. Church planting is not limited to a large church or a church out of space. Jesus designed the church to grow and to multiply!

The Church-Wide Impact of a Women’s Ministry - Katie Harding
What are the basics and benefits to developing a women's ministry? Learn how providing gatherings for women can help grow the local church. 

The Hard Work of Investing Deeply in Every Person - Sherri Eads and Jameson Zoller
The scriptural purpose of the church includes a deep connectivity and fellowship with one another. To go beyond simply speaking of being a “church family” to actually functioning as a family takes an enormous amount to work, focus, and coaching of your congregation.


Speakers & Breakout Leaders

Mike Bradley – Mike is the Associate Executive Director of NorthStar Church Network

Dan Cotter – Dan has served as a pastor and works with NorthStar churches helping to develop outreach ministries and marketing in the Metro area.

Chris Eads – Chris is the Senior Pastor of Mt. Hope Baptist Church in Ashburn

Sherri Eads – Sherri is the Pastoral Care Resident at Mt. Hope Baptist Church in Ashburn

Yayo Espinosa – Yayo is the Associate Pastor of New Hope Church in Lorton

Katie Harding -  Katie is the Associate Director of NorthStar Church Network and directs the NorthStar Women’s Network

Stan Harris – Stan serves as the Director of Technology at Knollwood Community Church in Burke

Daniel Houck – Daniel is the Pastor of Calvary Hill Baptist Church in Fairfax

Mike Husfelt – Mike is the Pastor of Upperville Baptist Church in Upperville

Bryan Jones – Bryan is the Executive Director of NorthStar Church Network

Chris Mendez – Chris is the Senior Pastor of Knollwood Community Church in Burke

Zach Ritz – Zach serves as Pastor of Veritas Church in Warrenton

George Wilson – George is the Pastor of Simply Church in Woodbridge and also serves as worship leader for Lake Ridge Baptist Church in Woodbridge

Jameson Zoller - Jameson is an Elder at Mt. Hope Baptist Church in Ashburn