About Collective Gathering

Our Format

The format of Collective Gathering is varied, allowing for multiple expressions of our gathering and inviting us to seek God together with a fresh lens each year.

Scroll down to see some examples of previous formats.

Input

A key-note format in which a voice from beyond our network leads us to consider a season-specific theme or topic together to expand and sharpen our collective thinking.

In 2025, our friends from Life Model Works, Michel and Claudia Hendricks, joined us at Collective Gathering to facilitate our exploration of the intersection of spiritual formation, theology, and neuroscience. 

Highlights from 2025:

Spiritual Rhythms

A retreat format that enables us to slow down spiritually together, attending to the presence and voice of God amongst us.

In 2023, we gathered to BE still with nature, with community, and with God, allowing Him to centre our togetherness in presence rather than production.

Collaboration

A forum/conversation format that invites delegates to spark fruitful conversations for the health and growth of our network.

In 2024 we convened conversations that mattered to our churches using the format of Open Space Technology, which allowed us to imagine a flourishing future for our diverse network together. 

Keep an eye on our events page for information on this year’s event.