Network of Networks Gathering
December 2-4, 2025 | Houston, TX
The Send Mobilization team is excited to gather key partner networks together in Houston to 1) build relationship among network leaders, 2) gain exposure to innovation and innovators in network spaces, and 3) “think tank” on important problems network leaders are working to solve.
Gathering Event Flow
Day 1: Church Planting Leaders Fellowship with Ed Stetzer
Exponential and Ed Stetzer are hosting an event for church planting leaders from across denominational tribes on December 2-3 in Houston. We will spend out first afternoon with them learning about Hybrid and mixed models of planting. We see strong value in interacting with Ed and in giving us all exposure to other guys leading church planting with other denominational tribes..
Day 2: Houston Church Planting Network
From our seat, what’s happening across churches and tribes in Houston is Kingdom-focused and significant. Clear Creek Church, led by Bruce Wesley and Chad Clarkston are guiding this movement. On the second day, we’ll join their 2-hour HPCN lunch event and then spend time Bruce and Chad. We see time with them as super value as you build your networks.
Day 3: Engaging as Partner Networks
From the afternoon of day 2 through 2pm on Thursday, we’d then like to spend time with each other, working through guided conversations and tear sheet processes. We’d agree on topics ahead of time and we’d work with a few of you to build out the tools we process. This last day will happen at the Lanier Library & Learning Center.
Details & Logistics
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Travel & Transporation
Flights - Send Network will reimburse one flight per network (up to $500). If you drive, we can reimburse mileage up to the same amount. We suggest traveling through George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). *Reimbursement information will be sent upon confirmation of attendance*
Ground transport - The Mob team will have cars and we’ll chauffeur everyone for ease of travel.
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Lodging & Meals
Housing - We have you covered! Our team will have an Airbnb or two for all of us to stay in together. If you’d rather do something else, that’s fine. But you’d miss some great connection time, and you’d need to cover that on your own dime.
Meals - We’ll cover group meals and have stellar snacks.
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Costs & Other Details
Your costs - Travel meals and parking will be the only expense. Send Network will cover the rest through your investment in the Annie Armstrong offering.
Plus 1s (optional) – We’re open to guys bringing a +1 if it is someone from your team who is conversant and will add value. But we’d like to keep the room as small as possible.
Schedule
Tuesday December 2nd
Arrive in Houston
Noon – Lunch
1:00 pm – Meet at Houston Church Project (602 Pruitt Rd, The Woodlands, TX 77380)
1:30 pm – Welcome: Ed Stetzer
2:00 pm – Session 1: The Story and Ecclesiology of Houston Church Project’s Hybrid/ Mixed-Mode Model with Jason Shepperd
3:15 pm – Session 2: Stories and Ecclesiology of Hybrid / Mixed-Mode Model In Different Contexts with Brian Wilson and Pablo Di Gilio
4:15 pm – Web of Care Update
5:00 pm – Dinner (onsite) + Houston Church Project Tour
6:00pm – Session 3: The Story and Ecclesiology of Restoration Church’s Parallel Model for Multiplication Movement with Ron Johnson and Jason Soderstrom
7:00pm – Evening at Airbnb
Wednesday December 3rd
9:00 am – Network Connection Time
11:00 am - Arrive at Houston Church Planting Network (HCPN) Event at Astros’ Daikin Park Stadium
11:30 am - Lunch Begins
1:20 pm - Program Ends
1:30 pm - Meet with Chad Clarkson
2:30 pm – Return to Airbnb
3:00 pm – Networks Convo (Session 1)
5:00 pm – Lanier Library Tour
6:00 pm – Dinner with David Flemming
Thursday December 4th
9:00 am – Networks Convo (Session 2)
10:30 am – Break
11:00 am – Networks Convo (Session 3)
Noon – Lunch
1:00 pm – Networks Convo (Next Steps)
2:00 pm – Event Wraps
Questions?
Reach out to our team!
Brian Frye | bfrye@namb.net | 509-595-1686
Allen Tate | atate@namb.net | 256-679-1820