The Urban Alternative is celebrating 20 years of providing innovative and relevant training to church and community leaders through the CHURCH DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE. This celebration is like none other. We’re unveiling a new name, a new face and a fresh approach to 21st century ministry. It is an all-out REVIVAL.
The Kingdom Agenda - The visible manifestation and application of the comprehensive rule of God over every area of life — the individual, the family, the church and society.
A Kingdom agenda is one, which reflects the comprehensive rule of God, so that His way, rather than man's way serves as the authoritative basis for how we live. The Urban Alternative shows how the four biblical spheres of life interrelate and build upon one another so that change comes from the inside out and from the bottom up. In The Kingdom Agenda the individual impacts the family, the family serves the church, and the church ministers to the community. When these spheres of life are properly related to God and one another, life transformation is the natural result.
The Kingdom Agenda Conference offers:
- A fresh look at the 21st century church
- Never-before-done power-packed workshops on relevant issues
- A deeper connection through a formal fellowship of progressive churches
- Advanced-level certification program
- And much, much more!
REVIVAL! Rediscover the power of intimacy and worship through a series of general sessions designed to speak directly to those tough issues you face. Our foremost priority in helping you to impact lives for the Kingdom, is to impact your life first.
General Sessions
TUESDAY – September 30th , 7:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY – October 1st, 12:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
THURSDAY – October 2nd, 12:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
FRIDAY – October 3rd, 11:00 a.m.
Keynote Speakers
Tony Evans, Kenneth Ulmer, James Meeks, Fred Luter, Jeffrey Johnson
Musical Guests
Marvin Sapp & Vickie Yohe
Are you interested in a deeper, more meaningful fellowship with like-minded ministries? Do you need a stronger level of spiritual accountability and partnership? Do you have a question for someone who has ‘been there and done that’? Would you like to network with other ministry leaders that share your same joys and challenges? The Kingdom Agengda Conference has a structured fellowship designed just for you.
KA Expo
Thursday – Saturday
Fellowship of Churches
Friday, October 3rd - 10:45 a.m.
Early Morning Prayer-Time
Wednesday & Thursday, October 1st & 2nd, 7:00 a.m. – 7:45 a.m.
CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTINITIES ABOUND AT THE KINGDOM AGENDA CONFERENCE. Choose from nearly 100 different workshops taught by experts from across the country. Enjoy workshops designed to impact you personally, as well as your church, your family and your community. See pages the “workshops” tab for a detailed listing of workshops being offered.
One Day Seminars
Tuesday, September 30th 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
General Workshops
Wednesday, October 1st
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
2:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 2nd
8:30 a.m. – 10:10 a.m.
10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
2:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
NCAASI Training
Monday, September 29th – Thursday, October 2nd
Are you interested in implementing innovative faith-based initiatives and grant programs in your ministry or non-profit organization? Dr. Tony Evans’ comprehensive faith-based program addresses the spiritual and social needs of urban youth and families through church and public school partnerships. National Church Adopt-A-School Initiative is a social outreach with the mission to rebuild communities from the inside out. This program is designed to help, train, equip, motivate and excel urban youth and families.
The program teaches fundraising, strengthening your capacity, grant writing, program development, marketing and mobilizing your community.
Certification Program
We’re going deeper with new tracks, relevant courses and fresh approaches to 21st century ministry. The certification program will have a slightly different look, with opportunities to gain certification in a variety of areas and levels.
