Rawhide District Conference

Sept 16 - 18, 2024
Tulsa, Oklahoma

Theme: Uncharted Territory

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.
Joshua 1:9 (NIV)

The world in front of us is nothing like the world behind us. As we move into the future, it is with the realization that change, and the pace of change have increased drastically. How do we react? How do we respond? It is in uncharted territory where our trust is challenged, our faith is deepened, and we see God respond in ways that we could not conceive or imagine.

This year we'll be meeting at the John 3:16 Mission Refuge, 575 N 39 W Ave in Tulsa, OK, CEO Steven M. Whitaker. With exciting keynote speakers followed by some great topics led by local experts, paired with times of worship, fellowship, and connection, this is an event you don't want to miss!

Beth Turner is our event contact for any on-the-ground questions you might have: bturner@john316mission.org.


Keynote Speakers

Tod Bolsinger  

Tod Bolsinger
Tod Bolsinger, MDiv, PhD, is the founder and principal at AE Sloan Leadership, the executive director of the DePree Center Church Leadership Institute, and associate professor of leadership formation at Fuller Seminary. He is the author of the Outreach Magazine Resource of the Year in pastoral leadership, Canoeing the Mountains, and the Christian Book Award Finalist, Tempered Resilience.

Tom De Vries  

Tom De Vries
Tom is Citygate Network's president and CEO. He has previously served as a church multiplication movement leader and pastor, as well as the general secretary of the Reformed Church in America. Most recently, Tom filled the president/CEO role at the Global Leadership Network (GLN), and international ministry producing training and equipping through the Global Leadership Summit. He has a track record of innovation, strategic planning, and leading high-performance teams for increasing ministry impact.


 

Schedule

Monday, September 16

 

4:00 p.m.

 

Tour of John 3:16  Mission Refuge (optional): 575 N 39 W Avenue, Tulsa

6:00 p.m.

 

Dinner in downtown Tulsa (included)

Tuesday, September 17

 

8:30 a.m.

 

Worship/Devotions - Tom De Vries

8:50 a.m.

 

Leadership in Uncharted Territory - Tod Bolsinger                    

9:50 a.m.

  Break

10:10 a.m.

 

Worship 

10:30 a.m.

 

Visioncast - Tom De Vries

11:15 a.m.

 

The Key to the Future - Tod Bolsinger

12:15 p.m.

 

Closing Intercession Time & Worship

12: 30 p.m.

 

Lunch at John 3:16 Mission Refuge (included)

2:00 p.m.

 

Breakout Discussion 1 - Choose 1 of 3 topics             

  • De-escalation Training,  PG Goodeau
  • Attachment Styles - Keylee Tesar 
  • Farm and Ranching at the Mission - Rodney Frazier

3:15 p.m.

 

Break

3:30 p.m.

 

Breakout Discussion 2 - Choose 1 of 3 topics             

  • Grant Writing,  Dana Drummond 
  • Counseling - Roger Ruth
  • Social Media Engagement - Jacobi Campbell 
4:45 p.m.   Break

5:30 p.m.

 

Tour Greenwood Rising Museum (included)

6:45 p.m.

 

Dinner in Downtown Tulsa (included)

Wednesday, September 18    

8:30 a.m.

  Breakfast at John 3:16 Mission Refuge (included)

9:00 a.m.

 

Worship

9:30 a.m.

 

Future Casting for Rawhide District - Steven M. Whitaker

11:00 a.m.

 

End of Conference


Lodging

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tulsa West - Sand Springs
101 West Morrow Road
Sand Springs, OK 74063 

$90 per night 

Amenities:

  • Complimentary full hot breakfast buffet
  • Complimentary Fitness and Business centers
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Free high-speed Internet
  • In-room refrigerator, microwave and Keurig coffee maker
  • Complimentary self-parking 

Book Your Room Now


 

Further Your Visit

Gathering Place is Tulsa's Riverfront Park voted Best City Park 2024 by USA Today!  With over 100 unique experiences from activities, programs, and dining options, this is a beautiful park to visit during your stay. The park is roughly a 10-minute drive from the mission, and a 15-minute drive from the Holiday Inn Express.

 

Sponsorships

Citygate Network business members can choose between three levels of sponsorship available at the conference. Click on the appropriate sponsorship at the bottom of this page to register. Please note that sponsors must be in membership with Citygate Network, and a sponsorship or display table purchase is required in order to attend. To participate in the conference sessions and/or meals, you will also need to register as an attendee. If you have additional questions, please email Sam Edwards.

$700–Primary Sponsor  

  • Five-minute presentation to attendees during one of the meals or group gatherings
  • Handouts on table/chair (sponsor handles shipping and places handouts prior to session)
  • One display table during conference

$400–Break Sponsor

  • Handout during break on table/chair (sponsor handles shipping and places handouts prior to session)
  • One display table during conference

$250–Display Table Sponsor

  • One display table during conference

Please note: Sponsorship rates above do not include registration costs. Sponsors must also register for the event as an attendee.


Cancellation Policy

If you need to cancel your registration, you may do so with no penalty up to two weeks before the event. Cancellations requested less than two weeks before the event will result in a 30 percent cancellation fee.


Event Fees

To begin the registration process, please click Register below. If you are registering a group, you will be able to select your registrants and fees after you log in.

Amount Description  
$125.00 Mission Member Rate
No Restrictions
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fee ends 9/18/2024
$125.00 Sponsor Rate (NOTE: Display table or sponsorship purchase also required)
No Restrictions
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fee ends 9/18/2024
$163.00 Non-Member Rate
No Restrictions
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fee ends 9/18/2024

Sponsorship Opportunities

To purchase a sponsorship package please select one of the following sponsor fees below.

Amount Description  
$250.00 Display Table
No Restrictions
Purchase
fee ends 9/18/2024
$400.00 Break Sponsor
No Restrictions
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fee ends 9/18/2024
$700.00 Primary Sponsor
No Restrictions
Purchase
fee ends 9/18/2024