Over the past few years, the E2 Conference and the Red Culture Leadership Conference have been incredible events to build momentum, train leaders, and develop healthy relationships throughout the Iowa Ministry Network.

E2 focused primarily on encouraging and equipping credentialed ministers, while the Red Culture Leadership Conference focused on resourcing student leaders.

By merging these two conferences together into one event, we are able to resource the local church’s entire leadership team in one weekend.

Our goal is to provide a shared experience and a common vocabulary to encourage and equip the spiritual leadership on the local level.

In this concierge guide, you’ll find hotel information, nearby amenities, information about pre-labs and labs, and more!

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Hotel List ............................................... 3Amenities ............................................... 5Restaurants ............................................ 5Labs ........................................................ 7 Pre Labs ......................................... 7 Lead Pastors .................................. 8 Board/Leadership Teams ............... 9 Student Ministries ....................... 10 Children’s Ministries .................... 11 Women in Ministry ....................... 12Childcare Information ........................... 13Maps ..................................................... 13Speaker Information .............................. 14

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Welcome! Hotel Information# 1 H a m p t o n I n n (515)287.73005001 Fleur Drive | Des Moines, IA 50321$99.00Non-smokingReserve by Sept. 7 # 2 C o m f o rt I n n (515)287.34345231 Fleur Drive | Des Moines IA 50321$84.99Non-smokingReserve by Sept. 7 # 3 S l e e p I n n (515)299.99225850 Morning Star Court | Pleasant Hill, 50327Single King Room $99.99King Suite $115.99Double Queen Room $99.99Double Queen Suite $115.99All Non-smokingReserve by Aug. 31 # 4 M a g n u s o n H o t e l(515)287.64641810 Army Post Rd. | Des Moines, IA 50315$89.99Non-smokingReserve by Sept. 1

# 5 Fa i r f i e l d I n n (515)309.44446880 Fleur Dr. | Des Moines IADouble Queen Room $104Single King Room $94Non-smokingReserve by Sept. 7

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AmenitiesHy-Vee (1 mile)4815 Maple Dr.Pleasant Hill, IA

Target - Starbucks (3 miles)3414 8th St. SWAltoona, IA

Walmart (3 miles)3501 8th St. SW Altoona, IA

Valley West Mall (13 miles)1551 Valley West Dr.West Des Moines, IA

Jordan Creek Mall (17 miles)101 Jordan Creek PkwyWest Des Moines, IA

Merle Hay Mall (17 miles)3850 Merle Hay Rd.Des Moines, IA

Mc Donald’s1055 Sherrylynn BlvdPleasant Hill, IA

Okoboji Grill1225 Copper Creek DrPleasant Hill, IA

5 & Diner5015 E University Ave.Pleasant HIll, IA

Legends American Grill1280 Copper Creek Dr.Pleasant Hill, IA

Bredeaux Pizza4830 Maple Dr. #2Pleasant Hill, IA

Village Inn3410 8th St. SW Altoona, IA

Panda Express3640 8th St. SWAltoona, IA

Wendy’s3530 8th St. SW Altoona, IA

Restaurants

Jasmine Thai Cuisine3160 8th St. SWAltoona, IA

Pizza Hut3160 8th St. SW Altoona, IA

Arby’s3553 8th St. SWAltoona, IA

Subway3501 8th St SWAltoona, IA

B-Bop’s3635 8th St SWAltoona, IA

Monterrey Mexican Restaurant550 36th Ave. SwAltoona, IA

Burger King3000 E University Ave.Des Moines, IA

Tasty Tacos2900 E Euclid Ave.Des Moines, IA

Pizza Ranch465 Center Place SWAltoona, IA

Taco Bell2517 Hubbell Ave.Des Moines, IA

Perkins Restaurant2425 E Euclid Ave.Des Moines, IA

Jethro’s BBQ2601 Adventureland Dr.Altoona, IA

Long John Silver’s2442 E University Ave.Des Moines, IA

Jimmy John’s301 Center Place SWAltoona, IA

Quiznos550 36th Ave. SWAltoona, IA

Tsing Tsao Chinese Fast Food2231 E University Ave.Des Moines, IA

Restaurants

*All restaurants listed are within 5 miles of Berean Assembly of God.

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Restaurants Pre-Labs

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F r i d ay @ 2 : 3 0 P MS t r e n g t h s - B as e d L e a d e rs h i p

Whether you experienced Leadership 2.0 at the 2012 Red Culture Leadership Conference or you are simply interested in building a more effective leadership team, this pre-lab will help your team lead from their God-given strengths!

F r i d ay @ 3 : 3 0 P MT e a m B u i l d i n g | R i c h G r e e n e

A team with great chemistry can accomplish more for the kingdom of God! Pastor Rich Greene (North Liberty, Iowa) will share some of the keys to building a dynamic ministry team.

Lead PastorIf you're a You Might Enjoy These LAbs

Sat u r d ay @ 8 : 0 0 A MW e e k e n d E x p e r i e n c e | G e o r g e P . W o o d

Each weekend is an opportunity to impact your community. George P. Wood will provide resources and ideas to maximize that impact.

Sat u r d ay @ 1 0 : 0 0 A MS e r m o n P r e pa r at i o n | G e o r g e P . W o o d

Discover keys to effectively communicate biblical truth within the context of your community.

Sat u r d ay @ 1 : 0 0 P MPas t o r / B o a r d R E l at i o n s h i p s | T o m J a c o b s

The structure, relationship, and communication of a pastor and board impact the health and life of the church. Discover keys to developing healthy board dynamic.

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Youth PastorIf you're a Start here.

Sat u r d ay @ 8 : 0 0 A MP r e pa r i n g S t u d e n t s f o r c o l l e g e |

J o n at h a n B a rt h a l o w

Maintaining and growing your faith after high school can be challenging. Jonathan Barthalow will share strategies to transition high school graduates through the next steps of spiritual maturity.

Sat u r d ay @ 9 : 0 0 A MR u n n i n g o n E m p t y | M a r k E n t z m i n g e r

Is your inbox overflowing? Do your tasks keep you up at night? Do you find yourself scrambling at the last minute on a regular basis? Then you could be running on empty. Learn proven tips for reclaiming your inbox and managing time.

Sat u r d ay @ 1 : 0 0 P M8 S e c o n d s o f I n f l u e n c e | M A r k E n t z m i n g e r

Some people think their level of influence is tied to their position on an organizational flow chart or the title on a business card. The reality is position and title have nothing to do with influence. This look at Scripture will open your eyes to a perspective of leadership you may not have considered before.

If you're PArt of a

Check out These LAbs

Church Board

Leadership TEamor

Sat u r d ay @ 8 : 0 0 A MR i s k M a n a g e m e n t | L e A n n e K r e l l

Leading a church is becoming more complicated. Rev. LeAnne Krell will share some keys to optimizing best practices and managing risk in the local church.

Sat u r d ay @ 1 0 : 0 0 A MC o n f l i c t M a n a g e m e n t | G a ry P i l c h e r

Conflict can slow kingdom progress or it can catalyze growth. Discover how to manage and leverage conflict in your church.

Sat u r d ay @ 1 : 0 0 P MPas t o r / B o a r d R E l at i o n s h i p s | T o m J a c o b s

The structure, relationship, and communication of a pastor and board impact the health and life of the church. Discover keys to developing healthy board dynamic.

Start here.

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Woman in MinistryIf you're a

You might like these Labs

Sat u r d ay @ 9 : 0 0 A MC r e at i n g a H e a lt h y C u lt u r e F o r

R e l at i o n a l M i n i s t ry | K e r ry C l a r e n sa u

Relationships are a vital part of effective ministry. Discover keys to creating a culture that facilitates healthy relationships through which ministry can flow.

Sat u r d ay @ 1 1 : 0 0 A MWo m en i n M i n i st ry Lu n c h*| K e r ry C l a r e n sa u

During this special lunch exclusively for women in ministry, Kerry Clarensau will share secrets for transforming your life. We’ll meet at the gorgeous Toad Creek Country Club and have a delicious meal together. (additional $10) *For this lunch, women in ministry include female pastors and pastor’s wives.

Sat u r d ay @ 1 : 0 0 P M3 - D D e s i g n f o r M i n i s t ry t o W o m e n |

K e r ry C l a r e n sa u

Women are unique and special, so the way we minister to women shouldn’t be one-dimensional. Kerry will share keys to designing a multi-dimensional ministry to women.

If you work with These labs are for you!

Sat u r d ay @ 8 : 0 0 A MG i r ls M i n i s t r i e s

Gender specific ministry is especially important for girls. Connect with other Girls Ministries leaders and discover how to effectively disciple girls.

Sat u r d ay @ 1 0 : 0 0 A MPA r e n t i n g B e yo n d Yo u r Ca pa c i t y

Parenting can be a daunting task, but you don’t have to go it alone! Learn strategies for facilitating a parenting network in your community.

Sat u r d ay @ 1 : 0 0 P M8 S e c o n d s o f I n f l u e n c e | M A r k E n t z m i n g e r

Some people think their level of influence is tied to their position on an organizational flow chart or the title on a business card. The reality is position and title have nothing to do with influence. This look at Scripture will open your eyes to a perspective of leadership you may not have considered before.

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ChildcareYour children are important to us! We understand that often one spouse may not be able to attend an event if childcare is not provided, so on-site, complimentary childcare will be provided during all Merge sessions.

Please include children’s names, ages, and sessions during which you’ll need childcare with your registration form so we can plan ahead to have plenty of room for everyone!

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Speaker InformationR e g g i e J o i n e r | P l e n a ry S p e a k e r Reggie helped found North Point Community Church in Alpharetta, Georgia. While in his role as Executive Director of Family Ministry, Reggie disappeared in some mythical cave for a few weeks. When he emerged he had developed a new concept for relevant ministry for preschool, children, students and married adults.

In 1995 Reggie founded The ReThink Group, a non-profit organization providing resources and training for churches to maximize their influence on the spiritual growth of the next generation.

Reggie also leads the creative efforts behind the Orange Conference and Orange Tour. He is the co-author of The 7 Practices of Effective Ministries and author of Think Orange, Slow Fade, The Orange Leaders Handbook, and Parent Beyond Your Capacity. He and his wife Debbie live in Cumming, Georgia, and have four grown children: Reggie Paul, Hannah, Sarah, and Rebekah.

G e o r g e P . W o o d | W o r ks h o p S p e a k e r George is a graduate of Wheaton College and Fuller Seminary. He has served as a staff pastor at Newport-Mesa Christian Center in Orange County, CA, lead pastor of Living Faith Center in Santa Barbara, CA, and currently serves as the Director of Ministerial Resourcing for the Assemblies of God. He and his wife Tiffany have one son, Reece.

K e r ry C l a r e n sa u | W o r ks h o p S p e a k e r Kerry is a speaker, mentor, author, and inspiring leader for women. She has served in ministry with her husband, Mike, for over 20 years. Recently, they served as pastors of a culturally diverse church in Wichita, Kansas. She has served in a variety of ministry positions in the Kansas district and the National Office. Previously, Kerry served as the National Girls Ministries director (formerly Missionettes) and

as the Leadership Development Coordinator for the National Women’s Department.

Kerry and Mike have two sons, Blake and Tyler; a daughter-in-law, Katie; and a granddaughter, Molly.