UPCOMING EVENTS
The Artists' Call
The Artists’ Call is a virtual gathering created to bring artists and creatives together around faith, art, and calling. It's a chance to meet other artists, hear what others are creating and wrestling with, receive encouragement, and begin building relationships with a wider community of people who understand the unique intersection of creativity and faith. We will also share a little about The Create Commission, what we are building, and ways you can become part of the community.
Phoenix Refugee Connections: Soul Care Day
"The devil doesn't have to get us to do bad things--just good things in our own strength," says author Donna Barber.
We are living dangerously if we're not rooted in Christ, particularly for people doing works of justice and mercy. Too great is the temptation to over-work, to despair when we don't see change, to think too highly of ourselves when we do. We must have rhythms of silence, prayer and retreat--as Christ did--in order to sustain this work.
Join us for a life-giving day of silence, prayer and retreat! There is nothing to accomplish--no checklist to fill. Simply come and quiet your mind and heart. Receive refreshment from the Lord and others. Receive the strength you need to do the work He has given you to do.
Offered in partnership with the Spiritual Formation Society of AZ, for anyone who is walking in relationship with refugees/immigrants (as a volunteer, case manager, friend, pastor, etc.) and/or who has lived experience as a refugee/immigrant.
Future Church Cohort w/ Micheal & Charith Denson (The Monastery)
A 9-Month, 9 Sessions online Cohort Exploring: Kingdom Ecosystems, Church Planting, Leadership, and Missional Innovation for artists, shepherds and builders alike.
“Future Church, Future Shepherds” is a 9-month cohort designed for current and aspiring church planters, ministry leaders, and practitioners exploring new expressions of the church. Meeting once a month for two hours, this cohort brings together voices from across the city and beyond to engage critical topics related to church planting, leadership formation, and mission in today’s cultural landscape. This is for both laity and leadership.
Each session will feature a local or visiting practitioner who brings both theological depth and lived experience to the conversation.
Sessions recorded and sent out when participants miss.
Topic of the month: Enchantment & Heaven
Reclaiming wonder, mystery, and the transcendent in church life and leadership. How does a future-oriented theology of heaven shape how we plant now?
Phoenix Refugee Connections: Worship Together with Our Nepali Brothers & Sisters
Come worship alongside believers from across the world; learn from them; see the Lord and your faith through the eyes of a different culture. This time, we’ll be worshiping with Grace International Church, a bilingual Nepali-English congregation.
Potluck lunch after the service!
Phoenix Refugee Connections Webinar: The Persecuted Church & the Refugee Door
How can we stand with the persecuted Church and with people seeking safety?Join Phoenix Refugee Connections for The Persecuted Church & the Refugee Door, a Zoom conversation with Ryan Brown of Open Doors US and Matthew Soerens of World Relief. We’ll explore the State of the Golden Door report, Scripture’s call to protect vulnerable people, and practical ways churches and individuals can respond.
Neighbor's Table Zoom Prayer Call
The purpose of the event is to spend an hour in prayer for our city. This is open to anyone and is hosted every 3rd Friday of the month.
Future Church Cohort w/ Banquet Team
A 9-Month, 9 Sessions online Cohort Exploring: Kingdom Ecosystems, Church Planting, Leadership, and Missional Innovation for artists, shepherds and builders alike.
“Future Church, Future Shepherds” is a 9-month cohort designed for current and aspiring church planters, ministry leaders, and practitioners exploring new expressions of the church. Meeting once a month for two hours, this cohort brings together voices from across the city and beyond to engage critical topics related to church planting, leadership formation, and mission in today’s cultural landscape. This is for both laity and leadership.
Each session will feature a local or visiting practitioner who brings both theological depth and lived experience to the conversation.
Sessions recorded and sent out when participants miss.
Topic of the month: Debrief & Next Steps
Practical strategies for identifying, equipping, and cultivating a core team that can carry the vision and embody the values of the future church.
Legacy Conference 2026 hosted by Surge
Legacy Conference focuses on equipping every day Christians to create thriving urban communities. Join us for general sessions (led by Preston Perry and Brian Dye), a plethora of workshop options, a podcast, and plenty of new relationships!
Neighbor's Table Zoom Prayer Call
The purpose of the event is to spend an hour in prayer for our city. This is open to anyone and is hosted every 3rd Friday of the month.
Making Jesus Visible: An Immersive Experience in Missional Imagination
This gathering is an invitation for those who sense a deeper calling to incarnate the Gospel not only within church walls, but out in the marketplace, the studio, the café, the neighborhood. We’ll explore how the Church of the future doesn’t primarily erect buildings, it cultivates people by provoking Heaven.
Making Jesus Visible: Jazz & Speaker Mixer
This gathering is an invitation for those who sense a deeper calling to incarnate the Gospel not only within church walls, but out in the marketplace, the studio, the café, the neighborhood. We’ll explore how the Church of the future doesn’t primarily erect buildings, it cultivates people by provoking Heaven.
The Big Idea: Peacemaking and Political Violence with Gary Mason
Join us for an evening with Rev. Gary Mason, one of the world's leading practitioners of peace building and reconciliation. Having served for decades in Belfast, Northern Ireland, during and after The Troubles, Gary has worked with former paramilitaries, political leaders, churches, and communities to help heal the wounds of conflict and build a more hopeful future.
Drawing on his experience in Northern Ireland and his work around the world, Gary will explore what
Scripture teaches about peacemaking, forgiveness, and reconciliation in deeply divided societies. Together we'll consider how Christians can resist the pull of fear and tribalism, become agents of peace in their communities, and bear faithful witness to the reconciling work of Christ in an increasingly polarized world.
Dinner is included with your registration.
About The Big Idea.
The Big Idea is a series of live theological conversations designed to help Christians think deeply and faithfully about the questions shaping the church today.
Each gathering will feature leading theologians, biblical scholars, pastors, and practitioners from around the country as they explore a significant theological topic through keynote presentations, panel discussions, and audience Q&A.
Rather than offering quick answers, The Big Idea seeks to cultivate wisdom, curiosity, and faithful discipleship by creating space for thoughtful engagement with Scripture, Christian tradition, and the challenges facing the church today.
Hosted at Desert Springs Bible Church, these evenings are designed for anyone who wants to love God with all their heart, soul, strength, and mind.
Childcare is available for children through 6th grade. If you will need childcare, please register each child at least 48 hours before the event.
Neighbor's Table Zoom Prayer Call
The purpose of the event is to spend an hour in prayer for our city. This is open to anyone and is hosted every 3rd Friday of the month.
Pastors At The Table
It's no secret that pastoral ministry can often feel isolating and draining. We invite you to join us in restful space to be encouraged, supported, and connect with other pastors. It is our hope that during this shared time you will experience strengthened relationships and encouragement with one another over a shared meal. Come prepared to connect, share and be refreshed.
Cost: Free
Location: Roosevelt Community Church
Date: Thursday, October 15
Time: 11:30-1:00 pm
Lead by: Ben Gores & John Talley III
Phoenix Refugee Connections: Central Phoenix Field Trip
Come and see the faithful work happening through two local partners serving refugee neighbors in Central Phoenix. Hear their stories, meet their teams, and learn how they walk with refugee neighbors with dignity and care. Discover practical ways to come alongside their work through your time, talent, or treasure.
The Big Idea: Why Four Gospels?
Why Four Gospels?
Why did the early church preserve four accounts of the life of Jesus rather than combining them into a single story? And what should we make of the different details, emphases, and perspectives found in Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John?
Dr. John DelHousaye will explore why the church received these four distinct witnesses and how each Gospel helps us see Jesus more fully. Drawing from decades of teaching and his four-volume commentary, The Fourfold Gospel, he will help us appreciate the differences among the Gospels, read them alongside one another, and encounter the person of Jesus through each writer’s unique theological vision.
This evening asks a deeper question: What becomes visible about Jesus when we learn to receive the four Gospels without flattening them into one?
About Dr. John DelHousaye
Dr. John DelHousaye is Professor of Bible and Theology at Arizona Christian University and serves as Theologian-in-Residence with the Spiritual Formation Society of Arizona and the Surge Network. He earned his PhD in New Testament Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary and is the author of The Fourfold Gospel: A Formational Commentary on Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
Future Church Cohort w/ Caryn & John Amandola (No Harbor)
A 9-Month, 9 Sessions online Cohort Exploring: Kingdom Ecosystems, Church Planting, Leadership, and Missional Innovation for artists, shepherds and builders alike.
“Future Church, Future Shepherds” is a 9-month cohort designed for current and aspiring church planters, ministry leaders, and practitioners exploring new expressions of the church. Meeting once a month for two hours, this cohort brings together voices from across the city and beyond to engage critical topics related to church planting, leadership formation, and mission in today’s cultural landscape. This is for both laity and leadership.
Each session will feature a local or visiting practitioner who brings both theological depth and lived experience to the conversation.
Sessions recorded and sent out when participants miss.
Topic of the month: Convergence Practice & the Jesus Way
A framework for integrating spiritual formation, cultural engagement, and missional imagination. Living out the “Jesus Way” in every sphere including containers not attached to the norm.
Soul Care Day: Distraction & Resistance – The Fire That Refines
After awareness and response, we encounter forces that pull us away—distractions of comfort, ambition, and fear—and inner resistance to surrender. This day examines how these challenges are not signs of failure but invitations to deeper transformation. Like gold tested by fire, resistance refines us, burning away what is unholy and awakening virtues like love, wisdom, and joy. Through scripture, silence, and honest dialogue, we learn to hold our questions in faith, trusting the Spirit’s work even in trial. Distraction and resistance remind us that becoming “all flame” is a journey—one that passes through struggle into greater freedom and intimacy with God.
Location: Franciscan Renewal Center – 5802 E Lincoln Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85253
Cost:
Regular Registration – $55 per soul care day
General Member Registration – $50 per soul care day
Full & Professional Member Registration – $48 per soul care day
Phoenix Refugee Connections - Film Screening: Donut King
Bosa? Rainbow? What's your favorite local donut shop? Did you know there's a good chance your favorite donuts can be traced back to Ted Ngoy, who came to the US as a refugee from Cambodia in 1975? He learned the trade in California and sponsored hundreds of other refugees, teaching them to make donuts and open shops, too. Escape the heat and come watch The Donut King with us*. It will change how you see your refugee neighbors AND your favorite donuts.
FREE donuts provided!
Neighbor's Table Zoom Prayer Call
The purpose of the event is to spend an hour in prayer for our city. This is open to anyone and is hosted every 3rd Friday of the month.
The Clarion Call: Justice & Preaching Symposium 2026 (A Neighbor's Table Event)
The purpose of this symposium is to equip movement leaders with an historical analysis of justice preaching for the global church. This is in collaboration with City to City North America and Influential Global Ministries.
The Clarion Call: Justice & Preaching Symposium 2026 (A Neighbor's Table Event)
The purpose of this symposium is to equip movement leaders with an historical analysis of justice preaching for the global church. This is in collaboration with City to City North America and Influential Global Ministries.
Future Church Cohort w/ Jon Dengler (WellBuilt Cities)
A 9-Month, 9 Sessions online Cohort Exploring: Kingdom Ecosystems, Church Planting, Leadership, and Missional Innovation for artists, shepherds and builders alike.
“Future Church, Future Shepherds” is a 9-month cohort designed for current and aspiring church planters, ministry leaders, and practitioners exploring new expressions of the church. Meeting once a month for two hours, this cohort brings together voices from across the city and beyond to engage critical topics related to church planting, leadership formation, and mission in today’s cultural landscape. This is for both laity and leadership.
Each session will feature a local or visiting practitioner who brings both theological depth and lived experience to the conversation.
Sessions recorded and sent out when participants miss.
Topic of the month: Margins Matter
Understanding how God moves at the margins — economically, culturally, and socially. A call to decentralize power and prioritize the overlooked.
2026 Prayer Summit
The A-Z Interdenominational Revival Global Ministries (AIRGM), in collaboration with the Surge Prayer Network, Daniel Initiative, the Latter Rain in the Valley, the Prayer Circle Interdenominational, Destiny Midwives Prayers, and other ministries dedicated to prayer for the Body of Christ, families, and nations, hereby invites you and your church family to participate in a six-day prayer summit scheduled from August 31 to September 5.
This Summit, with the theme: Remaining Strong in Christ, aims to equip believers and encourage them in their personal, intimate relationship with Jesus Christ, as well as their individual and collective prayer lives.
Prayerful Christians develop spiritual strength, which in turn contributes to a robust and unified body of believers.
For further information, please contact: prayers@airgm.org, 480 330 0161, or 480 875 4326.
Citywide Gathering
Join ministry leaders from across the valley for a shared meal and a thoughtful conversation with Phil Herndon on how to respond to criticism with wisdom, clarity, and grace. Whether feedback comes privately or in public, it can be difficult to discern what’s true, what’s helpful, and how to respond in a way that reflects the heart of Jesus. Together, we’ll explore practical, grounded ways to lead faithfully while holding both conviction and compassion as we shepherd people well in the midst of tension.
Boundaries & Responsibilities of a Pastor
This gathering will equip ministry leaders with the wisdom to discern healthy rhythms, expectations, and methods for engaging those they lead.
The Big Idea: Political Theology & Civic Engagement
What does it mean to follow Jesus in the public square? Is politics simply about voting every few years, or is there a distinctly Christian way of understanding power, citizenship, justice, and our responsibility to our neighbors?
Rev. Dr. Caleb E. Campbell will explore the foundations of a biblical political theology, drawing on his doctoral research at Fuller Seminary and his forthcoming book, The Politics of Loving Your Neighbor.
This evening asks a deeper question: How does the gospel form us to be faithful citizens of the Kingdom of God?
Worship Together with Messiah Arabic Church
Come worship alongside believers from across the world, learn from them, and see the Lord through the eyes of a different culture.
This time, we'll be worshiping with Messiah Arabic Church
Future Church Cohort w/ Hugh Halter (Brave Cities)
A 9-Month, 9 Sessions online Cohort Exploring: Kingdom Ecosystems, Church Planting, Leadership, and Missional Innovation for artists, shepherds and builders alike.
“Future Church, Future Shepherds” is a 9-month cohort designed for current and aspiring church planters, ministry leaders, and practitioners exploring new expressions of the church. Meeting once a month for two hours, this cohort brings together voices from across the city and beyond to engage critical topics related to church planting, leadership formation, and mission in today’s cultural landscape. This is for both laity and leadership.
Each session will feature a local or visiting practitioner who brings both theological depth and lived experience to the conversation.
Sessions recorded and sent out when participants miss.
Topic of the month: Models & Marketplace Missiology
Examining how business, bi-vocational ministry, and entrepreneurial strategies intersect with the church. What does it mean to be present in the marketplace as the church?
Film Screening: Donut King
Bosa? Rainbow? What's your favorite local donut shop? Did you know there's a good chance your favorite donuts can be traced back to Ted Ngoy, who came to the US as a refugee from Cambodia in 1975? He learned the trade in California and sponsored hundreds of other refugees, teaching them to make donuts and open shops, too. Escape the heat and come watch The Donut King with us*. It will change how you see your refugee neighbors AND your favorite donuts.
FREE donuts provided!
Summer Book Club: Seeking Refuge, 2nd Ed.
This summer, we invite you to join our 3‑week Book Club exploring the newly updated Seeking Refuge, a thoughtful and deeply researched guide to understanding the global refugee crisis. Written by leaders at World Relief, the book offers a compassionate, practical, and Christian‑rooted framework for responding to one of the most significant humanitarian issues of our time.
Through history, policy insights, psychology, and personal stories, the authors help readers wrestle with essential questions:
Who are refugees and other displaced people?
What are the real risks and benefits of receiving them?
How do we hold compassion and security together?
What does it look like to love our neighbors in a complex world?
The 2nd edition releases June 2, and we encourage participants to preorder now to receive the book in time for our first session.
You can pre-order your book now from Target.
Book Club Schedule (Wednesdays, 12–1 PM):
June 24 — Introduction + Chapters 1–5
July 1 — Chapters 6–11
July 8 — Conversation with author Matt Soerens
We hope you’ll join us for this meaningful journey as we learn, reflect, and consider how we can respond with wisdom and compassion.
Future Church Cohort w/ Steve Reimer (Paseo Walking with God Communities)
A 9-Month, 9 Sessions online Cohort Exploring: Kingdom Ecosystems, Church Planting, Leadership, and Missional Innovation for artists, shepherds and builders alike.
“Future Church, Future Shepherds” is a 9-month cohort designed for current and aspiring church planters, ministry leaders, and practitioners exploring new expressions of the church. Meeting once a month for two hours, this cohort brings together voices from across the city and beyond to engage critical topics related to church planting, leadership formation, and mission in today’s cultural landscape. This is for both laity and leadership.
Each session will feature a local or visiting practitioner who brings both theological depth and lived experience to the conversation.
Sessions recorded and sent out when participants miss.
Topic of the month: The Challenge of Vision & the Supremacy of Relational Paradigms
How important is vision actually if at all? How do we discern, hold, communicate and embody what actually matters without losing sight of our true telos?
Summer Book Club: Seeking Refuge, 2nd Ed.
This summer, we invite you to join our 3‑week Book Club exploring the newly updated Seeking Refuge, a thoughtful and deeply researched guide to understanding the global refugee crisis. Written by leaders at World Relief, the book offers a compassionate, practical, and Christian‑rooted framework for responding to one of the most significant humanitarian issues of our time.
Through history, policy insights, psychology, and personal stories, the authors help readers wrestle with essential questions:
Who are refugees and other displaced people?
What are the real risks and benefits of receiving them?
How do we hold compassion and security together?
What does it look like to love our neighbors in a complex world?
The 2nd edition releases June 2, and we encourage participants to preorder now to receive the book in time for our first session.
You can pre-order your book now from Target.
Book Club Schedule (Wednesdays, 12–1 PM):
June 24 — Introduction + Chapters 1–5
July 1 — Chapters 6–11
July 8 — Conversation with author Matt Soerens
We hope you’ll join us for this meaningful journey as we learn, reflect, and consider how we can respond with wisdom and compassion.
Summer Book Club: Seeking Refuge, 2nd Ed.
This summer, we invite you to join our 3‑week Book Club exploring the newly updated Seeking Refuge, a thoughtful and deeply researched guide to understanding the global refugee crisis. Written by leaders at World Relief, the book offers a compassionate, practical, and Christian‑rooted framework for responding to one of the most significant humanitarian issues of our time.
Through history, policy insights, psychology, and personal stories, the authors help readers wrestle with essential questions:
Who are refugees and other displaced people?
What are the real risks and benefits of receiving them?
How do we hold compassion and security together?
What does it look like to love our neighbors in a complex world?
The 2nd edition releases June 2, and we encourage participants to preorder now to receive the book in time for our first session.
You can pre-order your book now from Target.
Book Club Schedule (Wednesdays, 12–1 PM):
June 24 — Introduction + Chapters 1–5
July 1 — Chapters 6–11
July 8 — Conversation with author Matt Soerens
We hope you’ll join us for this meaningful journey as we learn, reflect, and consider how we can respond with wisdom and compassion.
Future Church Cohort w/ Russ Johnson (Lark)
A 9-Month, 9 Sessions online Cohort Exploring: Kingdom Ecosystems, Church Planting, Leadership, and Missional Innovation for artists, shepherds and builders alike.
“Future Church, Future Shepherds” is a 9-month cohort designed for current and aspiring church planters, ministry leaders, and practitioners exploring new expressions of the church. Meeting once a month for two hours, this cohort brings together voices from across the city and beyond to engage critical topics related to church planting, leadership formation, and mission in today’s cultural landscape. This is for both laity and leadership.
Each session will feature a local or visiting practitioner who brings both theological depth and lived experience to the conversation.
Sessions recorded and sent out when participants miss.
Topic of the month: Stewarding the Spotlight
We’ve never had more Christian leaders—and less cultural trust. This session explores spiritual authority in a performance-driven culture, and why leaders who don’t learn to carry influence without needing titles will find themselves speaking loudly to a world that’s already stopped listening.
Citywide Gathering
Join us on May 20th for an important and timely conversation with David and Kelli Pritchard, focused on strengthening families through effective parenting and intentional family ministry.
Whether you’re a pastor, ministry leader, or nonprofit leader serving families, this session will give you tools you can immediately apply—both in your organization and in the lives of the people you lead.
Phoenix Refugee Connections: Field Trip - Matthew House
Come and see the quiet, faithful work happening at Matthew House, a local nonprofit walking alongside refugee and other immigrant families with housing, education, and practical support as they build new lives with hope.
Join us for a field trip to learn their story, meet the team, and discover how they support families with dignity and care. You'll hear about their mission, their model, and meaningful ways you can come alongside their work through your time, talent, or treasure.
We'll also share a meal catered by one of the families working with Matthew House!
Location is near Alma School and Baseline, Mesa, AZ. Exact address will be provided after registration.
Future Church Cohort w/ Neil Cole (Primal Fire)
A 9-Month, 9 Sessions online Cohort Exploring: Kingdom Ecosystems, Church Planting, Leadership, and Missional Innovation for artists, shepherds and builders alike.
“Future Church, Future Shepherds” is a 9-month cohort designed for current and aspiring church planters, ministry leaders, and practitioners exploring new expressions of the church. Meeting once a month for two hours, this cohort brings together voices from across the city and beyond to engage critical topics related to church planting, leadership formation, and mission in today’s cultural landscape. This is for both laity and leadership.
Each session will feature a local or visiting practitioner who brings both theological depth and lived experience to the conversation.
Sessions recorded and sent out when participants miss.
Topic of the month: Movement, Not Machine
Recovering the organic, Spirit-led impulse behind early church movements — and resisting the drift toward institutional maintenance.
Soul Care Day: Response - From Knowledge to Friendship
Awareness leads to invitation. Led by John DelHousaye, this day focuses on how we respond to God’s presence with trust, surrender, and love. We consider the tension between traditions that emphasize right thinking and those that emphasize heartfelt experience, discovering that true maturity requires both. Drawing from scripture and stories of revival, we explore how response transforms belief into friendship with God. Through prayer, confession, and acts of obedience, we learn that concepts alone cannot comfort—only presence can. Response is the movement from hearing God’s call to saying, “Here I am,” allowing the Spirit to set our hearts ablaze.
Regular Registration – $55 per soul care day
General Member Registration – $50 per soul care day
Full & Professional Member Registration – $48 per soul care day