Baltimore Washington Annual Conference

Manidokan Camp and Conference Center

Knoxville, MD

November 8-10, 2018

Are you nursing an entrepreneurial idea for ministry, but don’t know how to get it started (much less fund it)? Is your church ready to move a social enterprise idea down the field that funds other aspects of ministry? Could you use the wisdom of others to test-drive an idea for missional entrepreneurship–or are you just curious about what’s involved in starting a sustainable nonprofit or for-profit ministry?

What is a Hatchathon?

A “hatch-a-thon” is a collaborative incubator experience, where creative people get coaching and colleagues around mission and social enterprise. We will run you through a 46-hour intensive “hatch” process designed to turn ideas that feel “wild ‘n’ woolly” into actionable, sustainable ministries.In the world of computer programming, hackathons are marathon sessions where playful collaborators explore new programming ideas and work through an intensive process of concept development. (“Hack” in this case does not refer to a computer crime!) This process has been widely adapted for business and social entrepreneurs. If that’s you, please join us!

What do you do at a Hatchathon?

The Zoe Project
Princeton Theological Seminary
Princeton, NJ
Jan. 24-26, 2019
Contact kenda.dean@ptsem.edu about registration details

We’ve noticed that 20-somethings tend to seek life, relationships, and transcendent experiences in places outside of the church…often, in lieu of attending weekly worship and church programming designed with the hope of reaching just that age group. Have you noticed that, too?

What if, instead of constantly trying new marketing techniques to reach out to young adults (23-29) in our communities, churches came alongside young adults in these places and spaces, and asked them to be our teachers?

What if we were willing to explore new ways to build relationships with and build the faith of young adults in our communities, thereby seeking new life together?

The Zoe Project is dedicated to building life-supporting relationships between young adults and Christian congregations. Twelve congregations will set out to nurture young adult faith through this three-year program, designed to enable congregations to engage with their communities and the young adults within them in new and innovative ways. This project is funded by a grant from the Lilly Endowment Inc. and will be headquartered at Princeton Theological Seminary.

Find out more about the Zoe Project at http://zoeproject.ptsem.edu/

Western North Carolina Conference (United Methodist Church)
Charlotte, NC
Feb. 21-23, 2019

Are you nursing an entrepreneurial idea for ministry, but don’t know how to get it started (much less fund it)? Is your church ready to move a social enterprise idea down the field that funds other aspects of ministry? Could you use the wisdom of others to test-drive an idea for missional entrepreneurship–or are you just curious about what’s involved in starting a sustainable nonprofit or for-profit ministry?

What is a Hatchathon?

A “hatch-a-thon” is a collaborative incubator experience, where creative people get coaching and colleagues around mission and social enterprise. We will run you through a 46-hour intensive “hatch” process designed to turn ideas that feel “wild ‘n’ woolly” into actionable, sustainable ministries.In the world of computer programming, hackathons are marathon sessions where playful collaborators explore new programming ideas and work through an intensive process of concept development. (“Hack” in this case does not refer to a computer crime!) This process has been widely adapted for business and social entrepreneurs. If that’s you, please join us!

What do you do at a Hatchathon?

Conference: The Church and Social Innovation
Seattle Pacific University
May 8-11
(sponsored by Youth Ministry Innovators, Ministry Incubators, Praxis, Seattle Pacific University, and the Murdoch Trust)

More details and registration coming soon!