Collegiate Leadership

Rooted in Hope

 

We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, where our forerunner, Jesus, has entered on our behalf. – Hebrews 6:19-20

In a world of uncertainty, we gather to be anchored in the unshakable hope of Christ. We’ll examine our hearts, learn collaboratively, and strategize for local impact, ensuring that hope is not just something we hold, but something we actively share.  You'll have the opportunity to refocus your mind, strengthen your team, deepen connections across our network, and sharpen our impact in the mission field.  This conference is a space to renew our personal hope, strengthen our collective hope, and galvanize our missional hope as we bring the good news of Jesus to our campuses and communities. 

As a reminder, the Leadership Conference is an opportunity to step aside from normal operations to work on your church as a team and with other like-minded church leaders. By utilizing health surveys and data from both Collegiate and Reliant, the content and conversation spaces are designed to help you see where you are as you plan for where God wants you to go. And because we value our relationships, we provide space for meaningful connections throughout the conference over food, strategy sessions, and free time.

May the God of Hope help us overflow with Hope as we gather together again.

Let’s go!

The Collegiate Conference Team






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Schedule


Tuesday, April 22

3:00-5:00 PM - Registration
5:00-6:00 PM - Dinner (Provided)
6:00-8:00 PM - Session 1

Wednesday, April 23

9:00-12:00 PM - Session 2
12:00-1:00 PM - Lunch (Provided)
1:00-3:00 PM - Session 3
3:00-3:30 PM - Break
3:30-6:30 PM - Session 4

Thursday, April 24

8:30-12:00 PM - Session 5

Registration

 

Registration is open! Please register by March 20 so we can have an accurate count for food throughout the event.

The cost to attend is $75.

Register

Location

 

The Chapel
500 Crosspoint Park
Getzville, NY 14068

Housing

 
Below are a few hotel options in the area within a 9 - 13 minute drive from the church. We do not have room blocks set up. Please feel free to pursue housing that works best for you.

 

Holiday Inn Express Buffalo NE - Lockport
6900 S Transit Rd, Lockport, NY 14094
Make your reservation here

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tonawanda
2400 Niagara Fls Blvd, Tonawanda, NY 14150
Make your reservation here

Hampton Inn Buffalo - Amherst
1601 Amherst Manor Dr, Buffalo, NY 14221
Make your reservation here

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Buffalo - Amherst
10 Flint Rd, Amherst, NY 14226
Make your reservation here

 

Conference Mission

 

The Collegiate Leadership Conference aims to be the year's most strategic, developmental, high “return on investment” leadership experience for our church leaders. This conference is designed for senior leaders of Collegiate Network Churches as a collaborative space to grow and develop as individuals and teams on mission together.

Food

 

During the conference, one meal will be provided on Tuesday and Wednesday. We will have coffee and snacks throughout the conference. The registration cost helps cover your meals during the conference.

Transportation

 

Flying

The closest airport is the Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) which is just 22 minutes from the church.

During the Conference

Collegiate will not be providing shuttles to and from each day, so each participant is responsible for their own transportation each day.

Reimbursements

 

Please see Reliant reimbursement rules for more details before you incur expenses for this event. Children's expenses are taxable since there is no specific children’s program provided. Associate eligibility rules still apply. Expenses for spouses and children of associate’s are not reimbursable. 

Wifi

 

Network:
No Password Needed

Questions?

 
Contact Jess Schmidt (events@collegiatechurchnetwork.org) with any questions!