Fresh Expressions
Events
Here's what's happening in the Fresh Expressions world!
Coming Up
January Trail Marker Check-In
January 26, 2026, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm ET
Trail Marker Check-Ins are your monthly pit stops on this thrilling journey. Join Fresh Expressions trainers and fellow pioneers online as we dive into practical strategies and share inspiring stories to fuel your mission.
*Online Event*
FX Incubator: Messy Church
January 28, 2026, 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm ET
Monthly workshops that spark imagination and equip you to design and launch Fresh Expressions of Church uniquely shaped for your community
*Online Event*
Dinner Church Trainings w/
South Carolina Ministry Network
February 2 – 19, 2026
*Private Events*
Missional Entrepreneurship Immersion
February 3 – 5, 2026
Training for Pioneers at the Intersection of the Marketplace and God’s Mission
Riverside Presbyterian Church
21631 Ridgetop Circle #100, Sterling, VA
Dinner Church Virtual Launch
February 5 & 12, 2026, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm ET
FX Incubator: Recreation & Fitness
February 11, 2026, 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm ET
Monthly workshops that spark imagination and equip you to design and launch Fresh Expressions of Church uniquely shaped for your community
*Online Event*
Fresh Expressions w/
Pacific Southwest District COB
February 21, 2026
*Private Event*
February Trail Marker Check-In
February 23, 2026, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm ET
Trail Marker Check-Ins are your monthly pit stops on this thrilling journey. Join Fresh Expressions trainers and fellow pioneers online as we dive into practical strategies and share inspiring stories to fuel your mission.
*Online Event*
Dinner Church Encounter
February 26, 2026, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm CT
Discover the power of the historic Jesus Table approach for starting new church communities.
Hope Church LaGrange
5707 Wolf Rd. La Grange Highlands, IL
Dinner Church Training & Simulation:
A Food to Faith Initiative
February 26, 2026, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm ET
The Food to Faith initiative continues to help BGAV churches of every size discover a simple truth--Dinner Church is an effective way to reach the not-yets in your community.
This is a live-streamed training and Dinner Church Simulation in-person event.
BGAV Offices
2828 Emerywood Pkwy. Henrico, VA 23294
Dinner Church Encounter:
A Food to Faith Initiative
February 27, 2026, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm ET
The Food to Faith initiative continues to help BGAV churches of every size discover a simple truth--Dinner Church is an effective way to reach the not-yets in your community. Come find out how Dinner Church is helping congregations move from feeding programs to faith communities sharing meals, stories, and Jesus together.
Calvary Baptist Church
4832 Haygood Rd., Virginia Beach, VA
Dinner Church Encounter:
A Food to Faith Initiative
February 28, 2026, 9:00 am - 3 pm ET
The Food to Faith initiative continues to help BGAV churches of every size discover a simple truth--Dinner Church is an effective way to reach the not-yets in your community. Come find out how Dinner Church is helping congregations move from feeding programs to faith communities sharing meals, stories, and Jesus together.
Orcutt Baptist Church
653 Baxter Lane, Newport News, VA
Vision Casting Igniter
March 4, 2026, 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm ET
Quarterly workshops that provide a fresh approach that rebuilds hope and rekindles mission
*Online Event*
FX Incubator: Rural Church
March 11, 2026, 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm ET
Monthly workshops that spark imagination and equip you to design and launch Fresh Expressions of Church uniquely shaped for your community
*Online Event*
Dinner Church Next Steps
March 18, 2026, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET
The Next Step Webinar is a live, free conversation for church leaders ready to start or grow a Dinner Church but seeking guidance to move forward. In just one hour, you’ll walk away inspired and equipped with a clear vision to step into this exciting mission God has prepared for you.
*Online Event*
March Trail Marker Check-In
March 23, 2026, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm ET
Trail Marker Check-Ins are your monthly pit stops on this thrilling journey. Join Fresh Expressions trainers and fellow pioneers online as we dive into practical strategies and share inspiring stories to fuel your mission.
*Online Event*
Dinner Church Virtual Encounter
April 16 & 23, 2026, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm ET
Discover the power of the historic Jesus Table approach for starting new church communities.
*Online Event*
FX Incubator: Recovery Church
April 22, 2026, 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm ET
Monthly workshops that spark imagination and equip you to design and launch Fresh Expressions of Church uniquely shaped for your community
*Online Event*
Vision Casting Igniter
June 3, 2026, 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm ET
Quarterly workshops that provide a fresh approach that rebuilds hope and rekindles mission
*Online Event*
FX Incubator: Outdoor Fresh Expressions
June 10, 2026, 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm ET
Monthly workshops that spark imagination and equip you to design and launch Fresh Expressions of Church uniquely shaped for your community
*Online Event*
Fresh Expressions w/
Midwest Region CGGC
June 25-27, 2026
*Private Event*
FX Incubator: College Students
July 8, 2026, 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm ET
Monthly workshops that spark imagination and equip you to design and launch Fresh Expressions of Church uniquely shaped for your community
*Online Event*
Vision Casting Igniter
September 2, 2026, 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm ET
Quarterly workshops that provide a fresh approach that rebuilds hope and rekindles mission
*Online Event*
FX Incubator: Cafe
Fresh Expressions
July 8, 2026, 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm ET
Monthly workshops that spark imagination and equip you to design and launch Fresh Expressions of Church uniquely shaped for your community
*Online Event*
Dinner Church Virtual Lead
September 17 & 24, 2026, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm ET
Deepen discipleship, sustain momentum, and replicate Jesus Tables in new neighborhoods.
*Online Event*