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Dinner Church

Training

A part of Fresh Expressions - a  distinctive FX model.

Dinner Church is a table-centered expression of church that reclaims one of the most ancient and human practices-

 sharing a meal.


Rooted in the life of Jesus and the early church, it invites strangers to become friends, stories to be shared, and lives to be transformed.


While many churches are familiar with potlucks and fellowship meals, Dinner Church reimagines those gatherings through a missional lens, creating a sacred space for community, hospitality, and the Gospel. It’s not just about feeding people—it’s about forming new faith communities around the table.


Starting a Dinner Church is simple, but not easy. That’s why we offer connection, training, and resources to walk with you every step of the way.


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Explore Training

Dinner Church School

of Leadership

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September 16, 2025 - June 2, 2026

Tuesday evenings 7-9pm ET

A nine month, graduate, training cohort for all things Dinner Church.

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Table Matters

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February 17, 2026, 3-4pm ET

Monthly discussions with leaders engaging with Dinner Church

Dinner Church Encounter

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February 26, 2026, 9am-3pm ET

La Grange Highlands, IL

Discover the power of the historic Jesus Table approach for starting new church communities.

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Dinner Church

Next Steps

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March 18, 2026, 3-4pm 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.

Dinner Church

Virtual Encounter

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April 16 & 23, 2026, 7-9pm ET

Discover the power of the historic Jesus Table approach for starting new church communities.

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Dinner Church

Virtual Launch

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May 21 & 28, 2026, 7-9pm ET

Develop your team’s Dinner Church launch strategy. You will leave this day's webinar with an actionable plan in hand. A Dinner Church Launch covers the details and logistics for beginning a Dinner Church mission.


How do you get started? What are the essential elements of launching a Dinner Church? This training offers the necessary steps in seeing a Dinner Church form in your community.



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Virtual Encounter

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September 14 & 21, 2026, 7-9pm ET

Discover the power of the historic Jesus Table approach for starting new church communities.

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Dinner Church

Virtual Lead

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September 17 & 24, 2026, 7-9pm ET


Deepen discipleship, sustain momentum, and replicate Jesus Tables in new neighborhoods.s.s

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