Speakers

Andrew Peterson
Andrew Peterson
Singer/Songwriter

Andrew Peterson
Andrew Peterson
Singer/Songwriter

N.T. Wright
N.T. Wright
Senior Research Fellow, Oxford University

N.T. Wright
N.T. Wright
Senior Research Fellow, Oxford University

Deborah Haarsma
Deborah Haarsma
President, BioLogos

Deborah Haarsma
Deborah Haarsma
President, BioLogos

Katharine Hayhoe
Katharine Hayhoe
Chief Scientist, The Nature Conservancy

Katharine Hayhoe
Katharine Hayhoe
Chief Scientist, The Nature Conservancy

Lauren Noyes
Lauren Noyes
Executive Director, Faith and Law

Lauren Noyes
Lauren Noyes
Executive Director, Faith and Law

Josh Good
Josh Good
Director, Faith Angle Forum

Josh Good
Josh Good
Director, Faith Angle Forum

Donald Miller
Donald Miller
CEO, Business Made Simple

Donald Miller
Donald Miller
CEO, Business Made Simple

Anthony Flynn
Anthony Flynn
CEO, WorkFaith

Anthony Flynn
Anthony Flynn
CEO, WorkFaith

Lisa Fields
Lisa Fields
President, Jude 3 Project

Lisa Fields
Lisa Fields
President, Jude 3 Project

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
Author, The Green Ember series

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
Author, The Green Ember series
Rick Allen
Rick Allen
CEO, MedSend
Rick Allen
Rick Allen
CEO, MedSend

Gabe Salguero
Gabe Salguero
President, National Latino Evangelical Coalition

Gabe Salguero
Gabe Salguero
President, National Latino Evangelical Coalition

Philip Yancey
Philip Yancey
Author

Philip Yancey
Philip Yancey
Author

John Mark Comer
John Mark Comer
Teacher & Director, Practicing the Way

John Mark Comer
John Mark Comer
Teacher & Director, Practicing the Way

Senator Tim Scott
Senator Tim Scott
United States Senator

Senator Tim Scott
Senator Tim Scott
United States Senator

Will Acuff
Will Acuff
Co-Founder, Corner to Corner

Will Acuff
Will Acuff
Co-Founder, Corner to Corner

Warren Smith
Warren Smith
President, Ministry Watch

Warren Smith
Warren Smith
President, Ministry Watch

Shana Berkeley
Shana Berkeley
Executive Director, Corner to Corner

Shana Berkeley
Shana Berkeley
Executive Director, Corner to Corner

John Townsend
John Townsend
Owner, John Townsend, Ph.D. Consulting, LLC

John Townsend
John Townsend
Owner, John Townsend, Ph.D. Consulting, LLC

Skye Jethani
Skye Jethani
Co-Founder, Holy Post Media

Skye Jethani
Skye Jethani
Co-Founder, Holy Post Media

Phil Vischer
Phil Vischer
Co-Founder, Holy Post Media

Phil Vischer
Phil Vischer
Co-Founder, Holy Post Media

Geoff Moore
Geoff Moore
President, Fellowship Adventures

Geoff Moore
Geoff Moore
President, Fellowship Adventures

Dan Haseltine
Dan Haseltine
Founder/Sr. Development Officer, Jars of Clay & Blood:Water

Dan Haseltine
Dan Haseltine
Founder/Sr. Development Officer, Jars of Clay & Blood:Water

Matthew Nelson
Matthew Nelson
Co-Composer, The Chosen

Matthew Nelson
Matthew Nelson
Co-Composer, The Chosen
Breakout Session Hosts
Conference Topics
view the tentative scheduleper adult
per GenNext student (ages 3 to 18)
Snapshots from the Conference
- Qualifications to Attend
Our community of givers is composed of individuals and families who make charitable grants and contributions of more than $200,000 a year to Christian causes, or hold a reasonable expectation of reaching that level in the future. The number is a proxy for an emerging set of questions and opportunities for givers in this territory. And we hold this criteria so everyone arrives with a shared understanding and on the same footing. How to make a lasting, fruitful impact with the range, depth, and complexity of tools and resources at your disposal? How to navigate and mitigate the inevitable pitfalls? Where to find a community of peers who understand your joys and your struggles? How to thrive in singlehood or shepherd a family blessed with financial wealth? We foster friendships among givers in pursuit of Biblical wisdom and love of neighbor.
- New Friends
We hope you enjoy this community and conference so much that you can’t help telling your friends to come, too. We welcome your gift of friendship, and would be delighted to speak with anyone you recommend to us. We would reach out to hear their story and see how our community might serve them. You can share a name and the best way to reach them in the registration form, or contact Josh directly.
- Cancellation Policy
We will refund 100% of registration fees from now through July 31, net of transaction costs outside our control. Starting August 1, we will not be refunding fees because of the expenses we incur to produce the event. However, we can provide you a letter acknowledging the amount as a donation. We make exceptions for medical emergencies. Thank you for helping us plan prudently.

Daily Schedule
Daily schedules are tentative and may change leading up to the conference.
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Adult and GenNext Check-in
1:00 – 4:00 PM
Briefing
5:00 – 5:45 PM
New Participant Welcome hosted by The Gathering’s Board of Directors
All first-year participants are invited to join our Board for an informal social hour before heading together to dinner. This is a great chance to meet new folks before the evening begins.
5:00 – 5:45 PM
Reception for All
Join us for a time of mingling and drinks before we transition to dinner and the official start of the conference.
6:00 – 8:00 PM
Dinner and Main Stage Session 1
8:00 – 9:00 PM
Reception and Conversation Groups
7:00 AM – 8:20 AM
Come-and-Go Breakfast
8:30 – 10:30 AM
Main Stage Session 2
11:00 – 12:00 PM
Breakout Sessions
11:15 – 12:00 PM
Breakout Sessions
12:00 – 1:45 PM
Luncheon & Main Stage Session 3
2:00 – 3:00 PM
Breakout Sessions
3:30 – 4:30 PM
Conversation Groups
5:00 – 9:00 PM
Dinner Experiences (offsite)
7:00 AM – 8:20 AM
Come-and-Go Breakfast
8:30 – 9:30 AM
Main Stage Session 4
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Breakout Sessions
11:15 – 12:00 PM
Conversation Groups
12:00 – 4:30 PM
Praxis Nonprofit Luncheon & Showcase
4:30 – 5:00 PM
Peer Group Open Houses
3:00 – 4:30 PM
Author Tables
5:00 – 7:00 PM
Dinner Experiences (onsite)
7:00 – 9:30 PM
Concert at Belmont University
7:00 AM – 8:20 AM
Come-and-Go Breakfast
8:30 – 8:55 AM
GenNext Closing Celebration
9:00 – 10:00 AM
Main Stage Session 5

Ages 3-18
GenNext
FAQs
Anyone who attends the conference, even for a shorter amount of time, must be registered for the event. The event is invite-only and open to philanthropists who meet our giving criteria.
No. The Gathering is a community of friends -- a place to learn, share, and grow without being accosted for funding. This unique environment is intentionally protected by our shared core value of trust. We encourage the enthusiastic exchange of opposing ideas, the joyful celebration of successful giving and meaningful impact, and the painful conversations about hard lessons learned. However, if you feel cornered by an aggressive sales pitch from anyone at our event, whether a participant or a speaker, don’t hesitate to let us know. Your feedback will be kept confidential.
We will refund 100% of registration fees from now through July 31, net of transaction costs outside our control. Starting August 1, we will not be refunding fees because of the expenses we incur to produce the event. However, we can provide you a letter acknowledging the amount as a donation. We make exceptions for medical emergencies. Thank you for helping us plan prudently.
The attire is resort casual. No need for men to pack a tie – although you will see a few ties and blue blazers at dinner in the evenings. The ballroom and classroom temperatures tend to be quite cold at most hotels, so definitely pack a cardigan, shawl, or jacket. We cover three generations now (from babies to grandparents) in The Gathering, so whatever you feel comfortable wearing is great with us.
Yes we do! For over a decade, we have hosted a youth program at The Gathering for children 3 years old through 12th grade, called GenNext. We firmly believe that virtue and philanthropy can be modeled, taught, and celebrated -- even among our youngest participants. It is our greatest hope that your young ones will yearn to return year after year, building friendships that last and learning values that honor your family legacy. We combine the best of rollicking fun and spiritual inquiry, led by a select group of counselors who joyfully serve for the entire weekend. The GenNext schedule perfectly complements the main Gathering schedule, allowing adults to attend their selected sessions while also giving families some free time together.
The drive from Nashville International Airport to the Omni Nashville Hotel is about 15 minutes.
Yes, we have an app just for our event! The app will be released about one week before the conference and will be your hub for the detailed schedule, participant directory, speaker bios, session descriptions, and more helpful tools for the onsite experience.
Each year, about one-quarter of our participants are new to The Gathering, which is exciting for the growth of the community. Before the Opening Night dinner, our Board of Directors hosts a “Newcomers Reception” so you can meet our leaders and connect with others. We also love making introductions -- and will happily do so before you arrive for the conference. Whether you’re coming alone or with a large family, we want you to feel at home with friendly faces in the crowd. If you would like to bring a new friend or have us reach out for a conversation, please let us know!
Registration fees cover all programming for The Gathering conference. All meals are included. Attendees are responsible for their own lodging and travel to the Omni Nashville Hotel.
