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 pm–4:00 pm
Briefing: Impact Investing
4:30 pm–5:45 pm
Newcomer Reception
4:30 pm–5:45 pm
Welcome Reception
6:00 pm–8:00 pm
Dinner & Session 1
8:00 pm–9:00 pm
Reception & Conversation Groups
7:00 am–8:30 am
Come-and-Go Breakfast
8:30 am–10:30 am
Session 2
11:00 pm–12:00 pm
Breakout Sessions
12:30 pm–2:00 pm
Luncheon & Session 3
2:30 pm–3:30 pm
Breakout Sessions
3:30 pm –4:30 pm
Peer Groups Open House
4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Dinner Experiences (offsite)
7:00 am–8:30 am
Come-and-Go Breakfast
8:30 am–9:45 am
Session 4
10:00 am–11:00 am
Breakout Sessions
11:15 am–12:15 pm
Conversation Groups
12:30 pm–4:30 pm
Praxis Nonprofit Luncheon & Showcase
6:00 pm–8:00 pm
Dinner Conversations
8:30 pm–9:15 pm
Concert with David Kim
7:00 am–8:45 am
Come-and-Go Breakfast
8:30 am–9:00 am
GenNext Closing Celebration
9:00 am–10:00 am
Session 5
Conference Topics
view the tentative scheduleSpeakers

Charlie Dates
Charlie Dates
Senior Pastor, Salem Baptist & Progressive Baptist Churches of Chicago

Charlie Dates
Charlie Dates
Senior Pastor, Salem Baptist & Progressive Baptist Churches of Chicago

Keith & Kristyn Getty
Keith & Kristyn Getty
Worship Artist

Keith & Kristyn Getty
Keith & Kristyn Getty
Worship Artist

Esau McCaulley
Esau McCaulley
Associate Professor & Author, Wheaton College

Esau McCaulley
Esau McCaulley
Associate Professor & Author, Wheaton College
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Katherine & Jay Wolf
Katherine & Jay Wolf
Founders & Authors, Hope Heals
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Katherine & Jay Wolf
Katherine & Jay Wolf
Founders & Authors, Hope Heals

Sissy Goff
Sissy Goff
Executive Director, Daystar Counseling/Raising Boys and Girls

Sissy Goff
Sissy Goff
Executive Director, Daystar Counseling/Raising Boys and Girls

David Thomas
David Thomas
Executive Director, Daystar Counseling/Raising Boys and Girls

David Thomas
David Thomas
Executive Director, Daystar Counseling/Raising Boys and Girls

Timothy Dalrymple
Timothy Dalrymple
President & CEO, Christianity Today

Timothy Dalrymple
Timothy Dalrymple
President & CEO, Christianity Today

Grace Chiang Nicolette
Grace Chiang Nicolette
Vice President, Programming & External Relations, Center for Effective Philanthropy

Grace Chiang Nicolette
Grace Chiang Nicolette
Vice President, Programming & External Relations, Center for Effective Philanthropy

Ian Rowe
Ian Rowe
Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute

Ian Rowe
Ian Rowe
Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute

Claude Alexander
Claude Alexander
Senior Pastor, The Park Church, North Carolina

Claude Alexander
Claude Alexander
Senior Pastor, The Park Church, North Carolina

Dianne Calvi
Dianne Calvi
CEO, Village Enterprise

Dianne Calvi
Dianne Calvi
CEO, Village Enterprise

Jeremy Treat
Jeremy Treat
Pastor, Reality Church of Los Angeles

Jeremy Treat
Jeremy Treat
Pastor, Reality Church of Los Angeles

Dean Karlan
Dean Karlan
Professor of Economics and Finance, Northwestern University; Founder of Innovations for Poverty Action; Chief Economist, USAID

Dean Karlan
Dean Karlan
Professor of Economics and Finance, Northwestern University; Founder of Innovations for Poverty Action; Chief Economist, USAID

Walter Kim
Walter Kim
President, National Association of Evangelicals

Walter Kim
Walter Kim
President, National Association of Evangelicals

David Eaton
David Eaton
CEO & Co-Founder, Axis

David Eaton
David Eaton
CEO & Co-Founder, Axis

Josh Good
Josh Good
Director, Religion & Society Program, The Aspen Institute

Josh Good
Josh Good
Director, Religion & Society Program, The Aspen Institute

David Gibson
David Gibson
Minister, Trinity Church, Aberdeen

David Gibson
David Gibson
Minister, Trinity Church, Aberdeen

Robert Kim
Robert Kim
Managing Director, JLIN

Robert Kim
Robert Kim
Managing Director, JLIN

Dave Blanchard
Dave Blanchard
CEO & Co-Founder, Praxis

Dave Blanchard
Dave Blanchard
CEO & Co-Founder, Praxis

David Simms
David Simms
Managing Partner and Founder, Talanton

David Simms
David Simms
Managing Partner and Founder, Talanton

Melinda Henneberger
Melinda Henneberger
Metro Columnist, The Kansas City Star

Melinda Henneberger
Melinda Henneberger
Metro Columnist, The Kansas City Star

Bill McKendry
Bill McKendry
Founder and Chief Creative Officer, BrandHaven

Bill McKendry
Bill McKendry
Founder and Chief Creative Officer, BrandHaven

Shirley Hoogstra
Shirley Hoogstra
President, Council for Christian Colleges & Universities

Shirley Hoogstra
Shirley Hoogstra
President, Council for Christian Colleges & Universities

Anne Snyder
Anne Snyder
Editor in Chief, Comment Magazine

Anne Snyder
Anne Snyder
Editor in Chief, Comment Magazine

Richard Pratt
Richard Pratt
President, Thirdmill

Richard Pratt
Richard Pratt
President, Thirdmill

Cherie Harder
Cherie Harder
President, The Trinity Forum

Cherie Harder
Cherie Harder
President, The Trinity Forum

Elizabeth Sendek
Elizabeth Sendek
Theological Education Consultant for Latin America and the Caribbean, United World Mission

Elizabeth Sendek
Elizabeth Sendek
Theological Education Consultant for Latin America and the Caribbean, United World Mission

Michael Oh
Michael Oh
Global Executive Director/CEO, Lausanne Movement

Michael Oh
Michael Oh
Global Executive Director/CEO, Lausanne Movement

Lisa Daniels
Lisa Daniels
Executive Director, Darren B. Easterling Center for Restorative Practices

Lisa Daniels
Lisa Daniels
Executive Director, Darren B. Easterling Center for Restorative Practices

Endel Liias
Endel Liias
Founder & Managing Principal, Nexus Impact Advisors

Endel Liias
Endel Liias
Founder & Managing Principal, Nexus Impact Advisors

Lindy Cleveland
Lindy Cleveland
Founder & Executive Director, Unless U

Lindy Cleveland
Lindy Cleveland
Founder & Executive Director, Unless U

Nicholas Sensley
Nicholas Sensley
Founder & CEO, Institute for American Policing Reform

Nicholas Sensley
Nicholas Sensley
Founder & CEO, Institute for American Policing Reform

Ida Mutoigo
Ida Mutoigo
President, Restore NYC

Ida Mutoigo
Ida Mutoigo
President, Restore NYC

Missy Franklin
Missy Franklin
Gold Medal Olympic Athlete

Missy Franklin
Missy Franklin
Gold Medal Olympic Athlete

Michael Allen
Michael Allen
Co-Founder/Co-CEO, Together Chicago

Michael Allen
Michael Allen
Co-Founder/Co-CEO, Together Chicago

Peter Greer
Peter Greer
President & CEO, HOPE International

Peter Greer
Peter Greer
President & CEO, HOPE International

Steve West
Steve West
Director of Chaplaincy, National Association of Evangelicals

Steve West
Steve West
Director of Chaplaincy, National Association of Evangelicals

Andriy Kopyl
Andriy Kopyl
Managing Director of HOPE Ukraine, HOPE International

Andriy Kopyl
Andriy Kopyl
Managing Director of HOPE Ukraine, HOPE International

Barry Corey
Barry Corey
President, Biola University

Barry Corey
Barry Corey
President, Biola University

Eddie Waxer
Eddie Waxer
Founder, global sports movement

Eddie Waxer
Eddie Waxer
Founder, global sports movement

Ruth Turley
Ruth Turley
Director & Professor, Rice University

Ruth Turley
Ruth Turley
Director & Professor, Rice University

Jill Anschutz
Jill Anschutz
Board of Directors, The Anschutz Foundation

Jill Anschutz
Jill Anschutz
Board of Directors, The Anschutz Foundation

Michael Lindsay
Michael Lindsay
President, Taylor University

Michael Lindsay
Michael Lindsay
President, Taylor University

John Bernard
John Bernard
President & CEO, United World Mission

John Bernard
John Bernard
President & CEO, United World Mission
Mike Gould
Mike Gould
Chief Executive Officer, Air Force Academy Association of Graduates and Foundation
Mike Gould
Mike Gould
Chief Executive Officer, Air Force Academy Association of Graduates and Foundation

William Shelton
William Shelton
General, U.S. Air Force, Ret., Air Force Space Command

William Shelton
William Shelton
General, U.S. Air Force, Ret., Air Force Space Command

Ian Hassell
Ian Hassell
Co-Founder & CEO, The Network Group, Inc.

Ian Hassell
Ian Hassell
Co-Founder & CEO, The Network Group, Inc.
David Stroud
David Stroud
Co-Founder, The Forum Network
David Stroud
David Stroud
Co-Founder, The Forum Network

Ruth Okediji
Ruth Okediji
Professor, Harvard Law School

Ruth Okediji
Ruth Okediji
Professor, Harvard Law School

Tom Jackson
Tom Jackson
CEO, Love Your Neighbor / Holy Trinity Brompton

Tom Jackson
Tom Jackson
CEO, Love Your Neighbor / Holy Trinity Brompton

Philippa Stroud
Philippa Stroud
Co-Founder, Forum US

Philippa Stroud
Philippa Stroud
Co-Founder, Forum US

Sarah Jackson
Sarah Jackson
CEO, Church Revitalisation Trust

Sarah Jackson
Sarah Jackson
CEO, Church Revitalisation Trust

Eddie Bocanegra
Eddie Bocanegra
Senior Advisor for Community Violence intervention, U.S. Department of Justice.

Eddie Bocanegra
Eddie Bocanegra
Senior Advisor for Community Violence intervention, U.S. Department of Justice.

Michelle Ochieng
Michelle Ochieng
Vice President - Investor Relations, Talanton

Michelle Ochieng
Michelle Ochieng
Vice President - Investor Relations, Talanton

Joanna Ng
Joanna Ng
Founder, Devarim Design, Inventor, Technologist

Joanna Ng
Joanna Ng
Founder, Devarim Design, Inventor, Technologist

Mandy McCaulley
Mandy McCaulley
Pediatrician, CDR US Navy Reserve, Lawndale Christian Health Center

Mandy McCaulley
Mandy McCaulley
Pediatrician, CDR US Navy Reserve, Lawndale Christian Health Center

James Kelly
James Kelly
Founder, FaithTech

James Kelly
James Kelly
Founder, FaithTech
Breakout Session Hosts
per adult
per GenNext student (ages 3 to 18)
- 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.

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 close registration on Thursday, September 12, in order to make final preparations for the conference.
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. However, we will have some outdoor receptions and dinners, so also be prepared for warmer temperatures in Texas. We cover three generations (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 Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Hyatt Regency Lost Pines is about 25 minutes.
Transportation between the Austin airport and the hotel is available with Carter Transportation Austin (SuperShuttle/ExecuCar). Use online/app discount code HBBXD. Service is available 24/7 and advance reservations are recommended. If you need reservation assistance, please call 512-258-3826.
For curbside pick-up at the airport, we are partnering with ATX Lux Rides. Call or Text “RIDE” to 512-934-3707 or email: atxluxrides@gmail.com to setup your transportation.
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/from the airport.
