Stadia at Exponential 2026
Be part of the movement to multiply disciples and churches by joining Stadia at Exponential Global 2026—the largest gathering of church planting leaders in the world. Thousands will come together for powerful worship, practical teaching, and meaningful conversations about what it looks like to live out multiplication in every area of ministry.
Join us: Stadia Night Out @ Exponential
⏰ Tuesday, March 17th at 7:00 PM
📍 Epic Axe Throwing Bar
8330 International Blvd. Orlando, FL 32819
Join us on St. Patrick’s Day for an unforgettable evening of fun, connection, and friendly competition at Epic Axe Throwing! This is your chance to unwind after a full day at Exponential, meet other church leaders, and enjoy a laid-back night of community.
Dinner provided! No agenda or RSVP needed—just great people and good times.
*Close-toe shoes are required if you want to throw axes! 🪓
STADIA’S PRE-CON & WORKSHOP SPEAKERS
For Preconference Sessions & Workshops
Greg Nettle
Leilani & Gregg Sizemore
Trey Grant
Will Blanchard
Tim Celek
Nincy Hernandez
Heidi & Justin Fox
Heidy Tandy
Sam Chacko
Pat Stark
Andy Sikora
Mindy Caliguire
Pre-Conference With Stadia
MONDAY & TUESDAY | FAITH HALL ROOM 356
SESSION 1: Starting a Church That Reaches People Far From God
New churches have the highest potential to reach people far from God. So how do you start churches that are focused on leaving the “ninety-nine” to go after the “one”? Hear inspiring stories about life-changing churches and gain practical strategies for starting that kind of church.
Featuring: Tim Celek , Leilani & Gregg Sizemore, and Heidi & Justin Fox
SESSION 2: Leaders Who Launch: The Heart & Habits of High-Impact Planters
With decades of experience helping planters explore their calling to plant churches, this panel of experts will guide you through the core competencies needed to start a high-impact church.
Featuring: Heidy Tandy, Pat Stark, Leilani Sizemore, and Trey Grant
SESSION 3: Stop Going Solo: Why Team-Based Planting Changes Everything
The odds of a church growing and multiplying increase when the church is started with a team approach, but building that team requires discernment and intentionality far beyond bringing together a group of people. Together, we will explore the best strategies for team building through dynamic discussion and mutual learning with people who are “‘boots on the ground’ – you!
Featuring: Sam Chacko, Nincy Hernandez, and Will Blanchard
SESSION 4: Called + Compelled: Unleashing the Next Wave of Church Planters
Right now, potential church planters are sitting in your church, on your college campuses, in your neighborhoods, and even in your friend circles. Some are seasoned leaders stepping into a new call; others are young adults just starting to explore. How can we identify, inspire, and develop leaders across generations?
Featuring: Tim Celek, Andy Sikora, and Will Blanchard
Workshops With Stadia
TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY | FAITH HALL ROOM 356
WORKSHOP 1: Long-term Growth + Vision with Greg Nettle
How can your church achieve transformative growth and a bold, lasting vision while embracing a sense of healthy urgency and impact?
Join us as Stadia President, Greg Nettle, explores strategies to enhance your ministry’s reach, prioritize the next generation, nurture relationships, and celebrate milestones. Discover how to align your vision with these core values to build a thriving, vibrant community for the future.
WORKSHOP 2: How to Instill a Culture of Prayer in Your Church Plant with Leilani & Gregg Sizemore
You’re invited to start your morning in community with other church planters and Stadia alumni, a relaxed space to connect, learn, and pray together.
This isn’t a lecture; it’s a conversation about how prayer becomes the heartbeat of a church plant. Leilani and Gregg Sizemore will share from real experience how to create rhythms of prayer that shape your team and culture, then we’ll practice it together. Come as you are. Bring your story. Leave encouraged and grounded in prayer.
*Coffee + Light Breakfast Provided
NETWORKING LUNCH: Why Would We Want More Churches?
Wed, Mar 18, 2026 @ 12-2 PM | Faith Hall Room 356
Pull up a chair, grab some lunch, and join other church leaders for a relaxed, meaningful conversation about the “why” behind church planting. You’ll hear a few stories and insights from Greg Nettle, President of Stadia, about how God is multiplying impact through new churches and how your unique calling as a pastor, planter, or leader might intersect with that mission.
This isn’t a lecture it’s a shared table. Come connect, eat, and dream together about what God is building next.
WORKSHOP 3: Lead from Overflow, Not Exhaustion: Soul Care Practices for Sustainable Leadership with Mindy Caliguire
The end of a busy conference week is almost here. You’ve poured out, taken notes, and had a dozen side conversations. Now, pause. Join us Wednesday afternoon for “Lead from Overflow, Not Exhaustion”—a soul care workshop created for ministry leaders who are building the Church and bearing the weight that comes with it— led by soul care expert, Mindy Caliguire. We’ll talk about what it looks like to lead from a healthy, whole place—emotionally, spiritually, and physically. Come weary or well. Leave renewed.
Let’s Do Lunch!
Networking Lunch
📍 Location: Faith Hall Room 356 – First Baptist Orlando
⏰ Time: Wed, Mar 18, 2026 @12:00 PM-01:30 PM
WHY WOULD WE WANT MORE CHURCHES?
Pull up a chair, grab some lunch, and join other church leaders for a relaxed, meaningful conversation about the “why” behind church planting.
Why do we need more churches? Because every new church represents more people meeting Jesus, more communities being transformed, and more hope for the next generation.
You’ll hear a few stories and insights from Greg Nettle, President of Stadia Church Planting, about how God is multiplying impact through new churches and how your unique calling as a pastor, planter, or leader might intersect with that mission.
Come connect, eat, and dream together about what God is building next.
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