Step into a Vision Trip
Learn how you can multiply better—and watch God’s mission take shape in real time
You have a heart for sharing the hope of Jesus with the world and a vision for church multiplication, we have the experience and knowledge to help you make it happen! Join other established church and network leaders who want to make a difference. Attend a 3-day Vision Trip with Stadia — We’ll cover the cost of your lodging and food, you just have to get there!
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NOTE: Vision Trips are for established church and network leaders who want to explore what it looks like to partner with Stadia. If you are a church planter in need of Stadia’s services, check out stadia.org/services.
See Church Planting Come Alive
Not only will you meet Stadia church partners, new-church planters, and other ministry leaders, but you’ll also get to see our Discovery process in action.
By Day Two, you’ll be sitting across from a church planter you just met—listening to their story, hearing how God moved over months of prayer and courage. In that moment, you’ll see: this matters—and so does your church’s role in it.
Because the Next Generation is Counting on Us
You’re passionate about starting and leading thriving, growing, multiplying churches—not just for today, but for tomorrow. For your kids. Your grandkids. Your city’s future.
The next generation needs new churches—places where they can encounter Jesus in ways that speak their language, their culture, their questions. And your church can be part of making that happen.
Stadia’s Vision Trips create space for you and your team to learn, reflect, and dream boldly. You’ll experience real stories, meet real planters, and start shaping your own vision for church multiplication.
How will your church multiply hope, faith, and belonging—for the generations to come?
Pastor, Leader, Advocate—
We promise we’re not pitching, we’re inviting you to be part of something bigger. Sip coffee and spend time with leaders who’ve been where you are. Join a growing movement of churches and investors saying “Yes” to Jesus and their cities. If that stirs your heart at all—come see it for yourself.
What to Expect: A Front-Row Seat to What God Is Doing
Experience Three Days That Could Change Everything—for You, Your Church, and the Next Generation
A Vision Trip isn’t a conference or a tour. It’s an invitation—to listen, to witness, to be stirred. Over three intentional days, you’ll see new churches in action, meet leaders on the frontlines of church planting, and reflect on how your church could multiply its Kingdom impact. You’ll return home with a clearer vision, deeper relationships, and a renewed sense of purpose.
🛬 Day 1: Arrival + Orientation
Evening Welcome + Dinner
5-9 PM
You’ll be greeted by Stadia hosts and fellow church leaders from across the country. Over a relaxed dinner, we’ll share stories, hopes, and a look at what’s ahead. This is your time to settle in, exhale, and start dreaming.
💡 Day 2: Immersion + Insight
Morning: Meet a Church Planter
Sit across from a leader who said “yes” to God’s call. Hear the real story—how their church started, the obstacles they faced, the people now finding hope. You’ll see how your church could help make this happen again.
Midday: Step Into Discovery
Join a session of Stadia’s Discovery process and get an inside look at how we identify and prepare church planters. You’ll see the intentionality and care behind our process—and start imagining who from your church might belong in that room.
Afternoon: Strategy + Stories
Explore what it takes to launch a healthy, thriving church. We’ll walk through real-world models of partnership, multiplication, and coaching—and how churches like yours are already making a difference.
Evening: Connection Dinner + Open Conversation
Gather around the table again. This time, it’s less structured—more space to talk, ask questions, and reflect. The best moments often happen here.
🙏 Day 3: Reflection + Next Steps
Morning Devotional + Debrief
We’ll close with prayer, honest conversation, and time to consider:
What is God stirring in you? What might this mean for your church?
You’ll head home with new clarity, stronger relationships, and a next step—whether that’s joining a future Vision Trip, becoming a partner, or launching your own church planting journey.
“When you arrive, Ashley Stegeman and our Stadia hosts aren’t just greeters—they’re your guides. We’ll listen, we’ll dream with you, we’ll laugh over coffee—and we won’t let you leave without seeing how your church could ignite new expressions of Jesus’ love.”
— Alex Robinson, VP of Marketing and Engagement, Stadia
Ready to Experience a Vision Trip?
Select your desired trip and fill out a quick interest form to begin your journey. These gatherings are intentionally small, personal, and focused—designed to help U.S.-based churches explore how they can start thriving, growing, multiplying churches for the next generation.
📝 Please note:
Vision Trips are primarily focused on U.S. church planting efforts and are not designed to address international church planting at this time. If you’re joining us from outside the U.S., we’ll gladly review your interest form and follow up to help clarify the best next step.
Thank you for understanding—we’re so grateful for your interest in this mission!
Cincinnati, OH
August 12-14, 2025
Baltimore, MD
November 11-13, 2025
What Happens When You Say Yes to Seeing Church Planting Up Close?
A conversation with Ashley Stegeman & Pastor Chad Manbeck
What if three days could completely change the way you see your church’s potential? In this episode, Ashley Stegeman (Stadia’s Director of Church Engagement & Partnerships) and Chad Manbeck (Lead Pastor of Richwoods Christian Church) pull back the curtain on Stadia’s Vision Trips—what they are, why they matter, and how they’re sparking church multiplication across the country.
You’ll hear the surprising way Chad’s trip became the turning point in his church’s story—and why Vision Trips are one of Stadia’s most powerful tools for helping churches start thriving, growing, multiplying churches for the next generation.
If you’ve ever asked, “Could we do that?”—this episode is for you.
👋 Meet Your Host
Every great journey starts with someone who knows the way.
When you join a Vision Trip, Ashley Stegeman will be your guide. She’s not just organizing the trip—she’s walking alongside you as a partner, a listener, and a passionate advocate for the local church.
Ashley serves as Stadia’s Director of Church Engagement & Relationships, and she’s helped hundreds of church leaders explore how they can multiply impact by investing in new churches. She’s kind, approachable, and deeply committed to helping you discern what role God might be inviting you or your church to play.
Whether you’re full of questions, cautiously curious, or ready to jump in—Ashley will help you feel at home on the journey.
Ashley Stegeman
Director of Church Engagement & Relationships
Ashley’s passion for ministry began at a young age through her involvement in two church plants with her family. This early exposure to building and serving the church shaped her heart for ministry. Over the years, Ashley has gained extensive experience leading church teams across various ministries, equipping others to serve with purpose and passion. She has also served globally, sharing the love of Christ across cultures. Ashley deeply values the role of the church in a child’s life and works to create environments where children can grow in their faith. Ashley enjoys spending time with her four children in Cincinnati, OH, or connecting with her girlfriends when she’s not at church or serving in the community.
Reach out to Ashley directly → [email protected]