Church of the Resurrection is dedicated to strengthening mainline churches. Our ShareChurch team supports and encourages church leaders through conferencing events, our Partner Church Ministry and our resource website, ShareChurch.com. Scroll down this page to find information on specific conferences and events, and like us on Facebook!
ShareChurch.com offers free quality, practical tools and training to equip and inspire leaders - unlocking and unleashing the potential of churches to reach their communities.
April 23 - 24, 2020
The Art of Radical Hospitality Conference, focused on the ministry of welcome and intentional hospitality, is designed to equip church leaders to make everyone feel welcome and included - from first time visitors to deeply engaged members.
Details and registration are available at cor.org/conferences.
September 23 - 25, 2020
Save the date for Leadership Institute 2020 which will return to its ecumenical format, offering practical workshops and leadership development tools for leaders in all areas of ministry and all faith traditions.
Keynote speakers include:
Event details and registration will be available in May 2020 at li.cor.org.
Each year Resurrection welcomes thousands of pastors and church leaders for conferences and learning experiences coordinated by our ShareChurch team. You can be part of this exciting ministry and our vision to strengthen the church. Each conference needs volunteers to serve on a variety of hospitality teams.
Links to sign up for specific conferences will be posted here approximately 6 weeks prior to each event.
If you are interested in receiving newsletters about upcoming serving opportunities, please fill out this online form. We will add you to our email list to receive information about volunteering for each conference.
August 6-7, 2020, you're invited to gather with thousands of leaders across North America for The Global Leadership Summit. This annual event will stretch and challenge you with world-class speakers, interactive dialogue and practical training.
We are pleased to serve among hundreds of host sites for the The Global Leadership Summit 2020 live broadcast at our Leawood location. We bring this world-class simulcast training to our own church as an investment in leadership development. Learn more about The Global Leadership Network and the Summit here.
More details and registration link for the GLS here
Call the church office at (913) 897-0120 for the Host Site Member and Regular Attendee Priority Code to register at the Host Site Rate.
Executive Director of Donor Development and ShareChurch
Debi serves on the Executive Team as the Director of the Resurrection Foundation and Donor Development. She is also the Executive Director of ShareChurch, our ministry focused on strengthening churches and church leaders through conferences, teaching events, speaking,... Keep ReadingDirector of ShareChurch Ministries
Randy joined COR staff in 2000. He was born and raised in Iowa and he is a graduate of Central College in Pella, Iowa. Prior to working at Resurrection, he worked in the corporate world with Allstate Insurance in various capacities.For fun, Randy likes to read... Keep ReadingProgram Director of ShareChurch
Kari's responsibilities on the ShareChurch team include marketing and guest registration and service for our conferences and marketing and support of ShareChurch.com.She enjoys running and hiking and loves being a cheerleader for her girls at all of their sporting,... Keep ReadingEvent Program Director
Kathy Carter has served on staff at Resurrection since 1997. She currently serves on the ShareChurch team. She is excited to work in an area that focuses on developing leaders and strengthening mainline churches. She loves to oversee the strategic development and... Keep ReadingShareChurch Hospitality & Volunteer Coordinator
Renee joined staff in March of 2017. She coordinates hospitality for conferences that involve growing other churches. Renee's first memory of knowing God came in the form of a Little Golden Book version of the Lord's Prayer her aunt gave her. She doesn't remember a... Keep ReadingExecutive Assistant for Development & ShareChurch
Jina's background is in Information Technology (IT), including website development and databases. When her husband received a job transfer from Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Kansas City four years ago she decided to start her own web design company to work with small... Keep ReadingDebi serves on the Executive Team as the Director of the Resurrection Foundation and Donor Development. She is also the Executive Director of ShareChurch, our ministry focused on strengthening churches and church leaders through conferences, teaching events, speaking, partner church ministry and the sharing of resources on ShareChurch.com. She is the author of CATCH: A Churchwide Program for Invitational Evangelism and is the co-author of the Art of Hospitality: A Practical Guide for the Ministry of Radical Welcome.
She graduated from Missouri State University with a BS in Business Management and Marketing, starting her career in the apparel business, in the Executive Training Program for a major department store followed by a transition to the manufacturing side before transitioning to become the first Children's Ministry Director for the church in 1994.
As an emptynester, Debi enjoys being at the lake, cooking, participating in her small group and taking evening walks. Every once in a while, if she is lucky, you will also see her riding horses. She and her husband Reed, met while in college at Missouri State and married in 1984. They have two grown children and treasure each and every moment they are able to spend together, especially time with their precious grandchildren.
Contact Debi Nixon at (913) 544-0709
or email using the form below.
Randy joined COR staff in 2000. He was born and raised in Iowa and he is a graduate of Central College in Pella, Iowa. Prior to working at Resurrection, he worked in the corporate world with Allstate Insurance in various capacities.
For fun, Randy likes to read and play golf. But mostly, he LOVES to hang out with his kids and wife! He also loves to watch and follow sports of all kinds, particularly football, baseball, basketball, and golf. In his humble opinion, Q39 has the best brisket and burnt ends, while Joe's KC has the best ribs... and he cannot be talked out of that.
Contact Randy Meyer at (913) 544-0769
or email using the form below.
Kari's responsibilities on the ShareChurch team include marketing and guest registration and service for our conferences and marketing and support of ShareChurch.com.
She enjoys running and hiking and loves being a cheerleader for her girls at all of their sporting, music, theater and school events.
She considers it a joy to serve in ministry at Resurrection, using her gifts and skills gained in the corporate world toward the purpose of strengthening God's church.
Contact Kari Burgess at (913) 232-4139
or email using the form below.
Kathy Carter has served on staff at Resurrection since 1997. She currently serves on the ShareChurch team. She is excited to work in an area that focuses on developing leaders and strengthening mainline churches. She loves to oversee the strategic development and oversight of conferences and leadership events.
Kathy is married and has 3 grown sons. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, traveling, spending time with friends and attending MIZZOU football games!
Contact Kathy Carter at (913) 544-0272
or email using the form below.
Renee joined staff in March of 2017. She coordinates hospitality for conferences that involve growing other churches. Renee's first memory of knowing God came in the form of a Little Golden Book version of the Lord's Prayer her aunt gave her. She doesn't remember a time she didn't know Jesus as her savior, but Resurrection is where she learned what it means to truly become a follower of Christ. She feels incredibly lucky that, essentially, her job description is to welcome and encourage Church of the Resurrection's conference guests.
Renee went to K-State and got her BA in Journalism, but she has always worked in events and non-profits.
For fun, Renee likes to go camping, hike, cook, create, and read. She also likes to spend time with her family. Her and her husband Parker joined the church in 1999 and their three kids were all baptized, got their 3rd grade Bibles, and confirmed here.
Contact Renee Young at (913) 544-0299
or email using the form below.
Jina's background is in Information Technology (IT), including website development and databases. When her husband received a job transfer from Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Kansas City four years ago she decided to start her own web design company to work with small businesses and nonprofit organizations.
Her family started attending Church of the Resurrection in December 2016 after her son had been invited to RezLife by one of his friends from school earlier in the year. She went on her first mission trip to South Africa in October 2017 and it had such a profound effect on her to see God’s work in action! Now, as a church staff member, Jina has the opportunity to be part of the church's vision “to be used by God to change lives, strengthen churches, and transform the world” – what a blessing!
She loves to spend time with her family (husband Steve and son Aidan), watch movies, read books and try new things!
Contact Jina Lindsay at (913) 544-0735
or email using the form below.
Our Partner Church Ministry works with churches throughout the country to strengthen the United Methodist Church so that together we can more effectively change lives and transform communities through the power of Jesus Christ.
We see this partnership model as the modern equivalent of the circuit rider system that was instrumental in the early growth of Methodism. In our model, each partner church is independent and maintains its charge through its own conference, but it has access to resources and training through Church of the Resurrection and the other partner churches that it would never have otherwise.
Together – in partnership with one another – we can strengthen and revitalize our denomination and other mainline churches. To explore whether being a Partner Church is right for your church, contact Jonathan Bell.
Current Partner Churches include
13720 Roe Ave.
Leawood, KS 66224
(913) 897-0120
24000 W. Valley Pkwy
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 538-7800
1601 Grand Blvd.
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 979-1330
601 NE Jefferson St.
Blue Springs, MO 64014
(816) 389-8900
8412 W. 95th St.
Overland Park, KS 66212
(913) 642-4400
Call the Leawood Campus office at (913) 897-0120, or email using the form below.