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What is the Echo
Leadership Conference?
A one-day intensive packed with energy, fun, inspiration, and practical leadership tools.
What is the Echo Leadership Conference?
This is more than just a conference—it’s about encouraging and inspiring leaders across the Bay Area to look up, lock arms, and focus on getting better together.
Join us for a one-day intensive packed with energy, fun, inspiration, and practical leadership tools that will help you and your teams multiply your impact—wherever you are.
Who is it for?
Anyone who wants to lead better! The conference is designed for pastors, business leaders, leadership teams, students, and those looking to be inspired and equipped to make a greater difference with their life.
TESTIMONIALS
WHAT ATTENDEES SAY
“The speakers were all great. The event was so well done. I especially appreciated what Stacie Wood had to say about pastors wives’ different gifting and others’ expectations.”
“Thank you for investing into our leadership, our team, and our church and for creating this conference. The conference was refreshing and encouraging for my spirit and for our team.”
“I can say I have never been to a conference with such real topics and vulnerability. We needed this and the real stuff that no one ever talks about was refreshing.”
“It was powerful and encouraging. Thank you for Andy and Stacie Wood's vulnerable and transparent sharings.”
“What was most helpful were the breakout groups and the experiences shared about what worked and what didn’t work [for Echo] to reach their goals”
“The speakers were all great. The event was so well done. I especially appreciated what Stacie Wood had to say about pastors wives’ different gifting and others’ expectations.”
“Thank you for investing into our leadership, our team, and our church and for creating this conference. The conference was refreshing and encouraging for my spirit and for our team.”
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SPEAKERS
PRICING
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Late Bird $149
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Group (10+ people) $79
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Online-Only - Individual $49
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Online-Only - Group Flat Rate (3+ people) $129
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SCHEDULE & BREAKOUTS
Schedule
8:15AM – Registration
9:00AM – Main Session 1
10:30AM – Main Session 2
12:00PM – Lunch
1:00PM – Breakouts
2:15PM – Main Session 3
3:30PM – Main Session 4
5:00PM – End
Breakouts
Breakouts are one-hour sessions designed to equip you with practical and relevant tools for specific areas of leadership. View our listing of breakouts below and sign up for one when you register for the conference.
Strategic Decision-Making
Host:
Steve Stroope, President, Strategic Resources
Steve Stroope, President, Strategic Resources
Join us for a conversation where we’ll share practical ways we can cure the diseases that keep us from making wise choices.
Scaling Leadership for Growth
Hosts:
Kevin Penry, Former Operations Leader, Life.Church
Filipe Santos, Executive Pastor, Echo.Church
Kevin Penry, Former Operations Leader, Life.Church
Filipe Santos, Executive Pastor, Echo.Church
Systems and structures often trail behind growth in our organizations. Yet, to sustain growth, we must be able to scale beyond our current reality. Join us for a conversation about how to scale leadership for both growth and sustainability.
How to Be Mission-Oriented
AND Data-Informed
Hosts:
Amber Smart, CEO & Founder, SmartMetrix
Maurine Holt, Risk Assessment Consultant, SmartMetrix
Amber Smart, CEO & Founder, SmartMetrix
Maurine Holt, Risk Assessment Consultant, SmartMetrix
You know there’s more to growing a church than setting up chairs and hoping people show up. But how do you get started? Our session will focus on data: what it is, what that means for your church, and how you can use data to manage risk, power your mission, and reap the abundance of what God is calling you to do. We’ll start high-level and also offer tactical, actionable steps for you to start making ministry-oriented, data-validated decisions. We do our best work as Kingdom-builders when we are also data-informed disciples. Together, we’ll help you start finding clarity through data and discernment.
Establishing Healthy Rhythms
as Leaders
Hosts:
Khoa Trinh, Technology Director, Echo.Church
Grace Tran, Director of Marketing, Communications & Digital; Echo.Church
Khoa Trinh, Technology Director, Echo.Church
Grace Tran, Director of Marketing, Communications & Digital; Echo.Church
Without a healthy mindset around work and rest, we as leaders can easily push until we have nothing left. In this session, we’ll share healthy rhythms you can put into practice so you can lead from a place of rest and joy.
Creating Leadership Pipelines
to Develop Leaders
Hosts:
Gene Quiocho, Campus Pastor, Echo.Church
David Hibiske, Campus Pastor, Echo.Church
Gene Quiocho, Campus Pastor, Echo.Church
David Hibiske, Campus Pastor, Echo.Church
If you don’t have “enough leaders” in every area of your organization, then this breakout is for you! The creation of a leadership pipeline is essential to developing new leaders who are prepared to lead in a growing organization. In this session, we'll share practical tools to help you shape a leadership development culture, system, and structure.
Transforming the Evangelistic Culture of Your Church Using Alpha
Host:
Jad Levi, Senior Director of Network Advancement, Alpha USA
Jad Levi, Senior Director of Network Advancement, Alpha USA
Explore how to use Alpha to cultivate or enrich a culture of hospitality/invitation, listening, prayerful spirit dependency, and empowerment. Hear firsthand experiences and tips from a panel of local Bay Area leaders, including Pastor Mark McGovern (Experience Church), Pastors Ben and Shauna Pilgreen (Epic Church), Pastor Corinna Girard (WestGate Church), and Daniel Robles (Echo.Church).
FAQ
Where is the conference being held?
The conference is taking place at:
Echo.Church – North San Jose Campus
1180 Murphy Ave
San Jose, CA 95131 (Map)
Will food be provided?
Yes, lunch and refreshments will be provided onsite at no additional cost.
Will there be childcare?
No, childcare will not be provided.
Will the conference be recorded?
Yes, all main sessions will be recorded and emailed to attendees after the conference.
I’d like to attend a service at Echo.Church the weekend of the conference. When and where will services be held?
We’re so glad you’ll be joining us. We are one church in multiple locations. Visit echo.church/locations for a list of campuses and Sunday service times you’re welcome to attend.
Are there discounted rates for large groups?
Yes, please visit our registration page for more information on group pricing.
Will the conference be live-streamed? Can I attend virtually?
Yes, we have tickets available for those who want to attend virtually. Please visit our registration page for more information.
Which breakouts are available for virtual attendees?
Virtual attendees will be automically registered for one breakout we’ll be livestreaming. (Breakout TBD)
I’m no longer able to attend. Can my registration be refunded or transferred?
Refunds: A 100% refund is available if you cancel your registration by March 31. A 50% refund is available if you cancel your registration between April 1 and May 5. No refunds are available starting May 6. Please contact us at elcinfo@echo.church to request a refund.
Transfers: Please contact us at elcinfo@echo.church to transfer your registration to another person.
Which airport should I fly into?
You should fly into San Jose International Airport (SJC), which is less than 3 miles away from the conference venue.
Which hotels do you recommend?
We recommend Hyatt Place San Jose Airport, Sonesta Select San Jose Airport, Courtyard San Jose North/Silicon Valley, or Aloft Santa Clara.
Where can attendees park at the conference venue?
Upon arrival at Echo.Church’s North San Jose Campus, attendees should follow the signs toward conference parking. We’ll also have a parking team directing attendees where to go. We recommend everyone to carpool as parking is limited.
I’d like to volunteer. What opportunities are available and how do I sign up?
Thank you for your interest in volunteering. Check out our volunteer form to see how you can get involved and to sign up.
Will food be provided?
Yes, lunch and refreshments will be provided onsite at no additional cost.
Will there be childcare?
No, childcare will not be provided.
Will the conference be livestreamed? Can I attend virtually?
Yes, we have tickets available for those who want to attend virtually. Please contact us at elcinfo@echo.church for pricing and more information.
Will the conference be recorded?
Yes, all main sessions will be recorded and emailed to attendees after the conference.
I’d like to attend a service at Echo.Church the weekend of the conference. When and where will services be held?
We’re so glad you’ll be joining us. We are one church in multiple locations. Visit echo.church/locations for a list of campuses and Sunday service times you’re welcome to attend.
Are there discounted rates for large groups?
Yes, please visit our registration page for more information on group pricing.
I’m no longer able to attend. Can my registration be refunded or transferred?
Refunds: A 100% refund is available if you cancel your registration by March 31. A 50% refund is available if you cancel your registration between April 1 and May 5. No refunds are available starting May 6. Please contact us at elcinfo@echo.church to request a refund.
Transfers: Please contact us at elcinfo@echo.church to transfer your registration to another person.
Which airport should I fly into?
You should fly into San Jose International Airport (SJC), which is less than 3 miles away from the conference venue.
Which hotels do you recommend?
We recommend Hyatt Place San Jose Airport, Sonesta Select San Jose Airport, Courtyard San Jose North/Silicon Valley, or Aloft Santa Clara.
SPONSORS
Thank you to our sponsors for investing in the transformation of hundreds of Bay Area leaders.
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ABOUT US
The Echo Leadership Conference is hosted by Echo.Church, a fast-growing multisite church in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Echo is passionate about raising leaders, impacting lives, and developing a culture of tenacious teachability – where learning and getting better is a priority. When you attend the Echo Leadership Conference you aren’t just learning, you are joining a collective of leaders who truly want their leadership to make a difference.
LEADERSHIP PODCAST
The Echo Leadership Podcast with Andy Wood (ELP) provides relevant, practical leadership tools to help you get a little better every month. The ELP is more than just a podcast, it’s a collective of leaders who are passionate about getting better and moving forward.
In each episode, Andy brings leadership practices straight from the front lines that will help you be more efficient, shape culture, stay focused, and grow your team.
Questions?
Contact us at elcinfo@echo.church