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Below are the most frequently asked questions about The Leadership Summit. These concerns have been grouped into the categories below. To find an answer to your concern, simply click on one of the category links to jump to a question and read its answer.
If you do not see the answer to your specific need, please take advantage of our Contact Form. This form allows you to electronically submit a specific question to the WCA Customer Service Center. Please be sure to provide as much detail as possible, along with your email address, so our team can answer your question quickly and accurately.
You may also call the WCA Customer Service Center directly at 800-570-9812. Hours are Monday-Thursday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. CST and Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. CST.
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CONFERENCE DETAILS
What is the purpose of The Leadership Summit?
The Leadership Summit exists to transform Christian leaders around the world with an annual injection of vision, skill development, and inspiration for the sake of the local church.
Who is the Summit for?
The Leadership Summit is designed for your entire leadership team-staff and volunteers, key influencers and innovators within the community, emerging leaders and students with leadership gifts. We encourage churches to bring large teams to experience the learning together. Most groups bring over 10 people.
When is The Leadership Summit?
This year the Summit will take place Thursday-Saturday, August 9-11, 2007. This is an annual event held for 2 ? days, generally, the second week of August.
Where is The Leadership Summit taking place?
The event originates at the Willow Creek Community Church campus in South Barrington, IL and is broadcast to 130+ cities across North America. Click here for specific location information.
What time does the event start and end?
This two-and-a-half-day event begins at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 9 and concludes at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 11 CT. Please refer to your confirmation letter for any variance at your specific site to this national schedule.
How do you choose speakers for The Leadership Summit?
Our goal is to choose leaders from a variety of disciplines including ministry, not-for-profit, academia, sports, marketplace, government, etc. At each Summit, we strive to find leaders and experts that will not only deliver practical skills but also stretch church leaders as they seek to develop their unique gift of leadership.
Are there different start and end times for each time zone?
The times listed on the Summit schedule are in Central Time (CT), the local zone for Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, IL, where the Summit broadcast originates. Summit sites in the Eastern Time Zone will broadcast the event live at 10 a.m. each day and conclude at 6 p.m. Sites in the Mountain time Zone will broadcast the event live at 8 a.m. each day and conclude at 4 p.m. The Pacific time zone will delay the live broadcast of the Summit so that the event starts at 9:00 a.m.
What is a "videocast"?
Each "videocast" session at the Summit includes an exclusive interview conversation between Bill Hybels and a featured leader. Each interview is pre-recorded, edited to run in the time allotted, and may include additional video footage of the leader or their work. Three sessions at The Leadership Summit 2007 will be "videocast" including Colin Powell, Richard Curtis, and Jimmy Carter.
Are there evening activities associated with the Summit?
On Wednesday evening, prior to the first day of the Summit, some sites may broadcast Willow Creek Community Church's New Community Service. Please refer to your confirmation letter to distinguish if your specific site will be featuring this service. No other national evening events are planned during the Summit, but connect with your local site for regional activities.
What are the differences between attending the Summit at Willow Creek or a satellite site?
The Summit experience is planned to be identical whether at the originating campus or a satellite location. Satellite sites are preferred by some attendees for convenience, affordability, and connectivity to the Church in their region. Attendance at the Willow Creek campus provides the energy of an expected 7,000 attendees experiencing programming and speakers LIVE (with the exception of three pre-recorded sessions).
Do you translate the event into other languages?
At the Willow Creek campus and limited Satellite sites, language translation will be available. In 2007, at the South Barrington campus, language translation will be available in Spanish, German, Portuguese and Korean. Specific translations offered at Satellite sites will be announced as they are determined. For translation at the Willow Creek campus, groups must prearrange services by emailing wcaglobal@willowcreek.com after registering for the conference.
Is sign language translation provided for the hearing impaired at this event?
We currently do not provide sign language translation for WCA conferences. However, if you have a disability and require special assistance, please let us know by checking the corresponding response on the conference registration form. A WCA conference assistant will contact you to discuss your specific needs. In 2007, some satellite sites are offering Closed Captioning of the event.
SATELLITE TECHNOLOGY
How many satellite locations are there?
In 2007, we currently have 138 satellite locations (119 in U.S. and 19 in Canada).
Will this event be in real-time at my satellite location?
If you attend in the Eastern, Central, or Mountain Time zones, the Summit will be featured in real-time. Sites in the Pacific Time Zone, will be tape delayed 2 hours.
Will there be live music at my satellite location?
In addition to programming featured via satellite feed, many Summit sites do perform music by regional worship teams.
Is the programming the same at all locations?
All programming elements including music, drama, dance, etc. emulate from the Willow campus in South Barrington, IL.
What format and screen size will be used at my satellite site?
Every Satellite site projects this Summit via state-of-the-art satellite technology on a 20' x 24' screen
GUEST CHECK-IN
When and where do I check in at the Willow Creek Campus?
Guest Check-In will be open on the first day of the Summit and located in the "Blue Sky" Rooms, lower level Building D. Conference materials will be arranged under a registrant's last name.
When and where do I check in at a Satellite site?
Guest Check-In instructions for your specific Summit site will be provided in your event confirmation letter. Conference materials will be arranged under a registrant's last name.
Can I check in early for the Summit?
Availability of Guest Check-In varies by location. Your confirmation letter will detail exact times and location for event registration at your specific site.
What do I need when I check in?
A registration number is not necessary for check-in. However, your confirmation letter might be helpful.
FACILITIES
At the Willow Creek campus, what lunch accommodations are available for dietary restrictions?
If you have special dietary needs, please indicate during conference registration. A WCA conference assistant will contact you to discuss your specific needs.
Will there be food for purchase at the Willow Creek campus?
Harvest, Willow Creek's food court, will be open for breakfast and lunch each day of the Summit. Hours will be noted in your conference materials. Food service will also be available Wednesday before and after New Community, our midweek worship service. At the Willow campus, lunch on Thursday and Friday as well as break refreshments are included in conference registration.
Will there be food for purchase at my Satellite site?
Lunch is not included in the cost of your registration at a Satellite Site. However, many sites offer lunch that can be purchased in advance. Refer to your event confirmation letter for site-specific information. Break refreshments will be provided at every Summit location.
Will there be a bookstore open during the conference?
Willow Creek's Seeds Bookstore will be open throughout the day during the Summit. Hours vary and will be noted in your conference materials. All Satellite sites will offer a Resource Center featuring leadership-related materials and select products by the Summit faculty.
Can I go on a tour of the facility at Willow Creek Community Church?
Scheduled tours will be available during The Leadership Summit. Times of departure will be posted near the Conference Information Center in the Atrium. Check at the Conference Information Center for more detailed information.
Can I go on a tour of the facility at a Satellite site?
Currently we have no formal tours scheduled at our satellite locations. Please speak with the On-site Event Manager for specific questions regarding each individual facility.
Will parking be available?
Ample parking is available on-site at the Willow Creek campus and has been identified at each satellite location. Your confirmation letter will highlight any parking alerts at your specific site.
MISCELLANEOUS
How can our church submit an application to become a Satellite site for the Summit?
For detailed information, please Click here to visit the Summit Satellite Site Request page.
Is reserved seating available?
Reserved seating is not available for the Summit at the South Barrington campus or any satellite location.
What is the dress code for the Summit?
Conference attire is casual.
How can I receive materials about the Summit?
Contact the WCA Customer Service Center at 800-570-9812 to request promotional materials including brochures, flyers, invitation, and DVDs.
How do I subscribe or unsubscribe to The Leadership Summit email update?
Click here to subscribe to the Summit E-newsletter. To unsubscribe, click here to update your preferences.
Can I bring my child or nursing infant to the event?
While families are very important to us, The Leadership Summit is an adult training event and children and infants, including nursing infants, are not permitted in any of the sessions. Childcare is not available, and we cannot guarantee a separate room for parents to stay with their children.
What if I have other questions that haven't been answered?
CONTACT FORM
Updated on Monday, October 08, 2007
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