GTN Leadership Gathering
February 20 - 22, 2026
Scottsdale, Arizona
LOCATION
The Franciscan Renewal Center 5802 E. Lincoln Drive Scottsdale, AZ 85253
For more information about the FRC campus, visit their web address.
TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS
The FRC is approximately 9 miles from Sky Harbor Phoenix Int’l Airport. The best transportation option from the airport to the retreat center is via Uber, Lyft or taxi.
If you are driving to the FRC, there is complimentary parking onsite.
All of the Leadership Gathering, Elevate and Soul Care events are taking place at the FRC, so there isn’t a need to rent a car unless you need additional flexibility. Click here to access a full map of the FRC property.
SCHEDULE DETAILS
The LG begins at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, February 20th and ends at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 22nd.
WORKSHOPS
Workshop offerings will be made available prior to the event, and you will receive an email reminder to select your options at that time.
REGISTRATION COSTS
AUXILIARY EVENTS AFTER THE LG:
1) Soul Care Seminar led by GTN staff members Dr. Hud and Nancy McWilliams
3:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 22nd - 2:00 p.m. on Monday, February 23rd
Dr. Hud and Nancy McWilliams will be leading our staff in a workshop designed to help us slow down and tend to the needs of our own hearts. This seminar is interactive, with breaks and meals provided on campus at the FRC.
2) ELEVATE Your Global Partners: Ways to Choose, Empower and Love Your Partners led by GTN staff member Craig Parro
3:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 22nd - 2:00 p.m. on Monday, February 23rd
Global partners are our lifeblood. Our ministry can’t happen without them. Capable & committed partners are key to sustainable, long-term transformation.
This workshop will explore all things related to our global partnerships. How do we choose the right partners? How do we ensure alignment? In what ways might we best help them (without hurting them)? What is the proper role of Western money in our partnership? How does our role as Western trainers change as they take greater ownership for the ministry? After graduation, what roles might we continue to play?
This workshop will draw upon the experience of several GTN staff that have had years of experience with their global partners. We’ll explore the good, the bad, and the ugly of global partnerships, while recognizing that their success is our success. Join us, as together, we learn ways to deepen our partnerships to better serve the global Church.
FAQ’s
How do I register and pay for a guest to attend the LG?
If you have a guest that you’d like to bring to the Leadership Gathering, please give Josh Kienzle a call at (602) 315-6737 and he’d be happy to provide more details about how to register and pay for them.
I have a friend who would like to come only to one session of the weekend, and they will not be joining for any meals or staying on campus. How should I register them?
If a guest is coming to the LG for one session (or a portion of a day) and not joining for meals or staying on campus, they do not need to pay any registration fees. Please email rsvp@globaltrainingnetwork.org to let us know the name(s) of the individual(s) coming so that we can have an accurate head count, but there is no need to fill out the online registration form.
Is there drinking water available at the FRC?
Yes, there are water refill stations scattered across the campus and in the dining hall at every meal, as well as the Portiuncula room that is open all day. Plan to bring a refillable water bottle to use during your stay.
Are there first floor rooms available for health reasons?
Yes, you can select a “First Floor Room required” option during the Registration Process.
Will there be any free time during the weekend?
Yes, the flow of schedule for the LG includes sessions on Friday night, Saturday morning, and Saturday evening with free time in the afternoon. We wrap up the Gathering on Sunday morning and everything finishes by 1:30 p.m.
