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Leading Change in a Changing World

A 3-Day Journey in Leading Change

Join us in learning to lead change courageously

In a world marked by disruption, uncertainty, and rapid cultural shifts, how do we lead faithfully into the future - when there is no clear roadmap? How do we equip churches, organisations, and teams to serve God’s mission in rapidly changing contexts?

Join us for a transformational 3-day residential experience in the peaceful surroundings of Iasi in Romania. This is not a typical event or conference where you sit and absorb information. This is a leadership journey - immersive, relational, and deeply practical. 

Why This Experience Is Different 

Real-World Focus: Bring a change challenge you're facing - we'll work through it together in real time, and you’ll come away with practical action steps. 

Intergenerational Collaboration: Apply with a younger leader. We believe God's Church thrives when generations lead side by side - men and women, across cultures, and across sectors.  

Space to Reflect: Step away from daily demands to think differently and gain fresh perspective.  

Rooted in scripture and community: Expect connection, coaching, prayer, reflection, and community - not just content.

Is This for You?

This journey is designed for leaders who:

  • Guide others through complex change in churches, networks, non-profits, or in the marketplace 
  • Are raising or mentoring emerging leaders  
  • Want to grow in missional leadership, spiritual maturity, and cross-cultural collaboration  
  • Value learning alongside others walking similar paths in different global contexts

What You’ll Experience

  • Practical input from experienced leaders who’ve led through real change  
  • Peer-based problem-solving and collaborative learning  
  • Time for rest, prayer, reflection, and shared meals  
  • Optional one-on-one coaching and mentoring 
  • Cross-generational, cross-cultural relationships that last beyond the event  

What we will cover

Over the three days we will go on a change journey that will give you an action plan for the change challenge you bring. That journey will include exploring motivation for change, how to engage those involved in the change, identifying and overcoming sources of resistance, and enabling change in yourself and others. All rooted in how the change you seek to bring fits into God’s mission.

Key Details

  • When & Where:  
    October 21–25, 2025  
    Motel Bucium, Iași, Romania  
    (Includes accommodation and all meals)  
  • Schedule:  
    Arrive Tuesday, October 21  
    Depart Saturday, October 25  
  • Limited to 50 Participants  
    Apply with a younger leader from your ministry, church, or organisation.
  • Cost €450 (includes accommodation and all meals) . A limited number of twin and triple rooms are available if you are willing to share to reduce costs. A limited number of bursaries are also available. Contact us for more information.

 Contributors (more to follow)

Claire Goodman

Jason Lane

Ready to Lead Courageously in Changing Times?

Apply for a place today and join us on this journey of growing together to lead change in God’s Kingdom.

Being at an event where we had to think and reflect was brilliant and very stimulating. 
- Ben Franks, leader of a church planting network 
It was so great to gather with other leaders who are working in a similar context to my own. To hear from others’ experiences and to dream together of what change could look like. This was a space to collaborate, network, and spark new thinking in our approaches to our ministries. 
- Becky Barnacuic, Training Director 

FAQs

Who are Innovista?

What language will the event be in?

The event will be held in English. Some translation may be available.

I'm interested! What do I do next?

If this sounds like something that would benefit you and the leaders you train, please fill in the application form.

Places are limited and we want to ensure a range of participants from different contexts. We will review the applications and will then be in touch to let you know whether we can offer you a place at the event.

If you are successful we will ask for a non-refundable deposit of €100 per person, and to register some further details for each member of your group.

Apply for a place today

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