At REACHGathering, you can expect an energizing few days surrounded by leaders who are passionate about using sports, rec, and fitness to impact lives. You'll gain fresh ideas and encouragement for your ministry through powerful main sessions, practical breakouts, and meaningful conversations. It’s a space to be equipped, inspired, and connected with others who share the same heartbeat—leveraging the influence of sports, rec, and fitness to reach their communities.
Take time to hear from our FBC Trussville host, Jonathan Edwards!!
Vision & Mission behind REACHGathering
Mission - REACHgathering is a united and strategic effort to further catalyze and unite the movement of reproducing, gospel-centered, local church sports and recreation ministers
Vision - Church Sports, Rec, and Fitness “Unleashed” - Through the Equipping, Connecting, Inspiring, and Affirming of Local Church Sports, Recreation, and Fitness Professionals & Volunteers
At ReachGathering, we love partnering with churches as they expand recreation, fitness, and sports ministry in their communities.
The 2027 theme is on the way - stay tuned for the reveal. You won’t want to miss this.
Meet our Main Session Speakers
Take time to check out our main session speakers! These seasoned leaders and trailblazers bring fresh insights, experience in ministry, and a passion for using sports, rec, and fitness as a platform for reaching hearts. Be ready to be moved and emboldened as they point us to the greater mission ahead.
REACHGathering 27 schedule & Lodging
Schedule: Stay tuned as we continue to update our schedule!
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Exhibitors can begin checking in and setting up at 1:00pm.
5:00pm – Check-in opens
6:45pm - Kick Off REACH
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8:00 am – Check-in
8:30 am – Gathering begins
6:30 pm - Dinner concludes
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm - Optional 3v3 Basketball on campus
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8:15am - Gathering starts
Throughout the day, choose your breakouts, enjoy lunch, and connect with others.
4:30pm – REACHGathering 2027 concludes
**Excursions around Birmingham are available. Stay tuned for more information.
This schedule will be regularly updated as we get closer to REACHGathering. Keep checking back, and we’ll also send updates by email or on our socials.
Book your lodging for REACHGathering 27 today!!
Courtyard by Marriott Birmingham Trussville
3665 Roosevelt Blvd
Birmingham, AL 35235
Hampton Inn Birmingham / Trussville
1940 Edwards Road
Trussville, AL 35235
(Breakfast is included in your stay)
