Activator
Training Event Details
Christ Church Butterfield
Lombard, IL
Sept. 22nd - 24th, 2026
Action needed: Complete the Attendee Form ASAP
Schedule
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
8:30am - 12:15pm Introduction to IC
12:15pm Group Picture & Lunch
1pm - 4:30pm Intentional Churches Toolbox Part 1 & Group Practice Time
4:30pm Wrap Up & Prayer
5:30pm - 8pm Activator Dinner
Location: Eddie V's Prime Seafood | 3001 Butterfield Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
8:30am - 12:15pm Intentional Churches Toolbox Part 2 & Group Practice Time
12:15pm Lunch
1pm - 5pm Intentional Churches Toolbox Part 3 & Group Practice Time
5pm Wrap Up & Prayer
Thursday, September 24, 2026
8:30am - 10:30am Intentional Churches Toolbox Part 4 & Group Practice Time
10:30am - 12pm Activate Mode
12pm Lunch
12:45pm - 2:30pm Activate Mode - Examples, Resources
2:30pm Next Steps
2:45pm Wrap Up, Commissioning & Prayer
3pm End
Venue Information
Christ Church | Butterfield
2S361 Glen Park Rd, Lombard, IL 60148
[Parking instructions and details] Coming Soon
[Directions to training room/meeting location] Coming Soon
Travel & Arrival
Primary Airport
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Distance: 17 miles (about a 25-to-30-minute drive via I-294 South and I-88 West, depending on traffic).
Most major airlines and rental car companies serve the area.
Please arrive by Monday evening or early enough Tuesday morning to get settled at the venue at least 15 minutes in advance. Please arrive on time.
To ensure that you are present for the entire training, please do not book a departing flight prior to 5:00pm on Thursday.
Accommodations
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel & Conference Center Chicago-Downers Grove
2111 Butterfield Rd, Downers Grove, IL 60515
~3 min to Christ Church Butterfield
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Chicago Lombard
645 W North Ave.Lombard, IL 60148
~10 min to Christ Church Butterfield
Hampton Inn & Suites Downers Grove Chicago
1500 Opus Pl. Downers Grove, IL 60515
~5 min to Christ Church Butterfield
Meals
• Lunch and snacks will be provided daily
• Dinner will be provided on Tuesday evening
• Please let us know if you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions
What to Bring
Neat casual attire is welcome - jeans are great. A group photo will be taken on Tuesday.
We recommend bringing a jacket as the room can get chilly.
You'll receive a training manual with space for taking notes. A digital version will also be provided if you prefer taking notes on a tablet or laptop.
Advance Work
Advance Work Please read Radical Alignment: The Surprising Journey of Becoming an Intentional Church. We will send a copy of the book to you at your church address.Here is an important to-do (if you haven’t already): Fill out this short Attendee Information form (3 minutes or less)
Contact & Questions
Please contact Kim Whittaker with any questions or concerns at Kim.Whittaker@IntentionalChurches.com