Event Guide
We are excited and thankful for your partnership in our mission to inspire, ignite and equip leaders to advance God's Kingdom through their influence in the marketplace. We hope this guide will provide you with what you need as you prepare to host a Kingdom at Work event in your city.
Our goal is to help make this event as streamlined and easy to plan as possible. Below is what each team will be responsible for executing.
Our Team
- Provide marketing collateral and approval of event collateral prior to distribution.
- Provide Powerpoint presentations and videos for our portion of the speaking engagement.
- Provide speakers from our Kingdom at Work team who best fits the needs of your event.
- Connect you with individuals from our network in your area.
- Promote event on kingdomatwork.com and all social/online platforms.
- Support your team with any additional needs.
Your Team
Host Team
- Find + Book a venue.
- Coordinate + host registration. (We can help with this if needed.)
- Promote event locally through your contacts and other resources.
- Coordinate + provide catering if necessary.
- Reimburse travel costs + hotel rooms for 2-3 individuals - outside of this, we do not charge other fees.
Over time, we’ve learned a few lessons on what works well. We’re passing these tips along so you can benefit from our experience and past mistakes!
Do
- CHARGE AN EVENT FEE.This fee will be determined by your organization and can go toward covering the cost of the event, and ensures individuals are invested in attending.
- HOST EVENT AT A BUSINESS OR VENUE.This could be an event center, conference room at a 3-star hotel, etc. We recommend events not be held at churches to remove any barriers, such as denomination, that may unintentionally influence turnout.
- APPOINT AN EVENT LEADER.This person should field all communication and be the primary event contact.
- TYPICALLY, AT MINIMUM, 20 ATTENDEES MAKE AN EVENT IMPACTFUL.If you don’t believe you can garner 20 attendees, let’s pause and discuss our options.
Don't
- SOLICIT FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS FROM KINGDOM AT WORK CONNECTIONS,if seeking sponsorships.
- HOST AN EVENT ON A WEEKEND.This is to protect family and personal time on weekends for all attendees.
- HOST A PLANNING MEETING WITH TWO TO THREE ATTENDEES.Planning meetings should be limited to key decision makers for the event.
We’ve provided a basic timeline below to help in planning your event. This isn’t comprehensive and may vary based on your team and event goals.
2+ Months
Prior to Event
Solidify a date with Kingdom at Work and host teams.
Host team books venue, catering, and any tech needs.
Host team to determine event registration process.
2 Months
Prior to Event
Kingdom at Work and host teams meet to discuss agenda, speakers and details.
3-4 Weeks
Prior to Event
Host team to send invites.
2 Weeks
Prior to Event
Check in on registration numbers.
Day Before
Event
Kingdom at Work and host teams to run through event agenda.
Below are sample agendas for your event. These can easily be adjusted to fit the needs and goals of your specific event. Typically, each event includes meals provided by your organization.
90 Minutes to 2-Hour Event
- 15 mins | Welcome & Introduction: HOST TEAM
- 5 mins | Kingdom at Work Film
- 50 mins | Sessions 1 & 2: KINGDOM AT WORK TEAM ( Short transistion between them )
- 15 mins | Session 3: KINGDOM AT WORK OR HOST TEAM
- 10-15 mins | Q&A: HOST TEAM ( if there's time )
- 5 mins | Wrap Up & Prayer: HOST TEAM
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4-Hour Event
- 30 mins | Doors Open, Light Breakfast & Networking
- 15 mins | Welcome & Introduction: HOST TEAM
- 5 mins | Kingdom at Work Film
- 50 mins | Sessions 1 & 2: KINGDOM AT WORK TEAM ( Short transistion between them )
- 15 mins | Session 3: KINGDOM AT WORK OR HOST TEAM
- 30 mins | Table Discussion
- 15 mins | Testimony: HOST TEAM
- 20 mins | Q&A: HOST TEAM ( if there's time )
- 55 mins | Lunch & Networking/Table Discussion
- 5 mins | Wrap Up & Prayer: HOST TEAM
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Below are the tech needs to assist in your venue search.
Supplies Needed
- PA/Sound System
- Headset Microphone (1)
- Handheld Microphone (1)
- Projector with Screen
- Laptop with Powerpoint Capabilities
- Remote Clicker
- Wi-Fi
- Technical Person to Run Technology
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Our goal is to help make this event as streamlined and easy to plan as possible. Below is what each team will be responsible for executing.
Our Team
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- Provide marketing collateral and approval of event collateral prior to distribution.
- Provide Powerpoint presentations and videos for our portion of the speaking engagement.
- Provide speakers from our Kingdom at Work team who best fits the needs of your event.
- Connect you with individuals from our network in your area.
- Promote event on kingdomatwork.com and all social/online platforms.
- Support your team with any additional needs.
Your Team
Host Team
- Find + Book a venue.
- Coordinate + host registration. (We can help with this if needed.)
- Promote event locally through your contacts and other resources.
- Coordinate + provide catering if necessary.
- Reimburse travel costs + hotel rooms for 2-3 individuals - outside of this, we do not charge other fees.
Over time, we’ve learned a few lessons on what works well. We’re passing these tips along so you can benefit from our experience and past mistakes!
Do
- CHARGE AN EVENT FEE.This fee will be determined by your organization and can go toward covering the cost of the event, and ensures individuals are invested in attending.
- HOST EVENT AT A BUSINESS OR VENUE.This could be an event center, conference room at a 3-star hotel, etc. We recommend events not be held at churches to remove any barriers, such as denomination, that may unintentionally influence turnout.
- APPOINT AN EVENT LEADER.This person should field all communication and be the primary event contact.
- PLAN FOR A MINIMUM OF 20 ATTENDEES.If you don’t believe you can garner 20 attendees, let’s pause and discuss our options.
Don't
- SOLICIT FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS FROM KINGDOM AT WORK CONNECTIONS,if seeking sponsorships.
- HOST AN EVENT ON A WEEKEND.This is to protect family and personal time on weekends for all attendees.
- HOST A PLANNING MEETING WITH TWO TO THREE ATTENDEES.Planning meetings should be limited to key decision makers for the event.
We’ve provided a basic timeline below to help in planning your event. This isn’t comprehensive and may vary based on your team and event goals.
2+ Months
Prior to Event
Solidify a date with Kingdom at Work and host teams.
Host team books venue, catering, and any tech needs.
Host team to determine event registration process.
2 Months
Prior to Event
Kingdom at Work and host teams meet to discuss agenda, speakers and details.
3-4 Weeks
Prior to Event
Host team to send invites.
2 Weeks
Prior to Event
Check in on registration numbers.
Day Before
Event
Kingdom at Work and host teams to run through event agenda.
Below are sample agendas for your event. These can easily be adjusted to fit the needs and goals of your specific event. Typically, each event includes meals provided by your organization.
90 Minutes to 2-Hour Event
- 15 mins | Welcome & Introduction: HOST TEAM
- 5 mins | Kingdom at Work Film
- 50 mins | Sessions 1 & 2: KINGDOM AT WORK TEAM ( Short transistion between them )
- 15 mins | Session 3: KINGDOM AT WORK OR HOST TEAM
- 10-15 mins | Q&A: HOST TEAM ( if there's time )
- 5 mins | Wrap Up & Prayer: HOST TEAM
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4-Hour Event
- 30 mins | Doors Open, Light Breakfast & Networking
- 15 mins | Welcome & Introduction: HOST TEAM
- 5 mins | Kingdom at Work Film
- 50 mins | Sessions 1 & 2: KINGDOM AT WORK TEAM ( Short transistion between them )
- 15 mins | Session 3: KINGDOM AT WORK OR HOST TEAM
- 30 mins | Table Discussion
- 15 mins | Testimony: HOST TEAM
- 20 mins | Q&A: HOST TEAM ( if there's time )
- 55 mins | Lunch & Networking/Table Discussion
- 5 mins | Wrap Up & Prayer: HOST TEAM
dismiss
Below are the tech needs to assist in your venue search.
Supplies Needed
- PA/Sound System
- Headset Microphone (1)
- Handheld Microphone (1)
- Projector with Screen
- Laptop with Powerpoint Capabilities
- Remote Clicker
- Wi-Fi
- Technical Person to Run Technology
Speaker Info
Rick Betenbough
CEO Betenbough Companies, PBCRick Betenbough co-founded Betenbough Homes in 1992 with a vision to use a fanatical cost control and “out-of-the-box” organizational systems to become the price leader for new brick homes in Lubbock, Texas. Since then, he has matured a management and production system that combines quality and cost control through disciplined planning, negotiating and supervising. For 24 years, Rick served as the president of Betenbough Homes, building nearly 7,000 homes for West Texas families. Early in 2016, he felt lead to step aside from the role, allowing new leadership to continue to grow and lead the company and its employees. Now serving as the CEO of Betenbough Companies, PBC, Rick pursues his passion for the advancement of God’s Kingdom in and through the marketplace. Rick loves to mentor other Kingdom-minded leaders and entrepreneurs while walking his daily journey beside his loving wife and childhood sweetheart, Holly. With their children grown, Rick and Holly enjoy being grandparents to Naomi, Abbey, and Jeannie.
Holly Betenbough
Board Member Betenbough Companies, PBCHolly Betenbough served as Ministry Director for Betenbough Homes for 18 years. Her role included developing relationships and financial partnerships with ministries in the Lubbock community and around the world. Holly also led the ministry team in providing spiritual support and guidance that is now an integral part of the Betenbough company culture. Today, Holly continues to provide spiritual covering and training for Betenbough Companies, PBC
and serves on the Board of Directors. Holly also engages with other Kingdom business leaders as she and her husband, Rick, travel around the world sharing the story of how God’s Kingdom broke out in a home building company in West Texas. With their children grown, Rick and Holly enjoy being grandparents to Naomi, Abbey, and Jeannie.
Walter Cunningham
Board member & Executive Director Betenbough Companies, PBCWalter Cunningham invested the first 20 plus years of his professional career in the financial services industry, serving as an executive of both technology and retail banking functions. Before joining Betenbough Homes in July of 2015, he served as the Chief Retail Officer for Golden 1 Credit Union and oversaw 84 branches across the state of California. Walter then joined Betenbough Homes in the role of IT Operations Supervisor and was promoted to IT Manager. In 2017, Walter became the Vice President of Business Development for Betenbough Companies and was charged with the strategic growth of new enterprises for the organization. Today, Walter serves as executive director and board member of Betenbough Companies, PBC. He is a student of leadership development and loves investing in others for God’s glory in the marketplace. Walter and his wife, MaDawn, were married in 1995 and enjoy the active life of raising four sons – Mason, Justin, Brandon, and Jaxon.
Walter Cunningham
Board Member & Executive Director Betenbough Companies, PBCWalter Cunningham invested the first 20 plus years of his professional career in the financial services industry, serving as an executive of both technology and retail banking functions. Before joining Betenbough Homes in July of 2015, he served as the Chief Retail Officer for Golden 1 Credit Union and oversaw 84 branches across the state of California. Walter then joined Betenbough Homes in the role of IT Operations Supervisor and was promoted to IT Manager. In 2017, Walter became the Vice President of Business Development for Betenbough Companies and was charged with the strategic growth of new enterprises for the organization. Today, Walter serves as executive director and board member of Betenbough Companies, PBC. He is a student of leadership development and loves investing in others for God’s glory in the marketplace. Walter and his wife, MaDawn, were married in 1995 and enjoy the active life of raising four sons – Mason, Justin, Brandon, and Jaxon.
Rick Betenbough
CEO Betenbough Companies, PBCRick Betenbough co-founded Betenbough Homes in 1992 with a vision to use a fanatical cost control and “out-of-the-box” organizational systems to become the price leader for new brick homes in Lubbock, Texas. Since then, he has matured a management and production system that combines quality and cost control through disciplined planning, negotiating and supervising. For 24 years, Rick served as the president of Betenbough Homes, building nearly 7,000 homes for West Texas families. Early in 2016, he felt lead to step aside from the role, allowing new leadership to continue to grow and lead the company and its employees. Now serving as the CEO of Betenbough Companies, PBC, Rick pursues his passion for the advancement of God’s Kingdom in and through the marketplace. Rick loves to mentor other Kingdom-minded leaders and entrepreneurs while walking his daily journey beside his loving wife and childhood sweetheart, Holly. With their children grown, Rick and Holly enjoy being grandparents to Naomi, Abbey, and Jeannie.
Holly Betenbough
Board Member Betenbough Companies, PBCHolly Betenbough served as Ministry Director for Betenbough Homes for 18 years. Her role included developing relationships and financial partnerships with ministries in the Lubbock community and around the world. Holly also led the ministry team in providing spiritual support and guidance that is now an integral part of the Betenbough company culture. Today, Holly continues to provide spiritual covering and training for Betenbough Companies, PBC
and serves on the Board of Directors. Holly also engages with other Kingdom business leaders as she and her husband, Rick, travel around the world sharing the story of how God’s Kingdom broke out in a home building company in West Texas. With their children grown, Rick and Holly enjoy being grandparents to Naomi, Abbey, and Jeannie.
