Our Great Commission Conference

Grounds for Hope and Mission Increase present “Our Great Commission” a conference designed to challenge you to discover your purpose in God’s plan for today. We will bring together individuals and leaders from non profit organizations, churches and businesses to discover ways that we can make disciples wherever we are. The event will feature opportunities for collaboration and growth as we work together bringing our own unique perspectives from all parts of God’s Kingdom Eco-System!

Conference Agenda

Monday October 13


Lewis Hundley, President of the Trideum Foundation and head of Grounds for Hope, and Dan Davis President of Mission Increase open the conference with a welcome message, introductions, and an opening panel of non profit leaders to discuss the role and importance of Faith in Outreach

9M - Conference Opening


10:15 AM - Break In the Showcase Room

Enjoy the opportunity to network and learn about the other organizations participating in this event. This and all breaks will be held in our showcase exhibition area! (All non profts represented are eligible for free boothspace)

People at Grounds for Hope Outreach Showcase event, reviewing brochures and interacting at various booths with promotional materials displayed.

10:45 - Breakout Session 1

Cover of the book 'Transformational Living: Discover Your Kingdom Assignment' by Randy R. Butler, featuring a lit-up urban building at night.

Randy Butler, Scott Harris and Kevin Moore, all of Mission Increase, lead our breakout sessions on Transformational Living, Making Disciples and Collaboration, respectively


Noon - Monday Lunch Event with Scott Cutlan Author of “Unreasonable”

Noon - Monday Lunch Event with Scott Cutlan Author of “Unreasonable”

10:45 - Breakout Session 3


1:30 - Breakout Session 2

3PM - Panel Discussion on Sharing the Gospel

04:30 - Showcase Open to the Public

Grounds for Hope Awards Dinner and Event, 6PM Saturn Hall

Book cover of 'Transformational Living: Discover Your Kingdom Assignment' by Randy R. Butler, featuring an illuminated city building at night.

Day 1 of our conference will conclude with a panel discussing the different ways that we can spread the Gospel. Representatives of several non profit organizations will share their approaches and their experiences in sharing the good news of Christ accross the world.

3:45 PM - Close of the First Day of the Conference

Tuesday October 14

1:30 - Breakout Session 4

Scott Cutlan, Author of the book Unreasonable will provide a keynote address and follow up fireside chat with one of our non profit organizations (TBA).

Keynote: Unreasonable: The Power of Defying Limits for Extraordinary Impact

Extraordinary results don’t come from playing it safe — they come from daring to be unreasonable. In this keynote, you'll discover how challenging norms, embracing discomfort, and rejecting limits unlocks your greatest potential. The path to impact isn’t reasonable — it’s extraordinary.

People at Grounds for Hope Outreach Showcase event, reviewing brochures and interacting at various booths with promotional materials displayed.
Indoor event with a large screen displaying 'Grounds for Hope Celebrating Faith in Outreach,' attended by people seated at tables, with ambient blue lighting.
Book cover for 'Unreasonable: 7 Impactful Lessons Discovered Climbing the 7 Summits' by Scott R. Cutlan. Features a climber on a snowy peak with a blue background.

Randy Butler, Scott Harris and Kevin Moore, all of Mission Increase, lead our breakout sessions on Transformational Living, Making Disciples and Collaboration, respectively,





Enjoy the opportunity to network and learn about the other organizations participating in this event. This and all breaks will be held in our showcase exhibition area!


Randy Butler, Scott Harris and Kevin Moore, all of Mission Increase, lead our breakoutsessions on Transformational Living, Making Disciples and Collaboration, respectively


3:30 PM - Closing Session

During this break, Scott Cutlan and Randy Butler will be available for book signings!

Cover of the book 'Transformational Living: Discover Your Kingdom Assignment' by Randy R. Butler, featuring an illuminated urban building at night with city lights.
Book cover titled "Unreasonable: 7 Impactful Lessons Discovered Climbing the 7 Summits" by Scott R. Cutlan. The cover shows a climber standing on a snowy mountain peak against a blue sky.
Book cover of 'Transformational Living: Discover Your Kingdom Assignment' by Randy R. Butler, featuring an illuminated city building at night.
Book cover of 'Transformational Living: Discover Your Kingdom Assignment' by Randy R. Butler, featuring a well-lit urban building at night.

Scott Cutlan, Author of the book Unreasonable will provide a keynote address and follow up fireside chat with one of our non profit organizations (TBA)

Keynote: Activated: Turning Your Calling into Unstoppable Impact

In this keynote, you'll learn how to move from inspiration to execution and transform your calling into powerful, lasting impact. By activating your unique purpose, you’ll unlock the momentum needed to take bold, focused action that drives extraordinary results. Your calling is the catalyst for unstoppable impact, and the world needs you now.


People at Grounds for Hope Outreach Showcase event, reviewing brochures and interacting at various booths with promotional materials displayed.
Book cover of "Unreasonable: 7 Impactful Lessons Discovered Climbing the 7 Summits" by Scott R. Cutlan, featuring a climber on a snowy peak, with a blue background and an Amazon bestseller badge.

Randy Butler, Scott Harris and Kevin Moore, all of Mission Increase, lead our breakoutsessions on Transformational Living, Making Disciples and Collaboration, respectively

Our conference will conclude with an interactive session with Grounds for Hope and Mission Increase leaders about the tangle takeaways from this conference.






Lewis Hundley, President of the Trideum Foundation and head of Grounds for Hope, and Dan Davis President of Mission Increase open the second day of the conference with a recap of the first day and a panel of business, church and non profit leaders discussing the challenges faced by faith inclusive non profit organizations.

9M - Conference Opening

The Annual Grounds for Hope Awards Event will be held at 6PM on October 13th. Note that you do not have to be a part of the conference to be a part of the awards event. Any individual or 501(c)(3) organization can be nominated for an award and the 501(c)(3) organizations that win our outreach of the year awards will be presented grant checks. Be sure your organization, and individuals within your organzations are nominated!

10:15 AM - Break In the Showcase Room

From 4:30 to 6 our Showcase Area will be open for the public and for those arriving for the evening Awards Event. This is a great opportunity to showcase non profit attendees to a larger audience. (all non profit organizations represented in the conference are eligible for free booth space)

Enjoy the opportunity to network and learn about the other organizations participating in this event. This and all breaks will be held in our showcase exhibition area!

During this break, Scott Cutlan and Randy Butler will be available for book signings!

Book cover titled 'Unreasonable: 7 Impactful Lessons Discovered Climbing the 7 Summits' by Scott R. Cutlan, featuring a climber on a snowy peak with an Amazon bestseller badge.
Book cover of 'Transformational Living: Discover Your Kingdom Assignment' by Randy R. Butler, featuring a cityscape with illuminated buildings at night.

4:15 PM - Close of the Conference

People at Grounds for Hope Outreach Showcase event, reviewing brochures and interacting at various booths with promotional materials displayed.

3PM - Break In the Showcase Room

Billy Smiley, Chuck Girard, Tommy Coomes, Phil Keaggy, and John Schlitt standing in front of a wall with hanging guitars, indoors by a staircase at The Castle Recording Studio.

After the conference, on Tuesday Oct 14, join us in the Mars Music Hall for a one in a lifetime concert event honoring Grounds for Hope Nominees: The Jesus Revolution Concert Featuring:

  • The Original Christian Band - Love Song

  • Phil Keaggy

  • HoneyTree

  • Randy Mathews

  • with Billy Smiley (White Heart) and John Schlitt (Petra) serving as your hosts with their Band “ The Union of Sinners and Saints” Providing backing for the entire night.

  • Also featuring: The Music City Collective - which will perform new music inspired from Grounds for Hope nominations!

Our Conference is Designed to Allow you to Customize how and what you want to attend. Customize your attendance options to fit your schedule and budget:

Two women embracing on stage, one holding a gift box with a ribbon, in front of a blue-lit background.

Jesus Revolution Concert, 7PM - Mars Music Hall