From the Sidelines Into the Story
Equipping ordinary believers to serve according to their gifts.
Date
October 15, 2026
Time
12:00pm-1:30pm
Location
Paradox Church
900 W Belknap St, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Free · lunch included
About this gathering
Most church leaders want to see their people engaged in ministry, yet many struggle to move them from spectators to participants. Drawing on years of ministry across multiple Latino contexts, Obe Arellano (Director, Exponential Español) will lead us in exploring how leaders can equip ordinary believers to serve according to their unique gifting and the Spirit's power. Through practical principles, real-life stories, and discussion, you'll gain fresh vision and tangible ideas for helping more of your people join in God's work.
Plus we'll have lunch and pray together, and you'll have time to get to know other Christian leaders representing multiple veins of God's Church across the Fort Worth area. If you're a "leader" in your church — paid, volunteer, pastor, staff, elder, deacon, board member, or whatever — you're welcome!
Featured Speaker
Obe Arellano
Exponential · Aurora, Illinois
Obe Arellano has spent more than 20 years planting and multiplying churches across North America and Latin America, starting at age 22. His years co-founding and leading Exponential Español, working across bilingual and cross-cultural church contexts, shaped his conviction that every believer — not just paid staff — has a role to play in God's mission. Obe and his wife, Jacqueline, live in Aurora, Illinois.
Who's invited
Pastors, staff, elders, deacons, and team leaders — paid or volunteer. If you help lead something in your church, you belong here.
Rhythm of the Lunch
Share a meal together
Lunch is on us.Hear from the speaker
Teaching and stories from years of ministry.Guided discussion
Apply the ideas to your own ministry context.Pray together
For one another and our city.
Save your spot
Space is limited so we can keep the room conversational.
Questions? Email Plant Fort Worth