2. Start praying about possible date(s) for the event.

3. Develop A Time Line click here to view sample

3. Prepare preliminary event schedule. This will include break-out sessions, entertainment, general sessions, sleeping room requirements (if a retreat), etc., and a brief description of each. click here to view sample

4. Decide on the maximum number of attendees you antcipate attending your event.

5. Begin praying about the location of your event (if not at your church).

6.Start visiting potential locations for your event. click here to view site check list.

7.Contact site representative and confirm location.

8. If your event will be offering hotel accomedations, negotiate hotel rates and blocks ( click here for more details); agree on and sign hotel contract(s).

9. Negotiate, agree on, and sign contracts with convention center or other facilities that the event will use if needed.

10. Negotiate fares with official airline if you will be offering airline transportation.

11. Contact Christian entertainers and Speakers to participate in your Conferece. click here to view sample contact letter. Be sure to list if a fee is required by the participant. Even if it is a love offering decide how much you anticipate the love offering will be. You do not need to share the love offering expectations with the potential Christian speaker or entertainer.

12. Decide if you will need to hire a caterier. Start accepting bids for their services. Be sure you same any dish that you would like the caterer to prepare.

13. Make a final Time Line

14. Add any deadlines and other requirements to timetable.

15. Assign event prayer team