Workshops, worship, cash rewards at The Gathering

Written by Eric Tiansay

Monday, 18 January 2010 01:34 PM America/New_York

Internet sales, in-store marketing and staff recruitment and training are among the educational offerings in April at The Gathering 2010, Christian Retailing's annual event for store owners, managers and workers.

More than 20 workshops are to be presented during the three-day program at Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, Ky., April 21-23.

Other topics will include working with volunteers, building bridges with church ministries and successful inventory control. There will also be presentations on how store partnerships with church libraries can benefit both ministries and effective management and merchandising of inspirational gifts.

The training track is to be complemented by opportunities for inspiration, worship and fellowship and business. Some 70 suppliers are expected to take part in the exhibition of key products and new releases. Stores placing qualifying orders will receive between $50 and $100 cash.

The event will begin with a time of joint prayer for the industry. "We're coming together to celebrate and to learn, but we want to start by bringing all our concerns and hopes to God, together," said Dave Condiff, Christian Retailing publisher. "We may come from different backgrounds, but we are united in our desire to serve God through the distribution of Christian products."

Registration for The Gathering 2010--including meals--is $150 through April 15 or free to stores placing qualifying orders at Christian Retailing's online Virtual Christian Restock Connection.

Click here for more information on The Gathering 2010.