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Experience the Premier Leadership Event of the Year

The Global Leadership Summit at The First Church
Goldsboro, NC
An Official Summit Satellite Site for Eastern North Carolina
The Global Leadership Summit | 30 Years and Counting
- Why should I attend?

...because the community gets better when its leaders get better

...world's largest & longest-running leadership conference

...broadcast live from chicago to goldsboro

More than a Live Video Conference...

It's a Best-in-Class Leadership Experience

The First Church is an exclusive Summit host site for Eastern North Carolina. This best-in-class leadership event is broadcast live in HD before a studio audience of 7,000 in Chicago to locations in Goldsboro, NC, and 400 other select sites nationwide.

You will enjoy a two-day catalytic experience of rich learning, actionable insights, fresh perspective, and inspiring moments from over fourteen world-renowned experts and thought leaders spanning a wide range of industries.

Between sessions, you can browse kiosks, enjoy snacks and beverages, debrief with your organization's team, and mingle with local and regional leaders for networking within the community. Take advantage of the Super Early Bird Bundle by May 8. Prices as low as $99.
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What is the Summit?

The Global Leadership Summit—the premier leadership event of the year for over 30 years—brings you and your organization an exclusive two-day catalytic experience of rich learning, actionable insights, fresh perspective, and inspiring moments from over fourteen world-renowned experts and thought leaders spanning a wide range of industries.

How Do I Purchase My Ticket?

As an official host site for the Summit, The First Church offers one of the most accessible and affordable opportunities for leadership development available anywhere. Between sessions, browse kiosks, enjoy snacks and beverages, and mingle with local and regional leaders for networking within your community. Take advantage of the Super Early Bird Bundle. Prices as low as $99.

Who Are the Speakers?

As part of our exclusive host site audience at The First Church, you will experience the world's largest leadership video conference broadcast live in HD from the 7,000-seat Willow Creek Community Church in Chicago. More than fourteen leading marketplace and ministry-space experts will share their insights for helping you gain fresh perspectives, actionable insights, and timeless principles to lead at the levels that today's world demands.

PURCHASE YOUR SUPER EARLY BIRD TICKET BY MAY 8

Gain Access to Open the Vault:
Patrick Lencioni

When you buy your 2024 Global Leadership Summit ticket by May 8th, we’ll give you our Super Early Bird bundle: Patrick Lencioni’s past Summit talks and illustrative summaries! 

Patrick Lencioni — pioneer of the organizational health movement and author of “The 6 Types of Working Genius” — is one of our most highly rated faculty members. If you buy your ticket to the Global Leadership Summit by May 8th, not only will you get access to Patrick’s past talks and illustrative summaries of these talks, but you’ll also receive our Super Early Bird rate — up to $50 off!  

Note: We’ll email you access to these talks on May 15th and you’ll have until August 30th to view them. (Already bought your ticket? Don't worry — we’ll email them to you too!)
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BEFORE YOUR REGISTER
Click Pricing and Priority Discount Codes at the bottom of this page to take advantage of special rates and deadline dates

SPEAKERS

2024 SPEAKERS

... with more to come!

Advantages to Attending the Summit at The First Church

Actionable Insight

Get your infusion of actionable leadership insights & inspiration

World-Class Teaching

Learn from a diverse world-class faculty

Personal + Professional Development

Leverage the Summit as a resource to transform yourself and your community

Local Networking

Meet other leaders who could become allies or partners in your organization, community or region

Global Reach

Join with people from 110+ countries and 55+ languages who attend the Summit at Exclusive Host Sites around the world

Money and Travel Time Saved

Enjoy an exclusive leadership experience at a fraction of the cost and travel time

Discount Codes + Partnerships

Gain Access to Special Pricing

Take advantage of special rates offered to:

  • First Church Attendees
  • First Responders (active firefighters, police officers, paramedics, EMTS)
  • Nurses and Hospital Workers
  • Military (active and retired)
  • Students & Educators
  • YMCA, C12 and many other organizations
  • Become an Official First Church Summit Partner

Click to see Pricing and Priority Codes for special rates and deadline dates.

5 Reasons to Bring Your Organization to the Summit at The First Church

1. Personal Renewal

Leadership takes its toll. The Summit is for renewal and restoration. You and your team will come away with new energy ready to take your organization, business or church to the next level. You can’t help but get the sense that every faculty member (speaker) at the Summit is invested in your renewal. You’ll know that from the moment they speak.

2. Recapture Vision

"Vision leaks” which means as leaders we have to recapture and recast vision constantly. The Summit always stirs up vision, allowing leaders to have renewed conviction about what they’re doing and why they’re doing it.

3. Accelerate the Team's Dream

If teamwork makes the dreamwork, attending the Summit together helps speed up the dream's reality. Develop team trust, synergy and strategic alignment.

4. See Excellence on Display

The Summit is done extremely well. You’ll hear world-class speakers, and the music, interviews, and videos are exceptional.

5. Grow a Growth-Mindset

Whatever you and your team lead will have a better chance of reaching its fullest potential as you become better leaders.

Bonus: Experience Good Turbulence

There’s a good chance you’ll hear something you don’t like. That's good. The Summit is designed to shake things up a little; challenge leaders to think about leadership and not just in the way they’ve always thought about leadership. The “disequilibrium” of the Summit keeps it compelling for leaders ready to become more effective at leading.
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Pricing + Partnerships

Pricing + Priority Discount Codes
Lunch Provided Daily

Public Pricing
  • $179 thru 5/8
  • $209 thru 7/17
  • $259 thru 8/9

First Church Attendee Pricing
  • $139 thru 5/8
  • $159 thru 7/17
  • $179 thru 8/9
  • For regular attendees of The First Church (TFC)
  • Priority Code: HOSTGLS24

Emerging Leaders Pricing
  • $99 thru 8/9
  • All Students ages 12-17
  • Priority Code: Must mark ‘Student/Faculty’

Student/Faculty Pricing
  • $99 thru 8/9
  • Individuals with an accredited college/university or high school.
  • Priority Code: Must mark ‘Student/Faculty’

First Responders, Nurses, and Military
  • $99 thru 5/8
  • $129 thru 8/9
  • Active firefighters, police officers, EMTS, paramedics, and hospital workers, as well as active and retired military.
  • Priority Code:
    • SMT24FIRSTRSPNDR
    • NURSE24
    • or Mark ‘Military’

Summit Partner Pricing
  • $139 thru 5/8
  • $159 thru 7/17
  • $179 thru 8/9
  • Your organization or church can become an exclusive First Church Summit Partner and receive special pricing and bonus benefits. To discuss partnership or sponsorship opportunities, please email allen@thefirstchurch.com

NATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS

Catholic Parishes
  • $139 thru 5/8
  • $159 thru 7/17
  • $179 thru 8/9
  • For parish staff and members
  • Priority Code: SMT24CATHOLIC

C12
  • $139 thru 5/8
  • $159 thru 7/17
  • $179 thru 8/9
  • C12 is a Christian organization that helps CEOs and executives build their businesses by applying biblical principles and peer accountability.
  • Priority Code: SMT24C12

Thrivent Financial
  • $139 thru 5/8
  • $159 thru 7/17
  • $179 thru 8/9
  • For Thrivent employees and Thrivent clients
  • Priority Code: SMT24THRIVENT

YMCA
  • $139 thru 5/8
  • $159 thru 7/17
  • $179 thru 8/9
  • For YMCA employees and YMCA clients
  • Priority Code: SMT24YMCA

SHRM
  • $159 thru 5/8
  • $179 thru 7/17
  • $209 thru 8/9
  • SHRM is the Society for Human Resource Management.
  • Priority Code: SHRM
Dates + Location
The Summit will occur live on Thursday-Friday, August 8-9, 2024, in the U.S. and Canada at 400+ participating host site venues. The First Church is an exclusive host site for Eastern North Carolina.

The Global Leadership Summit is broadcast live before a studio audience of 7,000 in Chicago.
Schedule
WHAT’S INCLUDED WITH MY GLS24 TICKET?
Every ticket includes all public programming elements, including, but not limited to, speaker sessions and artistic elements. Lunch is included and provided by The First Church.

WHAT IS THE GLS SCHEDULE?
The First Church host site will start at 10:00 a.m. EST and conclude at 4:15 p.m. Please note when your local host site begins, as some host sites may change start times.
Registration + Tickets
CAN I BUY ONE TICKET TO SHARE AMONG MY GROUP?
No. To attend an in-person gathering, each member of your group will need an individual ticket to enter the host site venue at check-in.

DO I NEED TO HAVE THE NAMES AND EMAIL ADDRESSES OF ALL THE ATTENDEES IN MY GROUP WHEN I REGISTER?
It is preferred that you enter all names and email addresses of attendees in your group at the time of registration, but it is not required. If you do not have the names of all parties in your group when registering, the online system will add an open “empty” registration for each unknown guest corresponding to the number of tickets purchased. You must add guest names and unique email addresses before the event. Please note that guest names are required at the point of registration for any guest attending with a discounted Student, Faculty, or Active-duty Military ticket.

DO YOU OFFER GROUP RATES?
Not currently. Tickets may be purchased in bulk but are sold at individual rates.
Become an Official First Church Summit Partner
The First Church is pleased to offer reduced rates and other benefits to your organization, business, or church. Partnership opportunities are available for guaranteeing six (6) or more registrations.

Please contact:

Allen Mayo
Executive Director of Leadership Development
The First Church
allen@thefirstchurch.com
Speaker Insights
Learn More about this year's GLS Speakers and their insights HERE

Attention Area Organizations

Seymour Johnson Air Force Base
Of Notable Interest...

GLS24 SPEAKER: CAREY LOHRENZ
First Female F-14 Tomcat Fighter Pilot in the U.S. Navy; Bestselling Author

Carey Lohrenz was the first female F-14 Tomcat Fighter Pilot in the U.S. Navy and has flown missions worldwide as a combat-mission-ready pilot. Lohrenz now uses her experience working in fast-moving, dynamic environments—where inconsistent execution can generate catastrophic results—to guide others in the fundamentals of winning under pressure, reducing errors, and overcoming obstacles. Lohrenz is a bestselling author and has helped brands including Cisco, Raytheon, Dell, Deloitte, Verizon, and AT&T.

DISCOUNT TICKETS for active and retired military:
  • $99 thru 5/8
  • $129 thru 8/9
  • Priority Code: Must mark ‘Military’
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The First Church is pleased to offer Summit partnership opportunities, including special pricing and other benefits for your organization.

Please contact:

Allen Mayo
Executive Director of Leadership Development
The First Church
allen@thefirstchurch.com
UNC Health + ECU Health Systems
Enjoy special rates:
  • $99 thru 5/8
  • $129 thru 8/9
  • EMTS, paramedics, health and hospital workers.
  • Priority Code:
    • SMT24FIRSTRSPNDR, or
    • NURSE24
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The First Church is pleased to offer Summit partnership opportunities, including special pricing and other benefits for your organization.

Please contact:

Allen Mayo
Executive Director of Leadership Development
The First Church
allen@thefirstchurch.com
Wayne County Chamber of Commerce
The First Church is honored to be a Wayne County Chamber of Commerce member.

We are also pleased to offer Summit partnership opportunities for your organization or place of business, including special pricing and other benefits. Partnership opportunities are available for guaranteeing six (6) or more registrations.

Please contact:

Allen Mayo
Executive Director of Leadership Development
The First Church
allen@thefirstchurch.com
Wayne County and Eastern North Carolina Public + Private Schools
Enjoy Student/Faculty Pricing:
  • $99 thru 8/9
  • Individuals with an accredited college/university or high school.
  • Priority Code: Must mark ‘Student/Faculty’
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The First Church is pleased to offer Summit partnership opportunities, including special pricing and other benefits for your organization.

Please contact:

Allen Mayo
Executive Director of Leadership Development
The First Church
allen@thefirstchurch.com
ECU, UNC, NC State and Mount Olive Universities
Enjoy Student/Faculty Pricing:
  • $99 thru 8/9
  • Individuals with an accredited college/university or high school.
  • Priority Code: Must mark ‘Student/Faculty’
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The First Church is pleased to offer Summit partnership opportunities, including special pricing and other benefits for your organization.

Please contact:

Allen Mayo
Executive Director of Leadership Development
The First Church
allen@thefirstchurch.com
Eastern North Carolina Community Colleges
Enjoy Student/Faculty Pricing:
  • $99 thru 8/9
  • Individuals with an accredited college/university or high school.
  • Priority Code: Must mark ‘Student/Faculty’
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The First Church is pleased to offer Summit partnership opportunities, including special pricing and other benefits for your organization.

Please contact:

Allen Mayo
Executive Director of Leadership Development
The First Church
allen@thefirstchurch.com
The First Church | 1100 The First Church Road | Goldsboro, NC
An Official Host Site for the Global Leadership Summit