Staff Event

ORANGE COUNTY, CA | AUGUST 11 - 13

2026 EASTSIDE STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAYS

The Executive Team proudly invites you to the 2026 Staff Development Days, a valuable opportunity for motivation, inspiration, and enrichment training. This event will be held Tuesday, August 11 – Thursday, August 13, on the Anaheim Campus in sunny Orange County, CA.

Hosted accommodations and group travel for our out-of-town friends, meals, and activities, as outlined in this agenda, will be provided. Spouses are also invited to join in select activities, as shared below.

Event AGENDA

General Agenda (Subject to change, last updated 7/24/26): Meal Provided = 🍽️

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 (Daytime – Staff Only)
8:00a All Staff | Continental Breakfast (Cafe) 🍽️
8:30a Staff Development Days Kick Off (Student Center South) All Staff Photo
9:30a SLT + CPs | Ministry Planning All Other Staff | Huddle (Mandatory): Increasing personal evangelistic Impact (Student Center South)
10:30a Break
11:00a Morning Huddle Options
  • Radical Hospitality | A Three-Pronged Approach: See • Welcome • Belong hosted by Fredy, Priscilla + Amy (Commons B/C).
  • Leveraging Key Conversations with Volunteers (Kidside 2/3).
  • Getting Everything Done, Everyday, Every Week: Time And Project Management Tools To Free Up Your Life hosted by Greg Curtis (Kidside 4/5).
12:00p All Staff | Lunch 🍽️
1:30p SLT + CPs | Ministry Planning Afternoon Huddle Options
  • Radical Hospitality | A Three-Pronged Approach: See • Welcome • Belong hosted by Fredy, Priscilla + Amy (Commons B/C).
  • Leveraging Key Conversations with Volunteers (Kidside 2/3).
  • Getting Everything Done, Everyday, Every Week: Time And Project Management Tools To Free Up Your Life hosted by Greg Curtis (Kidside 4/5).
5:30p All Staff + Spouses | Dinner 🍽️
7:00p Line Dancing (Student Center North)
9:00p Evening Concludes
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
8:15a All Staff + Spouses | Continental Breakfast (Cafe) 🍽️
9:00a All Staff + Spouses | Ministry Team Meeting (Student Center South)
12:00p All Staff + Spouses | Lunch (Cafe & Outdoor Plaza) 🍽️
1:30p Organized Activities + Free Time
  • Craft & Game Room (4/5th Grade Room).
    Bring games and join in with others! Do you love to craft? If so, we have a time and place for that. Bring a project or craft that you’ve wanted to work on, but haven’t had time. We will have a space for you to craft to your heart’s content. Don’t forget to bring your supplies!
  • Pickleball (Student Center North).
  • Quiet Space (Auditorium).
  • *10 Min Chair Massages (Elementary Lobby).
  • *20-Min Express Manicure (Change Maker Room).
*Sign up required HERE.
6:00p All Staff + Spouses + Elders | Dinner on-site (Outdoor Plaza) 🍽️
7:00p Eastside’s Trivia Night (Student Center South). Test your knowledge across fun categories, battle it out with fellow staff, and claim ultimate bragging rights (and prizes!). No pre-registration required—just show up ready to play.
9:00p Evening Concludes
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Breakfast on your own
9:00a All Staff & Spouses | Ministry Meeting (Student Center South.)
11:30a Conclusion of event
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frequently asked questions

  • Can I bring a guest? No, this invitation is exclusively for Staff and their spouses.
  • What portion can my Spouse participate in? Other than the trainings and huddles scheduled during the daytime on Tuesday, August 11, Spouses are invited to everything else. Refer to the agenda above referencing “Spouses”.
  • Will Eastside cover the travel expenses for my spouse as well? Eastside will cover the cost of travel for you and your spouse if you are traveling from “out-of-town”.
  • Is childcare provided, or is financial aid available? We are not offering childcare, but we want to help cover the gap if you need it! We know our extended evening hours may mean extra costs for families. If you need to bring in outside help to attend, the church is offering a flat stipend to help take that weight off your shoulders. To submit a request, just fill out this quick Childcare Stipend Request Form.
  • What charge code(s) do I use for reporting the APPROVED expenses? Please use: 1-001-550-63810. Travel & Accommodations Project Code: #5391. F&B Project Code: #5392.
  • I am traveling from out-of-town, what type of accommodations will be offered? We are grateful to our staff and Eastside families who are kindly offering accommodation in their homes during these days. If you are traveling from out of town, Denise will contact you directly to coordinate your lodging.
  • I would like to host lodging for our out-of-town guests, who do I contact? Please tap the button below to email Denise.
  • My spouse will not be able to attend every event as listed in the agenda. Who do I notify? Please email Denise (button below).
  • What is the dress code? The suggested attire for all events is comfortable and casual. Kindly refer to the agenda for any variations based on scheduled activities.
  • Are meals included? Eastside will be covering the cost of meals as based on our agenda. You will be responsible for any food or beverages purchased outside of the provided agenda.
  • I have dietary restrictions. Who do I need to notify? You will be able to provide this information within your RSVP.
  • I have more questions. Who can I contact? Please feel free to direct your questions by emailing Denise.
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