Staff Event
2025 Staff Development days
Orange County, CA | June 3-5
The Executive Team proudly invites you to the 2025 Staff Development Days, a valuable opportunity for motivation, inspiration, and enrichment training. This event will be held Tuesday, June 3rd – Thursday, June 5th 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 5/27/25):
Meal Provided = 🍽️
(Daytime – Staff Only)
| 8:00a | All Staff | Light Breakfast(Cafe) 🍽️ |
| 8:30a | SLT + CPs | Ministry Planning |
| 9:00a | All Other Staff | Ministry Huddle Session 1: Guest Engagement Hosts: Greg Curtis and Amy Dickinson in Commons C Creative Arts Host: Danny Larsh in The Green Room Next Gen Hosts: Sarah Aungst, Joe Schmaltz, Charles Stoicu in The Student Center |
| 12:00p | All Staff | Lunch (Grill) 🍽️
Golf Chipping Challenge – Take a swing at our Golf Chipping Challenge during lunch! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just looking for some casual fun, this optional activity is a great way to unwind and test your accuracy. We’ll have everything you need – just bring your enthusiasm and maybe a little competitive spirit. See you on the “green” (Plaza)! |
| 1:30p | SLT + CPs | Ministry Planning Resumes Pastoral Care + Care Groups + CIT |
| 4:30p | All Staff | Staff Photo in the Auditorium (front rows, center, facing stage). |
| 5:30p | All Staff + Spouses | Dinner & Activity (Bowlero) 🍽️ Optional connection time to follow. |
| 8:15a | All Staff + Spouses | Light Continental Breakfast (Cafe) 🍽️ |
| 9:00a | All Staff + Spouses | Inspirational Morning Together in Student Center South |
| 12:00p | All Staff + Spouses | Lunch (Cafe & Outdoor Plaza) 🍽️ Soul Space – We’ve set aside a quiet space for prayer and meditation in the auditorium, available to you from 12 – 4 PM. This is an optional, quiet area where you can simply step away and find a moment of calm reflection. Feel free to use it for as long or as little as you need. |
| Summer of Serving – compassion activity (located in the hallway outside Commons B) | |
Organized Activities* And Free Time On-Site: – 10 Minutes Chair Massage* (Elementary Lobby) – 20 Minute Express Manicure* (Change Maker Room) – Pickleball Tournament* (Student Center) – Campus Tours: Helipad & 2nd Floor of AN Campus* | |
| *Information and Sign-up form HERE. Please note there are multiple tabs for each activity. Appointments are on a first come, first serve basis. | |
| 5:45p | All Staff + Spouses + Elders | Dinner on-site (Outdoor Plaza) 🍽️ |
| Followed by a selection of on-site activities offered in the evening: movie on the plaza, fire pits, and board game room. |
| Breakfast on your own | |
| 9:30a | All Staff & Spouses + Elders | Morning gathering event (off site). Meet at Dongshin Church 2505 Yorba Linda Blvd Fullerton, CA 92831 |
| 11:30a | Conclusion of event |
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, June 3rd, 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.
- 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 residents who are kindly offering accommodation in their homes during these days. If you are traveling from out of town, Araxie Griffin 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 click the button below to email Araxie Griffin.
- 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 or Araxie.