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In one of his most memorable statements during the Sermon on the Mount Jesus relays that there is a “broad road” and a “narrow road” that people may choose to walk. One way leads to life and the other toward destruction.
In our current time, it can seem like helping people discover the true way of Jesus is more difficult, as even the church itself can often appear to be following down the broad way. Yet, the way of the kingdom is meant to be found – first by us – and then by those we help to find it.
ENG: Multiply 2027
At the 2027 Ecclesia National Gathering/Multiply Summit we will be inspired to walk the kingdom path to true life, even if it requires commitments that are out of step with the norms of our day. We will also be challenged to help create more opportunities for our friends and neighbors to take the road less traveled into the life of the kingdom.
Our Main Speaker
We are delighted to be joined by special guest Rich Villodas.
Rich Villodas is the Brooklyn-born lead pastor of New Life Fellowship, a large, multiracial church with more than seventy-five countries represented in Elmhurst, Queens. Rich graduated with a BA in pastoral ministry and theology from Nyack College. He went on to complete his Master of Divinity from Alliance Theological Seminary. Rich is the author of 4 books, the award winning The Deeply Formed Life, Good and Beautiful and Kind, The Narrow Path and his most recent Waiting for Jesus. He and his wife, Rosie, have two beautiful children and reside in Long Island, NY. For more information, visit richvillodas.com and Instagram.com/richvillodas.
Multiply 2027 Schedule
Wednesday, February 24th
2.00 – 4.00: Arrival & Registration
4.00– 5.30: General Session # 1: The Narrow Path that is Meant to Be Found
In perhaps one of his most memorable statements during the Sermon on the Mount Jesus relays that there is a “broad road” and a “narrow road” that people may choose to walk. One way leads to life and the other toward destruction. In our current time, it can seem like helping people discover the true way of Jesus is more difficult, as even the church itself can often appear to be following down the broad way. Yet, the way of the kingdom is meant to be found – first by us – and then by those we help to find it. This session will help us begin our exploration down the Narrow Path.
5.30 – 6.45: Dinner
6.45 - 8.15: General Session # 2: The Narrow Path: The Paradoxical Way to a Spacious Life
In this session, we will explore how the Sermon on the Mount serves as the foundational vision for grounding our personal lives and communities in the way of Jesus. While Jesus describes his way as narrow, it paradoxically leads us into a life of greater freedom, wholeness, and abundance. We will explore several of Jesus’ invitations toward personal formation and consider what it means to order our lives around his teachings in a distracted and hurried world.
Thursday, February 25th
9.00 – 10.30: General Session # 3: Inviting the World onto the Narrow Path
How do we invite a watching world onto the narrow path? In this session, we will explore the missional possibilities of embodying the way of Jesus in a culture hungry for meaning, belonging, and spiritual depth. Rather than simply calling people to believe certain things, we will consider how our lives and communities can become compelling witnesses to the goodness of Jesus – creating spaces where people can encounter God and discover a different way of being human.
10.30– 10.45: Break
10.45– 12.00: General Session # 4: How to Invite the World: Real Stories From Everyday Invitations
In this dynamic session, we will hear from multiple practitioners who are working in diverse contexts with different approaches to extend and multiply the life of the narrow gospel into the breadth of their communities. You will be inspired with ideas and possibilities that may ignite new opportunities back home.
12.00- 1.15: Lunch Break
1.15 - 2.15: Conversations Groups & Workshops (updated November 2026)
2.15- 2.30: Break
2.30 - 3.30: Conversation Groups & Workshops (updated November 2026)
3.30 - 5.30: Break
5.30- 6.45: Dinner
6.45 - 8.30: General Session # 5: The Narrow Path Toward Our Interior Lives
How does the narrow path shape the way we engage our interior lives? In this session, we will examine Jesus’ invitation to live and lead from a deeper center with God. We will explore the importance of paying attention to what is happening beneath the surface of our lives – our desires, fears, wounds, motivations, and attachments – and consider practices that help us become more deeply rooted, self-aware, and present to God and others.
Friday, February 26th
9.00 – 11.00: General Session # 6: The Slow Journey Toward the Narrow Path
The formation of people – and transformation of churches – rarely happens quickly. In this final session, we will explore how the patient and slow way of Jesus can reshape church cultures over time. We will reflect on the practices, commitments, and leadership posture required to cultivate communities that are deeply formed in Christ. We will consider how leaders can resist quick fixes, remain faithful to the long work of formation, and patiently build cultures capable of sustaining the narrow path for generations.
Multiply 2027
Workshops
More Info coming soon!
Lodging
The Heron in Alexandria, VA is the Multiply 2027 conference hotel. It is conveniently located across the street from Old Town Community Church in Old Town Alexandria. We have negotiated a highly favorable rate of $179/night for a standard room and $199/night for a double queen room. This will be your easiest and most convenient option. Lodging can be booked through this link and will be available until January 23 or upon a full room block. Parking is available at the hotel for a daily rate of $45.
Cost
*Due to a special sponsorship, first-time attendees at the ENG/Multiply Summit are afforded a generous discount to this year’s event.
Registration for Multiply 2027 includes all sessions, 3 meals, and hospitality throughout the event
First-Time ENG/Multiply Attendee
$99 (Early Bird thru 10/31/26)
$129 (Regular thru 2/14/27)
$159(Late- register by 2/23/27)
Ecclesia/Ascent Member Rate
$199 (Early Bird thru 10/31/26)
$229 (Regular thru 2/14/27)
$259(Late- register by 2/23/27)
General Registration Rate
$249 (Early Bird thru 10/31/26)
$279 (Regular thru 2/14/27)
$309 (Late- register by 2/23/27)
Air Travel
The Reagan National Airport is approximately 15 minutes from Old Town Alexandria and the D.C. Metro runs around the clock from Reagan to Old Town. Dulles International and Baltimore-Washington International are also located within a reasonable drive of Multiply 2027.
