The Right Start – 2026

Overview

Right Start is designed to support clergy who are receiving a new appointment during this season of transition.

You will gather with other colleagues who are also moving to worship together, share experiences, and learn best practices for caring for yourself and your churches as you begin this next chapter.

Throughout this two-day gathering, you will engage in conversations around neighboring, self-care and wellness, onboarding and the first 100 days, clergy covenant and appointments, and practical next steps for beginning well in your new setting.

Because of the importance of this transition in both your life and the life of the church, participation in Right Start is expected.

We hope this time together will help us remain Christ-centered, pursue fruitfulness and excellence, and serve in ways that are collaborative and accountable. We need each other on this journey.

Schedule Overview

Right Start begins Monday at 1:00 PM and concludes Tuesday at 12:00 PM.

View the full schedule and details here:
https://riotexas.org/rightstart

Travel and Accomodations

Participants are responsible for making their own hotel arrangements if an overnight stay is needed.

A list of nearby hotel options and additional event details can be found here:
https://riotexas.org/rightstart

Travel vouchers for mileage will be provided at the event.

Participants may be reimbursed for up to $75 in hotel expenses.

For questions about reimbursement, please contact:
Eve Albert
[email protected]

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