The studio.
Friday May 29th & Saturday May 30th, 2026
WHAT IS YOUR BIG DREAM FOR
MINNESOTA?
EQUIPPED FOR REGIONAL IMPACT
Participants will leave equipped with valuable demographic insights, a clear plan for starting a business as justice, and meaningful connections with like-minded regional leaders. This experience is designed to empower you with the tools, strategies, and relationships needed to address community challenges, maximize local opportunities, and create transformative solutions through collaborative kingdom work.
Unlock Regional Insights
Receive in-depth demographic data tailored to your region, city, or town. These insights empower you to pinpoint community needs, highlight local strengths, and uncover opportunities for innovation. Armed with this valuable information, you can refine your business models, address critical challenges, and create solutions that drive meaningful impact in your community.
Turn Insights into Action
Leave the studio equipped with a clear and actionable plan for launching a business as mission in your community. This tailored strategy empowers you to integrate your business goals with impactful community outreach, aligning purpose and profit to bring lasting change where it’s needed most.
Build Kingdom Connections
Engage with regional leaders who share your passion for collaboration, kingdom living, and addressing the pressing needs of your community. This unique networking opportunity fosters meaningful relationships, sparks innovative ideas, and strengthens collective efforts to bring transformative solutions to your region.
What to expect.
In our studio, you’ll start imagining and making plans for a disciple-making movement in your community. Learn WITH’s methods from expert practicianers and how to live Biblical justice outside of the walls of the church. Our events are high energy and loaded with interactive learning.
At each studio, we have two focused and facilitated sessions.
Friday May 29th, 2026
SESSION 1: LET’S CHOP IT UP: an intimate dinner + unpacking your vision between you, your team and the WI+H Team.
By changing how we see the world, we can change the world.
This session one studio is an exclusive and intimate conversation between President of the WI+H Movement and Executive Director of PRISM EDC Walter Harvey, MN WI+H Champion Chris DeLaurentis, Mark Peck and other leaders in the MN region. We will discuss current and historical realities, challenges, and unique opportunities and principles for pursuing and maintaining a deeper relationship and empowering those who are suffering from the pain of systemic injustice in the MN area.
6pm-9pm
Facilitated by Walter Harvey & Mark Peck
Saturday May 30th, 2026
SESSION 2: IMAGINE NEW POSSIBILITIES: an interactive workshop w/You and your teams.
Don’t be afraid of the space between your dreams and reality. We’re with you.
In this dynamic 5-hour workshop, faith leaders and community members unite in an engaging environment to refine their focus on addressing key pain points in their region. Through collaborative discussions and tactical planning, participants will explore innovative approaches that prioritize collaboration between sustainable business models and traditional programs. The session emphasizes practical next steps and equips attendees to develop a clear and actionable vision tailored to their community’s unique needs and opportunities. By the end of the workshop, you'll leave with a solid framework for impactful solutions and a roadmap for turning ideas into transformative action.
The speakers and coaches for this event have vast urban ministry and development experience.
8:30am-2:30 pm
Facilitated by Walter Harvey & Mark Peck
Area
Hotels
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1101 4th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404
1 King Beds— From $116 nightly Booking Link
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1 King Bed —From $179 nightly Booking Link
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1 King Bed— From $156 nightly Booking Link
Meet the Team
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WI+H Founder
Walter F. Harvey serves as the Apostolic Leader of Parklawn Assembly of God in Milwaukee, WI. He was recently elected the Ethnic Fellowship Executive Presbyter in August 2021, representing 24 ethnic fellowships within the Assemblies of God. He currently as Executive Director of PRISM EDC and President of The WI+H Movement. WI+H has the vision of transforming every community’s pain points through a disciple making movement.
Walter currently lives in Milwaukee, WI with his wife of 36 years, Judy. They enjoy basketball and golf, as well as watching the Food Network. Connect with him at walterharveyministries.com
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WI+H Champion
After many years of addiction, Chris and Monica found the love of God and were compelled to go to the streets with it. They worked in homeless shelters while attending North Central Bible College. It was here that they began to grasp a vision for how God can meet the needs of hurting people by providing a place of refuge, fellowship and healing.
Chris and Monica put their vision into action as they started, the Life Center (formerly Inner City Church of Minneapolis), in 1993 from their home in the poorest and most crime-ridden neighborhood in the Twin Cities.
Today, they face their greatest ministry challenge as they look to expand the outreach to the neediest in the community by expanding ministry scope, facilities and its leadership team.
Chris and Monica, as U.S. Missionaries, have dispatched launch teams to plant churches in Miami, New York, Seattle and have pioneered inner city churches in Chicago, St. Paul as well as a Hispanic church.
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WI+H Board Chair
With more than forty years as a strategic advisor, Mark has guided organizations in building sustainable, scalable models that create both growth and impact. His consulting work has generated over $1 billion in new revenue for Fortune 100 companies and mid-sized enterprises. As part of this journey, he founded Apexx Group and authored Integrated Account Management, establishing a reputation for aligning people, processes, and resources to drive meaningful results.
Today, Mark brings that expertise to the local church, helping ministries design ventures that strengthen communities, create jobs, and expand their reach. He also serves as Board Chair for The WI+H Movement, which equips leaders and ministries to bring holistic transformation to their communities.
FAQs
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The studio will take place at Minneapolis Life Center located at 1812 Park Ave S MPLS, MN 55404
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At this time, the studio experience is designed to be in person to foster deep engagement, collaboration, and hands-on tactical planning. Being in the room allows for richer discussions, stronger connections with like-minded leaders, and a more immersive environment to create actionable strategies for your community. We encourage you to join us in person to fully benefit from this unique and impactful experience.
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Check out this pic featuring free parking around the building.
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Yes, you are welcome to attend only one day of the studio. However, please note that the registration investment remains the same, as the experience is designed as a comprehensive journey. Attending only part of the studio may mean missing key insights and opportunities for collaboration. If you'd like, we can explore options for a follow-up with our team to help fill in any gaps and ensure you still gain value from your participation
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A payment link was provided at the end of the registration page. If you missed it, no problem! You can complete your payment here
**A limited number of scholarships are available if you are needing additional support to be a part of the studio. Please contact Walter Harvey at walter@with.city for scholarship requests.
Thank you for securing your spot, and we look forward to seeing you at the studio!