What they call their work
What they do
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Youth and Young Adult Spiritual Engagement 2 activities
- Facilitates post-weekend spiritual engagement and communitySupports ongoing spiritual growth through Reunion Groups, monthly Secuela gatherings, and other follow-up activities that sustain participant engagement after completing the Tres Dias weekend program.
- Hosts Tres Dias weekend programs for spiritual developmentConducts 72-hour Christian renewal weekend programs designed to deepen personal commitment to Christ through structured teachings, talks, meditations, and communal activities. Hosts two sets of weekends annually through chartered local communities.
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Regional Chapter Network Support 1 activity
- Charters and supports local Tres Dias communitiesCharters new Tres Dias communities and maintains 102 chartered communities worldwide with 11 additional communities in development, supporting over 100 chartered and emerging communities globally through a regional Community Liaison system.
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Nonprofit Sector Research & Data Analysis 1 activity
- Conducts annual regional census and survey activitiesAdministers annual census and survey efforts across multiple regions including Northeast, Midwest, Southeast, Texas, West, and international areas (Americas, Europe/Africa, Pacific Rim) to collect data on community participation and engagement.
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Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
- Funds scholarships for Assembly attendanceUses proceeds from silent auctions to finance scholarships enabling future attendance at the Tres Dias Assembly events.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Produces and distributes Tres Dias materials and communicationsCreates, sells, and distributes official Tres Dias materials including newsletters, periodicals, and committee-produced resources. Maintains an archive of historically significant data and operates the Tres Dias International website and social media presence.
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Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Provides training and capacity-building for community leadersOffers self-paced online training resources, workshops, and a president’s forum during the annual Assembly to equip community members and leaders with operational tools such as contact management and Planning Center. Operates a team of 12 trained regional Community Liaisons who support local communities.
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Who they work with
- Church Center Partner — Partner platform used for access management and form submission, including password requests.
- Cursillo Network — Tres Dias originated as an offshoot of the Cursillo movement, adapting its model for Protestant Christians.
- Josh Laughter Partner — Keynote speaker at the 47th Assembly, sharing personal testimony and leadership insights.
- New Church Partner — Host church for the 47th Assembly, providing venue space in Oklahoma City.
- North Texas Tres Dias Partner — Local community within the Tres Dias network where participants engage in the ministry experience.
- Presbyterian Church Partner — David F. McManigal, a Presbyterian, founded Tres Dias after attending a Catholic Cursillo, and maintained ties with Presbyterian Cursillo.
- Spirit of Oklahoma Tres Dias Partner — Host community for the 47th Assembly of Tres Dias Secretariats.
- Treasurer Partner — Receives monthly financial reports from the Communications Committee.
- Tres Dias International Network — Chartered local communities operate under the guidance and policies of Tres Dias International.
- Tres Dias Local Communities Network — Chartered local communities that operate under the Tres Dias “Essentials” framework and host weekends.
- local Secretariat Partner — Local organizing body responsible for sponsoring and implementing TRES DIAS weekends and follow-up activities.
- local secretariats of the Tres Dias movement Partner — Local secretariats that conduct Christian renewal weekends and reunion meetings with guidance and support from Tres Dias International
How they approach the work
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- Ecumenical Spiritual Ministrymethodology: ecumenical-spiritual-ministryBy focusing on unifying elements across Christian denominations and avoiding doctrinal debates, the organization fosters inclusive spiritual growth because shared experience and common beliefs are prioritized over denominational differences.
- Experiential Spiritual Unfoldingmethodology: experiential-spiritual-unfoldingBy designing weekends to unfold progressively without revealing future content, the organization deepens engagement because participants are encouraged to remain present and receptive to spiritual experience as it develops.
- Fourth Day Spiritual Renewal Modelmethodology: fourth-day-spiritual-renewalBy extending spiritual renewal beyond the initial weekend into ongoing community engagement, the organization sustains transformation because lasting change is believed to emerge from continued fellowship and accountability rather than isolated events.
- Non-Coercive Spiritual Engagementmethodology: non-coercive-spiritual-engagementBy fostering spiritual growth in a respectful, non-coercive environment, the organization increases openness and authenticity because it upholds individual self-determination as essential to genuine faith response.
- Spiritual Renewal Through Tripartite Discipleshipmethodology: spiritual-revitalization-through-tripartite-discipleshipBy strengthening personal faith, small group connections, and servant leadership, the organization produces sustained spiritual renewal because it equips individuals to live out their Christian calling in daily life through integrated spiritual formation.