INSPIRE CONFERENCE
April 2-4, 2025 | Greenville, South Carolina | The Mill
Join us for a journey of exploring the intersection of spirituality, creativity and rethinking faith and cities.
What is INSPIRE?
Sometimes all you need is a spark to change the world.
We have curated a 2.5 day conference experience where you will be provoked to think differently and to expand your view of the world and what is possible. You will be inspired to create the future.
You will be around like-minded people and will form meaningful connections and relationships.
You will find yourself at the end of this time with more ideas than you know what to do with. You will realize you are only just getting started. You will create the future.
Who is this for?
This is for anyone who not only dreams of the future but wants to create the future. You believe beauty can save the world. You long to see your faith in God expand and thrive. You want to go beyond the status quo.
As a follower of Jesus you love exploring the unknown. You want your lives to be known for what’s ahead and not what’s behind. Not only dreams it but creates it.
This event is for anyone looking to see how the intersection of their spirituality, creativity, and faith play out in everyday life.
Where is INSPIRE taking place?
It will be held in Greenville, South Carolina at The Mill.
In case you didn’t know Greenville is one of the best cities in the U.S. and is emerging as a creative and cultural center that is positioned to inspire the world.
Something to consider is staying after INSPIRE for the weekend in the city and coming to STUDIO on Sunday. We would love to have you!
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
ERWIN RAPHAEL MCMANUS
Erwin Raphael McManus is a renowned life architect, award-winning author, and artist. With over one million book sales and translations into multiple languages, he has captivated audiences in stadiums across seventy countries on five continents.
His creative expertise has extended to consulting for esteemed organizations, from the NFL to the Pentagon. For three decades, McManus has advised CEOs, athletes, celebrities, and billion-dollar companies, helping them overcome limitations and unlock their personal genius.
As the founder and lead pastor of Mosaic, a global spiritual movement, he has inspired millions and leads impactful humanitarian initiatives alongside his wife, Kim McManus continues to coach leaders and entrepreneurs worldwide, sharing his wisdom through The Arena, McManus Mastermind and The Seven Frequencies of Communication.
ERIC B. JOHNSON
Eric is a communicator, author, thought leader and a budding entrepreneur. He is passionate about the future of humanity. He is a sought after advisor and mentor to people, leaders and teams. Whether he finds himself speaking in stadiums, arenas, conferences, churches or one on one he loves to inspire people.
He thinks deeply about many things and loves deep philosophical and cultural conversations. He is driven to see beauty, creativity, culture and faith intersect in our lives.
Him and his wife Candace are the Founders and Lead Pastors of STUDIO in Greenville, South Carolina. STUDIO is place where beautiful things happen and beautiful things take place.
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Andy is a brilliant creative mind who thrives on creating products and experiences that move people deeply. His expertise is in creating compelling strategies for leveraging companies to the forefront of their industry. He runs a creative marketing company - Theory Communication and Design. He specializes in taking cars and making them masterpieces that captures the imagination of all who see them.
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Severino Alvarez is a husband, father and Greenville, SC native. As the son of a major league pitcher, he developed a deep love for both baseball and golf. His exposure to those sports ignited a lifelong passion for excellence, teamwork, style and culture. His career includes working Bread & Butter Berlin, Art Basel Miami Beach, Mexico Design Fair, ComplexCon, ThriftCon, Paris and NY Fashion Weeks. Most recently, he was the Creative Director for Jarritos and the master creative behind the Jarritos x Nike SB Dunk, a project that earned 2023 Sneaker Collab of the Year.
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Talon Hawthorne is a multidisciplinary creative founder of Devinci House, a contemporary nomadic art gallery inspired by the belief that beauty can save the world. Based in South Carolina, Talon pulls from an interplay of art, design and faith to inform his approach to curating and creating. Passionate about fostering communities and innovation, he strives to redefine boundaries in meaningful artistic experiences.
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Matt brings nearly a decade of experience in the specialty coffee industry, having worked in diverse roles such as barista, trainer, green coffee buyer, and head roaster. His career has taken him from Southern California to Greenville, SC, and beyond, allowing him to gain a broad, global perspective on coffee. Now based in his hometown of Greenville, Matt co-owns Coffee Coffee, a multi-roaster café and coffee experience in the heart of downtown. Recently, he achieved his Q Grader certification, the highest standard in sensory analysis within the specialty coffee world. This prestigious certification includes rigorous exams covering everything from acidity and olfactory compounds to green coffee grading, solidifying his expertise in the craft. Matt is passionate about creating beautiful experiences for people through coffee and hospitality.
EXPERIENCE CURATORS
We are busy working to add more EXPERIENCES that will immerse you behind the scenes and into the minds of some extraordinary humans.
WORSHIP
STUDIO WORSHIP
We are creating time and space for times of worship where we meet with God and God meets with you.
We want to be shaped and formed by Him. Our desire is for you to experience the beauty of the Spirit who redeems, restores and heals.
LAB INSTRUCTORS
We are currently designing and curating labs that will take you to the next level. Here is a little taste of what is to come:
Creativity
Mastering Emotions
Spiritual Growth
Building Community
Unlocking Imagination
Art and Craft of Communication
Entrepreneurs + Pioneering
Design Thinking and more…
MORE INFORMATION
What kind of experience will I have at INSPIRE?
This event is intentionally designed to inspire you, challenge you and assist you in being a dreamer, innovator, pioneer, builder, leader, pastor…and all the things you are and aspire to be.
Below are the different facets of INSPIRE that will help to accomplish this.
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MAIN SESSIONS - w/ Worship and Keynote
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EXPERIENCES: Step “behind the scenes” with an expert and watch them in their craft and skill and hear them share how they have integrated faith, spirituality, creativity into their everyday lives.
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LABS: Interactive Topical Sessions
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MEETUPS: Intentional times to meet up and converse with like minded people with similar interest.
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SHORT TALKS: Short talks that are designed to captivate and elevate you.
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This time is set aside to meet and encounter God. We are looking forward to these moments we will share together.
Where should I stay?
INSPIRE will take place at The Mill (232 Mill St, Taylors, SC). We tell everybody to stay in the downtown Greenville area because it’s GREAT! Think shops, restaurants, coffee shops, park w/ waterfalls all in walking distance…it’s a special place.
FYI: Downtown Greenville is about a 15-20 min drive to The Mill. So here are the places we recommend:
If you prefer to not stay in downtown Greenville then their plenty of other options. Here is the address to the venue - 232 Mill St, Taylors, SC 29687
What airport should I fly into?
We recommend flying into GSP - (Greenville/Spartanburg Airport) it serves all major airlines.
Charlotte, North Carolina - CLT is about 2 hour drive to Greenville, SC.
Atlanta, Georgia - ATL is about 3 hour drive to Greenville, SC.
