Wilco AM: FALL 2024
Tuesday, August 20, 2024, 6:00 AM-
Tuesday, October 1, 20247:00 AM
Williamson County Enrichment Center
110 Everbright AvenueFranklin, TN, 37064,
United States(map)
DATES: August 20, 27, September 3, 10, 17, 24 & October 1
This Fall WILCO AM will host Seven Conversations
around a morning table like your granddad had
with his friends at the Waffle House…
Keeping it
Simple & Engaging.
“We should preach with the Bible in one
hand and the Newspaper in the other.”
Karl Barth
WILCO AM will curate Seven Topics of interest from
Newspapers, Blogs and Op-Ed’s written in The New
York Times, WSJ, The Atlantic, The
Tennessean, Etc. Weekly we’ll consider a topic from
an article, our lived experiences, and wisdom from the
Bible in a round table discussion with seven other men.
WHAT IS WILCO AM?
Wilco AM facilitates relevant conversations over coffee with a few dudes you should know already.
It’s basically a 7-week commitment to pre-read material, show up Tuesdays at 6 a.m., and discuss an
agreed-upon topic with 7 other men around a table.
Expect a lively environment, engaging conversations, and a commitment with an actual expiration date!
Value: New friendships, shared experiences, and potential for personal growth.
All Facilitated by a Free Range Pastor
“I started doing the WILCO AM thing eight years ago because I realize the need for healthy male relationships where men
push each other to think, feel, laugh, and get out of their own isolation. I believe WILCO AM to be successful because healthy
community is a foundational principle for life.”
— Ken Leggett
An Open Letter To Whom It May Discern…
So, you’re reading this because a friend of yours invited you to “this way-too-early in the morning thing with a group of guys”. Possibly you’re interested
but not yet committed to actually showing up at SIX A.M. IN THE FREAKING MORNING?!? Fair.
Let’s start with an introduction, I’m Ken Leggett; a free-range pastor.
Basically, I’m a 7-wing-8, ENFP who’s lived in Wilco for over a decade with my wife, three kids, and a dog named Avett. I delight in bourbon and fires, people and community, food and wine, the great outdoors and people’s back porches, road trips, and adventure!
I’m fascinated with culture in all its various forms as well as what I’ve experienced to be glimmers of Heaven happening here on Earth! I live out loud, respect those who don’t, and yet remain intrigued by people’s stories and journeys. I actually do believe in Jesus, question Western Christianity regularly, and generally offer a winsome and welcoming stance to those who don’t or won’t.
Most days, I invest my expertise in hospitality, creativity, and biblical wisdom in individuals and communities so that everyone and everything thrives! I really am a free-range pastor, host, creative, teacher, and friend who lives and moves in and through the
community. Oh yeah, I can’t sit still and like to walk or hike fast!
I started doing the WILCO AM thing seven years ago because I realize the need for healthy male relationships where men push each other to think, feel, laugh, and get out of their own isolation. I believe WILCO AM to be successful because healthy community is a foundational principle for life.
Enough about me; what do I need to know about you?
Honestly, have you experienced the same need? Have any interest in taking a short-term risk to step out of isolation and into a community of men seeking to push each other in the right direction? Who are you and who knows you? WILCO AM’s about creating a space for possible friendship and at a minimum thought-provoking convo and possibly a few good-to-bad laughs?
Are you interested in helping make this happen?
Apparently, someone thinks you should!
If you’re open to a convo over coffee, bourbon or a walk let’s connect. Or just get to it and follow your friend's advice, sign up for WILCO AM and we’ll get to know one another over seven weeks starting AUGUST 20th AT SIX AM IN THE FREAKING MORNING!! We promise; it’s worth it.
Peace, Ken 256-683-2235 / [email protected]
Where:
The Williamson County Enrichment
Center Banquet Hall ( Map )
The Wilco Enrichment Center is between the Wilco
Public Library and Renaissance High School.
Same 7 Guys for 7 Weeks
The Environment:
The room will be curated with 10-12 round tables for about
100 men. Including coffee, snacks (occasionally Chick-fil-A biscuits),
and typically nonsensical opening videos to wake everyone up and share a moment.
Table Assignments:
There will be 8 men assigned to the same tables weekly. You’re welcome to form a table or request to be at someone’s table during registration. We’ve got you covered regardless
When: 6:00 AM - 7:30 AM Sharp!
DATES: August 20, 27, September 3, 10, 17, 24 & October 1
Morning Format:
5:50 Room Open and Coffee Ready
6:00 Introductory Thoughts and Check-Ins
6:25 Extended Table Conversation
7:25 Wrap-Up Comments
7:30 END Promptly
Commitment:
1. Complete the online registration, make a $100 donation, or use the FREE Code and receive this as a Gift (donations cover the cost
of weekly rental fees, insurance, books, vibe, coffee, food, and swag to host WILCO AM ), and affirm the WILCO AM Good Faith Agreement.
2. Attend a minimum of 5 out of 7 weeks. Your weekly attendance is key to a good table experience. Missing too many will be disruptive.
3. Complete the weekly assignments (Typically ONE Article or Blog)
4. Participation in Table conversations
5. As a priority seek to attend one Table Hangout Event .
The Finer Print: It’s actually fine to be a Skeptic…
A non-antagonistic approach to Christianity is necessary. Agnostics, skeptics, and cynics with a charitable attitude are welcomed and are a value add. There’s no church or denominational membership driving the culture of WILCO AM nor are church or denominational membership required by participants. An entry-level understanding of the Bible/Christianity is helpful but not necessary. WILCO AM is curated, hosted, and led by an ordained Pastor with no ambition to set a bait-and-switch culture. All agendas and ambitions for WILCO AM have been or will be communicated during the course of the seven weeks. (See WILCO AM good faith agreement and Core Values for the Finer Print)
Thanks for taking a seriously considering WILCO AM; hope to see you AUGUST 20th!
Check out WILCO AM Fall 2023:
“I BELIEVE”…
Check Out Men’s Intensive:
Predecessor to WILCO AM…
Wilco AM: FALL 2024
Tuesday, August 20, 2024, 6:00 AM-
Tuesday, October 1, 20247:00 AM
Williamson County Enrichment Center
110 Everbright AvenueFranklin, TN, 37064,
United States(map)
DATES: August 20, 27, September 3, 10, 17, 24 & October 1
This Fall WILCO AM will host Seven Conversations around a morning table like your granddad had with his friends at the Waffle House…
This Fall WILCO AM will host Seven Conversations around a morning table like your granddad had with his friends at the Waffle House…
Keeping it
Simple & Engaging.
“We should preach with
the Bible in one hand and
the Newspaper in the
other.”
Karl Barth
WILCO AM will curate Seven Topics of interest from Newspapers, Blogs and Op-Ed’s written in The New York Times, WSJ, The Atlantic, The
Tennessean, Etc. Weekly we’ll consider
a topic from an article, our lived experiences, and wisdom from the
Bible in a round table discussion with seven other men.
WHAT IS WILCO AM?
Wilco AM facilitates relevant conversations
over coffee with a few dudes you should knowalready.
It’s basically a 7-week commitment
to pre-read material, show up
Tuesdays at 6 a.m., and discuss an agreed-upon topic with 7 other
men around a table.
Expect a lively environment, engaging conversations, and a commitment with an actual expiration date!
Value: New friendships, shared experiences, and potential for
personal growth.
All Facilitated by a Free Range Pastor
“I started doing the WILCO AM thing
eight years ago because I realize the need for healthy male relationships
where men push each other to think,
feel, laugh, and get out of their own isolation. I believe WILCO AM to be successful because healthy
community is a foundational
principle for life.”
— Ken Leggett
An Open Letter To Whom
It May Discern…
So, you’re reading this because a
friend of yours invited you to “this
way-too-early in the morning thing
with a group of guys”. Possibly you’re interested but not yet committed to
actually showing up at SIX A.M. IN THE FREAKING MORNING?!?
Fair.
Let’s start with an introduction, I’m
Ken Leggett; a free-range pastor.
Basically, I’m a 7-wing-8, ENFP who’s
lived in Wilco for over a decade with
my wife, three kids, and a dog named Avett. I delight in bourbon and fires, people and community, food and
wine, the great outdoors and
people’s back porches, road trips,
and adventure!
I’m fascinated with culture in all its
various forms as well as what I’ve experienced to be glimmers of
Heaven happening here on Earth! I
live out loud, respect those who don’t,
and yet remain intrigued by people’s stories and journeys. I actually do
believe in Jesus, question Western Christianity regularly, and generally
offer a winsome and welcoming
stance to those who don’t or won’t.
Most days, I invest my expertise in hospitality, creativity, and biblical
wisdom in individuals and
communities so that everyone and
everything thrives! I really am a free-range pastor, host, creative, teacher,
and friend who lives and moves in
and through the community. Oh
yeah, I can’t sit still and like to walk or
hike fast!
I started doing the WILCO AM thing
seven years ago because I realize
the need for healthy male relationships where men push each other to think,
feel, laugh, and get out of their own isolation. I believe WILCO AM to be successful because healthy
community is a foundational
principle for life.
Enough about me; what do I need to
know about you?
Honestly, have you experienced the
same need? Have any interest in
taking a short-term risk to step out of isolation and into a community of
men seeking to push each other in
the right direction? Who are you and
who knows you? WILCO AM’s about creating a space for possible
friendship and at a minimum
thought-provoking convo and
possibly a few good-to-bad laughs?
Are you interested in helping make
this happen?
Apparently, someone thinks you should!
If you’re open to a convo over coffee, bourbon or a walk let’s connect. Or
just get to it and follow your friend's advice, sign up for WILCO AM and
we’ll get to know one another over
seven weeks starting AUGUST 20th AT
SIX AM IN THE FREAKING MORNING!! We promise; it’s worth it.
Peace, Ken 256-683-2235 / [email protected]
Where:
The Williamson County Enrichment Center Banquet Hall ( Map )
The Wilco Enrichment Center is
between the Wilco Public Library and Renaissance High School.
The Environment:
The room will be curated with 10-12
round tables for about 100 men.
Including coffee, snacks
(occasionally Chick-fil-A biscuits),
Same 7 Guys for 7 Weeks
and typically nonsensical opening
videos to wake everyone up and
share a moment.
Table Assignments:
There will be 8 men assigned to the
same tables weekly. You’re welcome
to form a table or request to be at someone’s table during registration. We’ve got you covered regardless
When: 6:00 AM - 7:30 AM Sharp!
DATES: August 20, 27, September 3, 10,
17, 24 & October 1
Morning Format:
5:50 Room Open and Coffee Ready
6:00 Introductory Thoughts and
Check-Ins
6:25 Extended Table Conversation
7:25 Wrap-Up Comments
7:30 END Promptly
Commitment:
1. Complete the online registration,
make a $100 donation, or use the FREE Code and receive this as a Gift
(donations cover the cost of weekly
rental fees, insurance, books, vibe,
coffee, food, and swag to host WILCO
AM ), and affirm the WILCO AM Good
Faith Agreement.
2. Attend a minimum of 5 out of 7
weeks. Your weekly attendance is key
to a good table experience. Missing
too many will be disruptive.
3. Complete the weekly assignments (Typically ONE Article or Blog)
4. Participation in Table conversations
5. As a priority seek to attend one
Table Hangout Event .
The Finer Print: It’s actually fine to be a Skeptic…
A non-antagonistic approach to Christianity is necessary. Agnostics, skeptics, and cynics with a charitable attitude are welcomed and are a
value add. There’s no church or denominational membership driving
the culture of WILCO AM nor are
church or denominational
membership required by
participants. An entry-level understanding of the
Bible/Christianity is helpful but not necessary. WILCO AM is curated,
hosted, and led by an ordained
Pastor with no ambition to set a bait-
and-switch culture. All agendas and ambitions for WILCO AM have
been or will be communicated during
the course of the seven weeks.
(See WILCO AM good faith agreement
and Core Values for the Finer Print)
Thanks for taking a seriously
considering WILCO AM; hope to see
you AUGUST 20th!
