November 5, 2026
Not Just on Sunday
Lonetta McKee
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Conferences
Conferences features events that bring church leaders and ministry teams together for teaching, training, encouragement, and collaboration. This organization type highlights gatherings that equip churches through keynote sessions, workshops, networking, and shared vision spotlighting the ministries, movements, and leaders shaping the conversation across the Restoration Movement and beyond.
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Church of ChristGULF Youth ExperienceGULF Youth Experience is a Churches of Christ–connected youth gathering in Orange Beach, Alabama, offering Bible…Church of Christ · Conferences
GULF Youth Experience
GULF Youth Experience — Organization Profile GULF Youth Experience (often shortened to GULF) is a churches-of-Christ–connected youth gathering that brings together teens, families, and church groups for a concentrated weekend of worship, Bible teaching, and community. Hosted on and around…
GULF Youth Experience — Organization Profile GULF Youth Experience (often shortened to GULF) is a churches-of-Christ–connected youth gathering that brings together teens, families, and church groups for a concentrated weekend of worship, Bible teaching, and community. Hosted on and around the coastal setting of Orange Beach, Alabama, GULF primarily serves churches across the Gulf Coast region while also welcoming groups who travel in from other areas. The event’s stated aim is straightforward: a weekend centered on learning more about God’s love, with an environment that blends spiritual formation and meaningful connection. GULF is built for group participation—many attendees come with youth ministries, parents, and adult sponsors—so the experience is designed to support both students and the leaders who shepherd them.…
GULF Youth Experience — Organization Profile
GULF Youth Experience (often shortened to GULF) is a churches-of-Christ–connected youth gathering that brings together teens, families, and church groups for a concentrated weekend of worship, Bible teaching, and community. Hosted on and around the coastal setting of Orange Beach, Alabama, GULF primarily serves churches across the Gulf Coast region while also welcoming groups who travel in from other areas.
The event’s stated aim is straightforward: a weekend centered on learning more about God’s love, with an environment that blends spiritual formation and meaningful connection. GULF is built for group participation—many attendees come with youth ministries, parents, and adult sponsors—so the experience is designed to support both students and the leaders who shepherd them. The conference rhythm typically combines large-group sessions with additional class options and structured group time.
GULF is overseen by board members from regional Churches of Christ, reflecting its cooperative nature and its desire to keep the event “scriptural and sound.” The organization describes GULF as one of the largest Church of Christ youth events in the greater Gulf Coast area, serving more than 700 youth and their families each year. That scale influences how GULF plans logistics and programming, including centralized registration and a schedule that balances structured sessions with time for relationship-building and rest.
Because GULF is hosted in a beach community, the weekend also includes planned recreation and shared experiences that help youth groups connect with one another. For many churches, the location becomes a backdrop for something deeper: students learning together, worshipping together, and forming friendships that encourage faithfulness long after the weekend is over. The broader goal is not simply attendance, but discipleship momentum that youth leaders can carry back into their local congregations.
For churches and families who want to engage, the official website is the best starting point. It provides registration access, schedule details, board information, and an email signup for updates. GULF also maintains official social media pages where public announcements and reminders are shared.
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Church of ChristHarbor: Pepperdine Bible LecturesHarbor: The Pepperdine Bible Lectures is a long-running Bible teaching and renewal gathering hosted by Pepperdine…Church of Christ · Conferences
Harbor: Pepperdine Bible Lectures
Harbor: The Pepperdine Bible Lectures — Organization Profile Harbor: The Pepperdine Bible Lectures is a long-running Bible teaching and spiritual renewal gathering hosted by Pepperdine University through its Office of Church Relations. Established in 1943, Harbor brings together Christians for…
Harbor: The Pepperdine Bible Lectures — Organization Profile Harbor: The Pepperdine Bible Lectures is a long-running Bible teaching and spiritual renewal gathering hosted by Pepperdine University through its Office of Church Relations. Established in 1943, Harbor brings together Christians for worship, learning, and encouragement through a structured program of keynote messages, classes, and community-building opportunities. Hosted on Pepperdine’s Malibu, California campus, Harbor serves a broad constituency within the Churches of Christ and the wider Restoration Movement, welcoming attendees from across the United States and from other countries. The event is intentionally designed as a “gathering place” for churches and individuals—combining biblical instruction with fellowship and intergenerational engagement. Harbor’s sessions span a wide range of ministry and discipleship needs. Topics commonly…
Harbor: The Pepperdine Bible Lectures — Organization Profile
Harbor: The Pepperdine Bible Lectures is a long-running Bible teaching and spiritual renewal gathering hosted by Pepperdine University through its Office of Church Relations. Established in 1943, Harbor brings together Christians for worship, learning, and encouragement through a structured program of keynote messages, classes, and community-building opportunities.
Hosted on Pepperdine’s Malibu, California campus, Harbor serves a broad constituency within the Churches of Christ and the wider Restoration Movement, welcoming attendees from across the United States and from other countries. The event is intentionally designed as a “gathering place” for churches and individuals—combining biblical instruction with fellowship and intergenerational engagement.
Harbor’s sessions span a wide range of ministry and discipleship needs. Topics commonly include biblical studies, spiritual formation, preaching and teaching, church leadership, family discipleship, and practical Christian living. The program typically features many presenters with varied ministry backgrounds, giving attendees options to engage content that fits their season of life and service in the local church.
A key distinctive of Harbor is the way Pepperdine extends the content beyond the on-campus experience. Pepperdine makes a substantial library of Harbor audio and media available through official channels, allowing churches, small groups, and individuals to revisit sessions and use them for ongoing study. The Harbor mobile app is also promoted as a tool for navigating event information, building a personal schedule, and staying connected to sessions and updates.
Harbor is directed by Mike Cope, who has served as Harbor’s director since 2013 and is part of Pepperdine’s Office of Church Relations. The Office of Church Relations frames Harbor as one of its primary ways of strengthening Pepperdine’s relationship with churches, alongside other church-facing initiatives and resources.
Individuals and churches can engage with Harbor by attending, sharing the opportunity with others, using the recordings for discipleship and teaching, and supporting the broader work of Pepperdine’s church relations efforts. For the most reliable information, start with the official Harbor page and the multimedia/recordings archive maintained by Pepperdine.
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Church of ChristHarding University – Inspire LectureshipHarding University’s Inspire Lectureship is an annual Bible teaching and ministry-resource event in Searcy, Arkansas, designed…Church of Christ · Conferences
Harding University – Inspire Lectureship
Harding University – Inspire Lectureship — Organization Profile Harding University’s Inspire Lectureship is an annual Bible teaching and ministry-resource event hosted by Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas. Formerly known simply as Harding’s Lectureship, Inspire is presented as part of Harding’s…
Harding University – Inspire Lectureship — Organization Profile Harding University’s Inspire Lectureship is an annual Bible teaching and ministry-resource event hosted by Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas. Formerly known simply as Harding’s Lectureship, Inspire is presented as part of Harding’s ongoing commitment to serve the church by bringing together Bible teachers, ministers, church leaders, students, and families for focused learning and encouragement. Inspire is designed to provide practical resources for local congregations, combining keynote-style sessions with a range of seminars that address biblical study, ministry leadership, discipleship, and church life. While the content changes each year, the purpose remains consistent: to strengthen faith and equip participants with teaching and ministry tools that can be carried back into everyday congregational settings.…
Harding University – Inspire Lectureship — Organization Profile
Harding University’s Inspire Lectureship is an annual Bible teaching and ministry-resource event hosted by Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas. Formerly known simply as Harding’s Lectureship, Inspire is presented as part of Harding’s ongoing commitment to serve the church by bringing together Bible teachers, ministers, church leaders, students, and families for focused learning and encouragement.
Inspire is designed to provide practical resources for local congregations, combining keynote-style sessions with a range of seminars that address biblical study, ministry leadership, discipleship, and church life. While the content changes each year, the purpose remains consistent: to strengthen faith and equip participants with teaching and ministry tools that can be carried back into everyday congregational settings.
A distinctive element of Inspire is its integration with Harding’s broader Bible and ministry training. The event is closely connected to the university’s Center for Ministry and the College of Bible and Ministry, reinforcing Harding’s emphasis on Scripture, ministry formation, and service to churches. This connection also helps position Inspire as both a campus event and a church-facing gathering that welcomes attendees beyond the Harding community.
In addition to in-person sessions, Harding provides access to recordings and archives related to the lectureship. Past materials—including audio recordings and other archived resources—are made available through Harding’s official ScholarWorks collections, enabling individuals and churches to revisit lessons and use them for ongoing study and teaching.
Those who want to engage can participate as attendees, encourage others to attend, and explore the recordings and archives available online. Organizations and ministries can also connect through exhibitor opportunities when available. The most reliable starting points are the official Inspire Lectureship page, the ScholarWorks lectureship archive, and the published contact information for Inspire through Harding’s Center for Ministry.
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Church of ChristHorizons (Freed-Hardeman University)Horizons is a week-long teen leadership and discipleship camp hosted by Freed-Hardeman University in Henderson, Tennessee,…Church of Christ · Conferences
Horizons (Freed-Hardeman University)
Horizons (Freed-Hardeman University) — Organization Profile Horizons is a week-long Christian leadership and discipleship camp hosted by Freed-Hardeman University (FHU). Designed for students who have completed grades 7–12, Horizons brings teens together for Bible-centered teaching, leadership development, and spiritual growth…
Horizons (Freed-Hardeman University) — Organization Profile Horizons is a week-long Christian leadership and discipleship camp hosted by Freed-Hardeman University (FHU). Designed for students who have completed grades 7–12, Horizons brings teens together for Bible-centered teaching, leadership development, and spiritual growth in a structured campus environment that blends learning, worship, and community. Hosted on the Freed-Hardeman University campus in Henderson, Tennessee, Horizons serves youth groups and individual campers who travel from across the United States to spend an immersive week focused on following Jesus and strengthening their faith. FHU frames the broader purpose of its summer camps as creating an environment where young people can experience Christian community and grow as leaders, and Horizons fits that mission by targeting teens in…
Horizons (Freed-Hardeman University) — Organization Profile
Horizons is a week-long Christian leadership and discipleship camp hosted by Freed-Hardeman University (FHU). Designed for students who have completed grades 7–12, Horizons brings teens together for Bible-centered teaching, leadership development, and spiritual growth in a structured campus environment that blends learning, worship, and community.
Hosted on the Freed-Hardeman University campus in Henderson, Tennessee, Horizons serves youth groups and individual campers who travel from across the United States to spend an immersive week focused on following Jesus and strengthening their faith. FHU frames the broader purpose of its summer camps as creating an environment where young people can experience Christian community and grow as leaders, and Horizons fits that mission by targeting teens in key formative years.
The heart of Horizons is daily instruction and shared worship. The program includes Bible classes that focus on Christian leadership, service, spiritual growth, and age-relevant issues. In addition to classroom teaching, Horizons builds in opportunities for community service, helping teens connect discipleship with practical action and compassion. Campers also participate in planned social events that reinforce friendships and encourage healthy Christian community.
Horizons is designed to be a safe, well-organized experience for large numbers of students. Campers stay in FHU residence halls with counselor supervision and clear expectations for behavior and safety. The program provides detailed guidance for families and youth leaders on practical matters like housing, dress expectations, and visitation policies, aiming to create a consistent environment where teens can focus on learning and spiritual renewal without distraction.
Because many teens attend with church groups, Horizons emphasizes shared responsibility and preparation. Youth ministers and sponsors are expected to guide their groups, communicate expectations, and help students prepare for the week. At the same time, Horizons is also designed for individual campers who want to participate in a structured Christian camp experience and build friendships with peers from other congregations.
Churches and families can engage with Horizons by registering campers, encouraging youth group participation, and using FHU’s camp information pages to plan effectively. Supporters who value youth discipleship and leadership development can also partner with Freed-Hardeman University through giving, which helps make campus events and camps possible.
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ConferencesInternational Conference on Mission (ICOM)The International Conference on Missions (ICOM) is a nonprofit that connects churches and individuals with missionaries…Conferences · Independent Christian Church
International Conference on Mission (ICOM)
International Conference on Mission (ICOM) — Organization Profile The International Conference on Missions (ICOM) is a registered nonprofit 501(c)(3) that serves as an intersecting point for the Great Commission by encouraging, equipping, and enlisting workers for the Harvest. Launched in…
International Conference on Mission (ICOM) — Organization Profile The International Conference on Missions (ICOM) is a registered nonprofit 501(c)(3) that serves as an intersecting point for the Great Commission by encouraging, equipping, and enlisting workers for the Harvest. Launched in 1948, ICOM convenes missionaries, mission organizations, churches, colleges, and individuals for an annual conference focused on global missions connections and next steps in service. ICOM’s work centers on bringing the local church and global mission efforts into the same space. The annual conference typically includes a large exhibit hall with mission agencies and ministry partners, main sessions, workshops, and opportunities for churches and individuals to meet missionaries, learn about ministry pathways, and explore practical resourcing for cross-cultural witness. In addition…
International Conference on Mission (ICOM) — Organization Profile
The International Conference on Missions (ICOM) is a registered nonprofit 501(c)(3) that serves as an intersecting point for the Great Commission by encouraging, equipping, and enlisting workers for the Harvest. Launched in 1948, ICOM convenes missionaries, mission organizations, churches, colleges, and individuals for an annual conference focused on global missions connections and next steps in service.
ICOM’s work centers on bringing the local church and global mission efforts into the same space. The annual conference typically includes a large exhibit hall with mission agencies and ministry partners, main sessions, workshops, and opportunities for churches and individuals to meet missionaries, learn about ministry pathways, and explore practical resourcing for cross-cultural witness.
In addition to its annual gathering, ICOM describes itself as “ICOM is 365,” offering year-round connection and resourcing. The ICOM Community is designed to help bridge the gap between conferences through groups, stories, and ongoing networking around mission interests and best practices.
ICOM also operates and/or hosts several mission-adjacent services and initiatives connected to its broader equipping vision. These include EnterMission, a guided gap-year discipleship and missions experience, and mission-support services such as Tower Accounting (accounting and consulting services for mission-oriented nonprofits). ICOM also highlights the Center for Global Business, a hub for faith-driven entrepreneurs and business-minded leaders, and partners with additional ministries presented through its conference ecosystem.
The conference experience includes next-generation components. SICOM (Student International Conference on Missions) is the student track for grades 6–12, and ICOM Kids provides age-appropriate programming for children alongside the main conference, helping families and youth groups engage missions together.
ICOM is based in Clayton, Indiana, and its conference and community bring together participants and ministries serving global mission fields. In 2026, ICOM announced a leadership transition in which Rob Maupin will succeed long-time executive director David Empson later in the year, with Empson continuing to serve through the transition and as president of the 2026 gathering. Individuals and churches can engage by attending the annual conference, participating in the ICOM Community, partnering financially, and connecting directly with mission agencies and exhibitors through ICOM’s events and platforms.
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Church of ChristJoshua Ministerial Conference & ConclaveJoshua Ministerial Conference & Conclave is a Cincinnati-based annual gathering hosted through Gray Road Church of…Church of Christ · Conferences
Joshua Ministerial Conference & Conclave
Joshua Ministerial Conference & Conclave — Organization Profile Joshua Ministerial Conference & Conclave is an annual ministry conference connected with Dr. Jeremy J. Flowers, Sr.’s preaching and leadership work and hosted through Gray Road Church of Christ in Cincinnati, Ohio.…
Joshua Ministerial Conference & Conclave — Organization Profile Joshua Ministerial Conference & Conclave is an annual ministry conference connected with Dr. Jeremy J. Flowers, Sr.’s preaching and leadership work and hosted through Gray Road Church of Christ in Cincinnati, Ohio. Public event materials describe it as a gathering designed to strengthen and encourage ministers and church workers through preaching, teaching, worship, and fellowship. Its public-facing content consistently presents the conference as a place where Gospel preachers, worship leaders, and ministry spouses can gather for development, encouragement, and shared ministry experience. The conference’s mission appears in the way it is promoted year after year. Public posts for the event describe a focus on empowering and developing Gospel preachers, worship leaders, and…
Joshua Ministerial Conference & Conclave — Organization Profile
Joshua Ministerial Conference & Conclave is an annual ministry conference connected with Dr. Jeremy J. Flowers, Sr.’s preaching and leadership work and hosted through Gray Road Church of Christ in Cincinnati, Ohio. Public event materials describe it as a gathering designed to strengthen and encourage ministers and church workers through preaching, teaching, worship, and fellowship. Its public-facing content consistently presents the conference as a place where Gospel preachers, worship leaders, and ministry spouses can gather for development, encouragement, and shared ministry experience.
The conference’s mission appears in the way it is promoted year after year. Public posts for the event describe a focus on empowering and developing Gospel preachers, worship leaders, and their spouses, while livestream archives show a structured conference environment with themed sessions, featured speakers, and worship-centered programming. Conference videos and event promotions indicate that the gathering is more than a single service; it functions as a multi-day experience that combines keynote preaching, live worship, and special sessions under a unifying biblical theme. Recent conference programming has included themes such as I Still Believe and Let Freedom Ring, reflecting a sermon-driven and Scripture-centered approach.
Joshua Ministerial Conference & Conclave serves ministry participants primarily through Cincinnati, Ohio, the Cincinnati metropolitan area, and Northern Kentucky, while also drawing guests and speakers from other cities. Video titles and event postings show participation from ministers representing places such as Dallas, Fort Worth, Tampa, Chicago, and Louisville. That geographic pattern suggests a conference rooted in a local congregation but designed for a broader network of ministers, worship leaders, and churches. Because the event is livestreamed and promoted online, its reach extends beyond those who attend in person and allows other viewers to access selected conference sessions digitally.
Operationally, the conference works through hosted services, livestreamed sessions, speaker features, and event registration tools. Gray Road Church of Christ provides the host setting and media channels, while conference-related promotions tied to Dr. Flowers and the church help direct attendees to registration and conference updates. Public materials also show vendor registration and scholarship or sponsorship appeals connected to certain conference years, indicating that the event includes practical support structures beyond the preaching program itself. Those details point to a conference model that blends ministry content with logistical planning for attendees, participants, and supporters.
People can engage with Joshua Ministerial Conference & Conclave in several ways. Prospective attendees can follow the host church’s website, calendar, and media channels for updates; watch livestreamed sessions on YouTube; and monitor official social channels for announcements. Supporters may also respond to conference-related sponsorship opportunities when publicly posted. For ministers, worship leaders, and ministry spouses seeking biblical encouragement, ministry development, and connection with a wider preaching and worship network, Joshua Ministerial Conference & Conclave offers a recurring gathering centered on preaching, worship, and fellowship under the leadership of Dr. Jeremy J. Flowers, Sr. and the ministry context of Gray Road Church of Christ in Cincinnati.
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Church of ChristLads to Leaders (L2L)Lads to Leaders (L2L) is a Montgomery, Alabama-based leadership training program used by churches of Christ…Church of Christ · Conferences
Lads to Leaders (L2L)
Lads to Leaders (L2L) — Organization Profile Lads to Leaders (L2L), also known as Lads to Leaders/Leaderettes, is a long-running leadership development program used by churches of Christ to help young people grow into servant-minded Christian leaders. Founded in 1968,…
Lads to Leaders (L2L) — Organization Profile Lads to Leaders (L2L), also known as Lads to Leaders/Leaderettes, is a long-running leadership development program used by churches of Christ to help young people grow into servant-minded Christian leaders. Founded in 1968, L2L exists to develop youth into Christian leaders through Bible-centered learning, training, and opportunities to practice ministry skills in age-appropriate ways. L2L is based in Montgomery, Alabama, and serves churches across the United States and internationally through a national support structure and multiple regional convention locations. The program is designed to be adaptable at the congregational level, giving local churches a framework they can use year-round to help children, teens, and adults build confidence in Scripture, worship leadership, and service.…
Lads to Leaders (L2L) — Organization Profile
Lads to Leaders (L2L), also known as Lads to Leaders/Leaderettes, is a long-running leadership development program used by churches of Christ to help young people grow into servant-minded Christian leaders. Founded in 1968, L2L exists to develop youth into Christian leaders through Bible-centered learning, training, and opportunities to practice ministry skills in age-appropriate ways.
L2L is based in Montgomery, Alabama, and serves churches across the United States and internationally through a national support structure and multiple regional convention locations. The program is designed to be adaptable at the congregational level, giving local churches a framework they can use year-round to help children, teens, and adults build confidence in Scripture, worship leadership, and service.
Rather than operating as a single weekend event, L2L emphasizes year-round leadership training tools that congregations can shape to their context. Churches use L2L materials and event pathways to help participants grow in Bible knowledge and Christian character while also practicing skills that benefit congregational life—such as public reading, speaking, leading songs, teaching, and other forms of participation. L2L describes its approach as providing Bible-based class materials and events for preschoolers through adults, giving families and church groups shared goals and a consistent discipleship rhythm.
L2L also includes structured learning and participation areas that many churches recognize. Examples of these pathways include Bible knowledge and study components (such as Bible Bowl and Pearls) as well as participation options that encourage practice and preparation across the year. L2L provides training materials for judges and volunteers, along with documentation and guidance that helps churches coordinate participation responsibly.
Engagement with L2L typically starts through a local church leader or group leader, since registration and participation are organized at the group level. Churches can request introductory materials, schedule an introductory meeting with an L2L representative, and build a plan for implementing L2L within their congregation. Supporters can also partner with L2L financially through its donation pathways, helping sustain resources, staffing, and the program’s broader service to churches.
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Church of ChristLipscomb University – Summer CelebrationLipscomb University’s Summer Celebration is an annual Bible teaching and worship gathering in Nashville, Tennessee, offering…Church of Christ · Conferences
Lipscomb University – Summer Celebration
Lipscomb University – Summer Celebration — Organization Profile Summer Celebration is Lipscomb University’s annual lectureship-style gathering that brings Christians together for Bible teaching, worship, and practical ministry encouragement. Hosted on Lipscomb’s campus in Nashville, Tennessee, the event has long served…
Lipscomb University – Summer Celebration — Organization Profile Summer Celebration is Lipscomb University’s annual lectureship-style gathering that brings Christians together for Bible teaching, worship, and practical ministry encouragement. Hosted on Lipscomb’s campus in Nashville, Tennessee, the event has long served as a “come learn together” space for people connected to Churches of Christ and the broader Restoration Movement, as well as friends and guests who want Scripture-centered instruction and fellowship. At its core, Summer Celebration is built around Bible classes and keynote messages designed to help everyday discipleship take shape in real life. Sessions typically include textual studies, topical teaching, and ministry-focused workshops that address spiritual formation, congregational life, leadership, family discipleship, and faithful living. Because the program includes multiple…
Lipscomb University – Summer Celebration — Organization Profile
Summer Celebration is Lipscomb University’s annual lectureship-style gathering that brings Christians together for Bible teaching, worship, and practical ministry encouragement. Hosted on Lipscomb’s campus in Nashville, Tennessee, the event has long served as a “come learn together” space for people connected to Churches of Christ and the broader Restoration Movement, as well as friends and guests who want Scripture-centered instruction and fellowship.
At its core, Summer Celebration is built around Bible classes and keynote messages designed to help everyday discipleship take shape in real life. Sessions typically include textual studies, topical teaching, and ministry-focused workshops that address spiritual formation, congregational life, leadership, family discipleship, and faithful living. Because the program includes multiple sessions with a variety of presenters, attendees can often choose learning tracks that fit their season of life and service in the local church.
Summer Celebration is also structured as a family-friendly week. Alongside adult sessions, the gathering has historically included programming for children and teenagers, giving families a way to participate together while each age group receives age-appropriate teaching and activities. The event’s overall rhythm blends instruction with community: worship gatherings, informal conversations between sessions, and opportunities to reconnect with friends and meet new ministry partners.
Lipscomb has often described Summer Celebration as both a lectureship and a community festival—pairing serious engagement with Scripture and practical application with additional experiences that help guests enjoy time together. Over the years, that has included special events and performances that complement the teaching emphasis and invite broader community participation.
Because Summer Celebration is hosted by a university, it also functions as a bridge between Lipscomb and the churches it serves. For many attendees, the week provides a window into Lipscomb’s commitment to Christian higher education and church engagement, while also offering a setting where ministers, teachers, and church members can sharpen their thinking, renew their faith, and return home with ideas and encouragement for local ministry.
People can engage with Summer Celebration by attending the on-campus gathering, sharing the opportunity with others in their congregation, and using the official event pages to find registration and participation details. Churches and individuals who want to support Lipscomb’s church-serving efforts can also give through the university’s official giving channels.
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Church of ChristMemphis School of Preaching (MSOP) LectureshipMemphis School of Preaching’s Lectureship is a multi-day Bible teaching resource supported by extensive archives, helping…Church of Christ · Conferences
Memphis School of Preaching (MSOP) Lectureship
Memphis School of Preaching (MSOP) Lectureship — Organization Profile The Memphis School of Preaching (MSOP) is a training school dedicated to preparing men to preach and teach the Bible. Based in Memphis, Tennessee, MSOP’s work centers on classroom instruction, mentoring,…
Memphis School of Preaching (MSOP) Lectureship — Organization Profile The Memphis School of Preaching (MSOP) is a training school dedicated to preparing men to preach and teach the Bible. Based in Memphis, Tennessee, MSOP’s work centers on classroom instruction, mentoring, and ministry-focused practice designed to equip students for service in local congregations and gospel work. Within MSOP’s broader mission to “preach the Word,” the MSOP Lectureship functions as a concentrated week of Bible teaching and fellowship connected to the school’s ministry. Rather than being a single-session event, the lectureship is positioned as a multi-day opportunity for sustained study, with teaching that is accessible to a wide audience beyond enrolled students. A key distinctive of the MSOP Lectureship is its emphasis…
Memphis School of Preaching (MSOP) Lectureship — Organization Profile
The Memphis School of Preaching (MSOP) is a training school dedicated to preparing men to preach and teach the Bible. Based in Memphis, Tennessee, MSOP’s work centers on classroom instruction, mentoring, and ministry-focused practice designed to equip students for service in local congregations and gospel work.
Within MSOP’s broader mission to “preach the Word,” the MSOP Lectureship functions as a concentrated week of Bible teaching and fellowship connected to the school’s ministry. Rather than being a single-session event, the lectureship is positioned as a multi-day opportunity for sustained study, with teaching that is accessible to a wide audience beyond enrolled students.
A key distinctive of the MSOP Lectureship is its emphasis on organized, topical Bible instruction delivered in a structured format. MSOP notes that lectureship week includes opportunities for multiple age groups and audiences, including dedicated classes for ladies, youth, and children. This approach allows families and congregations to participate with age-appropriate learning while remaining connected to the same overall focus on Scripture.
Because MSOP prioritizes ongoing access to teaching, the lectureship is not limited to those who can be on campus. The school provides a significant library of archived lectureship lessons that can be explored after the fact. For readers looking for long-term study resources, the MSOP Lectureship Archives make it possible to revisit prior themes and speakers, building a personal or congregational study plan from material accumulated over many years.
In addition to the online archive, MSOP also points readers to printed and disc resources connected to lectureship content, offering another way to preserve and share lessons. This fits alongside MSOP’s wider strategy of extending Bible instruction beyond the classroom through programs like MOST (MSOP Ongoing Spiritual Training), which provides free online coursework and archived teaching.
Those who want to engage with the MSOP Lectureship can do so in several practical ways: by using the archives for personal study, sharing recorded lessons with a class or small group, supporting the school’s work financially, or connecting directly with MSOP to learn how the lectureship and related training resources can serve a congregation.
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ConferencesMissouri Christian ConventionMissouri Christian Convention is a statewide annual gathering in Lake Ozark, Missouri, offering main sessions, workshops,…Conferences · Independent Christian Church
Missouri Christian Convention
Missouri Christian Convention — Organization Profile The Missouri Christian Convention is an annual Christian gathering that brings together church leaders, families, students, children, and ministry partners for a weekend of teaching, worship, workshops, and connection. The convention’s website centers its…
Missouri Christian Convention — Organization Profile The Missouri Christian Convention is an annual Christian gathering that brings together church leaders, families, students, children, and ministry partners for a weekend of teaching, worship, workshops, and connection. The convention’s website centers its public information on event registration, speakers, schedules, children’s programming, student programming, sponsorships, and church partnerships. Its current event information points to the 2026 convention at the Lodge of the Four Seasons in Lake Ozark, showing that the convention functions as a recurring statewide event rather than a single local church ministry. Its core focus is gathering and encouraging churches through main sessions, practical workshops, and ministry networking. Public registration pages show multiple ways people participate, including standard attendee registration, church…
Missouri Christian Convention — Organization Profile
The Missouri Christian Convention is an annual Christian gathering that brings together church leaders, families, students, children, and ministry partners for a weekend of teaching, worship, workshops, and connection. The convention’s website centers its public information on event registration, speakers, schedules, children’s programming, student programming, sponsorships, and church partnerships. Its current event information points to the 2026 convention at the Lodge of the Four Seasons in Lake Ozark, showing that the convention functions as a recurring statewide event rather than a single local church ministry.
Its core focus is gathering and encouraging churches through main sessions, practical workshops, and ministry networking. Public registration pages show multiple ways people participate, including standard attendee registration, church partner registration, exhibitor registration, sponsorship registration, and a donation option. The event also includes a Senior Leader Pre-Conference for ministers and other leaders who carry primary shepherding and leadership responsibilities in their churches. That combination suggests a ministry model built around annual convening, leader development, and accessible participation for churches of different sizes.
The convention’s audience is broad. The site promotes discounted church partner registration so congregations can send more people, and it also makes space for ministries and organizations to exhibit or sponsor the event. Programming is not limited to adults. MCC Kids provides care and children’s sessions for ages birth through fifth grade, while MCC Students offers workshops and activities for students in grades six through twelve. In that sense, the Missouri Christian Convention serves both ministry leaders and whole church families, with a structure designed to help multiple generations attend the same gathering.
Geographically, the convention is rooted in Missouri and publicly gathers attendees at Lake Ozark, Missouri, in the Lake of the Ozarks region. Speaker listings on the site also show participation from organizations and churches in Missouri and beyond, including voices from Moberly, Joplin, St. Charles, Quincy, and Cincinnati. Its operating strategy appears straightforward: host a concentrated annual event with keynote speakers, breakout workshops, pre-conference training, student and children’s tracks, and opportunities for churches, exhibitors, and sponsors to connect in one place.
People can engage with the Missouri Christian Convention in several practical ways. Individuals can register as attendees, churches can become partner churches for discounted member registration, ministry organizations can register as exhibitors or sponsors, and supporters can give financially through the convention’s donation page. Those looking to participate can also review the convention book, workshop schedule, lodging details, and official social media page. Overall, the Missouri Christian Convention presents itself as a statewide event platform for encouragement, training, and connection among churches and ministry leaders.
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Church of ChristNehemiah Next Level Up Summit (Georgia)Nehemiah Next Level Up Summit is an Atlanta-based ministry development gathering hosted through Renaissance Church of…Church of Christ · Conferences
Nehemiah Next Level Up Summit (Georgia)
Nehemiah Next Level Up Summit (Georgia) — Organization Profile Nehemiah Next Level Up Summit (often referred to as the “Nehemiah Summit”) is a church leadership and ministry development gathering hosted in Atlanta, Georgia. The Summit is built to help congregations…
Nehemiah Next Level Up Summit (Georgia) — Organization Profile Nehemiah Next Level Up Summit (often referred to as the “Nehemiah Summit”) is a church leadership and ministry development gathering hosted in Atlanta, Georgia. The Summit is built to help congregations and ministry teams strengthen their work through church growth and development training, practical leadership tools, and biblically grounded instruction that addresses real ministry challenges. A defining feature of the Nehemiah Summit is its focus on serving and connecting leaders within the Churches of Christ and the broader Restoration Movement. Reporting from Lipscomb University describes the Summit as an annual gathering of hundreds of African American Church of Christ leaders from across the nation, creating a space where ministers and ministry…
Nehemiah Next Level Up Summit (Georgia) — Organization Profile
Nehemiah Next Level Up Summit (often referred to as the “Nehemiah Summit”) is a church leadership and ministry development gathering hosted in Atlanta, Georgia. The Summit is built to help congregations and ministry teams strengthen their work through church growth and development training, practical leadership tools, and biblically grounded instruction that addresses real ministry challenges.
A defining feature of the Nehemiah Summit is its focus on serving and connecting leaders within the Churches of Christ and the broader Restoration Movement. Reporting from Lipscomb University describes the Summit as an annual gathering of hundreds of African American Church of Christ leaders from across the nation, creating a space where ministers and ministry teams learn together, share wisdom, and build relationships that support long-term faithfulness in local church ministry.
The Summit’s programming emphasizes actionable ministry development rather than a single lecture-only format. Organizers describe the experience as featuring workshops, interactive sessions, and keynote-style teaching aimed at helping churches respond to contemporary ministry needs. Common areas of focus include leadership development, discipleship and spiritual formation, worship and congregational life, community engagement, and technology integration for ministry effectiveness.
Because the Summit is designed for whole teams—not just individual preachers—its sessions typically aim to strengthen the broader leadership capacity of a congregation. The stated intent is to help churches move from feeling “stretched thin” to building healthier ministry systems, clearer strategy, and stronger internal leadership development. In that sense, the Nehemiah Summit functions like continuing education for ministry teams, with training that can be applied in everyday church life.
The Nehemiah Summit is overseen and hosted by Dr. Orpheus J. Heyward, senior minister of Renaissance Church of Christ. The host congregation, Renaissance Church of Christ, is based in Atlanta, Georgia, and provides a local church framework for the Summit’s leadership and hospitality. For those looking to participate or connect, the most reliable starting points are the official Summit website and the host church’s event listing, which also provides the church’s contact channels.
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Church of ChristNew Day Conference (Murphreesboro)New Day Conference is a New Day Resources event based in Middle Tennessee that equips churches…Church of Christ · Conferences
New Day Conference (Murphreesboro)
New Day Conference — Organization Profile New Day Conference is a national disciple-making and leadership training event produced by New Day Resources, a ministry of North Boulevard Church of Christ. The conference is designed to help churches move from “invite”…
New Day Conference — Organization Profile New Day Conference is a national disciple-making and leadership training event produced by New Day Resources, a ministry of North Boulevard Church of Christ. The conference is designed to help churches move from “invite” culture to disciple-making multiplication, offering tools and training that can be used by whole congregations—not only ministers or staff teams. New Day Resources is based in Murfreesboro, Tennessee (Middle Tennessee), and the conference serves churches and leaders across the United States through in-person gathering and ongoing resource access. The stated aim behind New Day’s events is to help “every member of your church” feel equipped to participate in Jesus’ disciple-making mission, emphasizing reproducible practices rather than one-off programs. In its…
New Day Conference — Organization Profile
New Day Conference is a national disciple-making and leadership training event produced by New Day Resources, a ministry of North Boulevard Church of Christ. The conference is designed to help churches move from “invite” culture to disciple-making multiplication, offering tools and training that can be used by whole congregations—not only ministers or staff teams.
New Day Resources is based in Murfreesboro, Tennessee (Middle Tennessee), and the conference serves churches and leaders across the United States through in-person gathering and ongoing resource access. The stated aim behind New Day’s events is to help “every member of your church” feel equipped to participate in Jesus’ disciple-making mission, emphasizing reproducible practices rather than one-off programs.
In its conference design, New Day typically combines keynote teaching with practical breakout sessions. Breakouts are built to be hands-on and implementation-focused—covering areas such as disciple-making strategies, outreach methods, and “how-to” training for shepherds, ministry staff, and ministry teams. This structure encourages churches to attend with groups and return home with shared language, shared tools, and a clearer plan for building disciple-making culture in everyday congregational life.
A distinctive feature of New Day’s approach is the way it integrates event training with ongoing tools and coaching. New Day Resources shares a growing library of discipleship resources online, hosts additional regional Momentum Workshops, and offers coaching support for leaders. The goal is continuity: conference learning is meant to translate into next steps that can be reinforced through downloadable resources, recordings, and follow-up training.
New Day Resources is led by John Magnuson, who is identified as the ministry’s director and who also serves with North Boulevard Church of Christ. Under this leadership, New Day has positioned its conference and supporting tools as a practical “equipping pipeline” for churches seeking to strengthen disciple-making, leadership development, and mission clarity.
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Church of ChristPolishing the Pulpit (PTP)Polishing the Pulpit (PTP) is a churches of Christ–associated Bible workshop that equips Christians and leaders…Church of Christ · Conferences
Polishing the Pulpit (PTP)
Polishing the Pulpit (PTP) — Organization Profile Polishing the Pulpit (PTP) is a large, lectureship-style workshop associated with churches of Christ, created to provide Bible-centered teaching and practical training for Christians and congregational leaders. What began as informal collaboration around…
Polishing the Pulpit (PTP) — Organization Profile Polishing the Pulpit (PTP) is a large, lectureship-style workshop associated with churches of Christ, created to provide Bible-centered teaching and practical training for Christians and congregational leaders. What began as informal collaboration around sermon preparation grew into a multi-track gathering that now serves thousands of attendees each year through concentrated classes, worship, and fellowship. PTP describes its focus as worshipping God, edifying His people, and educating/training His workers, functioning as continuing education for preachers and many others. PTP is organized around a wide range of class offerings intended to strengthen both knowledge of Scripture and everyday discipleship. The workshop schedule typically includes textual Bible studies, preaching and teaching instruction, evangelism and apologetics topics,…
Polishing the Pulpit (PTP) — Organization Profile
Polishing the Pulpit (PTP) is a large, lectureship-style workshop associated with churches of Christ, created to provide Bible-centered teaching and practical training for Christians and congregational leaders. What began as informal collaboration around sermon preparation grew into a multi-track gathering that now serves thousands of attendees each year through concentrated classes, worship, and fellowship. PTP describes its focus as worshipping God, edifying His people, and educating/training His workers, functioning as continuing education for preachers and many others.
PTP is organized around a wide range of class offerings intended to strengthen both knowledge of Scripture and everyday discipleship. The workshop schedule typically includes textual Bible studies, preaching and teaching instruction, evangelism and apologetics topics, and practical sessions that address home life, spiritual growth, and common challenges Christians face. The aim is not a single conference track, but a learning environment where attendees can choose sessions that match their roles, needs, and stage of life.
While PTP is often associated with preaching, the event is intentionally broad. PTP’s programming has long included specialized instruction for elders, deacons, and ministry workers, along with extensive class options for women, teens, and children. This “workshop for every member” approach has made it a gathering where entire families and church groups can participate together while still receiving age- and role-appropriate teaching.
Geographically, PTP hosts its primary annual gatherings in two settings: Branson, Missouri, and the Smoky Mountains region of Tennessee. Alongside the main events, PTP also runs PTP Spark, a smaller “mini-PTP” model hosted by local congregations in various locations. Spark events are designed to extend the training and encouragement of PTP in a smaller setting, making participation more accessible for those who cannot travel to the larger gatherings.
PTP also offers year-round access to teaching content through PTP365, an online audio/visual library that includes a large archive of sermons, Bible classes, and training sessions from past workshops. This resource is positioned as a usable library for individuals and congregations who want ongoing study and teaching tools beyond the annual events. Those who want to engage with PTP can attend a workshop, participate in a PTP Spark event, use PTP365 resources, subscribe to updates, and support the work through giving and scholarships.
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ConferencesRelational Discipleship Network (RDN)Relational Discipleship Network (RDN) equips churches through DiscipleShift training, coaching groups, memberships, and resources to build…Conferences · Independent Christian Church
Relational Discipleship Network (RDN)
Relational Discipleship Network (RDN) — Organization Profile Relational Discipleship Network (RDN) is a missions organization focused on helping churches restore the Great Commission through relational disciple-making. RDN describes its mission as restoring disciple making in “the Church in America and…
Relational Discipleship Network (RDN) — Organization Profile Relational Discipleship Network (RDN) is a missions organization focused on helping churches restore the Great Commission through relational disciple-making. RDN describes its mission as restoring disciple making in “the Church in America and beyond,” with an emphasis on Jesus’ model of discipleship lived out through intentional relationships rather than program-driven ministry. RDN serves pastors and church leaders who want to shift church culture toward reproducible disciple making. Its core strategy combines training, coaching, and community so leaders can learn a relational approach, apply it in their local context, and stay connected with other practitioners. RDN also curates resources—guides, tools, and media—intended to support leaders as they build discipleship systems that can be repeated…
Relational Discipleship Network (RDN) — Organization Profile
Relational Discipleship Network (RDN) is a missions organization focused on helping churches restore the Great Commission through relational disciple-making. RDN describes its mission as restoring disciple making in “the Church in America and beyond,” with an emphasis on Jesus’ model of discipleship lived out through intentional relationships rather than program-driven ministry.
RDN serves pastors and church leaders who want to shift church culture toward reproducible disciple making. Its core strategy combines training, coaching, and community so leaders can learn a relational approach, apply it in their local context, and stay connected with other practitioners. RDN also curates resources—guides, tools, and media—intended to support leaders as they build discipleship systems that can be repeated and multiplied.
A key entry point is DiscipleShift, a two-day hands-on training designed to help leaders understand and practice Jesus’ method of relational disciple making. RDN positions DiscipleShift as an immersive experience where participants learn in a small-group environment and leave with a clearer pathway for building a disciple-making culture. These trainings are offered in various dates and locations, giving churches an on-ramp to begin or renew a discipleship strategy.
After training, RDN encourages leaders to join coaching groups. These groups are structured as live online meetings (typically via Zoom) with small cohorts of like-minded leaders led by proven disciple-making coaches. RDN frames coaching as a relational process—walking step by step with leaders as they lead cultural change, develop disciple-making leaders, and build sustainable rhythms of multiplication in their churches.
RDN also offers membership pathways (including START and SHIFT memberships) that provide access to a library of tools and resources, ongoing coaching, and connection with a broader network of disciple-making churches. In addition, RDN hosts network gatherings, including an annual Gathering event, to strengthen relationships and shared learning among participating leaders.
RDN is based in Post Falls, Idaho, and supports churches and leaders across the United States and beyond through trainings, online coaching, and digital resources. Individuals and churches can engage by attending a DiscipleShift training, exploring membership options, joining a coaching group, and connecting with RDN’s team and network for ongoing resourcing.
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Church of ChristReMission ConferenceReMission Conference is a churches-of-Christ–connected gathering hosted in Little Rock, Arkansas, offering ministry equipping, peer connection…Church of Christ · Conferences
ReMission Conference
ReMission Conference — Organization Profile ReMission Conference is a churches-of-Christ–connected gathering created as a shared space to connect, inspire, equip, challenge, and convict Christian leaders and ministry teams toward renewed participation in God’s mission. ReMission describes itself as a simple…
ReMission Conference — Organization Profile ReMission Conference is a churches-of-Christ–connected gathering created as a shared space to connect, inspire, equip, challenge, and convict Christian leaders and ministry teams toward renewed participation in God’s mission. ReMission describes itself as a simple coming together of people who sense a shared calling, with an intentionally low-key tone that prioritizes humility before God and with one another rather than hype or platform-building. The conference is hosted at Pleasant Valley Church of Christ in Little Rock, Arkansas, and it is designed to serve shepherds, ministers, staff members, ministry leaders, and spouses—as well as others who are passionate about making disciples or seeking spiritual renewal. ReMission emphasizes that it is not invitation-only, while also noting that…
ReMission Conference — Organization Profile
ReMission Conference is a churches-of-Christ–connected gathering created as a shared space to connect, inspire, equip, challenge, and convict Christian leaders and ministry teams toward renewed participation in God’s mission. ReMission describes itself as a simple coming together of people who sense a shared calling, with an intentionally low-key tone that prioritizes humility before God and with one another rather than hype or platform-building.
The conference is hosted at Pleasant Valley Church of Christ in Little Rock, Arkansas, and it is designed to serve shepherds, ministers, staff members, ministry leaders, and spouses—as well as others who are passionate about making disciples or seeking spiritual renewal. ReMission emphasizes that it is not invitation-only, while also noting that it prefers to spread primarily through personal invitation and relationships.
ReMission’s stated values shape both its teaching and its community norms. Organizers describe the gathering as rooted in historic, Christ-centered faith and shaped by the work of the Holy Spirit, with commitments that include discipleship and evangelism, Christ-centered, Spirit-led ministry, and reconciliation and unity in the body of Christ. The conference also publicly states commitments related to an authoritative view of Scripture and an orthodox view of sexuality, alongside a posture of generous hospitality and humility.
Programmatically, ReMission is built to equip whole teams, not just one ministry role. The conference creates dedicated spaces for deeper connection and meaningful peer conversations across ministry areas such as preaching, youth, worship, shepherding, children’s ministry, connections/assimilation, missions, communications, administration, nonprofits, college and young adults, Christian education, women, men, and more. These peer-group environments are intended to help participants encourage one another, share wisdom from their contexts, and cultivate relationships that continue beyond the gathering.
ReMission also positions the conference as accessible. It states there is no cost to attend, describing the gathering as a gift made possible through the generosity of supporters who want to see renewal among churches. For those who want to extend the conference’s benefit year-round, ReMission provides an official audio library featuring messages from the conference, making it easier for individuals and congregations to revisit sessions for ongoing study and encouragement.
People can engage with ReMission by attending with a ministry team, participating in peer connection groups, listening to the audio library, and supporting the conference through giving. The most reliable place to start is the official ReMission website, which includes the core vision, values, presenters, and media resources.
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Church of ChristRENEW.org GatheringThe RENEW.org Gathering is RENEW.org’s annual national event for disciple-making leaders, offering teaching, discussion, networking, and…Church of Christ · Conferences
RENEW.org Gathering
RENEW.org Gathering — Organization Profile The RENEW.org Gathering is an annual event hosted by RENEW.org that convenes church leaders, disciple-making practitioners, and ministry partners for biblical teaching, conversation, and relationship-building. The Gathering is designed to help leaders pursue clear, Scripture-grounded…
RENEW.org Gathering — Organization Profile The RENEW.org Gathering is an annual event hosted by RENEW.org that convenes church leaders, disciple-making practitioners, and ministry partners for biblical teaching, conversation, and relationship-building. The Gathering is designed to help leaders pursue clear, Scripture-grounded theology that fuels disciple making and to connect with others who are working to build disciple-making cultures in their local contexts. As part of the broader RENEW.org Network, the Gathering functions as a recurring “in-person touchpoint” for a community that is largely resourced through digital content and ongoing connections. RENEW.org describes itself as a voluntary association of disciples and church leaders who collaborate to renew the teachings of Jesus for the mission of being and making disciples. The Gathering expresses…
RENEW.org Gathering — Organization Profile
The RENEW.org Gathering is an annual event hosted by RENEW.org that convenes church leaders, disciple-making practitioners, and ministry partners for biblical teaching, conversation, and relationship-building. The Gathering is designed to help leaders pursue clear, Scripture-grounded theology that fuels disciple making and to connect with others who are working to build disciple-making cultures in their local contexts.
As part of the broader RENEW.org Network, the Gathering functions as a recurring “in-person touchpoint” for a community that is largely resourced through digital content and ongoing connections. RENEW.org describes itself as a voluntary association of disciples and church leaders who collaborate to renew the teachings of Jesus for the mission of being and making disciples. The Gathering expresses that shared mission through a concentrated time of learning, alignment, and encouragement.
The event’s format is built for both depth and practicality. Sessions commonly feature short, focused presentations alongside guided discussions, prayer, and networking. Themes may vary year to year, but the consistent emphasis is on strengthening churches with biblical clarity, wise discernment, and durable disciple-making practices that can be lived out in ordinary church life.
The Gathering also connects to RENEW.org’s broader ecosystem of tools and training. Participants often engage with RENEW.org resources such as articles, videos, podcasts, and book projects, as well as learning pathways connected to Renew University. In that sense, the Gathering is not a stand-alone conference; it is one of several channels RENEW.org uses to support leaders and churches committed to disciple making.
Leadership and speaker involvement at the Gathering overlaps with RENEW.org’s ongoing organizational leadership and contributors. For example, RENEW.org’s point leader and cofounder, Bobby Harrington, is directly involved in guiding the network and shaping the Gathering’s disciple-making focus. Other staff leaders and key contributors serve in roles that connect organizational resourcing, editorial direction, learning communities, and training development.
People can engage with the RENEW.org Gathering by attending the annual event, following the event updates through RENEW.org’s events pages, and continuing year-round growth through RENEW.org resources and learning options. Churches and individuals can also support the mission financially, helping sustain RENEW.org’s work to renew the teachings of Jesus to fuel disciple making across the United States and beyond through digital resourcing and in-person convening.
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Church of ChristSoutheast Institute of Biblical Studies (SEIBS) LectureshipSoutheast Institute of Biblical Studies (SEIBS) Lectureship — Organization Profile The Southeast Institute of Biblical Studies…Church of Christ · Conferences
Southeast Institute of Biblical Studies (SEIBS) Lectureship
Southeast Institute of Biblical Studies (SEIBS) Lectureship — Organization Profile The Southeast Institute of Biblical Studies (SEIBS) is a preacher-training school that traces its roots to 1971, when it began as the East Tennessee School of Preaching and Missions. Based…
Southeast Institute of Biblical Studies (SEIBS) Lectureship — Organization Profile The Southeast Institute of Biblical Studies (SEIBS) is a preacher-training school that traces its roots to 1971, when it began as the East Tennessee School of Preaching and Missions. Based in Knoxville, Tennessee (at the Karns church of Christ), SEIBS exists to train godly men to be effective gospel preachers through a structured course of Bible study and ministry preparation. The SEIBS Lectureship is an extension of that same training emphasis—an annual, theme-driven series of Bible lessons that gathers teachers, students, and guests for concentrated instruction. While the lectureship is a specific gathering, its impact is designed to last well beyond the in-person schedule. SEIBS organizes lectures around a central…
Southeast Institute of Biblical Studies (SEIBS) Lectureship — Organization Profile
The Southeast Institute of Biblical Studies (SEIBS) is a preacher-training school that traces its roots to 1971, when it began as the East Tennessee School of Preaching and Missions. Based in Knoxville, Tennessee (at the Karns church of Christ), SEIBS exists to train godly men to be effective gospel preachers through a structured course of Bible study and ministry preparation.
The SEIBS Lectureship is an extension of that same training emphasis—an annual, theme-driven series of Bible lessons that gathers teachers, students, and guests for concentrated instruction. While the lectureship is a specific gathering, its impact is designed to last well beyond the in-person schedule. SEIBS organizes lectures around a central theme and makes the teaching widely usable for ongoing learning, preaching preparation, and congregational study.
A key distinctive of the SEIBS Lectureship is the way it is preserved and shared. SEIBS maintains an online resource hub that points to lectureship video collections from multiple years, allowing churches and individuals to access organized teaching without needing to track down individual sessions. These archives make the lectureship practical for Bible class series planning, leadership training, and personal study—especially when a congregation wants several coordinated lessons on a unified topic.
The lectureship also reflects SEIBS’s broader goal of equipping preachers with both biblical depth and ministry readiness. SEIBS describes objectives such as instilling knowledge of the entire Bible, strengthening understanding of the Lord’s church and biblical Christianity, and cultivating growth through disciplined study. In that sense, lectureship content is not a side project—it functions as a curated “sample” of the kind of instruction SEIBS aims to develop in students and share with supporting congregations.
Because SEIBS is connected to the work of the Karns church of Christ, the lectureship sits within a congregational ministry context. That relationship shapes the tone of the teaching and the practical aim: lessons are intended to serve local churches, encourage faithfulness, and strengthen preaching ministries. Although SEIBS is located in East Tennessee, its lectureship resources are used by congregations and individuals well beyond the Knoxville area through published recordings and downloadable materials.
People can engage with the SEIBS Lectureship in several evergreen ways: by watching archived lectureship sessions for continuing education, using themed lessons for group study, sharing resources with elders and ministry teams, and supporting SEIBS financially so the school can continue training and resourcing preachers. Churches can also connect directly with SEIBS for information about the school, its faculty, and how lectureship materials can serve their teaching and preaching needs.
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ConferencesSpireConferenceSpireConference is The Spire Network’s annual gathering that equips pastors and church teams through worship, teaching,…Conferences · Independent Christian Church
SpireConference
SpireConference — Organization Profile SpireConference is an annual gathering hosted by The Spire Network that exists to encourage and equip leaders who are building healthy, growing churches. Designed primarily for pastors and church staff teams, the conference creates space for…
SpireConference — Organization Profile SpireConference is an annual gathering hosted by The Spire Network that exists to encourage and equip leaders who are building healthy, growing churches. Designed primarily for pastors and church staff teams, the conference creates space for leaders to step away from weekly ministry demands, reconnect with their calling, and return with renewed vision and practical next steps. The conference is part of Spire.Network’s broader mission to encourage and equip leaders who inspire a movement of healthy growing churches. Spire.Network describes its vision as pursuing measurable Kingdom impact by supporting church leaders with an emphasis on biblical authority, Christian unity, and the Great Commission. In that sense, SpireConference serves as a concentrated “gathering point” within an ongoing…
SpireConference — Organization Profile
SpireConference is an annual gathering hosted by The Spire Network that exists to encourage and equip leaders who are building healthy, growing churches. Designed primarily for pastors and church staff teams, the conference creates space for leaders to step away from weekly ministry demands, reconnect with their calling, and return with renewed vision and practical next steps.
The conference is part of Spire.Network’s broader mission to encourage and equip leaders who inspire a movement of healthy growing churches. Spire.Network describes its vision as pursuing measurable Kingdom impact by supporting church leaders with an emphasis on biblical authority, Christian unity, and the Great Commission. In that sense, SpireConference serves as a concentrated “gathering point” within an ongoing leadership platform that also includes community connection, resources, and pastor health support.
SpireConference programming typically includes worship, main-stage teaching, and a wide range of breakout sessions. Breakouts allow attendees to customize their learning around ministry responsibilities and current challenges, and the conference also creates intentional moments for peer-to-peer connection—helping leaders build relationships with others serving in similar roles and contexts. These relational components are not treated as side benefits; Spire frames connection and community as core outcomes of the experience.
The event also involves ministry partners and exhibitors, giving church leaders access to organizations, tools, and services that can support ministry strategy and church health. For teams attending together, the conference can function as shared training: leaders can learn, discuss, and plan as a group, then return home aligned around priorities and equipped to implement what they’ve learned.
Because it is an annual conference, SpireConference rotates among host venues and cities, drawing participants from across North America who are connected to the Spire.Network community. Spire.Network is based in Longmont, Colorado, and provides year-round connection points for leaders through its broader platform and communication channels.
People can engage with SpireConference by registering for the annual event, exploring conference details and resources through Spire.Network’s event pages, and sharing the opportunity with other leaders on their team. Churches and individuals can also support the work financially through Spire.Network’s giving options, helping sustain leadership encouragement, resourcing, and community connection for ministry leaders beyond the conference itself.
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Church of ChristTelling the Story (Dallas)Telling the Story is a Prestoncrest Church of Christ conference in North Dallas focused on evangelism…Church of Christ · Conferences
Telling the Story (Dallas)
Telling the Story (Prestoncrest Church of Christ) — Organization Profile Telling the Story is a lectureship-style conference hosted by Prestoncrest Church of Christ in North Dallas (Dallas, Texas). The gathering is designed as a focused weekend of evangelism and church…
Telling the Story (Prestoncrest Church of Christ) — Organization Profile Telling the Story is a lectureship-style conference hosted by Prestoncrest Church of Christ in North Dallas (Dallas, Texas). The gathering is designed as a focused weekend of evangelism and church growth training, bringing together Christians and church leaders for worship, encouragement, and practical instruction aimed at helping churches share the gospel more effectively in their local communities. The conference describes its purpose in straightforward terms: to equip and edify attendees with “nuts and bolts” tools for ministry, while also creating space to discuss and dream about the future of the Lord’s church. Sessions are led by keynote presenters and a broad group of teachers from different ministry contexts, with lessons…
Telling the Story (Prestoncrest Church of Christ) — Organization Profile
Telling the Story is a lectureship-style conference hosted by Prestoncrest Church of Christ in North Dallas (Dallas, Texas). The gathering is designed as a focused weekend of evangelism and church growth training, bringing together Christians and church leaders for worship, encouragement, and practical instruction aimed at helping churches share the gospel more effectively in their local communities.
The conference describes its purpose in straightforward terms: to equip and edify attendees with “nuts and bolts” tools for ministry, while also creating space to discuss and dream about the future of the Lord’s church. Sessions are led by keynote presenters and a broad group of teachers from different ministry contexts, with lessons intended to be both biblically grounded and immediately usable in congregational life.
Telling the Story is structured around multiple class tracks so participants can choose topics that match their role and current needs. Tracks commonly include themes such as Facing the Future, Faith Foundations, Answers to Tough Questions, and Equipping the Church, alongside dedicated offerings for Ladies’ Ministry and a “Mission Possible” emphasis that connects everyday vocation and public life with Christian witness. The track model makes the conference helpful for preachers and elders, but also for ministry teams, Bible class teachers, and members who want to grow in confidence and clarity when talking about Jesus.
Alongside the scheduled sessions, the conference highlights fellowship and collaboration. Churches often attend as groups, using the weekend to learn together and return home with shared language and practical next steps. The event is hosted on Prestoncrest’s campus near the intersection of 635 and Preston, making it accessible to churches throughout the Dallas–Fort Worth area and to visitors traveling from other regions.
For those who want to engage, Prestoncrest provides a centralized information hub with registration, schedules, track descriptions, and promotional resources churches can use to invite others. The conference also points attendees to ongoing media through Prestoncrest’s YouTube channel and related playlists, making it possible to revisit teaching and share sessions with others for continued study and ministry development.
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Church of ChristTennessee State Lectureship of Churches of ChristThe Tennessee State Lectureship of Churches of Christ is an annual statewide Bible lectureship that equips…Church of Christ · Conferences
Tennessee State Lectureship of Churches of Christ
Tennessee State Lectureship of Churches of Christ — Organization Profile The Tennessee State Lectureship of Churches of Christ is an annual statewide Bible lectureship created to strengthen congregations through preaching, teaching, and workshops rooted in Scripture. It serves as a…
Tennessee State Lectureship of Churches of Christ — Organization Profile The Tennessee State Lectureship of Churches of Christ is an annual statewide Bible lectureship created to strengthen congregations through preaching, teaching, and workshops rooted in Scripture. It serves as a shared learning and fellowship gathering for Christians and churches across Tennessee, bringing people together around Bible instruction and encouragement for faithful congregational life. According to the Lectureship’s own history summary, the event was founded to help churches grow and develop according to the Holy Bible through a mix of teaching formats—not only sermon-style sessions, but also workshops, projects, and other biblically based programs intended to build stronger churches. This broader “equipping” purpose shapes how the lectureship is planned: content is…
Tennessee State Lectureship of Churches of Christ — Organization Profile
The Tennessee State Lectureship of Churches of Christ is an annual statewide Bible lectureship created to strengthen congregations through preaching, teaching, and workshops rooted in Scripture. It serves as a shared learning and fellowship gathering for Christians and churches across Tennessee, bringing people together around Bible instruction and encouragement for faithful congregational life.
According to the Lectureship’s own history summary, the event was founded to help churches grow and develop according to the Holy Bible through a mix of teaching formats—not only sermon-style sessions, but also workshops, projects, and other biblically based programs intended to build stronger churches. This broader “equipping” purpose shapes how the lectureship is planned: content is typically organized for practical application in local congregations, with lessons intended to strengthen discipleship, leadership, worship, and unity.
The Tennessee State Lectureship functions through cooperative leadership and rotating host support. A steering committee provides ongoing direction and continuity for the lectureship’s work, while a host congregation helps facilitate local coordination. This blend allows the lectureship to remain a statewide effort rather than a single-church event, encouraging relationships across multiple congregations and regions.
In addition to gathering for teaching and fellowship, the lectureship maintains a public web presence where churches and individuals can access core information, review the lectureship’s stated purpose, and find participation details. The site also highlights the lectureship’s leadership structure and provides practical links that help attendees navigate registration and related logistics through official pages.
For people who cannot attend in person, the lectureship has also used online video to extend access to sessions and teaching content. The official lectureship website includes a dedicated virtual page connected with YouTube, making it possible for individuals, small groups, and congregations to benefit from recorded teaching as a continuing resource for Bible study and encouragement.
Those who want to engage with the Tennessee State Lectureship can start by reviewing the official website, learning the lectureship’s purpose and history, and connecting through the registration page for current participation details. Churches can also engage by encouraging group participation, praying for the work, and supporting the cooperative spirit that helps the lectureship continue serving congregations across the state.
