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 ChristTri-Cities School of Preaching LectureshipThe Tri-Cities School of Preaching Lectureship is an annual, theme-based week of Bible teaching connected to…Church of Christ · Conferences
Tri-Cities School of Preaching Lectureship
Tri-Cities School of Preaching Lectureship — Organization Profile The Tri-Cities School of Preaching and Christian Development (often abbreviated TCSOP&CD) is a preacher-training work overseen by the Stoney Creek church of Christ. Based in Elizabethton, Tennessee, the school focuses on developing…
Tri-Cities School of Preaching Lectureship — Organization Profile The Tri-Cities School of Preaching and Christian Development (often abbreviated TCSOP&CD) is a preacher-training work overseen by the Stoney Creek church of Christ. Based in Elizabethton, Tennessee, the school focuses on developing “men of the Book” through a structured program of Bible instruction, ministry preparation, and opportunities to practice teaching and evangelism. Within that broader purpose, the Tri-Cities School of Preaching Lectureship is an annual, theme-centered week of Bible teaching hosted through the school. The lectureship is designed as an area-wide gathering where lessons are organized around a unified topic and presented by a mix of current students, alumni, and other speakers. This structure allows the lectureship to serve both as encouragement…
Tri-Cities School of Preaching Lectureship — Organization Profile
The Tri-Cities School of Preaching and Christian Development (often abbreviated TCSOP&CD) is a preacher-training work overseen by the Stoney Creek church of Christ. Based in Elizabethton, Tennessee, the school focuses on developing “men of the Book” through a structured program of Bible instruction, ministry preparation, and opportunities to practice teaching and evangelism.
Within that broader purpose, the Tri-Cities School of Preaching Lectureship is an annual, theme-centered week of Bible teaching hosted through the school. The lectureship is designed as an area-wide gathering where lessons are organized around a unified topic and presented by a mix of current students, alumni, and other speakers. This structure allows the lectureship to serve both as encouragement for congregations and as a public window into the kind of training the school provides.
The lectureship also reflects the school’s emphasis on developing communicators who can teach clearly in multiple settings. TCSOP&CD highlights instruction in general Bible knowledge, apologetics, preacher development, and writing, along with hands-on practice in written and digital evangelism through its media capabilities. In that context, lectureship preaching and teaching is not simply a series of talks—it aligns with the school’s goal of forming workers who can communicate Scripture effectively to the church and to the world.
Another distinctive is the community aspect that comes with the lectureship week. TCSOP&CD notes a special dinner during the lectureship that honors friends and families who have supported the school over time. This kind of shared fellowship underscores how the school functions as a congregationally connected ministry, supported by relationships with churches and individuals who value gospel preaching and teaching.
Because the school’s work is closely tied to local church life, the lectureship is intended to be useful beyond a single week on the calendar. Churches can draw from lectureship teaching as a model for theme-driven study, use recorded lessons for classes or training, and connect with TCSOP&CD to learn more about its curriculum and ministry resources. For individuals, the lectureship can be a meaningful entry point for ongoing learning—especially for those exploring Bible training or looking to strengthen their ability to teach.
People can engage with the Tri-Cities School of Preaching Lectureship by attending when available, sharing the school’s teaching resources with their congregation, and supporting the school’s work through prayer and giving. For churches that want to encourage future preachers, one practical way to partner is to recommend students, support student needs, and stay connected to the school’s teaching and media outlets.
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ConferencesUncommon Men’s ConferenceUncommon Men’s Conference is a multi-site men’s ministry conference hosted by churches nationwide, designed to call…Conferences · Independent Christian Church
Uncommon Men’s Conference
Uncommon Men’s Conference — Organization Profile Uncommon Men’s Conference (often referred to simply as Uncommon) is a multi-site men’s ministry conference that operates as a nationwide movement calling men to pursue God and resist “ordinary” patterns of life. Uncommon’s messaging…
Uncommon Men’s Conference — Organization Profile Uncommon Men’s Conference (often referred to simply as Uncommon) is a multi-site men’s ministry conference that operates as a nationwide movement calling men to pursue God and resist “ordinary” patterns of life. Uncommon’s messaging focuses on helping men grow as disciples of Jesus and as husbands and fathers, with sessions and experiences intended to challenge character, strengthen faith, and encourage committed, everyday obedience. A defining feature of Uncommon is its distributed model. Rather than functioning as one centralized event in a single city, Uncommon is hosted independently by churches across the country, and registration is handled through each host site’s local church platform. This structure allows churches to serve their region while participating in…
Uncommon Men’s Conference — Organization Profile
Uncommon Men’s Conference (often referred to simply as Uncommon) is a multi-site men’s ministry conference that operates as a nationwide movement calling men to pursue God and resist “ordinary” patterns of life. Uncommon’s messaging focuses on helping men grow as disciples of Jesus and as husbands and fathers, with sessions and experiences intended to challenge character, strengthen faith, and encourage committed, everyday obedience.
A defining feature of Uncommon is its distributed model. Rather than functioning as one centralized event in a single city, Uncommon is hosted independently by churches across the country, and registration is handled through each host site’s local church platform. This structure allows churches to serve their region while participating in a shared conference identity and content approach.
Uncommon events commonly include main sessions built around biblical teaching and practical application, along with opportunities for men to connect with one another. Many host sites also create space for fellowship through activities, food, and men’s ministry moments that help attendees build relationships beyond the sessions. The goal is not only an impactful weekend, but a catalyst for ongoing discipleship, accountability, and spiritual leadership in the home and church.
For churches interested in participating, Uncommon provides a pathway for becoming a host site. The conference’s host guidance highlights commitments that emphasize discipleship relationships after the event, timely responses during the conference experience, and a posture of serving other churches—reinforcing that the conference is intended to be a blessing across congregations rather than “owned” by any one local church.
Uncommon also maintains a speaker listing that features past and current conference communicators, offering churches and attendees a sense of the kinds of teaching voices they can expect. While individual speaker lineups can vary by site and season, Uncommon’s consistent emphasis is calling men to pursue God with conviction and integrity and to take concrete steps toward spiritual maturity.
Uncommon is presented online through ChooseUncommon.com, and its conference materials and site directory indicate a connection with Crossing Church in Quincy, Illinois, while the hosting footprint spans churches across the United States (and occasional international locations listed in the host directory). Individuals can engage by attending through a nearby host site, and churches can engage by exploring the host interest process and partnering to bring the conference to their region.
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Church of ChristWest Virginia School of Preaching LecturesThe West Virginia School of Preaching Victory Lectures provide theme-based Bible teaching preserved through lectureship books…Church of Christ · Conferences
West Virginia School of Preaching Lectures
West Virginia School of Preaching (WVSOP) Victory Lectures — Organization Profile The West Virginia School of Preaching (WVSOP) is a preacher-training work conducted under the oversight of the elders of the Hillview Terrace church of Christ. Based in Moundsville, West…
West Virginia School of Preaching (WVSOP) Victory Lectures — Organization Profile The West Virginia School of Preaching (WVSOP) is a preacher-training work conducted under the oversight of the elders of the Hillview Terrace church of Christ. Based in Moundsville, West Virginia, the school describes its mission as training men to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ through a rigorous course of Bible study and ministry preparation. WVSOP’s annual lectureship is commonly known as the Victory Lectures. The Victory Lectures are organized as a theme-driven series of Bible lessons taught by speakers who are invited to address assigned topics. While the lectures take place in a defined setting, the school’s approach is intentionally broader: WVSOP seeks to provide teaching that can…
West Virginia School of Preaching (WVSOP) Victory Lectures — Organization Profile
The West Virginia School of Preaching (WVSOP) is a preacher-training work conducted under the oversight of the elders of the Hillview Terrace church of Christ. Based in Moundsville, West Virginia, the school describes its mission as training men to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ through a rigorous course of Bible study and ministry preparation.
WVSOP’s annual lectureship is commonly known as the Victory Lectures. The Victory Lectures are organized as a theme-driven series of Bible lessons taught by speakers who are invited to address assigned topics. While the lectures take place in a defined setting, the school’s approach is intentionally broader: WVSOP seeks to provide teaching that can continue to serve congregations, preachers, and Bible students long after a single week of sessions.
One distinctive feature of the Victory Lectures is how WVSOP preserves and distributes the content. The school notes that it produces a book of the lectures each year for wider reading use. These lectureship books function as evergreen study resources, gathering coordinated lessons around a unified theme in a format that can be used for personal study, group classes, or sermon preparation.
In addition to printed material, WVSOP also makes lectureship teaching accessible through recorded media. The school maintains a lectureships page that includes individual sessions with audio and video options, and its YouTube presence hosts playlists of Victory Lectures content. This combination makes it possible for churches and individuals—whether nearby or far away—to learn from the lectures in an on-demand format and to revisit lessons as part of an ongoing study plan.
The Victory Lectures are also connected to WVSOP’s broader educational mission. WVSOP describes a two-year course of study designed to strengthen students’ comprehensive understanding of Scripture, alongside practical assignments that provide experience in preaching and teaching. In that context, the lectureship serves not only as an instructional resource for the wider church, but also as a public expression of the school’s commitment to serious Bible teaching.
For those who want to stay connected to WVSOP’s work beyond the lectures, the school publishes a quarterly newsletter, Publishing Peace, as a way to share updates and resources. WVSOP notes that information about lectureship books currently in print is included through Publishing Peace, making it a helpful gateway for locating printed teaching materials connected to past Victory Lectures.
People can engage with the WVSOP Victory Lectures in several evergreen ways: watch or listen to archived sessions online, build a congregational class series from a lectureship theme, request or purchase lectureship books through the school, subscribe to Publishing Peace, or support the work financially so WVSOP can continue training and resourcing gospel preachers.
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Church of ChristWinterfestWinterfest is a churches-of-Christ–connected youth rally that equips middle and high school students through Bible teaching,…Church of Christ · Conferences
Winterfest
Winterfest — Organization Profile Winterfest is a long-running youth rally associated with churches of Christ, created to help teenagers grow in faith through Bible-centered teaching, worship, and community. The event is designed primarily for middle school and high school students,…
Winterfest — Organization Profile Winterfest is a long-running youth rally associated with churches of Christ, created to help teenagers grow in faith through Bible-centered teaching, worship, and community. The event is designed primarily for middle school and high school students, who typically attend with church youth groups and adult sponsors for a concentrated, retreat-style weekend of spiritual renewal and discipleship. Winterfest is organized as a multi-track gathering that blends large-group sessions with teaching that is meant to be practical and accessible for teens. While specific session topics vary each year, the consistent purpose is to help students engage Scripture, strengthen conviction, and build friendships with other believers. Many youth groups use Winterfest as a “big anchor” moment in their annual…
Winterfest — Organization Profile
Winterfest is a long-running youth rally associated with churches of Christ, created to help teenagers grow in faith through Bible-centered teaching, worship, and community. The event is designed primarily for middle school and high school students, who typically attend with church youth groups and adult sponsors for a concentrated, retreat-style weekend of spiritual renewal and discipleship.
Winterfest is organized as a multi-track gathering that blends large-group sessions with teaching that is meant to be practical and accessible for teens. While specific session topics vary each year, the consistent purpose is to help students engage Scripture, strengthen conviction, and build friendships with other believers. Many youth groups use Winterfest as a “big anchor” moment in their annual discipleship rhythm—bringing students for shared learning, worship, and encouragement that carries back into the local church.
A notable distinctive of Winterfest is its multi-location approach. In addition to its long-established gathering in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, Winterfest also hosts events in Fort Worth, Texas, and Arizona, serving churches and youth ministries from multiple regions. This format allows churches to participate in a similar experience while choosing a location that best fits travel distance and group logistics.
Winterfest supports participation with practical planning tools for youth leaders and parents. The official site provides registration access, location details, lodging guidance, directions, and vendor/exhibitor information to help groups coordinate travel and schedules. Winterfest also maintains a speaker/teacher listing so attending groups can understand the range of voices contributing to the program.
Beyond the in-person experience, Winterfest offers ongoing resources that extend year-round. The event promotes the Winterfest mobile app to provide devotional content and other attendee tools, and it also shares resources and historical archives that allow churches and individuals to revisit past sessions and materials for continued learning and encouragement.
For churches and families looking to engage, the best starting point is the official Winterfest website, where groups can find registration links by location, planning details for lodging and directions, and the central contact information for questions. Winterfest’s stated contact point is based in Edmond, Oklahoma, providing a consistent home-base for communication and coordination across its event locations.
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Church of ChristYork University Equip ConferenceYork University’s Equip Conference is a Nebraska-based ministry training event that serves church leaders and congregations…Church of Christ · Conferences
York University Equip Conference
York University Equip Conference — Organization Profile York University’s Equip Conference is a ministry training event hosted on the university’s campus in York, Nebraska, and connected to the university’s Kite Center for Ministry. The conference is designed to serve Christians…
York University Equip Conference — Organization Profile York University’s Equip Conference is a ministry training event hosted on the university’s campus in York, Nebraska, and connected to the university’s Kite Center for Ministry. The conference is designed to serve Christians and church leaders through worship, teaching, and practical ministry conversations. Rather than operating as a broad inspirational gathering, Equip is structured as a focused event for strengthening local congregations through biblical teaching, discussion, and ministry-oriented breakout sessions. The conference’s stated purpose is to empower Christians to grow and strengthen their local congregations. Its name is drawn from Ephesians 4:12, reflecting an emphasis on equipping believers for service in the church. York University presents the conference as a two-day series of…
York University Equip Conference — Organization Profile
York University’s Equip Conference is a ministry training event hosted on the university’s campus in York, Nebraska, and connected to the university’s Kite Center for Ministry. The conference is designed to serve Christians and church leaders through worship, teaching, and practical ministry conversations. Rather than operating as a broad inspirational gathering, Equip is structured as a focused event for strengthening local congregations through biblical teaching, discussion, and ministry-oriented breakout sessions.
The conference’s stated purpose is to empower Christians to grow and strengthen their local congregations. Its name is drawn from Ephesians 4:12, reflecting an emphasis on equipping believers for service in the church. York University presents the conference as a two-day series of events that brings together church leaders and attendees for keynote sessions, worship, panels, and breakout tracks. In recent years, the event has also been described by York leaders as intentionally serving the needs of smaller congregations that may not have access to many regional training opportunities.
Equip is based at York University in York, Nebraska, and it serves churches in Nebraska, the Midwest, and other regions beyond the Bible Belt. York’s official conference materials for 2026 note that speakers are coming from seven states, while university coverage of previous conferences reports participation from congregations across multiple states and Canada. That reach suggests Equip functions as both a regional training event and a growing national gathering for ministers, elders, volunteers, and other church leaders looking for practical support in congregational life and leadership.
A distinguishing feature of Equip is its conference model built around practical ministry tracks and local-church application. The 2026 conference schedule highlights sessions for Small Churches, Women’s Ministry, Youth Ministry, Shepherd’s Connection, and the Book of Hebrews, alongside general sessions and worship. York’s reporting on recent conferences also points to added workshops, panel discussions, and special lectures that broaden the event’s usefulness for a range of ministry settings. The conference is hosted in connection with the university’s wider ministry efforts, including the Kite Center for Ministry, which exists to equip and encourage leaders in local churches.
People can engage with the Equip Conference in several ways. Attendees can register for the annual gathering, access the published schedule, and participate in keynote sessions, breakout classes, and related conference events. Those who want to stay connected to the broader ministry ecosystem around Equip can also follow the Kite Center for Ministry, read resources from The Storehouse, volunteer through York’s ministry channels, or support the university’s ministry work financially. Taken together, the conference represents a practical training and encouragement initiative for church leaders, especially those serving small or rural congregations.
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Church of ChristYouth in Action (YIAKC)Youth in Action (YIAKC) is a Kansas City–area youth conference for grades 6–12, bringing church groups…Church of Christ · Conferences
Youth in Action (YIAKC)
Youth in Action (YIAKC) — Organization Profile Youth in Action (YIAKC) is a youth conference that brings together Christian teens for a concentrated weekend of worship, Bible teaching, and community. YIAKC is organized as a group-based event, meaning youth typically…
Youth in Action (YIAKC) — Organization Profile Youth in Action (YIAKC) is a youth conference that brings together Christian teens for a concentrated weekend of worship, Bible teaching, and community. YIAKC is organized as a group-based event, meaning youth typically attend with a church youth group and adult chaperones, creating a supervised environment that supports both spiritual growth and healthy peer relationships. The conference is designed for students in grades 6–12, offering an experience that combines large-group sessions with smaller settings where students can learn and reflect together. YIAKC emphasizes worship and keynote teaching alongside a rotation of classes and activities, giving groups a shared spiritual focus while also providing options for learning that fit different interests and stages of…
Youth in Action (YIAKC) — Organization Profile
Youth in Action (YIAKC) is a youth conference that brings together Christian teens for a concentrated weekend of worship, Bible teaching, and community. YIAKC is organized as a group-based event, meaning youth typically attend with a church youth group and adult chaperones, creating a supervised environment that supports both spiritual growth and healthy peer relationships.
The conference is designed for students in grades 6–12, offering an experience that combines large-group sessions with smaller settings where students can learn and reflect together. YIAKC emphasizes worship and keynote teaching alongside a rotation of classes and activities, giving groups a shared spiritual focus while also providing options for learning that fit different interests and stages of growth.
A key distinctive of YIAKC is its intentional blend of teaching and togetherness. The event schedule includes time for youth groups to meet privately for group devotionals, helping youth leaders and chaperones process the weekend’s lessons with their students. YIAKC also describes the value of shared “common space” time where groups can mingle, play games, and meet other teens—helping relationships form across congregations and states.
YIAKC takes place in a hotel conference setting near Kansas City International Airport, hosting the conference entirely within the Embassy Suites Kansas City Airport location. This format allows conference sessions, lodging, and group gathering spaces to remain in one place, which supports coordination for large numbers of attendees and makes it simpler for visiting groups to participate. YIAKC provides guidance for group leaders on room arrangements, expectations for youth supervision, and event policies so church groups can plan responsibly.
The conference is led by a board made up of leaders connected to multiple congregations, reflecting YIAKC’s cooperative nature. Board members represent churches in Missouri, Iowa, and the Kansas City region, and the conference provides a public contact email so churches and group leaders can ask questions or request help connecting with a group when needed.
For churches looking to engage, YIAKC’s primary pathways are registering as a youth group, preparing adults and students for a structured weekend of learning and worship, and using the conference as an opportunity to strengthen youth discipleship and relationships within a youth ministry. YIAKC also recognizes the importance of feedback and ongoing improvement through attendee input, and it highlights sponsors who help support the conference.
