2026 Pre-Conference Intensives, Track Seminars, & Super Seminars
Practical, faith-centered seminars designed for leaders of life transformation ministries. Explore timely topics spanning leadership, operations, frontline services, communications, and resource development—each led by experienced practitioners and focused on insights you can apply immediately.
Pre-Conference Optional Programs: Tuesday, June 9 | 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | $30 each
HUD / HHS Policy Engagement
Engage directly with officials from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Caring Well in
High-Stress Ministry
Learn de-escalation and staff resilience skills to serve with confidence in high-stress environments.
Thrift Stores:
A Rising Opportunity
Ready to launch or level up your thrift store? Learn proven strategies that move operations from chaos to consistency.
Track Seminars
ADDICTION RECOVERY
Advancing recovery through compassion, innovation, and holistic care
CLIENT & CULTURE
Responding to culture and trends with biblical wisdom and compassion
COMMUNICATION & MARKETING
Strengthening trust and credibility through purposeful interaction and innovation
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Building ministry support by mobilizing people, resources, and partnerships
DIVERSIFYING REVENUE
Expanding financial sustainability through entrepreneurial ventures, innovation, and strategic growth
FRONTLINE SERVICES & HOSPITALITY
Delivering dignity and care through hospitality, best practices, and trauma-informed service
GROWING FORWARD
Strengthening small-budget ministries through smart strategy, stewardship, and scalable solutions
HOT TOPICS
Tackling today’s toughest questions and anticipating tomorrow’s challenges
LEADERSHIP & STAFF DEVELOPMENT
Inspiring intentionality and growth for ministry leaders
OPERATIONS & ADMINISTRATION
Strengthening ministries through effective management, systems, and support
ORGANIZATIONAL GROWTH
Developing teams that drive organizational health and long-term growth
RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Leveraging resource pathways to maximize ministry
TRANSFORMATIONAL PROGRAMMING
Inspiring life-changing programs toward next-level outcomes
Super Seminars: Friday, June 12 | 8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
Five Keys to CEO Succession
Masterworks President Steve Woodworth will share stories and insights from the biggest, best, and most disastrous ministry successions to help you steward your own succession and set up your team and your organization for success.
Presenter: Steve Woodworth, Masterworks
Managing Leadership Anxiety: Yours and Theirs
Attendees will gain insight and understanding that will help in noticing triggers, lowering reactivity, developing deeper connection, and increasing emotional wellbeing, all while accomplishing challenging tasks and responsibilities in a variety of difficult situations.
Presenter: Steve Cuss, Capable Life
Hey Boss, We Have a Problem: Managing Crisis
Organizations can learn to thrive in a crisis with proper preparation. Unpack three essential traits of effective crisis decision-makers and leave equipped with practical tools to confidently tackle your ten toughest decisions in the coming year.
Presenter: Jack Briggs, Front Right Strategies
Practicing Peace: Forming Emotionally and Spiritually Mature Leaders
Scripture calls God’s people to a different way of life and Jesus taught his followers to become peacemakers, to speak the truth in love, and to bear the fruit of the Spirit. Explore emotional and spiritual maturity, and practices for sustaining steadiness, clarity, and wisdom in demanding leadership environments.
Presenter: Michael Gulker, The Colossian Forum
Build a Remarkable Team
Begin by completing a Team Awareness Assessment. Using the Seven Key Signatures of a remarkable team, participants will leverage their customized team assessment results to identify strengths, gaps, and pathways to a healthier more remarkable team.
Presenter: Brooke Hodnefield, The Slingshot Group