We reproduce who we are and what we do—so let’s be intentional!
Transformation starts within and leads to outward multiplication. You are meant to be a Multiplier! It’s in you! The Spirit of Jesus is in you, and Scripture affirms this truth.
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Carey Nieuwhof is a best-selling author, speaker, pastor, former attorney, and podcaster whose work has equipped millions of leaders worldwide. He hosts The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast, which is in the top 0.1% of all podcasts in the world, and is the founder of The Art of Leadership Academy, where thousands of leaders grow every month. Across platforms, Carey’s content reaches more than 3 million leaders monthly, and his books, including At Your Best, Didn’t See It Coming, and the forthcoming AI and the Future Church, offer practical strategies for growth and resilience.
Danielle lets Love lead her to inspire, challenge, provoke and disrupt the present, and to live the future now. Having lived in different cultures and contexts around the world she celebrates diversity and deeply longs for wrong things to be made right. Danielle practices following Jesus daily. This pursuit has led to exciting entrepreneurial exploits (like co-founding multiple charities and non-profits) and a whole host of failures (that we don’t as often talk about). All of this has convinced her of the deep need we all have for hope, faith, and love. Her deepest longing is to demonstrate what living that boundless life looks like.
Danielle has written six books (the latest is The Other Side of Hope), has a podcast called The Right Side Up (which recently celebrated half-a-million downloads), and speaks to people at events all over the world. Danielle leads Boundless Communications Inc. which launches creative exploits like Women Speakers Collective (liberating voices of women around the globe), IMBY (a tiny home movement IN MY BACKYARD), Brave Global (preventing human trafficking), Infinitum (a way of living deeply), and Hagar’s Voice (support and advocacy for survivors of abuse). Danielle lives in Vancouver, Canada with her three sons and husband Steve. Danielle loves getting outside, doing new things, physical adventures, and she can’t seem to turn down a free lunch.
Dave Ferguson is the lead pastor of Community Christian Church, a multi-expression missional community that is passionate about “helping people find their way back to God.” Community has grown from a few college friends to reaching thousands of people in Chicagoland and around the world. Dave also provides visionary leadership for the international church-planting movement NewThing and is the President of Exponential. He is an award-winning author of books that include The Big Idea, Exponential, On The Verge, Finding Your Way Back To God, Starting Over, Hero Maker and most recently B.L.E.S.S. 5 Everyday Ways to Love Your Neighbor and Change the World. Dave and his best friend Sue have three terrific adult kids – Amy, Josh and Caleb.
In-depth equipping from pace-setting practitioners and access to top thought leaders that prepare you for the journey ahead.
Pre-conference cost: $29. You can purchase your conference ticket with the pre-conference.
A Missional Mindset: The One Thing Missing From Your Next Big Thing – Hosted by Forge US
Everywhere you turn, there’s a new church model, a fresh framework, or the latest “can’t-miss” strategy promising to help your church grow and thrive. But too often, those models fall flat because they are missing the one ingredient that makes everything else work: a missional mindset. Without it, we build structures that may look strong but fail to form disciples who live as
sent people.
Speakers: Alan Bradford, Jeremy Chambers, Jessie Cruickshank, Jacob Hoyer, Terry Ishee, Monica Paredes Chambers, Rowland Smith, Joel Varner
Accelerating Multiplication Through MULTISITE/CHURCH MERGERS – Hosted by Jim Tomberlin & Warren Bird
Monday:
(1:00-2:pm) Multisite Principles – Kadi Cole
Learn the foundational principles of multisite from a seasoned multisite director
(2:00-3:00pm) Launching Multisite Campuses – Rich Birch
Learn the basics of launching strong campuses that reproduce from a multisite pioneer and veteran practitioner who has personally launched over a dozen campuses directly and coached many more churches through it.
(3:00-4:45) Accelerating Multiplication Through MULTISITE In Rural, Suburban, and Urban Communities—Mike Albon, LCBC (Lives Changed by Christ Church) (1 of 2)
Speakers: Jim Tomberlin, Warren Bird, Kadi Cole, Rich Birch, Mike Albon
Acknowledging and Navigating the Unique Challenges for Women in Ministry – Hosted by Exponential Women NEXT
This pre-con gathering is designed to give women leaders the opportunity to gather in a safe and authentic space where we will address the confusing, hard, and painful challenges that have often created potholes and detours for women on their leadership journeys in the Church. We will also discuss calling, identity, the extra burden we often feel, disqualifying ourselves, and imposter syndrome. We will consider some helpful and insightful ways to navigate it all, and who we need to ask to join us on the journey! Our time together will include hearing from some amazing women ministry leaders with decades of difference making experience as well from the leaders gathered around our tables. Time for Q & A, reflection, and prayer will be included.
Speakers: Noemi Chavez, Sue Ferguson, Denette Schaer, Dr. Chaney Garcia, Terri Saliba, Kadi Cole
Breathe Again: A Spirit-Led Mini-Retreat – Hosted by Dandelion Resources
What if the most fruitful thing you could do this year was slow down?
Many of us lead at an unsustainable pace, driven by pressure, expectation, and comparison. But Jesus invites us into a different way, a life led by the Spirit, marked by His presence, and producing fruit that lasts.
Join us for this unique mini-retreat pre-conference. It’ll be a space to catch your breath, hear God’s voice, and reset your rhythms. We’ll combine rich biblical insight, Spirit-empowered prayer, guided solitude, and life-giving conversation. You’ll leave with practical tools to help you lead from a place of rest, and to help those you lead do the same.
You’re already away from home – why not carve out time to let the Spirit recalibrate your soul?
Speakers: Hannah Absalom, Alex Absalom
Building & Multiplying Healthy Multiethnic Churches – Hosted by Jim Tomberlin & Warren Bird
At this Exponential 2026 Pre-Conference, you’ll discover how to move beyond the pitfalls of homogeneity and establish churches that embody God’s heart for all people, not just some people, on earth as it is in heaven (Revelation 7:9). Together with like-minded others and some of the most experienced and credible leaders in the Multiethnic Church Movement, you’ll explore the biblical why, the practical how, and the actionable what required to plant, grow, and strengthen healthy multiethnic churches in any context.
Speakers: Mark DeYmaz, Derwin Gray, Naeem Fazal, Kristin Mockler Young, Harry Li, Ray Chang, Mont Mitchell, Justin Spann
Church Plantology: The Art and Science of Planting Churches – Hosted by NewBreed Training
The world has changed, but the mission hasn’t. In this dynamic pre-conference powered by NewBreed Training, you’ll discover how to plant churches rooted in the radical simplicity of the New Testament and adapted to the complexity of today’s world. Whether you’re planting your first church or multiplying your fifth, this session will equip you with field-tested strategies, biblical insights, and a Spirit-led posture to launch and lead missional movements—not just Sunday services.
You’ll learn how to:
Join us for a hope-filled reset on what church planting was always meant to be, and must be again.
Speakers: Peyton Jones, Chestly Lunday, Ralph Moore, Mike Chong Perkinson, Jon Crawford, Demeko Bivens
Designing for Multiplication: mDNA and APEST in Practice – Hosted by 100Movements & 5Q
We live in a cultural moment of rapid change. Old paradigms and inherited models no longer carry the weight they once did. The Spirit is stirring the church to remember her forgotten ways and to reimagine herself as a multiplying Jesus-movement.
Movemental DNA (mDNA) and the fivefold gifts (APEST – Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, Shepherd, Teacher, Eph. 4) give us the biblical design for how the church grows in unity, maturity, and multiplication. Together they show us how every disciple can contribute, how leadership can be multiplied, and how new communities of faith can emerge across generations.
Speakers: Lindsey Harwood, Rich Robinson, Brian Johnson
Future Builders: Innovating the Church of Tomorrow – Hosted by Exponential NEXT
This preconference gathering is designed specifically for young adults who are passionate about shaping what the church looks like in years to come. Together, we’ll explore bold ideas about innovation, community, and spiritual leadership—while leaning into the unique creativity and calling God has placed in each of us. This won’t be a passive session; expect a highly interactive, workshop-style environment that invites you to listen, dream, and design through our Calling Blueprint Lab. You’ll leave not just with inspiration, but with practical clarity on your “next right step” in living out your calling and participating in God’s future for the church.
Speakers: Carey Neiuwhof, Daniel Yang, Tyler Prieb, Elyse Mahan, Brad Lomenick, Scott Woller, Ken Costa, Carrie Williams
Future Church: the Lost-to-Leader Disciple-Making Paradigm – Hosted by Cru
Apostolic leaders who break new ground for the kingdom need a compass and a roadmap.
In this pre-conference, we will look at the current challenges and prepare a new generation for the future of the church. Practitioners will lay out timeless, biblical principles that shape the commitments of apostolic leadership.
Come to:
Speakers: Adam Jones, Amy Karst, Shawn O’Neill
Get AI Future-Ready: Hands-On Ministry Bootcamp – Hosted by Exponential AI NEXT
Imagine walking away with a library of ready-to-use ministry content created in just hours instead of weeks. This intensive pre-conferenceworkshop is built for pastors and church staff who want immediate, practical results. Through sessions over two days you will be introduced to AI tools that can create a week of social media posts in minutes, turn your sermons into podcasts for both your congregation and small group leaders, and even clone your own voice and video to multiply your teaching presence without extra recording time. You will also learn how to build a custom stock gallery of your own images for church marketing and tackle the critical task of drafting an AI policy that protects your staff, volunteers, and community. Bring your laptop with you so you can build projects for your own church — graphics,reels, podcasts, cloned assets—tailored to your ministry and ready to use the moment you get home.
Speakers: Kenny Jahng
How to Build a Culture of Multipliers – Hosted by Exponential
Many leaders want to see their ministries multiply but struggle to create cultures where ongoing impact thrives. This pre-conference provides hands-on experience to help you become a catalyst for a culture of Multipliers. Learn a simple, proven tool for developing healthy disciple-making leaders who champion reproduction, practice it through interactive exercises, and craft a tailored action plan. Leave equipped with the tools, confidence, and strategy to foster a multiplying culture and create lasting Kingdom impact.
Speakers: coming soon…
How to Confidently Evaluate and Strengthen Your Discipleship Strategy – Hosted by RightNow Media
Three key questions shape every discipleship effort:
Too often these questions reveal gaps in clarity or execution. What if we’re missing something essential in our approach?
Speakers: Robby Angle, Benjamin Crawshaw
Planting Churches that Reach, Grow, and Multiply – Hosted by Stadia
Session 1: Starting a Church That Reaches People Far From God (Monday, March 16th 1-2:30pm)
New churches have the highest potential to reach people far from God. So how do you start churches that are focused on leaving the “ninety-nine” to go after the “one”? Hear inspiring stories about lifechanging churches and gain practical strategies for starting that kind of church.
Speakers: Tim Celek, Heidy Tandy, Leilani Sizemore, Trey Grant, and Sam Chacko
Multiplying Sustainable & Missionally Vibrant Churches – Hosted by Mosaix Global Network
In this Pre-conference, you’ll discover how to break free from financial fragility and lead your church into a more sustainable, missionally vibrant future. Together with some of the most experienced and credible leaders in the emerging Church Economics Movement, you’ll explore practical pathways to get beyond sole dependence on tithes and offerings and position your church for expanded Kingdom impact.
Speakers: Mark DeYmaz, Jay Moon, Greg Daley, Dan Pourbaix, Justin Knapp, José Nieves,
Reimagining Church for 2026: Innovation, Renewal, and Next-Gen Leadership – Hosted by Great Commission Research Network
The landscape of ministry is shifting—rapidly. In a world marked by cultural change, digital acceleration, and generational transition, church planters and pastors must lead with vision, courage, and creativity. Reimagining Church for 2026 is a dynamic pre-conference designed to equip and inspire leaders to navigate this new era of ministry with innovation, spiritual renewal, and a focus on raising up the next generation of leadership.
This conference will feature thought-provoking keynotes, practical workshops, and space for meaningful connection. Together, we’ll explore emerging models of church, creative discipleship strategies, sustainable leadership practices, and how to reimagine mission in a post-Christian context.
Whether you’re launching a new church, revitalizing an existing one, or leading in a rapidly changing environment, this conference will provide the tools, insights, and encouragement needed to lead faithfully and boldly into the future.
Speakers: Gary McIntosh, Alan McMahan, JD Payne
Unleashing Kingdom Impact Through Collaborative Church-Planting Networks – Hosted by Exponential Networks NEXT
Leaders often strive for independence and autonomy in Kingdom work, but this rarely leads to Kingdom success. Many feel tired and frustrated, seeking ways to amplify their efforts. Collaboration brings greater Kingdom impact, connection, and enjoyment, much like the early church did through networks. This pre-conference will highlight the power of collaboration for Kingdom impact. You’ll gain insights from speakers, case studies, discussions, and have opportunities to learn now to start, sustain, and scale small networks for Kingdom multiplication.
Speakers: coming soon…
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Registration for Pre-Conference Open
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch/Networking
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pre-Conference Sessions
8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Pre-Conference Sessions
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Registration Opens for Main Conference
12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Main Session 1
2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Break
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Workshop 1
3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Break
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Main Session 2
7:30 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. Bible Study
8:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Workshop 2
9:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Break
10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Main Session 3
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Lunch / Networking Lunches
2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Break
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Workshop 3
3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Break
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Main Session 4
7:30 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. Bible Study
8:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Workshop 4
9:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Break
10:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Main Session 5
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