March 13-14, 2026 at
Lodge of the Four Seasons!
Eric Stevens
Central Christian College of the Bible
Moberly MO
Matt Proctor
Ozark Christian College
Joplin MO
Jerry Harris
The Christian Standard
Quincy IL
Nick Ballard
Harvester Christian Church
St Charles MO
If your church has registered as a partner church, click on standard Registration and apply the discount code provided to your church at checkout.
Pre-Conference Schedule
Senior Leader Pre-Conference
March 12th-13th
If you are a senior minister, preaching minister, campus minister or volunteer carrying the weight of shepherding and leading your church, the pre-conference is for you! Come early to be encouraged and challenged in your calling. Hear from experienced leaders, connect with other preachers in your church context and catch your breath.
Thursday March 12th
12:-12:30 Registration
12:30-1- Hidden Intro Fun
1-2:15 Main Session 1
2:15-2:30 Break
2:30-3:30 Main Session 2
3:30-3:45 Break
3:45-4:45- Team Leadership Development
4:45-5 Break
5-6 Main Session 3
6:15-10- Dinner and Field Trip Offsite
Friday March 13th
7:45- 8- Coffee, Doughnuts, and Fruit breakfast
8-9:30- Main Session 4
9:30-9:45 Break
9:45-10:45 Team Preaching Plan that works
10:45-11 Break
11-12 Main Session 5
12-1:30- Lunch offsite
Micah Odor
CCL Network
Cincinnati OH
Don Sanders
Central Christian College of the Bible
Moberly MO
Janeil Owen
Central Christian College of the Bible
Moberly MO
Event Made Possible By
Exhibitors and Sponsorships:
Workshops
Workshops are a great opportunity to sit in a smaller room and learn alonside others through presentation and discussion. Our workshops answer practical questions of following Jesus in the middle of real life situations. Click the times below to see all of our 2026 workshops
Stay on Site for the Convention!
Once again, this year's convention is at the Lodge of the Four Seasons (315 Four Seasons Dr. Lake Ozark, MO 65049) , the beautiful waterfront resort on the edge of Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri. The spectacular lakeside setting combines with warm hospitality and a host of resort amenities to deliver an unparalleled getaway destination. On-site amenities during the convention include multiple options for food, for the convenience of getting as much out of our convention weekend as possible.
​Lodge of the Four Seasons offers a special rate for those attending the convention.
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Schedule
​Friday - 13th
2:00 PM Registration Opens
3:00 PM Gospel Hymn Sing (Eric Stevens & Elijah O’Dell)
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Abiding for the Next Generation
4:15 PM Dinner Break
6:00 PM Workshop #1
7:15 PM Main Session #1 (Matt Proctor)
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The Necessity of Abiding
8:45 PM President's After Party (Exhibit Hall)
9:30 PM Students Event
Saturday - 14th
8:00 AM Bible Study
9:00 AM Main Session #2 (Jerry Harris)
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Abiding to the Source
10:30 AM Workshop #2
12:00 PM Lunch
1:30 PM Workshop #3 (includes Prayer for Ministries in Exhibit Hall)
2:45 PM Main Session #3 (Nick Ballard)
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The Fruit of Jesus' Light
MCC kids
Kids Programs are available for all ages from birth- 5th grade.
A nursery and children's sessions are available during all main sessions and workshops.
MCC Students
Student (6th-12th grade) programs happen during all workshops and a special late night event on Friday.
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Friday 6pm Teen Workshop: Keeping Your Light Lit (John 15:5)
How to connect to Jesus beyond attending church on Sundays. How do we stay connected deeply to Jesus and what to do when you feel like your light is draining.
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Saturday 10:30am Teen Workshop: Touch of Hope Purse Project
Come serve together and learn what God is doing through this mission.
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Saturday 1:30pm Teen Workshop: Finding Light in the Dark (Psalm 27:1)
Finding Jesus as your light that you can depend on when going through hard times, anxiety, and doubt.
2026 Convention Sponsors
Some Photos from Last Year's Convention
