JULY 17-19 | SPRINGFIELD, IL + online
Empowering Leaders, Celebrating Progress, and Shaping Tomorrow’s Ministry
Join ministry leaders from across the world for three days of knowledge, networking, and innovation. Dive deep into the topics that matter, with speakers leading the way.
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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Jason Baugh
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Jason Baugh
Lead Pastor - Center Point Church
Greg Surratt
Thursday
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Greg Surratt
Founding Pastor - Seacoast Church
Danny Dunivan
Friday
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Danny Dunivan
President - General Baptist Ministries
Whether you’re a seasoned pastor or a new ministry leader, this is the place to learn from dynamic speakers, connect with fellow leaders across the globe, explore new tools and resources, and shape the future of General Baptist ministry—together.
150+
Years
800+
Churches Worldwide
9+
Countries
JULY 17-19 | SPRINGFIELD, IL + online
Where today’s innovations shape tomorrow’s church
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
Thursday, July 17
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8:00 am
On-Site Registrations
In-person
LOBBY
10:00 am
General Association
In-person
AUDITORIUM
11:30 AM
Lunch
In-person
TBD
2:00 PM
Session 1
In-person
AUDITORIUM
4:00 PM
Dinner Break
In-person
TBD
7:00 PM
Session 2
In-person
AUDITORIUM
Friday, July 18
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9:00 am
Session 3
In-person
AUDITORIUM
10:45 am
Morning Breakouts  
In-person
BREAKOUT ROOMS
12:00 pm
Lunch
In-person
TBD
1:30 pm
Afternoon Breakouts
In-person
BREAKOUT ROOMS
4:30 pm
Dinner Break
In-person
TBD
7:00 pm
Session 4
In-person/ONLINE
AUDITORIUM
Saturday, July 19
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9:00 am
Church Leadership Network
In-person
AUDITORIUM
 1:00 Pm
Closing
In-person
AUDITORIUM
JULY 17-19 | SPRINGFIELD, IL + online
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Frequently asked questions
What is the conference date and location?
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The conference will take place July 17-19, 2025 at Real Life Church in Springfield, IL. Further location details can be found on the "Travel" page.

How can I register for the conference?
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Registrations for this conference are handled via EventBrite. Click any "Register" button to visit that page . Early bird discounts are available for a limited time!

What accommodations are available?
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Discounted hotel rates for this event are available at Crowne Plaza & Holiday Inn Express. Hotel information can be found on the "Travel" page

Can I cancel or transfer my registration?
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Cancellations are accepted up to 7 days before the event, with a full refund (EventBrite fee is non-refundable). Transfers are not available at this time.

Are there virtual attendance options?
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The fourth session will be made available as a live-streamed event. The remaining keynote sessions will made available as a post-attendance recording. Breakout sessions will be in-person only.

Will there be networking opportunities?
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Absolutely! We’ve scheduled multiple networking sessions, including breaks, luncheons, and evening mixers to ensure plenty of time for connecting with fellow attendees.

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