BCM/D Pastor’s Conference 2026
Equipped for Every Good Work: The BCM/D Pastors’ Conference
The Pastors’ Conference is designed to provide holistic care for the pastor – nourishing the Pastor’s mind with truth and equipping his hands with practical skills, all while renewing our hearts with joy for the Lord and others.
Meet the keynote speaker
H.B. Charles
H.B. Charles is the Pastor and Teacher at the Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church of Jacksonville and Orange Park, Florida, where he has served since 2008. He is primarily responsible for preaching-teaching, vision casting, and leadership development. Outside of his ministry with his congregation, he regularly speaks and teaches at churches, conferences, and conventions around the country. He has contributed to several books and journals. Pastor Charles is the author of It Happens After Prayer, On Preaching, On Praying, On Worship, The Difference Jesus Makes, Getting Right with God, and Reaching God’s Goals for Your Life and latest book Treasures of Truth, Psalms of Trust. Pastor Charles and his wife, Crystal, have 3 children: H.B. III, Natalie, and Hailey.
Conference Schedule
*Doors Open at 8:30AM
Breakout Sessions
Morning Session
Pastoring Without Losing Your Heart: Andy Ehlers, High Tide Church
The grind of ministry can expose pastors to wounds, weariness, and suffering. Learn how to shepherd faithfully while maintaining a tender heart for God and people.
Leading From the Middle: Jamie Caldwell, Send Network
Our non-senior pastors are critical but often the unsung heroes in our churches. Join us to embrace your God-given influence, navigate authority with humility, and lead faithfully from wherever God has placed you.
For Senior Pastors: H.B. Charles, Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church
Join us for a special session intended to give space and voice to some of the unique challenges that senior pastors walk through and be encouraged to know you are not alone.
Afternoon Session
Visionary Pastoral Leadership: Larry Anderson, Baptist Resource Network, Pennsylvania/South Jersey
Leadership involves discerning and communicating God-given direction. Come learn how to intentionally shape a healthy culture where people, mission, and practices align for long-term faithfulness.
Leading Through Conflict: Joel Rainey, Covenant Church
One of the harder aspects of pastoring is when people can’t seem to get along. Be equipped to navigate tension with courage, humility, and clarity so that difficult moments become opportunities for truth, reconciliation, and healthier church culture.
Measuring What Matters: Alejandro Molero, Iglesia Bíblica Sublime Gracia
We all desire to be successful in ministry but it can be challenging to know what that looks like. Discover how to evaluate ministry fruitfulness through a countercultural, kingdom lens.
Preaching For Formation: Jeremy Dickson, BCM/D
Effective preaching is more than just sharing good information. This session will give a vision for cultivating Spirit-shaped sermons that form people’s hearts, imaginations, and everyday discipleship in the way of Christ.
Spirit-Led Leadership: Dan Hyun, BCM/D
Skill and strategy are important but a pastor must also learn how to hear the voice of God as he leads. Join us to for a exploration into discerning God’s voice and developing practical abilities to lead in wise discernment.