Church Leaders Conference
Don't let your church leaders and ministry teams Miss The clc!
Church Leaders Conference is a two-day gathering created for pastors, staff, and key leaders who want to build healthy churches that last.
In a ministry culture that often feels reactive and exhausting, CLC offers space to step back, strengthen your foundation, and lead forward with clarity.
You’ll hear from trusted leaders like Travis Ogle, engage in practical breakout sessions built for the real challenges churches face today, and gain tools you can immediately implement with your team.
This isn’t just another conference.
It’s intentional time to refocus your mission, align your leadership, and build a plan for what’s next.
If you care about the health of your church — spiritually, structurally, and culturally — keep scrolling. We built this for you.
Meet Our Keynote Speaker
Travis Ogle
Travis Ogle serves as the Executive Vice President of the Send Network. Before stepping into his executive leadership role, Travis served for 21 years in pastoral ministry, leading local churches in Nevada, Alabama, and Tennessee. Most recently, he served as Lead Pastor of Hope Church, where he provided vision, shepherded the congregation, and led strategic execution.
Travis brings a unique blend of local church experience and executive leadership, equipping pastors and ministry teams to think missionally, lead strategically, and build churches that make lasting kingdom impact.
Conference Schedule
Day 1
Thursday
Doors Open at 8:00AM
Day 2
Friday
Doors Open at 8:00AM
Bivocational Track
A Special track for bivocational pastors and church leaders
The Bi-vocational Pastor Track is a two-day track within the BCM/D Church Leaders Conference (CLC) designed specifically for bi-vocational pastors. This track will provide encouragement, practical insight, and meaningful conversation for pastors who faithfully balance the responsibilities of work, family, and ministry. Through focused sessions and group discussion, participants will explore healthy rhythms for sustaining long-term ministry while continuing to lead and shepherd their families and churches well.
Session Descriptions:
1. The Rhythm of Abiding (Sustaining Your Walk with God) – This session will help pastors cultivate consistent spiritual rhythms—prayer, Scripture, and rest—so that ministry flows from their relationship with Christ rather than from exhaustion.
2. The Rhythm of Work and Ministry – This session will explore practical ways bi-vocational pastors can manage the rhythm between their vocation, ministry responsibilities, and personal life while remaining faithful and effective.
3. The Rhythm of Shepherding and Leading – This session will help pastors develop healthy rhythms of shepherding their family and church, equipping leaders, and sharing ministry responsibilities so that the church can grow without overwhelming the pastor.
Friday
Saturday
Breakout Sessions
Church Strengthening
Creating a Leadership Pipeline
Identify, develop, and multiply leaders for long-term impact.
Increasing the Effectiveness of Small Groups
Move beyond meetings to meaningful life change and connection.
Women’s Ministry: Creating a Space for Both Connection and Deep Study
Build a ministry where women are known, rooted, and growing in truth.
Senior Ministry: Do I Still Matter?
Engage, value, and mobilize the wisdom and presence of your senior adults.
From Chaos to Calling: Building and Keeping a Healthy Volunteer Team
Create clarity, culture, and commitment within your volunteer teams.
From Outsider to Insider: How to Turn a Casual Attender into an Engaged Member
Help people move from attending to belonging and participating.
Beyond Sunday: Equipping Parents to Disciple at Home
Give parents simple, practical tools to lead faith conversations every day.
Reaching the Distracted Generation:
Capture attention and point the next generation to lasting truth.
Formation and Health
Resting Well in Ministry
Lead from a place of renewal, not exhaustion.
The Holistically Intelligent Leader
Develop the awareness and balance needed for healthy, effective leadership.
Trauma-Informed Leadership
Shepherd people with wisdom, compassion, and an understanding of trauma’s impact.
The Triad: What It Means To Be a Fully Formed Follower of Jesus
Pursue spiritual formation that shapes every part of life and faith.
Caring for the Caregiver
Sustain your calling by caring for your own soul and well-being.
Mobilization and Planting
Building Systems to Pass Initial Growth Barriers
Create structures that support healthy growth and long-term sustainability.
A Biblical Theology of Mobilization
Ground your mission in Scripture and move people toward active obedience.
Engage Your City
Reach your community with intentional presence and gospel-centered impact.
Training Leaders to Develop Leaders
Multiply leadership by equipping others to lead with clarity and purpose.
The Heart of Evangelism
Rediscover the why behind sharing the gospel with boldness and compassion.
How to Equip Your Church to Share the Gospel
Give your people simple, practical tools to confidently share their faith.
Reaching, Discipling and Deploying Military Members in Your Community
Effectively minister to military families and mobilize them for kingdom impact.
Missional Impact and Compassion Ministries
The Gospel at the Margins
Reach overlooked communities with compassion and gospel-centered purpose.
How To Create An Inclusive VBS
Design a VBS where every child is welcomed, supported, and able to participate.
Adapting Curriculum for Children with Disabilities
Make simple, effective adjustments so every child can engage and grow.
Disaster Relief: Getting Started
Prepare your church to respond quickly and serve effectively in times of crisis.
Beyond Background Checks: Building a Stronger Screening Process
Create safer ministries through intentional and thorough volunteer screening.
Operations and Administration
Conference FAQs
What’s the cost?
Individual ticket price is $49.
Is it okay to use a breakout time to meet with my church staff/team?
Absolutely! We think that’s a great idea. Feel free to meet up with your team at anytime throughout the two days to plan, pray, or discuss!
What’s the dress code?
Come casual and comfortable! Some attendees like to bring a sweatshirt or light jacket (the Worship Center can be chilly!) — or snag one at the BCM/D Store.
Can you accommodate allergies?
Yes! We offer gluten-free and dairy-free lunch options, as well as options at the Snack Bar.
Can we reserve seats?
We’re not able to reserve seats, but when doors open you’re welcome to send someone from your group to hold seats until five minutes before the session begins. After that, we’ll need to release unfilled seats so everyone can be accommodated. It’s going to be a full house!
Where should I stay?
Please note: We do not have a conference hotel room block. However, if you are attending with a group, you may contact any of the hotels below to inquire about setting up a group room block, which may offer discounted rates. These hotels come highly recommended for both conference locations and are conveniently located near coffee shops and restaurants.
Annapolis
Crowne Plaza
Courtyard By Marriott
If you want to be in beautiful downtown Annapolis: The Graduate
Is there a space for nursing mothers or strollers?
Do I need to register for breakouts?
How do I register if I’m just coming one day?
No need to do anything different. You will still register using the form below and the price is the same. Just stop by the Information Desk in the lobby to check in when you arrive. Our team will be ready to help.
What if I have another question you didn't answer here?
We’d love to help. Email us anytime at [email protected].
