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SUMMARY:Church Leaders Conference
DESCRIPTION:Don't let your church leaders and ministry teams Miss The clc!\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Church Leaders Conference is a two-day gathering created for pastors\, staff\, and key leaders who want to build healthy churches that last. \nIn a ministry culture that often feels reactive and exhausting\, CLC offers space to step back\, strengthen your foundation\, and lead forward with clarity. \nYou’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. \nThis isn’t just another conference. \nIt’s intentional time to refocus your mission\, align your leadership\, and build a plan for what’s next. \nIf you care about the health of your church — spiritually\, structurally\, and culturally — keep scrolling. We built this for you. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Meet Our Keynote Speaker\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Travis Ogle\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				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. \nTravis 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. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Conference Schedule\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Day 1\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Thursday\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Doors Open at 8:00AM\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Main Session 1: 8:30AM\nBreakout A: 10:15AM\nLunch: 11:30PM\nBreakout B: 12:30PM\nBreakout C: 1:45PM\nMain Session 2: 3:00PM\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Day 2\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Friday\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Doors Open at 8:00AM\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Main Session 3: 8:30AM\nBreakout D: 10:15AM\nLunch: 11:30PM\nBreakout E: 12:30PM\nBreakout F: 1:45PM\n\nMain Session 4 + Closing: 3:00PM\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Bivocational Track\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				A Special track for bivocational pastors and church leaders\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\nThe 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. \nSession Descriptions: \n1. 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. \n2. 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. \n3. 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Friday\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				7:00PM – Dinner \n7:30PM – Session 1 – Rhythms of Abiding (Sustaining Your Walk with God)\n8:30PM – Dismiss \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Saturday\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				8:30AM – Continental Breakfast\n9:00AM – Session 2 – Rhythms of Leading and Shepherding\n10:15AM – Session 3 – Rhythms of Work and Ministry\n11:30AM – Commissioning\n12:00PM – Lunch \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Breakout Sessions\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						Church Strengthening \n						\n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\nCreating a Leadership PipelineIdentify\, develop\, and multiply leaders for long-term impact. \n\n\nIncreasing the Effectiveness of Small GroupsMove beyond meetings to meaningful life change and connection. \n\n\nFrom Chaos to Calling: Building and Keeping a Healthy Volunteer TeamCreate clarity\, culture\, and commitment within your volunteer teams. \n\n\nFrom Outsider to Insider: How to Turn a Casual Attender into an Engaged MemberHelp people move from attending to belonging and participating. \nWomen’s Ministry RoundtableBuild a ministry where women are known\, rooted\, and growing in truth. \n\n\nBeyond Sunday: Equipping Parents to Disciple at HomeGive parents simple\, practical tools to lead faith conversations every day. \n\n\nReaching the Distracted GenerationCapture attention and point the next generation to lasting truth. \n\n\nSenior Ministry: Do I Still Matter?Engage\, value\, and mobilize the wisdom and presence of your senior adults. \nRhythm\, Rest & Renewal: Practical Conversations for Every Season of Student MinistryLead students with clarity\, confidence\, and joy through healthy rhythms\, intentional rest\, and practical ministry strategies for every season. \n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						Formation and Health\n						\n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\nResting Well in MinistryLead from a place of renewal\, not exhaustion. \n\n\nSpiritually Intelligent LeadershipSpiritually intelligent leadership is the ability to discern God’s presence\, voice\, and activity amid the real pressures of ministry. This session will explore how leaders can develop these abilities and lead not merely from skill or strategy\, but from wisdom\, prayer\, and spiritual discernment. \n\n\nTrauma-Informed LeadershipShepherd people with wisdom\, compassion\, and an understanding of trauma’s impact. \nNavigating The DivideUnderstand the spiritual dynamics behind today’s polarization and respond faithfully as disciples of Christ. \n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						Mobilization and Planting\n						\n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Building Systems to Pass Initial Growth BarriersCreate structures that support healthy growth and long-term sustainability. \nA Biblical Theology of MobilizationGround your mission in Scripture and move people toward active obedience. \nEngage Your CityReach your community with intentional presence and gospel-centered impact. \nTraining Leaders to Develop LeadersMultiply leadership by equipping others to lead with clarity and purpose. \nReaching\, Discipling and Deploying Military Members in Your CommunityEffectively minister to military families and mobilize them for kingdom impact. \nMobilizing Women in Your ChurchEquip and deploy women for gospel impact in every sphere of life. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						Compassion Ministries\n						\n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\nThe Heart of EvangelismRediscover the why behind sharing the gospel with boldness and compassion.The Gospel at the MarginsReach overlooked communities with compassion and gospel-centered purpose. \n\n\nCreating Inclusive Spaces for Kid’s Ministry and BeyondMake simple\, effective adjustments so families affected by disabilities can grow and belong.  \n\nDisaster Relief: Getting StartedPrepare your church to respond quickly and serve effectively in times of crisis. \nBeyond Background Checks: Building a Stronger Screening ProcessCreate safer ministries through intentional and thorough volunteer screening. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						Operations and Administration \n						\n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCreating an Effective Discipleship CalendarBuild a clear plan that guides consistent spiritual growth throughout the year. \nCreating an Effective Church BudgetAlign your finances with your mission and steward resources with purpose. \nIf No One Knows\, No One Comes: Rethinking Church MarketingClarify your message and communication so your church can effectively reach your community. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Conference FAQs\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What’s the cost?\n				Individual ticket price is $49. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Is it okay to use a breakout time to meet with my church staff/team?\n				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!  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What’s the dress code?\n				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. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Can you accommodate allergies?\n				Yes! We offer gluten-free and dairy-free lunch options\, as well as options at the Snack Bar. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Can we reserve seats?\n				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! \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Where should I stay?\n				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. \nAnnapolisCrowne PlazaCourtyard By MarriottIf you want to be in beautiful downtown Annapolis: The Graduate \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Is there a space for nursing mothers or strollers?\n				Yes! See a member of our team and we can help you store your stroller or find a quiet place to nurse.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Do I need to register for breakouts?\n				Not this year! We’ve made the breakout process much simpler. All breakouts will be open on a first come first serve basis. Don’t worry\, you’ll have SIX chances to get in if the breakout you chose is super popular.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				How do I register if I’m just coming one day?\n				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. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What if I have another question you didn't answer here?\n				We’d love to help. Email us anytime at events@bcmd.org. \n			\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register for the Conference\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register as an Individual!\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register a Group!
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