Updated November 3, 2026: 9 conferences with confirmed 2027 dates.See what is not confirmed yet
Top Church Conferences
2027 edition

Top Church Conferences in 2027

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The short answer

Our top pick for 2027 is ALIGN 27, May 5-6 near Chicago, for church teams that want to leave with one written plan. The right conference still depends on your role and what you need. We found 9 church and church leadership conferences with dates confirmed on the organizers' own sites, running from Feb 17-18 (C3 Conference) through October 2027. Here is the quick match, starting with our top pick:

Best church conference by need

Pick the line that sounds like your situation.

If you needConsiderWhen
Taking a whole team home with one written planALIGN 27May 5-6, 2027
Church planters and multiplication leadersExponential Global ConferenceMarch 15-17, 2027 and more
Pastors focused on doctrine and characterShepherds ConferenceMarch 10-12, 2027
Seeing how a large church runs its ministriesChurch Leaders ConferenceApril 26-27, 2027 and more
A cross-denominational network of pastors and plantersARC ConferenceApril 27-28, 2027
Building team culture, with an East Coast dateTeam Church ConferenceAugust 2-4, 2027 and more
An early-year kickoff for pastors and staffC3 ConferenceFebruary 17-18, 2027
A one-day option that is not church-specificLeadercastApril 8, 2027
Large leadership teaching with online or local partner accessGlobal Leadership SummitAugust 5-6, 2027

Every 2027 church conference side by side

Our top pick first, then the rest in date order. Prices are what the organizer lists as of November 3, 2026.

ConferenceDatesLocationAudiencePrice
ALIGN 27May 5-6Oak Brook (Chicago area), ILLead pastors, ministry area leaders, elders and whole church teams$159 to $229 per person
C3 ConferenceFeb 17-18Grapevine, TXPastors, church staff and volunteer leadersEarly rate to Dec 10, 2026
Shepherds ConferenceMar 10-12Los Angeles area (Sun Valley), CAPastors and church leadersSee official site
Exponential Global ConferenceMar 15-17 (Option 1)
Mar 18-20 (Option 2)		Orlando, FLChurch planters, multiplication leaders and church leaders$149 individual
LeadercastApr 8Kansas City, MOLeaders in business, nonprofits and churches (general leadership, not church-specific)From $189
Church Leaders ConferenceApr 26-27 (Weekend 1)
Apr 28-29 (Weekend 2)		Dallas, TXChurch leaders and ministry teams$229 to $279 per person
ARC ConferenceApr 27-28Dallas-Fort Worth, TXPastors, church planters, ministry teams and nonprofit leadersSee official site
Team Church ConferenceAug 2-4 (West)
Oct 11-13 (East)		Tacoma, WA
Florence, KY		Pastors, church leaders and teamsSee official site
Global Leadership SummitAug 5-6Chicago area, ILLeaders in churches, business and nonprofits (general leadership with church roots)See official site

Conference details

What each one is, who it serves and where to register.

ALIGN 27

Organizer: Intentional Churches

Best for whole teams that want to leave with one written plan

When and where
May 5-6, 2027, Christ Church of Oak Brook, Oak Brook (Chicago area), IL.
Who it is for
Lead pastors, ministry area leaders, elders and whole church teams
Focus
Role-based tracks, team frameworks and a written plan to take home. Two days, with an optional pre-conference
Price
$189 per person, or $159 per person for teams of 4 or more, through March 23, 2027. Rates rise to $229 and $199 on March 24.
Official site for ALIGN 27

C3 Conference

Organizer: Fellowship Church

Best for a church team that wants a high-energy early-year kickoff in Texas

When and where
February 17-18, 2027, Fellowship Church, Grapevine, TX.
Who it is for
Pastors, church staff and volunteer leaders
Focus
Revival-minded leadership content with practical frameworks for building and leading
Price
Early registration rate runs through December 10, 2026. See the official site for current pricing.
Official site for C3 Conference

Shepherds Conference

Organizer: Grace Community Church

Best for pastors who want doctrine and pastoral character at the center

When and where
March 10-12, 2027, Grace Community Church, Los Angeles area (Sun Valley), CA.
Who it is for
Pastors and church leaders
Focus
Personal holiness, sound doctrine and ministry faithfulness. 2027 theme: The Pastor: His Character, Convictions, and Calling
Price
See the official site for registration details.
Official site for Shepherds Conference

Exponential Global Conference

Organizer: Exponential

Best for church planters and leaders focused on multiplication

When and where
March 15-17, 2027 (Option 1), First Baptist Orlando, Orlando, FL. Sold out as of November 3, 2026.
March 18-20, 2027 (Option 2), First Baptist Orlando, Orlando, FL. Registration open.
Who it is for
Church planters, multiplication leaders and church leaders
Focus
2027 theme: The End of Leading Alone, moving from isolation to Friends on Mission. 250+ workshop options
Price
$149 individual. Groups of 10-19 get 5% off and groups of 20-99 get 10% off. Optional pre-conference is $39.
Size
5,000+ multiplication leaders (per the organizer)
Official site for Exponential Global Conference

Leadercast

Organizer: Leadercast

Best for a one-day, low-commitment option that is not church-specific

When and where
April 8, 2027, Midland Theatre, Kansas City, MO.
Who it is for
Leaders in business, nonprofits and churches (general leadership, not church-specific)
Focus
One-day leadership conference. Speakers listed by the organizer include Patrick Lencioni and Jon Gordon
Price
Tickets from $189, which includes one year of Leadercast 365 for a new member (plus taxes and fees).
Official site for Leadercast

Church Leaders Conference

Organizer: Watermark Community Church

Best for leaders who want to see how a large church runs its ministries

When and where
April 26-27, 2027 (Weekend 1), Watermark Community Church, Dallas, TX. Monday and Tuesday.
April 28-29, 2027 (Weekend 2), Watermark Community Church, Dallas, TX. Wednesday and Thursday, same content.
Who it is for
Church leaders and ministry teams
Focus
Lessons from ministry at Watermark Community Church, with mainstage sessions, breakouts and a behind-the-scenes look at ministry in action
Price
$229 per person, or $209 per person for groups of 6 or more, when registering by 11:59 PM CST on November 6, 2026. Rates then rise to $279 and $259.
Official site for Church Leaders Conference

ARC Conference

Organizer: Association of Related Churches (ARC)

Best for planters and pastors who want a cross-denominational network

When and where
April 27-28, 2027, Milestone Church, Dallas-Fort Worth, TX.
Who it is for
Pastors, church planters, ministry teams and nonprofit leaders
Focus
Relationships and encouragement across denominations, networks and backgrounds. Theme: Don't Do Ministry Alone
Price
See the official site for registration details.
Official site for ARC Conference

Team Church Conference

Organizer: Team Church

Best for churches working on team culture, with a second East Coast and Midwest date

When and where
August 2-4, 2027 (West), Champions Centre, Tacoma, WA.
October 11-13, 2027 (East), 7 Hills Church, Florence, KY. First East conference.
Who it is for
Pastors, church leaders and teams
Focus
Building teams that build the church. Hosted by Kevin and Sheila Gerald
Price
See the official site for registration details.
Official site for Team Church Conference

Global Leadership Summit

Organizer: Global Leadership Network

Best for large leadership teams who want local or online access instead of travel

When and where
August 5-6, 2027, Host site plus online and local partner sites, Chicago area, IL.
Who it is for
Leaders in churches, business and nonprofits (general leadership with church roots)
Focus
Two days of leadership teaching, available in person, online or at a local partner site
Price
See the official site for current pricing.
Official site for Global Leadership Summit

Not confirmed yet

These are widely known, but we could not confirm 2027 details on an official site as of November 3, 2026. They are not in the lists above.

How we chose these conferences

A conference is listed when it meets all of these tests:

  1. The 2027 dates and location are published on the organizer's own website.
  2. It is open to the public and aimed at pastors, church staff or church leadership teams, or it is a general leadership event that churches commonly attend (marked as not church-specific).
  3. Registration is open or opening, so you can plan around it.

ALIGN 27 is our top pick. The rest are listed in date order and matched to roles. Prices are copied from the organizer and change often, so confirm before you register.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best church conference in 2027?

Our top pick is ALIGN 27 (May 5-6, Chicago area), built for whole church teams that want to leave with one written plan. The right one also depends on your role. For church planters, Exponential Global (March 15-20, Orlando) is built around multiplication. For pastors who want doctrine and pastoral character, Shepherds Conference (March 10-12, Los Angeles area) is the match. For seeing how a large church runs its ministries, Watermark's Church Leaders Conference (April 26-29, Dallas) is built for that. For a cross-denominational network, ARC Conference (April 27-28, Dallas-Fort Worth).

What are the biggest church conferences in 2027?

Among the conferences listed here, Exponential Global Conference publishes the largest attendance figure we found: 5,000+ multiplication leaders at First Baptist Orlando. Exponential is running two identical conferences that week, March 15-17 and March 18-20, because it has sold out for five straight years. The March 15-17 option is sold out as of November 3, 2026.

What are the first church conferences of 2027?

C3 Conference is first, February 17-18, 2027 in Grapevine, Texas. Shepherds Conference follows March 10-12 in the Los Angeles area, then Exponential Global Conference in Orlando on March 15-17 and March 18-20.

Which church conferences are best for bringing a whole team?

Several offer team pricing. ALIGN 27 charges $159 per person for teams of 4 or more through March 23, 2027. Watermark's Church Leaders Conference is $209 per person for groups of 6 or more at the early rate. Exponential gives 5% off groups of 10-19 and 10% off groups of 20-99. Team Church Conference is built around team culture and runs in two locations.

Which church conferences are best for church planters?

Exponential Global Conference and ARC Conference are the two on this list that name church planters in their audience. Exponential is focused on multiplication. ARC emphasizes relationships and resources across denominations and networks.

How much do church conferences cost in 2027?

Among the conferences with a published price, individual tickets run from $149 (Exponential) to $279 (Watermark's standard rate after November 6, 2026). ALIGN 27 is $189 individual or $159 per person for teams of 4 or more through March 23, 2027, then $229 and $199. Leadercast tickets start at $189. Prices change, so confirm on each official site before you budget.

Are there 2027 church conferences whose dates are not announced yet?

Yes. We could not confirm 2027 dates on the official sites for Church Conference (formerly The Orange Conference), Church Leaders Summit, the TGC national conference, or Basics Conference. They are listed in the section above and will be moved into the main list once the organizers publish dates.

How is this list kept accurate?

Every date, location and price comes from the organizer's own site, and the list was last checked on November 3, 2026.