Investing in your professional development is necessary—and hopefully, your church's leadership agrees. Attending an in-person or online conference can be a great way to grow your communication and leadership skills. Conferences can also be an opportunity to network with other communicators, hear from thought leaders and experts, and find creative solutions or inspiration for ministry.
While some conferences offer an online option—or are even digital-only events—others lean into the benefits of participating in a shared experience that gathering in a physical space together provides.
Online conferences certainly have value: digital conferences for church communicators often mean the attendees can view sessions on-demand at a time and place that suits their needs. Events offered online also present potentially significant cost savings. However, in-person events certainly have their place, as well. An in-person conference means you've scheduled this time to devote solely (or mostly) to learning and growing—you'll have fewer distractions from work, family, and life because you're out of your day-to-day routines. Attending a conference in person also has tangible benefits, like allowing attendees to workshop, brainstorm, network, and meet others in a physical space that is difficult to replicate online.
Church Juice recommends: If you're contemplating attending a conference (and since you're here, you probably are), first consider your goals—What do you hope to gain from attending a conference? What outcomes do you expect? By answering those end-goal questions, you can review the options available and choose one that fits your unique needs and goals.
Maybe we'll see you at one of these conferences soon!
February 2025 Conferences
Calvin University’s Symposium on Worship
Worship and learn together with worshipers from communities around the globe.
February 5-7, 2025 | Grand Rapids, MI
Engage Intensive: Easter Impact
Easter is one of the most anticipated Sundays of the year—a time to celebrate the resurrection of our Savior and share this incredible message with others. This year’s ENGAGE Intensive is designed to equip you with powerful communication strategies to reach those in your community who aren’t yet connected with your church, making it easier for them to join you.
February 13, 2025 | Online
C3 Conference
A 2-day experience for world-changers like you who desire to creatively advance the church and transform culture one life at a time.
February 19-20, 2025 | Grapevine, TX
March 2025 Conferences
Exponential Global Conference
Experience the largest multiplication gathering on earth.
March 17-20, 2025 | Orlando, FL and Online
Ragan’s Social Media Conference
Consider this conference your social media sherpa. It’s the guide you need to stay on track in 2025. The trends, tactics, and new strategies we unpack together will help you adapt to a multichannel environment and adjust to any coming obstacles and surprises.
March 19-21, 2025 | Orlando, FL
Social Media Marketing World
Join thousands of fellow marketers at the industry’s largest conference designed to empower you with business-building ideas—brought to you by Social Media Examiner.
March 30-April 1, 2025 | San Diego, CA and Online
April 2025 Conferences
Leadercast
Transform your company or community in a single day with visionary speakers Jesse Cole, Dominique Dawes, and Andy Stanley. Gain valuable strategies and fresh insights while connecting with Kansas City’s top leaders.
April 8, 2025 | Kansas City, MO and Host Sites
SocialNext
Dive into the ever-evolving world of marketing at SocialNext, where you'll explore cutting-edge strategies in content creation, social media, SEO, influencer marketing, digital advertising, and the growing role of AI. Gain practical insights through expert-led sessions and hands-on workshops designed for real-world application.
April 25, 2025 | Toronto, ON
ARC Conference USA
The ARC Conference is a gathering for pastors, leaders, and future church planters to build relationships with one another and receive resources that will help the local church thrive. Don't do ministry alone. We are better together.
April 29-30, 2025 | Keller, TX
May 2025 Conferences
Thrive Leaders
For church, business, and ministry leaders. Ignite your passion. Recharge your leadership.
May 1-2, 2025 | Roseville, CA
Church Leaders Conference
Providing church technical artists with opportunities to be developed through the conference.
May 6-7, 2025 | South Barrington, IL and Online
FILO
Since 2016, we've had a blast every year welcoming church leaders, pastors, and ministers from all over the world for two days of strengthening, sharpening, and equipping. Senior pastor or Sunday School teacher, elder or A/V tech--if you serve Christ’s body, this is for you.
May 6-7, 2025 | Dallas, TX
S2 CON East
S2 brings together leaders from across the nation with a clear mission: to start and strengthen churches. For us, what matters most is making Jesus famous. We believe the local church is God’s plan to change the world, one city at a time, through the local church.
May 6-8, 2025 | Indianapolis, IN
First Impressions Online
A virtual gathering of church leaders and hospitality experts dedicated to transforming first impressions. This immersive event is designed for you to gain practical insights, learn from experienced speakers, and take part in hands-on workshops.
May 21, 2025 | Online
June 2025 Conferences
ARC Conference Canada
The ARC Conference is a gathering for pastors, leaders, and future church planters to build relationships with one another and receive resources that will help the local church thrive. Don't do ministry alone. We are better together.
June 3-4, 2025 | Edmonton, AB
SocialNext - SocialWest
Discover cutting-edge strategies and connect with industry leaders. Join 850+ professionals at Canada’s premier marketing event, where you’ll gain insights from industry leaders, connect with peers, and take actionable strategies back to your team.
June 11-13, 2025 | Calgary, AB
VOUSCon
Designed to champion the cause of the local church, VOUSCon leads transformative conversations in faith, culture, and leadership.
June 19-21, 2025 | Miami, FL
July 2025 Conferences
BLDRS Conference
Get equipped to go the distance. The BLDRS Conference is a 2-day event for church leaders to transform the way they lead so they can build sustainable, thriving ministries.
July 8-9, 2025 | Baltimore, MD
August 2025 Conferences
Global Leadership Summit
Join a community of more than 250,000 curious, growth-minded individuals for world-class leadership training on topics like innovation, creativity, and collaboration.
August 7-8, 2025 | South Barrington, IL, Host Sites, and Online
September 2025 Conferences
INBOUND
With the energy of an incubator and the intel of an accelerator, INBOUND takes the best of our work — the culture, the innovation, the creativity — and propels it forward for the collective good. It’s where careers take off, businesses begin to scale, and community changes us for the better.
September 3-5, 2025 | San Francisco, CA
Content Marketing World
Learn from 150+ expert speakers, reinvigorate your strategies, and get the tools to advance your future. Join us in San Diego for three days packed with new ideas and inspiration.
September 16-17, 2025 | San Diego, CA
ComCon 25
Two days. One unforgettable experience. Lock in your registration to attend the church communications conference of the year!
September 17-19, 2025 | Chicago, IL
Church Facilities Expo
We understand your challenges and have created an experience to help you grow your knowledge, skills, and confidence in what you do. No other event can elevate your entire team like CFX 2025. Join hundreds of churches nationwide for the ONE event that supports churches of EVERY size.
September 22-24, 2025 | Chattanooga, TN
SocialEast
Discover SocialEast 2025, Atlantic Canada's largest marketing conference, bringing together over 400 marketers from across the region and beyond. Gain actionable insights from industry leaders on topics like cutting-edge AI tools, influencer marketing, data-driven strategies, and innovative approaches to email and SMS campaigns.
September 25-26, 2025 | Halifax, NS
First Impressions Live
For those ready to dive deeper and make life-long connections, join us in Kansas City, MO, for an incredible in-person experience. This is more than just a conference; it’s an experiential learning time created for church leaders like you. Engage in live workshops and personalized training sessions, and connect face-to-face with like-minded leaders who share your mission.
September 30-October 2, 2025 | Kansas City, MO
October 2025 Conferences
Church and Technology Summit
There are conferences that teach you how to plant, teach, preach, and even grow, but few teach you how to innovate. Church & Technology Summit is the premier church technology conference. Our primary objective is to show the church “what’s next” in technology and how to best utilize technology to expand the church’s reach and advance the Gospel of the Kingdom.
October 6-9, 2025 | Washington, DC
VidSummit
VidSummit is for Video Creators and Influencers, Marketers, Agencies, and Brands involved in the Content Creation Process. Get access to the world's leading experts on audience growth all in one place.
October 7-9, 2025 | Dallas, TX
SALT
A gathering for church creatives, techs, and worship leaders. When we gather, we spur one another to remember what Jesus has done and to trust where he’s leading. We don’t gather because we’re doing something new. We gather because Jesus is doing something new, and we want to be a part of it.
October 8-10, 2025 | Nashville, TN
Worship Innovators Conference
Every worship leader can become an innovator. Do you struggle with implementing new technology in your worship services? At this conference, you will learn from the top innovators of worship resources on how to better implement technology to enhance your worship services, worship team, and more!
October 13-14, 2025 | Oak Brook, IL
Marketing AI Conference
The Marketing AI Conference is built to explore the idea that every piece of software marketers use today including ad buying, analytics, content strategy, conversion, email, search, and social, and how it can be made smarter with AI.
October 14-16, 2025 | Cleveland, OH
Amplify Conference
A two-day immersive conference for forward-focused church teams.
October 21-22, 2025 | Wheaton, IL
Exponential West
Experience the “greater things” Jesus has in store for us—a life beyond good, aiming for greatness. Following Jesus’ mission leads to a flourishing life, not just settling for the ordinary. Let’s move beyond mere growth to creating a multiplying movement, building God’s Kingdom together. Jesus calls us to embrace the extraordinary and resist the temptation of building our own empires, focusing solely on advancing his Kingdom.
October 22-24 | Castro Valley, CA
Social Pacific
Dive into the ever-evolving world of marketing at SocialNext, where you'll explore cutting-edge strategies in content creation, social media, SEO, influencer marketing, digital advertising, and the growing role of AI. Gain practical insights through expert-led sessions and hands-on workshops designed for real-world application.
October 30, 2025 | Vancouver, BC
November 2025 Conferences
RightNow Conference
An event for pastors and church leaders.
November 5-7, 2025 | Carrollton, TX
S2 CON West
S2 brings together leaders from across the nation with a clear mission: to start and strengthen churches. For us, what matters most is making Jesus famous. We believe the local church is God’s plan to change the world, one city at a time, through the local church.
November 11-13, 2025 | Phoenix, AZ
December 2025 Conferences
SocialNext: Virtual Summit
Calling all Canadian marketers! Stay ahead of the curve by attending SocialNext: Virtual Summit, a one-day digital marketing conference designed specifically for Canada’s marketing leaders. On December 11th, 2025, join top Canadian digital marketing professionals as we explore the latest trends and strategies that will dominate in 2026.
December 11, 2025 | Online
