Taking time to invest in your professional development is necessary—and hopefully, your church's leadership agrees. Attending a conference can be a great way to think critically and creatively about a particular area of communication that you're wrestling with right now. Conferences can also be an opportunity to network with other communicators, hear from thought leaders and experts, and find opportunities for growth in your ministry.
While some conferences offer an online option—or are even digital-only events—others are scheduling in-person events again after a pause through the pandemic. Online conferences certainly have value: digital conferences for church communicators often mean the attendee 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 ministry 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.
Pro-tip: 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 first answering those end-goal questions, you can review the myriad of options available and choose one that fits your unique needs and goals.
Maybe we'll see you at one of these conferences soon!
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Note: This article aims to provide a running list of conferences, exhibits, and conventions that we think a church communicator may find valuable for various reasons. If you have a conference or event you think we ought to include, email info@churchjuice.com.
February 2024
Calvin University’s Symposium on Worship
Worship and learn together with worshipers from communities around the globe.
February 7-9 | Grand Rapids, MI
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 14-15 | Dallas, TX
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.
February 18-20 | San Diego, CA and Online
Social Media Strategies Summit
During the Social Media Strategies Summit, you’ll explore so many areas including successful social media strategy, audits, frameworks, social media tools, and networking. It’s not one to miss.
February 28-29 | Online
March 2024
Exponential
Experience the largest multiplication gathering on earth.
March 4-7 | Orlando, FL
Ragan’s Social Media Conference
Consider this conference your social media sherpa. It’s the guide you need to stay on the right track in 2024. The trends, tactics and new strategies we unpack together will help you adapt in a multichannel environment — and adjust to any coming obstacles and surprises.
March 27-29 | Orlando, FL
April 2024
University of Illinois Web Con
University of Illinois Web Con is a two-day conference for web designers, developers, social media marketers, content managers, and other web professionals within higher ed and beyond.
April 4-5 | Online
Adweek’s Social Media Week
Come learn from the good, bad and ugly examples of what works, what doesn’t, and what you need to know now about the new era of social media.
April 9-11 | New York, NY
The Outcomes Conference
Build mission-critical competencies and expand your leadership capacity!
April 9-11 | Jacksonville, FL
Festival of Faith & Writing
At the intersection of belief and the literary arts.
April 11-13 | Grand Rapids, MI
ARC Conference
For pastors, leaders, and future church planters to build relationships with one another and receive resources that will help the local church thrive.
April 23-24 | Birmingham, AL
Church Leaders Conference
Since 2016, we've had a blast every year welcoming church leaders, pastors, and ministers from all over the world for three 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.
April 23-24 | Dallas, TX
Rethink Leadership Conference
An event for senior leaders designed by senior leaders.
April 23-25 | Atlanta, GA
The Orange Conference 2024
A conference for your entire family ministry team.
April 23-25 | Atlanta, GA
May 2024
Drive Conference
A conference for church leaders.
May 1-2 | Atlanta, GA
Thrive Leaders
Ignite your passion. Recharge your leadership.
May 2-3 | Roseville, CA
Growing the Church in the Power of the Holy Spirit
Invest in the future of your church and your leadership, and renew your vision for life in the Kingdom of God. Join us and explore how your church can grow in its practice of cooperating with the Holy Spirit.
May 6-10 | Black Mountain, NC
FILO
Providing church technical artists with opportunities to be developed through the conference.
May 7-8 | South Barrington, IL and Online
June 2024
SocialNext - SocialWest
SocialNext conferences bring together the four largest digital media events in Canada, known for quality speakers, high engagement, and creating a platform for Canadian businesses and entrepreneurs.
June 5-7 | Calgary, AB
Social Media Day Halifax
A one-day conference coinciding with Social Media Day events held worldwide during June. But we're not just riding the global bandwagon. We focus on the success of Atlantic Canadian businesses by bringing local experts together to share strategies that have worked for them, right here in Atlantic Canada.
June 7 | Halifax, NS
VOUSCon
Designed to champion the cause of the local church, VOUSCon leads transformative conversations in faith, culture, and leadership.
June 20-22 | Miami, FL
S2 CON East
S2 brings together leaders from across the nation with a clear mission—to start and strengthen churches.
June 25-27 | Indianapolis, IN
July 2024
BLDRS Conference
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 9-10 | Glen Burnie, MD
August 2024
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September 2024
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.
September 3-5 | Dallas, TX
Caffeinated Church Conference
At the Caffeinated Church Conference, we're bringing together leaders, administrators, communicators, and volunteers from across the faith community. Our mission is to equip and inspire you to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of your church's communication and administrative functions.
September 9-12 | Denver, CO
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.
September 10-12 | Cleveland, OH
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 18-20 | Boston, MA
Gateway Conference
Every year, thousands of church pastors, leaders and staff come together at the Gateway Conference to bless, empower, and equip the local church.
September 23-24 | Southlake, TX
SocialNext - SocialCentral
SocialNext conferences bring together the four largest digital media events in Canada, known for quality speakers, high engagement, and creating a platform for Canadian businesses and entrepreneurs.
September 27 | Ottawa, ON
October 2024
Wave Conference
Wave Conference exists to empower pastors and ministry leaders through practical teachings, networking, and connecting with like-minded christians, to advance the kingdom of God in their own churches and communities.
October 2-3 | Virginia Beach, VA
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 7-8 | Oak Brook, IL
SALT
SALT is the creative conference for your church. A gathering to challenge the local church to greatness by equipping, inspiring, and connecting the creative and technical communities.
October 16-18 | Dallas, TX
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.
October 21-23 | San Diego, CA
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 2024. Join hundreds of churches nationwide for the ONE event that supports churches of EVERY size.
October 21-23 | Chattanooga, TN
Modern Church Leader Conference
The Modern Church Leader conference is a new transformative gathering for church leaders. Dive deep into innovative strategies, hone your leadership skills, explore the latest in church technology, and equip yourself with essential tools to elevate and streamline your ministry for a profound impact for the Kingdom of God.
October 21-23 | Dallas, TX
Amplify Conference
A conference for forward-thinking church teams.
October 22-23 | Wheaton, IL
November 2024
RightNow Conference
An event for pastors and church leaders.
November 6-8 | Dallas, TX
