District Leadership Development Conference
Anyone in ministry can agree that prayer is crucial for our walk and work with God. And yet, most can admit they struggle in prayer. It is not uncommon to have challenges. Distractions happen, discouragement can set in, but with a little direction and consistent practice, it is possible to improve our prayer life.
After focusing on finding rest last year, this year's conference will address the return to work from a place of rest--beginning with prayer. Through prayer, we express our dependency upon Him (Love God) and labor on behalf of others to know and grow in Christ (Love People). Our conference will be for the new volunteer, the seasoned pastor, and everyone in between. We hope your team will join us this year.
Plenary Speakers for DLD26
Carlton Harris - EFCA Acting President
Clark Crebar - Pastor of Community Bible Church
Sheridan Smith - Pastor at One Church
Mark Beuving - Pastor at Creekside Church
Patrick Allen - WD Pastoral Support Director
Alex Rivero - Director of All People Ministry, EFCA West
DLD 2026 // April 20-21, 2026
DLD 2025: Finding Rest in the Mission
Pre-Conference: Patrick Allen
Session 1: Jeremy White
Session 2: Marttell Sánchez
Session 3: Paul Ortlinghaus
Session 4: Jeff Bruce
DLD 2024: Beauty of Brokenness in Ministry
Introduction: Matt Moore
Session 1: Carlton Harris
Session 2.1: Dawson Lange
Session 2.2: Jeremy Writebol
Session 3: Greg Strand
Session 4.1: Greg Mansur
Session 4.2: Matt Moore
DLD 2023: Leading in Difficult Spaces
Session 1: Andrew Hoffman
Session 2: Matt Moore