PACIFIC N.W.

REGISTRATION OPEN!

October 3, 2026

9:30am-4pm

$29 ADULTS

$19 STUDENTS

Lighthouse Christian Center

3409 23rd St SW, Puyallup, WA 98373

 

“THE LONG GAME”

Leading With Hope & Resilience

Ministry is more than what happens mid-week. It’s the faithful work of investing in a generation over time. And while the needs of young people continue to change, the call to walk alongside them with the hope of Jesus remains.

The Long Game is an invitation to step away from the urgency of ministry and rediscover what helps leaders last. Together, we’ll explore practical tools for building resilient ministries, developing healthy rhythms, investing deeply in the next generation, and leading with hope for what God is doing now and in the years ahead.

Whether you’re a pastor, ministry leader, or volunteer, bring your team and spend the day learning, connecting, and being encouraged by others who understand the joys and challenges of next-generation ministry.

You don’t have to carry the ministry alone, and you don’t have to have the future figured out. Come get equipped for the ministry in front of you and encouraged for the road ahead.

Bryan Halferty

Author of Terrible Beauty | Lead Pastor of Anchor Church

Seminar Speakers

Leah Broach

Brandon Miller

Ali Farias

Venice Robinson

Susan Bouterse

Kahri Mlinarcik

Josh Mann

Charles Amoh

Karina Evers

Conference Schedule

  • Same day registration is available.

  • Worship and Keynote will be held in the sanctuary.

  • Please use this time to network with other ministry workers and grab some snacks on your way to the first seminar.

  • Youth Min - “Reaching and Discipling Missionally: Locally and Globally ” - Led by Brandon Miller in the Youth Room (Building 2)

    Kids Min - "Meeting Kids Where They Are: Supporting During Challenging Moments" - Led by Ali Farias in the Fellowship Center (Building 1)

    Students - “What Am I Doing Here? Discovering Your Calling” - Susan Buterse in the Coffee Shop (Building 2)

  • Lunch will be in the Coffee Shop

  • Youth Min - "Equipping leaders to walk with students in their mental health” - Led by Lauren Wilson in the Youth Room (Building 2)

    Kids Min - “Building bridges between kids and youth ministry” - Led by Karina Evers & Jessica Galan in the Fellowship Center (Building 1)

    Students - “Balancing Ministry and Personal Life: Soul Care” - Led by Josh Mann in the Coffee Shop (Building 2)

  • Please use this time to network with other ministry workers and grab some snacks on your way to your next seminar.

  • *Please use this time to either attend a seminar or share what you’ve learned with others attending the conference.

    Youth & Kids Min - “How to Build A Team: Recruiting, Equipping, & Identifying Leaders” - Led by Charles Amoh in the Youth Room (Building 2)

    Kids Min - “4-14 Window: Casting Vision for Gospel Reach at a Young Age” - Led by Kahri Mlinarcik in the Fellowship Center

    Kids Min - “How to Navigate Curriculum with Shifting Volunteers” - Led by Leah Broach in the Voyagers Room (Building 1)

    Students - How to be a community creator: real-life scenarios for social engagement and invitation/outreach/hospitality - Led by Venice Robinson in the Coffee Shop (Building 2)

  • Please use this time to network with other ministry workers as you make your way back to the sanctuary for the afternoon session.

  • Worship and keynote will be held in the Sactuary.

  • Thank you for joining us! Please remember to fill out the conference survey so we can make the NEXT conference even better next year.

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