Breakout sessions
Get tools to continue God’s mission in a changing world
Whether you’re a pastor, a lay leader, or a family member of a church worker, you’ll find breakout sessions on topics relevant to you at Converge Together 2026.
Converge Together 2026 breakout sessions
Get ministry training for your context—so you can go back home ready to see Jesus change lives, wherever you serve.
The Converge Together 2026 conference and select breakout sessions will be accessible for Deaf and Hard of Hearing participants.
| Speaker | Speaker title | Breakout session topic |
|---|---|---|
| Ken Nabi | Regional President, Converge Great Lakes | Who Is Converge? |
| Jason Allison | Director of Church Strengthening, Converge MidAtlantic | Developing and Deploying Dream Disciples |
| Nate Wagner | Lay Leader, Encounter Church | Faithful Presence: Pastoral Care amid Sexual Brokenness and Identity Questions |
| Danny Parmelee | Regional President, Converge MidAmerica | Coaching for Change: The Dirty Secret for Good Coaching |
| Ivan Veldhuizen | Senior Vice President of International Ministries, Converge | Going Local to Go Global |
| Jonathan Queen | Pastor, First Baptist Church of Glenarden | Redeemed and Restored: Collaborative Outreach to the “Least of These” (Poor, Marginalized, and Justice Involved) |
| James Meeks | Pastor Emeritus, Salem Baptist Church of Chicago | Church Growth |
| Kent Adcock | Vice President of Development, Converge | Increasing Your Generosity Footprint |
| Jim Eaton | Co-director of Biblical Diversity, Converge; Founder and CEO, Peacebuilders Table | Peacebuilding Leadership in a Divided World |
| Coletta Smith | Alongside Director and Founder, Mission Hills Church | Public Life and the Pastor’s Wife |
| Rod Hairston | Senior Pastor, Messiah Community Church; Co-director of Biblical Diversity, Converge | Don’t Lose Your Mate to Ministry: How to Stay Emotionally Connected to One Another |
| David Uribe and Abram Delgado | Pastors, Iglesia Local and Casa de Oración | Corazón y Visión (Un Taller en Español) |
| Dr. Michael Henderson | Senior Pastor, New Beginnings Church; Executive Vice President of National Ministries, Converge | Intentional Movement: Moving from Guest to Committed Member |
| Diana Mescher | Bible Teacher, Aspire Women’s Ministry | Steward Your Team |
| Jason Stewart | Director of Safety and Security, First Baptist Church of Glenarden | Protecting the Flock: Building a Strong Church Safety and Security Culture |
| Ronnie Bunton | Leadership Development Pastor, Rock Point Church | Build the Bench: How to Raise Leaders Before You Need Them |
| Josh Manfred | Program Director of Competency-Based Theological Education, Bethel Seminary | The Future of Theological Education |
| Peter Vogt | Dean, Bethel Seminary | The Future of Theological Education |
| Abram Delgado | Lead Pastor, Casa de Oración | La Iglesia Hispana: Retos y Oportunidades (Un Taller en Español) |
About Converge Together 2026
- Converge Together 2026 is a historic gathering to celebrate 170 years of mission, build each other up, and get fueled up for the future.
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Over three days, you’ll hear stories from across our movement, get ministry training designed for a variety of contexts, and grow your network of friends.
Join us in D.C.!
Bring your friends, bring your family, bring your staff. We hope to see you there!