EQUIP Conference

⚲ Graceland Church, New Albany, IN

September 10th-11th, 2026

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More than a conference designed simply to inspire us, ATC Equip is an opportunity to equip us for the task Christ has given His church to make disciples of all nations and advance His kingdom among those who do not yet know, love, and worship Him. Our prayer is that every pastor, leader, and church team leaves with renewed conviction, practical tools, and a clear plan for reaching hard places and unreached peoples with the gospel.

Equip Tracks- This year’s conference features focused training tracks designed to equip pastors, church leaders, and ministry teams with the tools, strategies, and insights needed to strengthen the local church. From discipleship and leadership development to church planting, pastoral care, evangelism, and ministry in hard places, the Equip Tracks provide practical instruction and actionable next steps for effective ministry.

Each track includes four breakout sessions led by experienced practitioners who are actively serving in their respective fields. These sessions are designed to provide hands-on training, real-world wisdom, and practical resources that can be applied immediately within your church and community.

Equipped to Disciple Women

Equipped for Church Planting

Equipped for Revitalization

Equipped for Counseling

Equipped for Global Missions

Equipped to Train Men (Betterman)

Equipped to Preach (Word Partners )

SCHEDULE

  • Noon Book Store Opens

    1:00 PM- Session 1 The Call

    3:00 PM- Equipping Track 1

    4:30 PM- Equipping Track 2

    5:30 PM- Dinner at Church

    7:00 PM- Session 2 The Task

  • 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Session 3 The Model

    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Equipping Track 3

    Noon- Lunch at Church

    1:30 PM - 2:30 PM - Equipping Track 4

    3:00 PM Final Session: The Mission

    4:30pm Conference Close

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • The Advancing the Church Conference is an event focused on encouraging church leaders, ministries, and organizations to address key challenges such as poverty, mental health, church revitalization, fatherlessness, and illiteracy.

  • The conference is designed for pastors, church leaders, nonprofit leaders, educators, community advocates, and anyone passionate about creating positive change in their communities.

  • You can register directly on our website. Early bird pricing is available, so be sure to register soon!

  • Yes! Groups of 5 or more receive a discount.

  • The conference will feature sessions on discipling women in hard places, planting healthy churches in deprived communities, Strategic mission partnership, pastoral Perseverance, rural ministry, addictions, Mental Health, Abuse, Church Revitalization, and training men to be Better Men.

  • Yes, meals and refreshments will be provided throughout the day.

  • We welcome partnerships! Contact us at partner@advancingthechurch.comto learn more about sponsorship opportunities

  • You can reach our team at partner@advancingthechurch.com. We’re happy to assist!