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Hood Theological Seminary- FaithLearnThrive

LXCL:Friday VIP reception, ChurchTalk Live access, Saturday conference access, premium seating, and enhanced networking experience, premium swag

🌟VIP ACCESS  -- ChurchTalk Live + Saturday Conference

LXCL:ChurchTalk Live access + Saturday conference access

💫BUNDLE: Friday ChurchTalk Live + Saturday

💫Group BUNDLE: Friday ChurchTalk Live + Saturday

LXCL:Saturday Only Access

Saturday Only Registration

LXCL:This ticket type is limited to groups of 4+ attendees. Saturday Only Access

Group Conference Registration

Seniors Conference Ticket (65+)

College /Seminary Student

2026 LC Participant

LXCL:Friday leadership and networking experience. No access on Saturday.

⭐Friday-Only ChurchTalk Live Ticket

Make payments payable to:  Hood Theological Seminary
Memo: FLT Conference Registration
Mail to: 1810 Lutheran Synod Drive; Salisbury, NC 28144

Built to Last | October 23&ndash;24, 2026Churches are being called to lead in a rapidly changing world&mdash;while remaining deeply rooted in identity, faithful in mission, and sustainable for generations to come.Join pastors, executive and associate leaders, ministry teams, lay leaders, and emerging leaders for two powerful days designed to help congregations move beyond surviving and begin building ministries that endure. Built to Last is more than a conference&mdash;it is a gathering of leaders committed to strengthening the future of the Church through clarity, innovation, stewardship, discipleship, and courageous leadership. Friday Night | ChurchTalk LIVE:🔊 Leadership. Conversation. Impact.Kick off conference weekend with an exclusive pre-conference experience.ChurchTalk LIVE is an interactive live recording and leadership experience created to spark meaningful dialogue around the realities facing today&rsquo;s congregations.&nbsp; Expect a dynamic evening featuring:💫 VIP Reception💫 Live panel conversations with trusted church and community voices💫 TED-style leadership insights and fresh ideas💫 Honest discussion about sustainability, change, and what thriving looks like now&nbsp;💫 Opportunities to connect with leaders across traditions and generations&nbsp;💫Sponsor activations, networking, and curated fellowship experiences Saturday Conference Experience | Training + Equipping + Next StepsContinue the journey with a full conference day designed to move leaders from inspiration into implementation. Experience:✔️ Practical workshops and ministry labs✔️ Worship and spiritual formation moments✔️ Conversations on sustainability, congregational identity, generosity, and innovation✔️ Tools and frameworks churches can implement immediately✔️ Networking and collaborative learning with leaders who understand your context Breakfast and lunch included. Whether you lead a historic congregation, a growing ministry, a revitalization effort, or are preparing the next generation of leaders&mdash;this experience is designed to help your church become stronger, healthier, and truly Built to Last. Come for the conversation. Leave with a pathway forward.

Built to Last | October 23–24, 2026Churches are being called to lead in a rapidly changing world—while remaining deeply rooted in identity, faithful in mission, and sustainable for generations to come.Join pastors, executive and associate leaders, ministry teams, lay leaders, and emerging leaders for two powerful days designed to help congregations move beyond surviving and begin building ministries that endure. Built to Last is more than a conference—it is a gathering of leaders committed to strengthening the future of the Church through clarity, innovation, stewardship, discipleship, and courageous leadership. Friday Night | ChurchTalk LIVE:🔊 Leadership. Conversation. Impact.Kick off conference weekend with an exclusive pre-conference experience.ChurchTalk LIVE is an interactive live recording and leadership experience created to spark meaningful dialogue around the realities facing today’s congregations.  Expect a dynamic evening featuring:💫 VIP Reception💫 Live panel conversations with trusted church and community voices💫 TED-style leadership insights and fresh ideas💫 Honest discussion about sustainability, change, and what thriving looks like now 💫 Opportunities to connect with leaders across traditions and generations 💫Sponsor activations, networking, and curated fellowship experiences Saturday Conference Experience | Training + Equipping + Next StepsContinue the journey with a full conference day designed to move leaders from inspiration into implementation. Experience:✔️ Practical workshops and ministry labs✔️ Worship and spiritual formation moments✔️ Conversations on sustainability, congregational identity, generosity, and innovation✔️ Tools and frameworks churches can implement immediately✔️ Networking and collaborative learning with leaders who understand your context Breakfast and lunch included. Whether you lead a historic congregation, a growing ministry, a revitalization effort, or are preparing the next generation of leaders—this experience is designed to help your church become stronger, healthier, and truly Built to Last. Come for the conversation. Leave with a pathway forward.

Hood Theological Seminary- FaithLearnThrive

Stronger Churches Conference 2026

1810 Lutheran Synod Dr

🌟VIP ACCESS -- ChurchTalk Live + Saturday Conference

$125