Will be made available for in-person attendees with special headphones in the Main Sanctuary as well as virtually through the Spanish livestream. One workshop on Tuesday and Wednesday will be included. This option will also be available for viewing on our Spanish website at calvarychapelesp.com, during and after the conference.
Dear Pastor and Ministry Leaders,
It is hard to believe that 2026 has arrived, but here we are—and the world seems crazier than ever! Yet, this is the perfect context for the church to shine! As I have been considering the moment we are in, I could not help but think of those familiar words from the story of Esther: For Such a Time as This. Those words spoken by Mordecai challenged Esther to recognize that the place of significant influence she was in at that specific time was not by chance, but by the providence of God. So, we also are here in this time and in the places we serve not by chance, but by the sovereign will of God.
With this in mind, our conference theme this year is, For Such a Time as This: The Church in the World. Together we will be diving into Scripture in order to discover afresh God’s intended purpose for the church in the world today.
We have a great line up of main session speakers scheduled and we will be adding even more in the coming days. In thinking and praying about this year’s conference, we felt that an emphasis on fellowship needed to be a priority. So, you can expect additional time to deepen and strengthen your connection with others serving, like yourself, in ministry.
All this to say, we are looking forward to a great time of encouragement and expectation of the Spirit’s impartation of fresh vision and faith to be all that God has called us to be at this strategic moment in history.
Praying for you and looking forward to seeing you there.
Blessings,
Brian Brodersen
This conference is designed for church leaders and their ministry teams to connect, collaborate, and grow together. Whether you are a pastor, ministry worker, or volunteer, this event is for you! Join us for an inspiring time of learning, fellowship, and renewed vision for the work God has called us to!
Main Session Speakers
Meet our 2026 speaker lineup—global leaders passionate about the Gospel and the mission of the church. Click an image to learn more.
Heath Hardesty serves as the lead pastor of Valley Community Church and is a founder of Inklings Coffee & Tea in the heart of downtown Pleasanton, California. Heath grew up in a blue-collar home and was a plumber’s apprentice in Colorado before becoming a pastor on the edge of Silicon Valley where he, his wife, and four kids now reside. He holds degrees in literature, leadership, biblical studies, and theology from the University of Colorado Boulder and Western Seminary in Portland.
Brian Brodersen is pastor emeritus of Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa. He also serves as president of the Calvary Global Network, chancellor of Calvary Chapel Bible College, and co-founder and director of Creation Fest UK. Brian is the featured speaker on the Back to Basics radio program and a regular contributor on the live call-in program Pastors’ Perspective. Brian holds an M.A. in Ministry and Leadership from Wheaton College.
Mark Foreman is the Pastor Emeritus at North Coast Calvary Chapel (NCCC) in Carlsbad, California. He served as Lead Pastor of NCCC for 30 years and has also served as a strategist, church planter, counselor, and seminary professor. He has authored the books Wholly Jesus and Never Say No: Raising Big-Picture Kids which he wrote together with his wife, Jan.
Mark has spent his life studying the subject of personal and cultural transformation. He holds an undergraduate degree in Sociology and Religious Studies, and graduate degrees in Theology, Counseling and Pastoral Care.
Mark and Jan, his “best friend and favorite Bible teacher,” have been married for 52 years. Together they’ve been parents to two grown sons, Jon and Tim, who are part of the band Switchfoot. They reside in Cardiff, California. Mark and Jan’s joys are their four grandkids, surfing, traveling to underprivileged parts of the world, and discovering partners and fellow believers who want to see the world transformed.
Dr. Carmen Joy Imes is associate professor of Old Testament at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University, in Southern California. She is the author of Bearing God’s Name: Why Sinai Still Matters, Being God’s Image: Why Creation Still Matters, and Becoming God’s Family: Why the Church Still Matters. Her primary areas of expertise are Exodus and the Psalms. Carmen has a YouTube channel where she releases weekly Torah Tuesday videos and you can find her writing on various websites, including Christianity Today, Substack, The Well, and The Politics of Scripture blog. Carmen has appeared on over 150 podcasts and radio outlets. She enjoys traveling to speak at churches, schools, conferences, and retreats. Carmen is passionate about equipping the church to engage the Old Testament well and to see its relevance for the Christian life.
Brad Hall began serving in pastoral ministry in 1995, planting a church in Maui, Hawaii, in 1998. After serving as senior pastor for 12 years, Brad and his wife, Christy, along with their three kids, moved to Australia. They arrived on the Northern Beaches of Sydney in 2010. After 7 years of itinerant ministry and being on staff with a few denominational churches, they planted One Love Church in 2017, where Brad is serving as lead pastor. You can find Brad on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube (One Love Church Sydney).
Dr Andrew Ollerton is a theologian, pastor, author and presenter who makes complex ideas simple and relevant. Andrew lives in Wales (UK) and regularly speaks at conferences, festivals and churches and films video content on locations around the world. Andrew recently developed a new edition of The Bible Course with Bible Society and published a new title with Hodder called God’s Book: An Honest Look at the Bible’s 7 Toughest Topics. Andrew also works closely with the explorer Bear Grylls. They’ve published a Bible called the NIV for Young Explorers, produced a TV series in Israel and Andrew recently helped Bear develop a brilliant new book called The Greatest Story Ever Told. Andrew has degrees in Geography (BSc), Theology (BTh) and History (MA). He completed his PhD in Historical Theology and is a fellow of the Royal Historical Society.
More Keynote Speakers Coming Soon
Registration
The Early Bird registration rate of $200 will be available until April 15, 2026!
Event Schedule
Below you will find our tentative conference schedule. This schedule is subject to change slightly within the dates.
Sunday, June 28
5:00–6:00 PM Check-In
6:00–7:00 PM Meet & Greet
7:00–9:00 PM An Evening of Worship
Monday, June 29
8:00–9:00 AM Check-in
9:00–10:30 AM Session #1
10:30 AM–12:00 PM Session #2
12:00–2:00 PM Lunch Break
2:00–5:00 PM Free Time
5:00–7:00 PM Dinner Break
7:00–8:00 PM Session #3
8:00–9:00 PM Extended Worship
Tuesday, June 30
9:00–10:30 AM Session #4
10:30 AM–12:00 PM Session #5
12:00 PM–2:00 PM Lunch Break
2:00 PM–3:00 PM Free Time
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM Workshops
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Dinner Break
7:00–8:00 PM Session #6
8:00–9:00 PM Extended Worship
Wednesday, July 1
9:00–10:30 AM Session #7
10:30 AM–12:00 PM Closing Session
Helpful Information
Event Location
Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa
3800 S. Fairview Rd,
Santa Ana, CA 92704
Questions? You can reach us at cgn@calvarychapel.com
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
We are Family Friendly! There will be a family room available for families and nursing moms.
HOST HOMES
We have made arrangements for approved CGN pastors and leaders, looking for a room to stay for the duration of the conference, at no cost, in the homes of various church congregants. A limited number of homes are available. If you are interested, please contact us at cgn@calvarychapel.com.
PROPHETIC PRAYER
Are there things that you are talking to God about, but nobody else knows? Have you ever said, “I just need to hear from the Lord,” in various situations? Are you in need of a word of prophetic encouragement? The Lord knows the cry of your heart! Come and let the prophetic prayer team pray over you! Let your heart be lifted, and come prepared to hear from the Lord! He is always ready to encourage you through His Word and other believers.
SPANISH TRANSLATION
CONFERENCE DISCOUNTS
- Calvary Chapel Cross-Cultural Missionaries/Leaders Rate of $100 (Calvary Chapel/Calvary Global Network missionaries working outside North America) Please request a coupon code for this option by sending an email to cgn@calvarychapel.com
- Special Discounted Rate of $50 for Calvary Chapel Bible College Students! (Student ID Required) To find out more, contact us at cgn@calvarychapel.com.
- Group Discount: A discounted rate of $200 for your team of 5 is automatically generated when you register together online.
Conference Sponsors & Partners
Calvary Global Network is a family of churches working together to proclaim the Gospel, make disciples, and plant churches.
Resources
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