2026 Event Info
The Propel Conference offers inspiration and innovation to see your church grow. You and your team will hear powerful speakers, experience inspiring worship, grow your skills, and leave equipped to propel the next season of growth at your local church.
Location:
Southern Asian Seventh-day Adventist Church
2001 E Randolph Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20904
Schedule Overview
Sunday, April 12
| 4:00 p.m. | Check-in & exhibits open |
| 6:30 p.m. | Main Session 1 |
| 9:00 p.m. | Exhibits close |
Monday, April 13
| 8:30 a.m. | Main Session 2 |
| 9:45 a.m. | Exhibits open |
| 10:15 a.m. | Training Track Breakouts 1 |
| 12:00 p.m. | Sponsors' Lunch |
| 1:15 p.m. | Training Track Breakouts 2 |
| 3:30 p.m. | Exhibits close |
| Dinner with Your Team | |
| 6:15 p.m. | Exhibits open |
| 6:30 p.m. | Main Session 3 |
| 9:00 p.m. | Exhibits close |
Tuesday, April 14
| 8:30 a.m. | Main Session 4 |
| 9:45 a.m. | Exhibits open |
| 10:15 a.m. | Training Track Breakouts 3 |
| 12:00 p.m. | Sponsors' Lunch |
| 1:15 p.m. | Training Track Breakouts 4 |
| 3:30 p.m. | Exhibits close |
| Dinner with Your Team | |
| 6:15 p.m. | Exhibits open |
| 6:30 p.m. | Main Session 5 |
| 9:00 p.m. | Exhibits close |
Wednesday, April 15
| 8:30 a.m. | Main Session 6 |
| 9:45 a.m. | Challenge & Sendoff |
Breakout Options:
Monday Morning (10:15 a.m.)
David Klinedinst – Getting Decisions, Making Appeals, and Recognizing Conviction
Proclamational EvangelismDr. Tim Madding – A Framework for Systematic Discipleship
Systematic DiscipleshipCris Cazarine – Why Your Church Needs a Social Media Ministry (And How You Can Start One)
Church RevitalizationDr. Larry Witzel – Beyond Views and Clicks: A Strategic Framework for Digital Evangelism
Digital EvangelismDr. Paulo Macena – Liderazgo Misional: Guiando a la Iglesia a Vivir su Llamado Evangelístico - 1
Liderazgo MisionalKhari Dixon – Hands-on ReelFaith Video Evangelism
Workshop #1Monday Afternoon (1:15 p.m.)
Steve Leddy – When The Gospel Goes Public
Proclamational EvangelismBilly Hungate – Recovery as Discipleship
Systematic DiscipleshipDr. Tim Madding – Revitalization Principles: Understanding the Lifecycle of Your Church
Church RevitalizationCris Cazarine – Empowering Young Adults to Strengthen the Whole Church
Digital EvangelismDr. Paulo Macena – Guiando a la Iglesia a Vivir su Llamado Evangelístico - 2
Liderazgo MisionalKhari Dixon – Hands-on ReelFaith Video Evangelism
Workshop #2Tuesday Morning (10:15 a.m.)
DW West – Tell Somebody About Jesus
Proclamational EvangelismMarshall McKenzie – Thriving Thru Systematic Discipleship
Systematic DiscipleshipDaniel Hall – Compassion Project Evangelism Shift
Church RevitalizationDustin Hall – Podcasting for Local Church Growth
Digital EvangelismDr. Paulo Macena – Liderazgo Misional: Guiando a la Iglesia a Vivir su Llamado Evangelístico - 3
Liderazgo MisionalKhari Dixon – Hands-on ReelFaith Video Evangelism
Workshop #3Dr. Roger Walter – EvangeLead: Why Adventist Churches Grow Differently
Workshop #1Tuesday Afternoon (1:15 p.m.)
Cesar Gonzalez – Flourish: How Science Went Looking for Happiness and Found God Instead
Proclamational EvangelismSteve Leddy – From Dunk to Disciple: The Missing Middle
Systematic Discipleship
Dustin Hall – How to Raise the Dead: Proven Steps for Church Revitalization
Church RevitalizationBrent Hardinge – Digital Evangelism Isn't a Campaign
Digital EvangelismDr. Paulo Macena – Liderazgo Misional: Guiando a la Iglesia a Vivir su Llamado Evangelístico - 4
Liderazgo MisionalKhari Dixon – Hands-on ReelFaith Video Evangelism
Workshop #4Dr. Roger Walter – EvangeLead: Why Adventist Churches Grow Differently
Workshop #2What people are saying:
"Propel was inspiring! I loved the breakout sessions and main sessions. For the first time, I walked away from a conference a little less afraid to try new things. The speakers gave really good blueprints for how and where to start something. The way they presented was very straightforward, and I felt unafraid to try something new."
“Mission flows out of worship.”
At the Propel Conference, you'll worship with hundreds of other like-minded believers passionate about reaching the lost. We believe worshiping together is the foundation of our mission, and inspiring music is key to that. Join us at the start of each Main Session as we spend some time praising the name of Jesus and worshiping our Creator.
What people are saying:
"This is, in my opinion, the most relevant conference on evangelism in North America."
Continuing Education Credits
Pastors who participate in the full conference can receive 2.5 CEU credits through Adventist Learning Community. Details on how to receive these credits will be provided at the event.
Resource Exhibits
We have invited organizations offering quality evangelistic resources to exhibit at the Propel Conference. Throughout the event, we encourage you to visit each booth to learn how these organizations can help your church grow.