Welcome to the 2026 MinistrySmart Conference!
Pack your sunglasses and mark your calendars! Join us in Tampa, FL, October 19–21, for the MinistrySmart Conference 2026. Experience three full days of hands-on ministry software training, expert-led sessions on key topics, and practical learning you can put to work right away. Connect with an incredible community of ministry leaders, gain fresh insights, and leave equipped to maximize your ministry impact.
Curious about what the MinistrySmart Conference can offer your ministry? Join us for this once-a-year gathering where church leaders come together to learn, connect, and explore practical ways to strengthen their ministries.
MinistrySmart brings together hundreds of ministry leaders for three days of hands-on learning, meaningful conversations, and fresh ideas you can take back to your church. With more than 100 sessions, workshops, and collaborative discussions, the conference offers something for leaders at every stage of ministry.
Whether you're exploring church technology for the first time or looking to sharpen your ministry strategy, MinistrySmart provides space to learn, ask questions, and connect with others doing the same work you are.
What You’ll Experience
Learn how technology can support ministry
Explore sessions on church management, digital engagement, and tools like Realm and MinistryPlatform that help churches organize, communicate, and grow.
Gain practical ministry insights
Hear from experienced leaders and subject-matter experts on topics like church administration, finance, stewardship, communication, and ministry operations.
Discover emerging tools and ideas
Learn how new technologies, including AI-powered tools, are helping churches streamline everyday work and focus more on ministry.
Connect with other church leaders
Participate in roundtables, conversations, and networking events designed to help you share ideas, ask questions, and learn from peers.
Leave refreshed and equipped
Our 2026 theme, Refresh: Innovation Meets Intention, focuses on helping churches thoughtfully adopt tools and practices that truly serve their mission.
LOCATION
Relax, refresh, and recharge on the waterfront in Tampa Bay.
Set on 35 newly renovated acres along the water, our hotel offers a serene natural setting just three miles from Tampa International Airport. Guests can enjoy birdwatching along the boardwalk, spotting manatees from the boat dock, strolling the scenic 9.5-mile bayside trail, or unwinding at one of two outdoor pools. Experience Tampa like a local in villa-style casita rooms, located steps from the bayside pool and the award-winning seafood restaurant, Oystercatchers.
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
Check-In on Sunday, October 18! Specific times and details will be announced shortly
October 19
Day 1
Breakfast starts at 7:30 AM, followed by the Opening Session. Attendees will then participate in four 75-minute breakout sessions, with lunch provided midday.
October 20
Day 2
Breakfast starts at 7:30 AM. Attendees will then participate in five 75-minute breakout sessions, with lunch provided midday.
October 21
Day 3
Breakfast starts at 7:30 AM. Attendees will then participate in four 75-minute breakout sessions, with lunch provided midday. With last class session ending at 3:15 PM.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Discover the practical training, hands‑on learning, and ministry‑focused insights waiting for you at the 2026 MinistrySmart Conference. Explore the sessions and begin planning your path through the event.
