Powerful Product Training and Leadership Sessions
Get a first look at the dynamic sessions coming to the 2026 MinistrySmart Conference!
This is just the beginning - with over 150 sessions planned - even more inspiring and practical sessions will be announced soon.
Stay tuned! Our interactive agenda builder will be available, giving you the ability to explore session tracks, customize your schedule, and reserve your spot in the sessions you’re most excited about.
Register now to secure your spot at the Conference — and be ready to build your perfect experience.
Realm
Realm
We will be offering over 50 Realm Sessions over 3 days. These sessions focus on the following and more:
- Pathways to Discipleship: Move beyond "to-do" lists with automated pastoral care systems and guest follow-up.
- Volunteer Management Made Easy: Shift from "filling slots" to "fostering gifts" by tracking unique skills and passions.
- Safe & Connected Family Ministry: Master secure check-in kiosks and mobile communication tools for children and youth programs.
- Communication Power: Consolidate your messaging through targeted queries, SMS, and the Realm Connect app.
- Specialized Networking Sessions: Work together with other users on some of your biggest ministry hurdles.
Realm Accounting
Realm Accounting
We will be offering over 25 Realm Accounting sessions from foundational setup to advanced reporting. These sessions ensure your financial data is accurate, transparent, and compliant. These sessions focus on the following and more:
- The Essentials Track: A comprehensive guide to Chart of Accounts (COA), daily transactions, and bank reconciliations.
- Advanced Reporting: Learn in-depth customization of Statement of Activities and financial position reports.
- Restricted Account Management: Get into the "nitty gritty" of donor-restricted vs. church-restricted funds and FASB 117 compliance.
- Payroll & HR: A complete look at payroll setup, history adjustments, and reporting.
MinistryPlatform
MinistryPlatform
With over 50 MinistryPlatform sessions over 3 days. Tracks offer deep-dive "Labs" for technical users and strategic workshops for system administrators. These sessions focus on the following and more:
- The SPoC Success Path: Designed for Specialized Points of Contact to lead with confidence, manage resources, and troubleshoot effectively.
- The SQL Success Lab: A 4-part hands-on series covering table relationships, date math, aggregates, and "String Magic" to unlock your data.
- PocketPlatform 101: Learn to design a mobile member experience that includes event registration, giving, and custom dashboards.
- System Setup & Automation: Discover how to build visual dashboards, automate workflows, and design "Record Insights" that tell your church's story.
Other Session Highlights
Other Session Highlights
Beyond product-specific training, your registration includes access to:
- Product Roadmaps: Be the first to see the future of our software directly from the product teams.
- Universal Leadership Sessions: Join sessions where you’ll learn to navigate organizational shifts with empathy and build trust across your team.
- Peer-to-Peer Networking: Join our Strategic User Roundtables to troubleshoot hurdles and share best practices with other ministry leaders.
- Sponsor Sessions: Stay tuned! We will soon announce specialized sessions from our innovative partners and sponsors.