Climb Leadership Conference
Jan 22nd - 24th, 2026 • One Community Church - Plano, TX Register for 2026Schedule & Breakouts
About the CLIMB Conference
We Develop Leaders
We believe that everyone –regardless of title–should act like an owner and a leader. That’s why the principles we share here apply to everyone, whether you’re in ministry, working behind the scenes, or leading from the front.
No matter the size of your church or organization, our prayer is that you leave inspired and equipped to lead more effectively.
Speakers
Dr. Conway Edwards
Conference Host
Jada Edwards
Speaker
Dr. John Maxwell
Speaker
Dr. E. Dewey Smith
Speaker
Dr. Tony Evans
Speaker
Dr. Dharius Daniels
Speaker
Dr. Marcus Cosby
Speaker
Chris Broussard
Speaker
Charlotte Gambill
Speaker
Ryan Leak
Speaker
Mike Foster
Speaker
Shane Pruitt
Speaker
Stephen Chandler
Speaker
When leaders gather, nations shift.
Your Schedule At A Glance
Step into a transformative three-day experience where faith meets leadership. Whether you’re leading in ministry, the marketplace, or your community, this isn’t just another conference—it’s a divine appointment.
D A Y 1
JANUARY 22
THURSDAY
1:30p • Guided Tour
2:00p • Break
4:30p • Registration Opens
6:00p • Breakout Session 1
7:10p • General Session 1
D A Y 2
JANUARY 23
FRIDAY
8:00a • Registration Opens
8:30a • General Session 2
10:00a • Breakout Session 2
11:00a • Lunch and Learns
1:00p • General Session 3
3:00p • Breakout Session 3
7:00p • Night of Worship
D A Y 3
JANUARY 24
SATURDAY
8:00a • Registration Opens
8:30a • General Session 4
10:00a • Breakout Session 4
11:15a • Closing Session
Breakout Sessions
Thurs. 6:00 PM • Breakout Session 1
Plano Campus
- Pastors | Bi-vocational Ministry: Thriving in Part-Time Pastoral Roles
- Guest Services & Parking | First Impressions Matter: Creating Welcoming Environments
- Growth Strategies | Multi-Site and Collaborative Church Models
- Outreach | Digital Evangelism: Reaching Gen Z Online
- Small Groups & Community | Why Groups?
- Operations | Church Facilities: Maintenance, Design and Construction
- Culture | Building Blocks for Great Culture
- Worship & Production | Our New Creative Process
- Equipping & Discipleship | Getting Church Members to Read the Bible
- Local & Global Impact | Conferences in Prison
- Marriage Ministry | Pre-Marital Tools: A New Resource
McKinney Campus
- Women's Ministry | Beyond the Event: Building Year-Round Women’s Discipleship
- Student Ministry | Bridging the Digital Divide: Creating Non-Screen Engagement for Youth Ministry
- Kid's Ministry | Competing with Travel Sports: Partnering with Busy Families
- Young Adults | 7 Lynchpin Moments for Next Gen
Fri. 10:00 AM • Breakout Session 2
Plano Campus
- Pastors | Preaching to Cultural Issues Without Political Endorsement
- Guest Services & Parking | 30 Unique Ways to Create Incredible Experiences
- Growth Strategies | Small Group Revolution: The 44% Solution
- Outreach | Community Partnership: Beyond Church Walls
- Small Groups & Community | Building a Church ‘with’ Groups or ‘of’ Groups
- Operations | Church Safety
- Culture | Your Culture Will Make or Break You
- Worship & Production | Why We Worship
- Equipping & Discipleship | How to OnBoard Volunteers
- Local & Global Impact | DFW We Love You
- Marriage Ministry | Marriage Mentors
McKinney Campus
- Women's Ministry | From 1 to 600 - Scaling Your Women's Discipleship Program
- Student Ministry | Shepherding an Anxious Generation
- Kid's Ministry | Digital Discipleship for Children: Safe Online Environments
- Young Adults | Gen Z Aspirations
Fri. 11:00 AM • Lunch & Learn
Plano Campus
- The Exit Interview Revolution: Learning From Those Who Left
- Revenue Diversification: Building Anti-Fragile Church Economics
- The Influence Economy: Building Platform Beyond Your Zip Code
- Competitive Intelligence: What Other Industries Know That Churches Don't
- The Success Disruption: Planning for a Pastoral Transition Like a Dynasty
Fri. 3:00 PM • Brekaout Session 3
Plano Campus
- Pastors | Leading Deep Discipleship: Moving Beyond Shallow Faith
- Pastors | Planning Your Year with Purpose: A Guide to Planning Every Season During the Year
- Guest Services & Parking | No One Gets Lost - Making Relevant Connections Quickly
- Growth Strategies | Property Stewardship: Maximizing Underutilized Assets
- Outreach | Reaching 1000 in One Week
- Small Groups & Community | Leading Healthy Groups
- Operations | Crisis Communication and Media Relations
- Culture | How Strategy & Culture Works in Every Ministry
- Worship & Production | The Heart of Worship: Curator not Exhibit
- Worship & Production | Worship Leader vs Worship Pastor
- Worship & Production | A Healthy Production Culture: What is it?
- Equipping & Discipleship | Discipling Men
- Equipping & Discipleship | Creating Spiritual Pathways: The Health of You and Your Members
- Local & Global Impact | Day with Dad
- Local & Global Impact | School Partnering
- Marriage Ministry | The Oasis: A Marriage Intensive
McKinney Campus
- Women's Ministry | Intergenerational Women’s Ministry: Bridging the Age Gap
- Student Ministry | Sitting in the Well: Dealing with Students in the LGBT lifestyle
- Student Ministry | Social Justice and Youth Ministry: Engaging the Activist Generation
- Kid's Ministry | Building Trust with Parents: Transparency and Safety
- Young Adults | Mixology: Jesus + Nothing
- Young Adults | The Parenting Pandemic: The No-Fail System to Launching Your Child
Sat. 10:00 AM • Breakout Session 4
Plano Campus
- Pastors | What to do When You Leave Climb: A Debrief Strategy for You and Your Team
- Guest Services & Parking | Volunteer Management: Equipping 90% of Churches
- Growth Strategies | Breaking Your Next Barrier (Individual Coaching)
- Outreach | A Comprehensive Outreach Strategy for Your Church
- Small Groups & Community | Problems and Challenges Leaders Face
- Operations | Master Planning Your Campus
- Culture | Restructure Your Church for the New Culture
- Worship & Production | Immersive Worship
- Equipping & Discipleship | Discipling Executives
- Local & Global Impact | Add to Cart
- Marriage Ministry | Marriage University: Strengthening Marriages
McKinney Campus
- Women's Ministry | Women Who Lead - The Power of Biblical Leadership Development
- Student Ministry | Small Group Discipleship: Where Real Ministry Happens
- Kid's Ministry | Is one Correct? Family Worship vs Age-appropriate Worship
- Young Adults | Manifesting vs. Praying
Visiting from out of town?
Here are some nearby hotel options for your stay during the conference:
Courtyard by Marriott
4901 West Plano Parkway, Plano, TX 75093
3.5 miles away
Hyatt Place Plano
3100 Dallas Parkway, Plano, TX 75093
4 miles away
Hilton Garden Inn
705 Central Parkway East, Plano, TX 75074
4.5 miles away
Leadership Tools & Resources
Access exclusive content and tools to help you sharpen your skills and make a lasting impact as a leader.
Join Dr. Conway Edwards' Leadership Coaching Certified Team
Whether you’re looking to make a career pivot into coaching, or already coach and want better clients, bigger opportunities, and more impact, Dr. Conway Edwards’ Leadership Certified Team can help bridge the gap between where you are and where vou want to be as a coach.
20/80 Masterclass
This package includes a 13-video series, the book, leader and participant guides, an instructional guide, and more.
Book Bundles
Explore book bundles designed to enhance your leadership and faith. Dive into insightful reads that will empower your growth.
2025 Digital Replay
Get access to the full 2025 Climb Conference replay. Watch it all at your convenience and revisit key insights to continue growing.
Coaching Network
Join the Climb Coaching Network and connect with experienced leaders. Receive guidance to strengthen your leadership skills.
FAQs
Who is this conference for?
If you’re here, it’s probably for you. We believe leadership matters like nothing else – especially leadership within The Church. This conference is for anyone who feels a “weight” of responsibility at a local church or ministry. That could be pastors, church planters, elders, volunteer leaders, etc. Whether you teach every Sunday, lead in student ministry, or help with small groups, you will have the opportunity to learn from others who lead in a similar role.
At One Community Church, everyone on staff – regardless of position – is expected to act like an owner and a leader. A key goal is that the principles we discuss are relevant to every position within a church staff, including those outside traditional “ministry” roles, like IT, operations, HR, media, communications, administration, etc. Our entire staff will also be available during the conference to connect with you and answer questions.
Wondering if your church is too small or too big to get something out of the Climb Conference? We believe there are no such things as “big” or “little” works of God. So, whether your church attendance is 50 or 50,000, our prayer is that you will become a better leader in it because of our time together.
What is included in my ticket price?
• Three-day pass to all conference sessions and breakouts
• All conference materials
• Coffee, drinks, and snacks each day
Is there a group discount?
Yes! Unlock the Group Rate by putting 20+ of any ticket in your cart. First 20 attendees register at the regular attendee rate – additional registrants register at $20 per person (discount calculated at checkout).
How long is the conference?
The 2025 conference runs three days from Thursday, January 22 through Saturday, January 24.
How will I be able to attend the conference?
The Climb Conference will be in-person at One Community Church in Plano, TX.
Additionally, the general sessions and a few breakout sessions will be streaming on Brushfire.
We highly suggest you join in-person for the full experience!
What if I have more questions?
If you have any questions, feel free to email us at climbconference@visitonecc.com or call/text Martha Thorpe at 972-767-9390.
Come Join Us At
One Community Church – Plano, TX
2400 State Hwy 121, Plano, TX 75025
Get in Touch
Have a question or need support? We’re just an email, text, or call away!
Email us at climbconference@visitonecc.com or call or text Martha Thorpe at 972-767-9390 for more information.