Quarterly gatherings anchor our year. Practical webinars, an April leadership intensive, and relaxed connection events offer different ways to grow, learn, and build friendships.
GATHERQuarterly conversations that equip and encourage ministry leaders.
LEARNPractical webinars and an in-depth leadership intensive.
CONNECTEnjoy time with other leaders beyond the usual meeting room.
Plan your 2027
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Browse the 2027 schedule below. Additional speakers, locations, and registration links will be posted as they are confirmed.
JAN
LEARN2027
THE CHURCH IN 2027
Start the year with a practical look at emerging ministry trends, timely opportunities, and rhythms that can help churches lead and engage more effectively.
BEYOND THE OFFICE: Around the Table — For Men in Ministry
Step away from the usual schedule and join other men in ministry for lunch and conversation. Connect, share perspectives, and build relationships beyond the meeting room.
BEYOND THE OFFICE: Around the Table — For Women in Ministry
Step away from the usual schedule and join other women in ministry for lunch and conversation. Connect, share perspectives, and build relationships beyond the meeting room.
Join Jeff Faull of e2 Elders for a focused, hands-on leadership intensive for elders, deacons, and senior staff. Bring your team and work through practical challenges together.
Saturday · 9:00 AM–1:00 PM · Jeff Faull, e2 Elders · $199 partner church / $399 non-partner church (up to 8 attendees per church)
Equipping Our People to Reach People. Help your congregation move beyond occasional invitations toward everyday relationships and intentional outreach.
11:00 AM–1:00 PM · Tates Creek Christian Church · Bart Rendel & Vince Antonucci
No BCF programming in December. Make room to rest, reflect, and enjoy time with family and your church community.
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*Calendar subject to change. Calendar downloads for dated events use all-day placeholders when start times haven't been confirmed. The April intensive uses its planned 9 AM–1 PM window; details may change. Downloaded calendar entries are not automatically updated when an event changes.
April 24 · 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
Beyond the Meeting
A focused, four-hour leadership intensive with Jeff Faull of e2 Elders, designed for church elders, deacons, and senior staff. Bring your team for practical teaching, honest conversations, and time to work through real decisions together.
Partner churches$199
Per church · up to 8 attendees
Non-partner churches$399
Per church · up to 8 attendees
Why ticketed? Unlike our regular quarterly gatherings, this extended workshop is built for teams to work through practical leadership issues together. Your ticket covers a group of up to eight from your church and helps support the longer-format training experience.
Our gatherings create space for practical ideas, thoughtful discussion, and relationships with other leaders. Scenes from BCF gatherings and leadership workshops.
Practical trainingPraying togetherConversations that matterLeaders from across the regionShared perspective
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