Collegiate Leadership Conference

Compelled

“And now, compelled by the Spirit…” — Acts 20:22–24

Paul was compelled forward into real risk for the sake of the kingdom. Not reckless risk, but Spirit-led, mission-focused, obedience-driven risk. The gospel has always moved forward when leaders were willing to step into uncertainty, sacrifice comfort, and trust God with outcomes they could not control.

This year we will wrestle with the role of risk in advancing the kingdom. How does risk move the gospel forward? Where are we called to risk in leading our churches, engaging our campuses, and multiplying laborers? What risks are faithful, and which ones are simply reaction or fear?

As we gather at Texas A&M, one of the largest agriculture universities in the country, we are reminded that every harvest requires risk. Farmers sow seed into soil they cannot control, trusting that what is planted faithfully will produce life in time. Kingdom leadership works the same way. The question is not whether risk exists, but whether we are willing to sow when outcomes are not guaranteed.

Leadership Conference is a space to step back, think clearly, and align as teams around where God is calling us to move with courage. Through shared learning, honest conversations, and strategic planning, we will work on our churches together, using data, collaboration, and relationships to help us see where we are and faithfully step into what is next.

May we all be compelled this year.

Schedule

Tuesday, April 28

3:00-5:00 PM - Registration
5:00-6:00 PM - Dinner (Provided)
6:00-8:00 PM - Session 1

Wednesday, April 29

9:00-12:00 PM - Session 2

12:00-1:00 PM - Lunch (Provided)
1:00-3:00 PM - Session 3

3:00-3:30 PM - Break

3:30-5:30 PM - Session 4

Thursday, April 30

8:30-12:00 PM - Session 5

Registration

Registration is open! Please register by March 27 so we can have an accurate count for food throughout the event.

The cost to attend is $75.

Location

Fellowship Church
1001 Colgate Dr.
College Station, TX 77840

Housing

Below are a few hotel options in the area within a 9 - 13 minute drive from the church. We do not have room blocks set up. Please feel free to pursue housing that works best for you.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bryan - College Station

3041 Plaza Centre Ct, Bryan, TX 77802
Make your reservation here

Drury Plaza Hotel College Station
705 University Dr E, College Station, TX 77840
Make your reservation here

Wyndham Garden College Station

2829 Texas Ave, College Station, TX 77845
Make your reservation here

Resources

Conference Mission

The Collegiate Leadership Conference aims to be the year's most strategic, developmental, high “return on investment” leadership experience for our church leaders. This conference is designed for senior leaders of Collegiate Network Churches as a collaborative space to grow and develop as individuals and teams on mission together.

Food

During the conference, one meal will be provided on Tuesday and Wednesday. We will have coffee and snacks throughout the conference. The registration cost helps cover your meals during the conference.

Transportation

Flying

The closest major airport is the George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) – Houston which is 90 miles from the church.

During the Conference

Each participant is responsible for their own transportation.

Reimbursements

Please see Reliant reimbursement rules for more details before you incur expenses for this event. Children's expenses are taxable since there is no specific children’s program provided. Associate eligibility rules still apply. Expenses for spouses and children of associate’s are not reimbursable.

Wifi

Network: FC Guest
Password: DiscipleshipCenter!

Questions?

Contact Jess Schmidt (events@collegiatechurchnetwork.org) with any questions!