The Rising Of A New Day
Feb. 18-19, 2026
Grapevine, TX

C3 Conference 2026

A new day is here. The Church is not fading—it’s rising. As culture shifts and challenges grow, we must stand firm, speak boldly, and build the Church with unshakable faith!

C3 Conference is a two-day experience for pastors, staff members, and leaders in your church who desire to learn how to creatively advance the church and transform culture one life at a time. Join us for 48 Hours of intentional community, coaching, creativity, and collaboration!

Hosted By

Fellowship Church

Ed and Lisa Young are the founding pastors of Fellowship Church and New York Times bestselling authors. They have been married for over 40 years and have four children, one who is in Heaven. Fellowship Church is known for creatively and boldly communicating the Bible and equipping people for the challenges of everyday life.

Speakers

Philip Anthony Mitchell

2819 Church

Eric Metaxas

#1 NY Times Bestselling Author

Andre Olivier

Rivers Church

James E. Ward Jr.

INSIGHT Church

Alex Himaya

Battlecreek Church

SCHEDULE

DAY 1

WEd, FEB 18

8:00AM

Doors Open/Registration Begins

9:00AM

General Session One

11:00AM

General Session Two

12:30PM

Lunch Break

2:00PM

Breakout Session One

2:55PM

Breakout Session Two

3:50PM

Breakout Session Three

4:30PM

Dinner Break

6:30PM

Doors Open

7:00PM

C3 Nights

8:30PM

PK After Party

DAY 2

THURS, FEB 19

9:00AM

Doors Open

9:30AM

General Session Three

11:00AM

General Session Four

12:30PM

Lunch Break

2:00PM

Breakout Session Four

2:55PM

Breakout Session Five

3:50PM

Breakout Session Six

4:30PM

Dinner Break

6:30PM

Doors Open

7:00PM

C3 Nights

8:30PM

Young Adult After Party

breakout sessions

Please choose a breakout session.

Session 1
session 2
Session 3
Session 4
Session 5
Session 6
DAY 1 - Wednesday 2pm
Pastor Wives Unite!
Celebrating the call of women and wives in ministry.
Location
Room A1
The Church Event Playbook
Learn how to craft church events that align with your mission, rally volunteers, and leave a lasting spiritual impact.
Location
Room A3
Culture Correction for Staff Infection
Leadership tools for confronting staff issues, restoring health, and protecting church culture.
Location
Room A4
Building a Team of Content Creators
How to recruit, train, and lead volunteers to create effective content for your church.
Location
Room B
The Pipeline Effect
Youth should be a pipeline to the Weekend. You’re not building a silo youth ministry. You’re building the local church.
Location
Room C
Soul Health
Cultivating Sustainable Rhythms for Longevity in ministry
Location
Worship Center
DAY 1 - Wednesday 2:55PM
Developing a Digital First Impression
Creating websites and social media that shape first impressions before guests ever walk through the doors.
Location
Room A1
Built to Last: Ministry, Marriage & Family
Practical rhythms to help pastors lead faithfully without sacrificing their marriage or family.
Location
Room A3
Lessons I Wish I’d Learned Earlier
Actionable insights for governance, team selection, scheduling, finances and leading under pressure.
Location
Room A4
From Nothing to Something
How to launch and build an excellent kids ministry—from vision to volunteers and systems.
Location
Room B
The Unseen Essentials For Reaching GEN Z
The practices Youth teams rarely implement, but growth, and sustaining growth, depend on.
Location
Room C
3 Things You Can Change This Week!
How to Enhance Your Worship Experiences.
Location
Worship Center
DAY 1 - Wednesday 3:50PM
Proactive Content Creation
How to proactively plan and create content that promotes church events.
Location
Room A1
Safe and Secure
Practical guidance for developing effective security and emergency response plans.
Location
Room A3
Winning in the Worship Center
Seating strategies and protocols that create an energized, distraction-free worship space.
Location
Room A4
Beyond the Drop Off
Practical ways to engage, equip, and connect parents through your kids ministry.
Location
Room B
From Ideation to Execution
Practical steps for implementing creative ideas with clarity, alignment, and excellence.
Location
Room C
Unshakable Truths
Essentials, Non-essentials and Unity in the Church.
Location
Worship Center
DAY 2 - THURSDAY 2pm
The Real Hospitality of Church
Creative essentials for providing great hospitality.
Location
Room A1
The Church Event Playbook
Learn how to craft church events that align with your mission, rally volunteers, and leave a lasting spiritual impact.
Location
Room A3
5 Minutes to Change a Guest’s Life
How intentional moments of hospitality can transform your church’s culture and guest experience.
Location
Room A4
Smart Stewardship
Clear guidance on budgeting, planning, and financial decision-making for healthy ministry.
Location
Room B
Strategic Stories & Impactful Outcomes
Insights into effective marketing, best-in-class stories & strategy from John Olinger, former Nike Brad Director for Kobe Bryant and current president of Unitus.
Location
Worship Center
Soul Health
Cultivating Sustainable Rhythms for Longevity in ministry
Location
Worship Center
DAY 2 - THURSDAY 2:55pm
Identifying and Developing Staff
Practical tools for hiring, training, and growing the right people for the right roles.
Location
Room A1
Developing Systems of Operation
Developing systems that equip facilities teams to operate with clarity, consistency, and excellence.
Location
Room A3
How to Create Leaders Instead of Doers
Developing & empowering volunteers to lead.
Location
Room A4
Start Strong
Helping kids take their first faith steps and build a strong spiritual foundation.
Location
Room B (4th & 5th)
Leading with Conviction in Divided Times
Learn how to lead with truth and grace in a divided culture—speaking boldly, loving deeply, and protecting unity.
Location
Room C
I Want to be on Your Creative Team
How to build something you'd want to be part of.
Location
Worship Center
DAY 2 - THURSDAY 3:50pm
Follow Up & Follow Through
Moving People from First Time to Fully Devoted.
Location
Room A1
Stronger Together
Aligning Vision, Clarifying Roles, and Strengthening Ministry Teams
Location
Room A4
Built to Last: Ministry, Marriage & Family
Practical rhythms to help pastors lead faithfully without sacrificing their marriage or family.
Location
Room B
Youth Playbook
The planning strategy that wins the year in Youth before it starts.
Location
Room C
Triple Your Creative Team by Next Year!
How to Grow Your Creative Team.
Location
Worship Center
Wednesday, February 18
Available as Add On

Lunch & Learn

Next Generation Leadership

This year at C3 Conference 2026, we are introducing Lunch & Learn sessions designed to go deeper in leadership and community. In this brand new experience, you will discover practical strategies and biblical wisdom to equip and empower the leaders of tomorrow and strengthen your calling today.

Nathan Finochio

TheosU

SAM Kelly

Global Youth Pastor at Fellowship Church

Pricing

Until Jan. 31

Register N0w

$199 for first 15 people, $25 for any additional.

$229
Register Here

Wednesday, February 18

Lunch & Learn: Next Generation Leadership

$30
Available As Add On

C3 Meals

$15
Purchase Here

A NEW DAY IS HERE. THE CHURCH IS NOT FADING - IT’S RISING. As culture shifts and challenges grow,we must stand firm, speak boldly, and build the Church with unshakEable faith.

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FAQs

01
Where does the conference take place?

C3 Conference is hosted at Fellowship Church in Grapevine, Texas. The address is 2450 N Hwy 121, Grapevine, TX 76051, United States.

02
Who is the C3 Conference for?

C3 Conference is designed for pastors, staff members, and leaders in your church who are passionate about creatively advancing the church and transforming culture, one life at a time. The principles you learn here are also highly valuable for Christian business leaders and entrepreneurs looking to apply these insights in their own contexts.

03
What time should I book my arrival and departure?

Registration opens Wednesday, February 18 at 8:00am, with the first session beginning at 9:00am. The last session of the conference begins Thursday, February 19 at 7pm. Please plan your flights accordingly.

04
What are the nearby airports?

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is located just eight miles south of our campus. Dallas Love Field Airport is located 30 minutes from our campus.

05
When and where do I check-in for the conference?

Check-in for the conference will open Wednesday, February 18, at 8:00am. You will enter through the main front doors, behind the large cross and fountain.

06
Will there be parking available on-site?

There will be plenty of parking available on site at the Fellowship Church campus.

07
Will there be any breakout sessions during the conference?

Yes! A detailed list of available breakout sessions will be available closer to the conference. We will have sessions covering topics such as student ministry, children’s ministry, worship and production, leadership, first impressions, and many more!

08
May I attend only one day  of the conference?

Yes, but full conference price is still required.

09
Does the conference provide childcare?

Yes, childcare is offered for birth – 5th grade for $100 a child. You can register your children here. Please be aware that children and infants, including nursing infants, are not permitted in any of the sessions. We do have a nursing mother’s room available on campus if needed. Childcare registration closes on January 31st. There will be no walk-up childcare registration on site.

10
Are there scholarships available for the conference?

We have worked to keep the overall conference price down in order to make it accessible to more people; therefore, we are not offering any scholarships. However, if you register early, you can receive a discount off the full registration price.

11
Can I switch names on my registration?

This can be done by sending an email to C3Team@c3conference.com

12
If I need to cancel my registration, what do I do?

Refunds or exchanges are not available; however, registrations may be transferred to another name. Transfers are available until February 17, 2025. To transfer, contact C3Team@c3conference.com.

13
Do you have wireless internet available?

Yes, free Wi-Fi access will be available to you throughout the Fellowship Church campus.

14
What should the weather be like?

The average high in February is 60 degrees with an average low of 36 degrees. This varies greatly, so we advise that you check the local forecast before you leave.

15
What should I wear?

Conference attire is casual; you may want to bring a sweater as the temperature in the worship center is cool.

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