RE:IGNITE 2026 — LCMS Church Leadership Conference in Omaha, NE
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RE:IGNITE
Equipping LCMS leaders to shepherd healthy, growing congregations.
October 6-8, 2026
King of Kings Church, Omaha, NE
What to expect
A new conference built for LCMS leaders.
RE:IGNITE 2026 brings together pastors, DCEs, administrators, communicators, worship leaders, creatives, production teams, and other church workers for three days of practical learning, collaboration, and encouragement in ministry — hosted by King of Kings Church in Omaha, Nebraska.
Our desire is simple: create space for leaders to learn from one another, share best practices, and leave better equipped for the work God has called them to.
3
Days
$299
Per team
Who it's for
Built for the whole ministry team.
Sessions are tuned for the full range of staff and volunteers who keep a congregation running.
01
Pastors
02
DCEs
03
Administrators
04
Communicators
05
Worship leaders
06
Creatives
07
Production teams
08
Other church workers
What you'll learn
Real ministry strategy.
Real-world insights from leaders serving in healthy, growing congregations — practical strategies you can apply right away.
01
Community engagement
Practical strategies for reaching your neighborhood and building lasting connections beyond Sunday morning.
02
Communication & design systems
Build the brand, messaging, and design rhythms that help your church tell a clear, consistent story.
03
Worship & production leadership
Lead worship and production teams with excellence — from planning to platform to stage.
04
Multisite administration
Systems, structures, and staffing realities for churches operating across more than one location.
05
Healthy church mergers
Real-world insights from leaders who have walked through merging congregations with health and clarity.
06
Leadership & congregational health
Cultivate the leadership posture and congregational practices that sustain healthy, growing churches.
Featured voices
Session Speakers
Greg Griffith
Lead Pastor
Julie Eesley
Executive Director
Peter Baye
Northwest Campus Director
Seth Flick
Millard Campus Director
Tyler Rohlfsen
Fremont Campus Director
Angela Bell
Senior Director of Operations
Lara Ray
Senior Director of Multisite
Josiah Wood
Senior Director of Creative & Communications
Zach Zehnder
Senior Director of Young Adult Ministry
Dina Newsom
Central Director of Events and Millard Associate Campus Director
Dave Owens
Central Worship Director
Patrick Peringer
Central Production Director
Maryann Aguilar
Director of Kids Ministry
Freddy Cabrera
Student Coordinator / Student Worship Coordinator
Chad Kelly
Student Ministry Intern
Heather Ruhter
Director of Finance & Systems Administration
Kate Solberg
Associate Campus Director
Johnny Venegas
Campus Worship Director