March 13, 2026 — Washington, D.C. Prison Fellowship, the nation’s largest Christian nonprofit dedicated to serving incarcerated people and their families, has announced the Prison Fellowship’s Restore 2026 Conference for Church Leaders in Restorative Ministry, scheduled for September 15–16, 2026, at National Community Church (700 M St. SE). The event aims to equip and refresh church leaders, outreach directors, restorative ministry staff, and volunteers tackling issues like incarceration, homelessness, poverty, and addiction.
The Prison Fellowship’s Restore 2026 Conference for Church Leaders in Restorative Ministry will feature vibrant worship, dynamic speakers (names to be determined), networking opportunities, best practices for ministry expansion, reflections on God’s faithfulness, and celebrations of Prison Fellowship’s 50 years of service. Organizers describe it as a time of refreshment and inspiration through practical insights from nationwide peers and the host church.
Registration and Logistics
Advance registration is required at $30 per attendee, covering Tuesday dinner and full Wednesday meals. Attendees are responsible for travel and hotel arrangements. Special dietary requests can be submitted, though not guaranteed; inquiries should be emailed to events@prisonfellowship.org. Business casual attire is recommended for the comfortable format.
Promotions and Announcements
Prison Fellowship promoted the Prison Fellowship’s Restore 2026 Conference for Church Leaders in Restorative Ministry via an X post on March 12, 2026 from @prisonfellowshp, including a video urging registration and highlighting experiences from Restore 2025. A YouTube promo video, “Mark Your Calendar for Restore 2026 Today!” (Feb. 4, 2026), and promotions on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Threads echo themes of renewal. A January 2026 blog post also mentioned registration amid ministry updates.
Context and Distinctions
The Prison Fellowship’s Restore 2026 Conference for Church Leaders in Restorative Ministry aligns with U.S. Christian news themes of leadership training, spiritual renewal, ministry training, and faith-based community building. Note that a separate “Restore Conference” by Administer Justice/Gospel Justice Center is set for April 25, 2026, in Illinois and is unrelated. As of March 13, 2026, no major outlets like Christianity Today have covered the announcement, likely due to its recency.