March 13, 2026 — Dallas, Texas The Church Leaders Conference 2026 by Watermark Community Church in Dallas, Texas[https://www.watermarkresources.com/conferences/clc] has seen its first two-day sessions on April 27-28 sell out, organizers announced, while spots remain available for the identical April 29-30 sessions at Watermark Community Church, located at 7540 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy.
The annual event, hosted by the nondenominational evangelical church, targets pastors, small group leaders, ministry staff, and volunteers with mainstage sessions, over 50 breakout sessions on practical leadership training, biblical encouragement, discipleship, and church ministry tools, live ministry showcases, meals, and staff consulting appointments.[https://www.watermarkresources.com/conferences/clc]
Event Features and Schedule
Both conference dates offer the same content, including five mainstage sessions led primarily by Watermark staff, breakout options, and post-event video recordings. Attendees receive lunches, dinners, coffee, snacks, and materials. Spanish interpreting is available for mainstage and select breakouts during April 27-28 only.[https://www.watermarkresources.com/conferences/clc]
A typical schedule starts with check-in at 7:30 a.m., followed by mainstage sessions, breakouts, meals, and evening ministry showcases. Staff consulting slots are offered Tuesday morning for the first dates and Thursday for the second.[https://www.watermarkresources.com/conferences/clc]
Tickets start at $279, with group discounts for six or more, and include all features. Registration is open via the official site.[https://theleadpastor.com/church-leadership/best-church-leadership-conferences]
“Come be refreshed and equipped at Church Leaders Conference 2026. Each spring, thousands of church leaders gather in Dallas, TX for two days to be strengthened in your leadership, deepened in your walk with Jesus, and renewed in your passion for ministry. Whether you’re a volunteer or on staff…”[https://www.facebook.com/WatermarkResources/posts/come-be-refreshed-and-equipped-at-church-leaders-conference-2026-each-spring-tho/1261920385970859]
Recognition and Promotion
The Church Leaders Conference 2026 by Watermark Community Church in Dallas, Texas is featured in conference directories, ranking #5 on goodmessages.online’s Top 10 In-Person Conferences for Church Leaders & Nonprofits in 2026 and listed among top events on theleadpastor.com.
Promotional posts on Facebook and Instagram emphasize refreshment for leaders, with calls to register amid countdowns shared from December 2025 to March 2026.[https://www.watermarkresources.com/conferences]
“CLC is designed to refresh and equip church leaders with practical training and biblical encouragement.”[https://theleadpastor.com/church-leadership/best-church-leadership-conferences]
Background and Logistics
Building on prior years, the Church Leaders Conference 2026 by Watermark Community Church in Dallas, Texas added dual dates to accommodate demand. Refunds are full through February 15, 2026, and 50% through March 29. Nearby airports include Dallas Love Field and DFW International, with recommended hotels offering group rates.[https://www.watermarkresources.com/conferences/clc]
No major news coverage from outlets like Christianity Today was noted, with promotion primarily via organizers’ channels.[https://www.christianpost.com/news/trip-lee-warns-christians-that-showing-off-good-works-is-poison.html]