March 12, 2026 — Murfreesboro, Tenn. The Disciple Leaders Network 2026 National Conference on “Generations” is set for March 23-24 at Northside Church, 655 W Thompson Ln, gathering discipleship leaders for keynotes, breakout sessions, networking and a resource roundup focused on intergenerational faith transmission.
The conference features prominent speakers including keynote presenters Dr. Shelly Melia, associate dean at Dallas Baptist University; Dr. Jody Dean, professor at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary; and Ken Braddy, Lifeway Christian Resources’ director of Sunday School and strategic partnerships. Breakout leaders include representatives from Lifeway, Baptist state conventions and churches such as John Paul Basham, Jana Magruder and Dr. Joseph Brasher, DLN executive director.
Schedule Highlights
The two-day agenda begins March 23 with registration at 8:30 a.m., followed by Dr. Melia’s morning keynote, multiple breakout sessions, lunch, a “Resource Roundup” dessert break and Dr. Dean’s afternoon keynote, ending at 5:15 p.m. On March 24, activities resume at 8:30 a.m. with breakouts and Braddy’s morning keynote at 10:30 a.m.
Registration and Logistics
Registration is available via ChurchTeams.com. Nearby hotels include Tru by Hilton, Home2 Suites and Holiday Inn Express, all within 2.6 miles of the venue. Louisiana Baptists, a state partner, offers discounts with codes EB100 for early bird (by Jan. 1) and AF149.
Through keynote messages and interactive breakout sessions, explore how older and younger leaders can build bridges and creatively shape the future of the church together.
Promotions and Buzz
Ken Braddy promoted the Disciple Leaders Network 2026 National Conference on “Generations” in a March 4 blog post, highlighting practical strategies, networking with ministry leaders, tools for discipleship pathways and encouragement for leader development. He urged attendees to “bring a team” and register.
DLN’s Facebook page emphasized Murfreesboro’s charm and proximity to Nashville for a focused learning environment, with posts from late February noting the event’s approach. Listings appear on event sites like AllEvents.in.
The Disciple Leaders Network 2026 National Conference on “Generations” targets Baptist and discipleship networks, with no mainstream media coverage as of March 12.