Feb. 23-24, 2026 — Irving, Texas The Southern Baptists of Texas Convention (SBTC) hosted the Empower 2026 conference, attracting hundreds of church leaders for biblical training, evangelism strategies, worship, and networking aimed at refreshing and mobilizing ministry efforts amid ongoing pressures.
The two-day event featured an exciting lineup of speakers and resulted in life-changing decisions among attending students, according to reports from organizers. Sessions focused on sustaining kingdom impact through proven equipping tools, as highlighted in SBTC announcements and video promotions.
Key Highlights and Outcomes
Church leaders gathered to address ministry renewal and leadership training, with emphasis on evangelism and worship to combat fatigue in pastoral roles. Organizers noted the conference’s role in fostering connections and providing practical strategies for long-term impact.
Broader Christian Retreat Developments
In related news, Texas businessman Jeff Huffines announced plans to transform Jeffrey Epstein’s former Zorro Ranch in New Mexico into the San Rafael Ranch Christian retreat, drawing recent attention from authorities amid ongoing investigations.
Upcoming Events
Several Christian conferences and retreats are scheduled for later in 2026, including the Resilience 2026 event on Oct. 13-15 in Houston, Texas, focused on church ministry renewal. The Warrior Conference 2026 targets men’s spiritual sharpening at various locations, while Black Rock Retreat’s Spring Women’s Event on Mar. 22-24 emphasizes soul care.
Platforms like Retreat Guru and BookRetreats.com list dozens of additional U.S.-based Christian retreats highlighting spiritual growth and healing throughout the year.