March 16, 2026 — Atlanta, Ga. — The Salvation Army USA Southern Territory has announced the Salvation Army Bible Conference 2026: “Discover Radical Faith” at Lake Junaluska Retreat Center, its 74th annual Bible conference, set for August 9-15 at the Lake Junaluska Conference & Retreat Center in North Carolina.
The event, themed “Radical Faith: Not By Might” and inspired by Zechariah 4:6, aims to foster worship, biblical teaching, fellowship, and spiritual growth for Salvation Army officers, soldiers, families, and friends, with parallel programming for youth ages 0-17.[1]
Registration for the Salvation Army Bible Conference 2026: “Discover Radical Faith” at Lake Junaluska Retreat Center opened on March 2 via the official site.[2] The conference launches a three-year theme series on radical faith, continuing with “Nor By Power” in 2027 and “But By My Spirit” in 2028.[1]
Event Highlights
Key features include an opening concert by the Christian band Leeland, a theatrical production “This is My Story” presented by Theater for the Thirsty, Territorial Arts Ministries, and the Territorial Youth Band, a worship and praise program by the Adult Rehabilitation Center Command, and a welcome for cadets from the “Rescued” session.[1]
“We’re excited to invite you to join us once again in the beautiful mountains of Lake Junaluska for Bible Conference 2026,” said Roberta Simmons-Smith, territorial director of special events. “We’re excited to kick off our three-year ‘Radical Faith’ journey. Stay tuned for more announcements about special guests and speakers. We can’t wait to see you there!”[1]
The Salvation Army Bible Conference 2026: “Discover Radical Faith” at Lake Junaluska Retreat Center offers dynamic youth programming and opportunities for young adults alongside general sessions.[1]
Venue and Community Interest
Lake Junaluska Conference & Retreat Center, nestled in the North Carolina mountains, provides a scenic setting for conferences and retreats with amenities including hotels, trails, and recreational facilities.[6]
An official Facebook event page in the Southern Territory Bible Conference group has garnered over 93 interested participants.[3] Additional listings appear on AllEvents.in, confirming the theme and details.[5]
The official announcement was published around March 11, 2026, with more speakers and guests to be revealed.[1]