The L.E.A.D. Conference  

Listen – Equip – Adapt – Disciple

A Church of the Brethren L.E.A.D. (Listen – Equip – Adapt – Disciple) Conference is planned for Nov. 15-17, 2024, sponsored by the denomination’s Discipleship and Leadership Formation department. The event will be hosted at Ephrata (Pa.) Church of the Brethren on the scripture theme 2 Timothy 2:2.

L.E.A.D. conference logo: Listen - Equip - Adapt - Disciple

This will be a leadership development conference for congregational leaders such as pastors and church board members. The focus will be on raising the leadership skills of congregational leaders to help them be more effective in their local ministries. The event will be a mix of plenary and break-out sessions. Attendance will be capped at 250 participants. More information and registration will be available closer to the date.

Scripture Theme:  2 Timothy 2:2
“The things which you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, entrust these to faithful people who will be able to teach others also.” (NASB)

Dates: Friday – Sunday, November 15-17, 2024

Location: Ephrata Church of the Brethren, Ephrata, PA

Hotel information Room availability may be limited in the area due to another event

Sponsored by: Discipleship & Leadership Formation of the Church of the Brethren

Tentative L.E.A.D. Conference Schedule

Friday, Nov. 15
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Registration
7:00 pm Worship
8:00 pm Breakout Sessions
9:00 pm Ice Cream Social
Saturday, Nov. 16
9:00 am Main Session
10:30 am Breakout Sessions
Noon Lunch
1:00 pm Breakout Sessions
2:30 pm Main Session
4:00 pm Breakout Sessions
5:30 pm Dinner
7:00 pm Worship/Main Session
8:30 pm Fellowship
Sunday, Nov. 17
9:00 am Talkback Session
10:45 am Worship Service
Noon Depart

Registration cost

  • Register by September 1 for the $99.00 registration price per person.  Registration includes Saturday lunch and dinner, and Friday Ice Cream Social. 
  • After Sept. 1 price will increase to $125.00 per person
  • Register 5 or more individuals from the same church to receive the discounted price of $79.00 per person

Childcare and meals

  • $25 for first child; $15 for each child thereafter.  (You will be able to add children along with parent’s registration)
  • Children 6 mths- 2 years – Parents provide food for their children. 
  • Children 2 years-12 years –  Meals included from adult selections.