2026 D3 Advance

The D3 Advance is an annual conference put on "For Our Churches by Our Churches." It is designed to help equip local churches to discover, develop, and deploy churches, pastors, and leaders into our association and the world. The conference is also designed to facilitate church partnerships and networking. There will be times for corporate worship and 8 different ministry tracks with 2  breakout sessions (they are repeated in the afternoon) within each track. Session descriptions can be found below. Come enjoy a time equipping, networking, and fellowship!


D3 Advance 2026 Schedule

8:30 - 9:00 Registration

9:00 - 9:10 Introduction

9:10 - 9:25 Worship and Prayer

9:30 - 10:30 Session #1

10:30 - 11:30 Session #2

11:30 - 12:45 Lunch

1:00 - 2:00 Session #3

2:00 - 3:00 Session #4

3:00 - 3:25  Debrief with Church

3:25 - 3:30 Closing

Schedule

A sample schedule is provided below for how the D3 Advance Conference will run.

Session Descriptions

Detailed descriptions will be coming soon!  For now check out the following tracks and focuses that will be offered at our 2026 D3 Advance Training.


In the section of tracks below, the presenters will be teaching on Leadership Development in the first session followed by Ministry Development in the second.

Children's Ministry - 

Youth Ministry - 

Deacon Ministry - 

Senior Adult Ministry - Carson Humphreys

Education Ministry (Sunday School and Bible Study) - 



In this section of tracks, the facilitators will bring forth tools, tips, and training that will help your church develop these specific areas of need.

First Impressions Ministry - Preston Thompson

Church Administration - Charles Gholson

Facilities - Ron Forbis and Bobby Kerr