


Conference Schedule
APRIL 13-16, 2026
GRACE INTERNATIONAL HEADQUARTERS • THE WOODLANDS, TX
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
Monday, April 13
6:00pm
Check-In
6:45pm
Main Auditorium
Evening Service
with Pastor Steve Riggle, President of Grace International
Followed by an Evening Reception after service
Tuesday, April 14
9:00am
Main Auditorium
Prayer Meeting
10:00am
Main Auditorium
General Session
with John Manzewitsch
10:45am
Break
11:00am
Main Auditorium
General Session
Leading Together While Raising A Family with Steve Riggle, Josh and Brooke Pierce.
11:45am
USPC Presentation
with Jason Nelson
12:00pm
Main Auditorium
General Session
Guard Your Heart with Bob Lenz
12:45pm
Free Time & Fellowship
6:45pm
Main Auditorium
Evening Service
with Rob McCoy
Followed by an Evening Reception after service
Wednesday, April 15
9:00am
Main Auditorium
Prayer Meeting
10:00am
Main Auditorium
Business Meeting
10:30am
Breakout Sessions Set 1
Dignity Revolution: The Importance of Reaching Back into the Culture to Influence and Be a Part of a Movement | Bob Lenz| Main Auditorium
Bob has touched thousands of people with the gospel and is an extraordinary communicator and strategist. Let him help you reach the younger generations in your community.
What Every Christian Leader Needs to Know About God’s Faithfulness | Larry and Rhonda Ihrig | Student Center
As Larry and Rhonda share, discover the faithfulness of God through the struggle of the journey… when your pastor ministry journey can be described with one word… survival… what gets you through!
Building a Financial Legacy for Your Church | Howard Kaloogian and Bill Phillips | The Taylor Chapel
Two experts will help your church to build financial legacy… do not miss this opportunity!
In the Beginning Days … Planting, Pastoring, and Developing a House of Prayer | John and Lydia Manzewitsch | Classroom 1
John and Lydia recently helped plant a church in Orange, CA. Listen as they share the lessons of planting, pastoring, and developing a house of prayer… all at the same time.
The Great Adventure, Launching Out and Following God into the Great Unknown | Arni Jacobson| Classroom 2
Arni has followed God into the great unknown on many occasions. Learn how to dream, process the dream, transition into a plan, and start taking steps of faith.
Healthy Culture, Healthy Church: Creating a Culture that Empowers your Staff and Engages your Congregation | Brett and Taylor Smith |Classroom 3
Learn to create a culture that prioritizes the health of your staff and church… one that people want to give their lives to.
Youth Leaders Gathering | Ron Luce | Happy Trails Children’s Auditorium
Proven practices that give results and immediate takeaways to greatly impact this year! Ron is one of the premier youth ministry leaders in the world…his presentation will greatly help you as a pastor/youth leader!
Worship Leaders Gathering | Angie Velasquez, Shari May, and Derek Guynes | The Wave Children’s Auditorium
Meet with other worship leaders to share, make friends, and learn… become a network that impacts GI’s worship ministries.
Organizing a Serve Day and other Community Outreaches for your Church | Brooke Pierce | The Café
Brooke has a phenomenal gift at helping churches touch their communities with a “Serve Day,” as well as other impactful outreach projects. It works… and it gives you great equity with your community.
11:15am
Break / Transition to Next Session
11:30am
Breakout Sessions Set 2
Interacting with and Ministering to Elected Officials | Willie Davis, Mark Keough, Valoree Swanson, and Steve Toth | Main Auditorium
Most churches and leaders do not know how to interact with or minister to elected officials… come and learn how you can do this in your own community.
Immigration in the Eyes of God | Hernan Castano | Student Center
What does God say about immigration? Join this session and receive God’s direction and wisdom.
Building Ownership: Moving Your Church from Attending to Engagement | Garrett Booth| The Taylor Chapel
You don’t have to do it yourself, and you don’t have to do it alone. What if everyone in your church was activated in a ministry. This session will help you discover three mindsets you must have to grow your people from attending to helping lead…leave this session with action steps you can use next week to begin the process in your church.
Just Make it Through the Night | Dr. Larry Mack | Classroom 1
Explore how David, returning to find his city burned and families taken captive, moved through stages of honest grief to complete recovery… ultimately launching into his destiny as king. You will be blessed and helped by this session.
Discipleship… Are Your People Ready for the Coming Shaking | Don Beasley| Classroom 2
The Bible proclaims that there is a great shaking coming to the world… are you ready… are those that you lead ready?
Things I Would Tell My Younger Self About Ministry and Life | Becky Riggle and Sherrel Staton |Classroom 3
What are the lessons and principles that Sherrel and Becky have learned that would help a younger believer? Two very mature leaders share timeless wisdom.
Children’s Ministry Leaders Gathering | Evelyn Offenberger and Cory Hudson | Happy Trails Children’s Auditorium
Meet with other children’s ministry leaders to share, make friends, and learn… become a network that impacts children!
Church Production and Tech Leaders Gathering | Johny Hernandez | The Wave Children’s Auditorium
Meet with other church production and tech leaders to share, make friends, and learn… become an empowered network.
Shaped by Sovereignty: God’s Rule Over My Life | Dr. Sam Thomas | The Café
This session will focus on a very important biblical concept – the sovereignty of God – and stories from Sam’s life that reveal God’s sovereign hand in his family’s life. The class will focus on God’s invisible hand working in our lives and the peace that the awareness and knowledge of God’s sovereignty brings. Amidst life’s troubling circumstances, knowing that God is in control brings a calm assurance in His goodness and direction.
12:15am
Main Auditorium
General Session
Panel: Spiritual Fathers with Ed Staton, George C, Stu Johnson, Scott Hayes and Jerry Lewin
1:00Pm
Free Time & Fellowship
6:45pm
Main Auditorium
Evening Service
with Juan Carlos Manzewitsch
Followed by an Evening Reception after service
Thursday, April 16
9:00am
Main Auditorium
Seminar
Session 1 with Rob McCoy
10:15am
Break
10:45am
Main Auditorium
Seminar
Session 2 with F.N. Williams, II
12:00pm
Texas BBQ Luncheon & Country Music Concert (FREE)
2:00pm
End of Conference

CONFERENCE SPEAKERS


Juan Carlos Manzewitsch

Bob Lenz

Rob McCoy
Bring The Entire Family!
Grace Kids is available for birth – 6th grade for all sessions. We look forward to seeing your kids experience God in a fresh way! Plus, they will have an amazing time with their Grace International friends as they play on our giant playscape, carousel, and train!



Experience The Woodlands



Rated as America’s Best Community To Live In in 2021, 2022, and 2023, The Woodlands is known for its top-rated restaurants, extraordinary shopping options, 220 miles of hike and bike trails, 148 parks, championship golf courses, and family-friendly activities.
The Woodlands is waiting… for you!
• Market Street offers luxury boutique shopping in an open-air main street atmosphere with more than 90 stores and lifestyle centers alongside delicious restaurants, a boutique movie theater, and a luxury hotel.
• The Woodlands Mall is a distinguished fashion center with more than 160 shops and restaurants under one roof.
• Restaurant Row at Hughes Landing offers delicious dining options with unforgettable patio views and outdoor seating along Lake Woodlands.
• Riva Row Boathouse at The Waterway provides a unique experience and a great way to take advantage of the mild weather and abundance of water in The Woodlands. Rent kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and swan boats for a peaceful afternoon on the water.
• Lake Conroe is a 22,000-acre lake with a total of 157 miles of shoreline. Lake Conroe is the perfect spot for rest and relaxation, or an exciting adventure. Enjoy fishing, boating, and other water sports. Don’t have a boat? Don’t worry, Lake Conroe has a variety of guides, and boat rental options. Make sure to end the night at one of the lakeside dining restaurants.
• Texas TreeVentures is an outdoor aerial adventure course that will have you climbing to new heights! Set amongst the trees, this unique course is both mentally and physically challenging, offering a great activity for families and friends!
Experience Houston and Beyond



Here are some amazing options for you and your family if you want to spend a few days in the area before or after the conference.
• NASA (Houston) • Magnolia / The Silos • Theatre District (Houston) • Astros Game (Houston) • Galveston Beaches (Houston) • Houston Zoo (Houston) • Downtown Aquarium (Houston)
• Dynamos Game (Houston) • Kemah Boardwalk (League City) • Military Museum (Houston) • Koi Garden (The Woodlands) • Old Town Spring (Spring) • Conroe Boating (Conroe)
• Sea World (San Antonio) • Riverwalk / Alamo (San Antonio) • Natural Bridge Caverns (San Antonio) • Six Flags Fiesta Texas (San Antonio) • Lake Travis (Austin) • Buc-ee’s Gas Station (Various Locations)

