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Church Planting Conferences in 2027

Church planting conferences in 2027 with confirmed dates, locations and prices.

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The short answer

3 conferences with confirmed 2027 dates match: Exponential Global Conference (Mar 15-17 and Mar 18-20); ARC Conference (Apr 27-28); SpireConference (Sep 28-30). Each is listed below with its dates, location, audience and published pricing, checked against the organizer's own site on November 3, 2026.

Church Planting Conferences in 2027: dates, locations and prices

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Exponential Global Conference

Organizer: Exponential

Best for church planters and leaders focused on multiplication

When and where
March 15-17, 2027 (Option 1), First Baptist Orlando, Orlando, FL. Sold out as of November 3, 2026.
March 18-20, 2027 (Option 2), First Baptist Orlando, Orlando, FL. Registration open.
Who it is for
Church planters, multiplication leaders and church leaders
Focus
2027 theme: The End of Leading Alone, moving from isolation to Friends on Mission. 250+ workshop options
Price
$149 individual. Groups of 10-19 get 5% off and groups of 20-99 get 10% off. Optional pre-conference is $39.
Size
5,000+ multiplication leaders (per the organizer)
Official site for Exponential Global Conference
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ARC Conference

Organizer: Association of Related Churches (ARC)

Best for planters and pastors who want a cross-denominational network

When and where
April 27-28, 2027, Milestone Church, Dallas-Fort Worth, TX.
Who it is for
Pastors, church planters, ministry teams and nonprofit leaders
Focus
Relationships and encouragement across denominations, networks and backgrounds. Theme: Don't Do Ministry Alone
Price
See the official site for registration details.
Official site for ARC Conference
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SpireConference

Organizer: Spire Network

Best for networking by ministry role, from executive pastors to next gen and creative arts leaders

When and where
September 28-30, 2027, Church360, Arlington, TX.
Who it is for
Ministry leaders, church planters, executive pastors and local church teams
Focus
Mainstage sessions, tactical breakouts on leadership, operations, culture and team dynamics, and role-based mixers. Optional preconferences cost extra
Price
$249 through December 31, 2026, then $289 through May 31, 2027, then $329 through October 2, 2027. Christian college students $35. Preconferences are a separate fee.
Official site for SpireConference

Frequently asked questions

What is the best church planting conference in 2027?

Exponential Global Conference is the one built around church planting and multiplication. It runs March 15-17 (sold out as of November 3, 2026) and March 18-20, 2027 at First Baptist Orlando, and its organizer lists more than 5,000 multiplication leaders. ARC Conference (April 27-28, Dallas-Fort Worth) and SpireConference (September 28-30, Arlington, TX) also name church planters in their audience.

How much do church planting conferences cost in 2027?

Exponential Global Conference is $149 for an individual ticket, with an optional $39 pre-conference and group discounts of 5% for 10-19 people and 10% for 20-99. SpireConference is $249 through December 31, 2026, $289 through May 31, 2027, then $329. ARC Conference pricing is on its official site.

When should I register for a church planting conference?

Early. Exponential reports that registration has sold out for five straight years, and its March 15-17, 2027 option was already sold out on November 3, 2026. SpireConference's early rate ends December 31, 2026.

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