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Executive Pastor Conferences in 2027

Church conferences for executive pastors and operations leaders in 2027.

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The short answer

2 conferences with confirmed 2027 dates match: ALIGN 27 (May 5-6); 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.

Executive Pastor Conferences in 2027: dates, locations and prices

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ALIGN 27

Organizer: Intentional Churches

Best for whole teams that want to leave with a plan

When and where
May 5-6, 2027, Christ Church of Oak Brook, Oak Brook (Chicago area), IL.
Who it is for
Lead pastors, executive pastors, ministry area leaders, elders and whole church teams
Focus
Role-based tracks, team frameworks and a written plan to take home. Two days, with an optional pre-conference
Price
$189 per person, or $159 per person for teams of 4 or more, through March 23, 2027. Rates rise to $229 and $199 on March 24.
Official site for ALIGN 27
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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

Is there an executive pastor conference in 2027?

We have not found a 2027 conference built only for executive pastors. ALIGN 27 (May 5-6, Oak Brook, IL near Chicago) names executive pastors among the leaders it is built for, and SpireConference (September 28-30, Arlington, TX) names executive pastors in its audience and offers an Executive Leadership ticket category.

Which executive pastor conference offers team pricing?

ALIGN 27 charges $159 per person for teams of 4 or more through March 23, 2027, and $189 for individuals. Rates rise to $199 and $229 on March 24. SpireConference is $249 through December 31, 2026, then $289 through May 31, 2027, then $329.

When are the executive pastor conferences in 2027?

ALIGN 27 is May 5-6, 2027 at Christ Church of Oak Brook near Chicago. SpireConference is September 28-30, 2027 at Church360 in Arlington, TX.

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