Jarrett Stephens
Senior Pastor, Champion Forest
Resilience — a strategic renewal conference, October 13–15, 2026, Champion Forest, Houston, Texas
Be strengthened. Be renewed. Keep leading.
Three days of Scripture-fed prayer, gospel-centered teaching, worship, and practical encouragement—for pastors and ministry teams, and for anyone in the church who wants to go deeper in prayer, meet God in a fresh way, and carry renewal home.
Spanish Simultaneous Spanish translation in all main sessions.
Faculty & guests
Speakers & guests
Hear from men and women who have known what it is to be in the fight—and who can encourage you in the calling God has given you, whether that unfolds from a pulpit, a workplace, a neighborhood, or your own living room.
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Plenary session speakers
Alistair Begg
Bible Teacher, Truth For Life
Joni Eareckson Tada
Joni & Friends — joining by special video presentation
HB Charles, Jr.
Pastor-Teacher, Shiloh Church
Daniel Henderson
President, Strategic Renewal
Drew Humphrey
Next Gen/College Pastor, Highland Baptist Church
Thai Lam
LUKE18 PROJECT
Robbie Symons
Pastor, Hope Bible Church
RT Kendall
Evangelist, Preacher, Teacher
Jeff Wells
Senior Pastor, Woodside Community Church
Musical guests
Michael Neale
Musical guest
Shane & Shane
Musical guests
Jordan Henderson
Musical guest
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Spiritual reset
Draw near. Renew your faith.
Resilience is for the whole church—not only pastors and staff, but every follower of Jesus who wants their prayer life deepened and their faith rekindled. You will find biblical teaching, Spirit-led worship, and space to slow down long enough for God to refresh your soul and send you home with new courage for whatever he has put in front of you.
Expository teaching
Biblical, practical, and relevant teaching from trusted voices.
Prayer & renewal
Experience corporate prayer and personal spiritual renewal.
Community & encouragement
Connect with brothers and sisters from many churches who share your hunger for God and honest faith.
Practical tools
Workshops and resources that strengthen your walk with Christ and the people you love, serve, and influence.
Champion Forest
Houston, Texas
Hosted at Champion Forest
Champion Forest is honored to welcome guests from across the country—single adults and families, ministry volunteers and church staff, pastors and everyday believers—gathering in Houston for Resilience. We are praying this becomes a meaningful moment of renewal for every person who walks through the doors.
Pastor Jarrett Stephens is helping host this national gathering alongside Strategic Renewal — pairing a local-church heartbeat with trusted national ministry leadership.
Address: 15555 Stuebner Airline Rd
Houston, TX 77069
Worship
Featuring Shane & Shane
For more than two decades, Shane & Shane—songwriters Shane Barnard and Shane Everett—have helped define Scripture-soaked, Sunday-ready worship for churches around the world. Champion Forest is honored to host them at Resilience: a high-energy night of praise built on the same sing-it-loud, Jesus-first spirit that’s made their ministry a touchstone for a generation of believers—not a sideshow, but a gathering worth clearing your calendar for.
Learn more on conference site Leaves the Champion Forest website; opens in a new tab.October 13–15, 2026
Three days of renewal, prayer, and practical encouragement.
A preview of the rhythm of the week—not a full agenda. Workshops are designed for a mix of vocational ministers and everyday disciples; check the conference site for tracks that fit your season of life.
Tuesday
October 13
- Registration opens
- Workshops
- Main sessions
- Mini concert by Shane & Shane
Wednesday
October 14
- Morning prayer
- Workshops
- Main sessions
- Fresh Encounters Experience
- Regional opportunities
Thursday
October 15
- Morning prayer
- Workshops
- Final main session
- Conference concludes at 12:30 PM
Register
Invest in what matters most.
Come on your own, bring your family, your small group, or your whole ministry team—bring your student ID, register as a household, or block seats for ten or more. However you arrive, make room for God to work.
Student
$83
Full-time students
General
$167
Individual registration
Groups of 10+
$135/person
Bring your team
Pricing and availability subject to conference registration details.
Join us in Houston
One weekend. A different kind of strong.
Make space for God to strengthen your heart, refresh your prayer life, and renew your courage—for shepherding a congregation, serving behind the scenes, raising a family, or simply following Jesus with greater joy and expectancy.
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