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Church Leaders Conference

April 26-27 or April 28-29, 2027 | Dallas, TX

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What's CLC?

Church Leaders Conference is Watermark Resources’ annual event designed to refresh, equip, and inspire church leaders. Whether you’re a senior pastor, small group leader, tech director, or serve in operations, CLC offers two full days of practical training, biblical encouragement, and behind-the-scenes access to real ministry in action. Through mainstage sessions, over 50 breakout options, and live ministry showcases, attendees gain tools and insights to strengthen their leadership and better serve their local churches. Our goal is to meet leaders where they are—regardless of church size or role—and help them return home encouraged, sharpened, and ready to lead with renewed clarity and conviction.

Same Conference - Pick Your Dates

To make room for more church leaders to attend in 2027, we’re offering two different conference dates for the same Church Leaders Conference. Both conferences will feature the same schedule, mainstages, and breakout sessions designed to equip and encourage you and your team. The only differences will be the dates you choose and the live ministry showcases, which vary based on weekly rhythms at Watermark Community Church. There will be no pre-conference workshops this year. We hope this added flexibility helps you plan well and bring more of your team to CLC!

CLC 2026 Conference 1 Schedule

Monday, April 27, 2026
7:30 AM Check-in Opens
9:00 AM Mainstage Session 1
11:00 AM Mainstage Session 2
12:00 PM Lunch
1:30 PM Breakouts 1
3:00 PM Mainstage Session 3
4:45 PM Dinner
6:30 PM Ministry Showcases
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
6:30 AM Ministry Showcase
7:30 AM Staff Consulting Appointments 1
8:15 AM Staff Consulting Appointments 2
9:00 AM Mainstage Session 4
11:00 AM Breakouts 2
12:00 PM Lunch
1:15 PM Breakouts 3
2:30 PM Mainstage Session 5
6:00 PM Ministry Showcases

CLC 2026 Conference 2 Schedule

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
7:30 AM Check-in Opens
9:00 AM Mainstage Session 1
11:00 AM Mainstage Session 2
12:00 PM Lunch
1:30 PM Breakouts 1
3:00 PM Mainstage Session 3
4:45 PM Dinner
6:30 PM Ministry Showcases
Thursday, April 30, 2026
6:30 AM Ministry Showcase
7:30 AM Staff Consulting Appointments 1
8:15 AM Staff Consulting Appointments 2
9:00 AM Mainstage Session 4
11:00 AM Breakouts 2
12:00 PM Lunch
1:15 PM Breakouts 3
2:30 PM Mainstage Session 5

Pricing

Register by 11:59 PM CST on 11/6 to lock in early pricing! After this date, rates increase to $279 per individual and $259 per person for groups of 6 or more.

Travel

Welcome to Texas. No spurs required.

Location

Watermark Community Church
7540 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy
Dallas, TX 75251
Directions

Airports

Dallas has two airports that allow travelers to fly into our great city. You can choose between Dallas Love Field or DFW International Airport.

Hotels

Recommended Hotels For Conference Dates April 26-27:

Walking Distance:
The Westin - Dallas Park Central
12720 Merit Drive Dallas, TX 75251
972-385-3000
Discount rate available through April 5, 2027, subject to hotel availability.

Walking Distance:
Residence Inn by Marriott - Dallas Park Central
7642 LBJ Freeway Dallas, TX, 75251
972-503-1333
Discount rate available through 2027, subject to hotel availability.

Driving Distance:
Hyatt Place - Dallas Park Central
12411 N Central Expressway Dallas, Texas 75243
972-458-1224
Discount rate available through April 7, 2027, subject to hotel availability.

Driving Distance:
Hyatt Place - Dallas North By The Galleria
5229 Spring Valley Road, Dallas, TX 75254
972-716-2001
Discount rate available through April 12, 2027, subject to hotel availability.

Driving Distance:
Renaissance - Dallas North
1590 Lyndon B Johnson Freeway Dallas, TX 75234
972-869-4300
Discount rate available through April 5, 2027, subject to hotel availability.

Recommended Hotels For Conference Dates April 28-29:

Walking Distance:
The Westin - Dallas Park Central
12720 Merit Drive Dallas, TX 75251
972-385-3000
Discount rate available through April 7, 2027, subject to hotel availability.

Walking Distance:
Residence Inn by Marriott - Dallas Park Central
7642 LBJ Freeway Dallas, TX, 75251
972-503-1333
Discount rate available through 2027, subject to hotel availability.

Driving Distance:
Hyatt Place - Dallas Park Central
12411 N Central Expressway Dallas, Texas 75243
972-458-1224
Discount rate available through April 9, 2027, subject to hotel availability.

Driving Distance:
Hyatt Place - Dallas North By The Galleria
5229 Spring Valley Road, Dallas, TX 75254
972-716-2001
Discount rate available through April 14, 2027, subject to hotel availability.

Driving Distance:
Renaissance - Dallas North
1590 Lyndon B Johnson Freeway Dallas, TX 75234
972-869-4300
Discount rate available through April 5, 2027, subject to hotel availability.

Still have questions? Contact us and we’d be more than happy to help

Attendees listen and take notes during a breakout session inside the Chapel at Watermark Community Church in Dallas, Texas, as part of the annual Church Leaders Conference. The group is engaged, seated on wooden pews, wearing conference lanyards.
Group of young adults posing for a photo in the Town Center at Watermark Community Church in Dallas, Texas, during the annual Church Leaders Conference. They are gathered around large decorative letters filled with ping pong balls, featuring handwritten messages, while banners overhead display the names of the attending churches, with the conference theme 'Undivided' written at the top of each banner.
Worship session at Watermark Community Church in Dallas, Texas, during the annual Church Leaders Conference. A vibrant crowd with raised hands engages with a live band and large video screens displaying lyrics, while experiencing dynamic blue stage lighting.