You Were Made to Make a Difference
Designed to equip and inspire you
Join us October 10th for Difference Makers Conference 2026 — a day built to equip and inspire you to make a difference right where God has placed you. Great worship, powerful teaching, practical breakouts, and time with your Celebration family from every campus.
Register NowKeynote Speakers
Dr. Chris Stephens
Senior Pastor Emeritus,
Faith Promise Church · Knoxville, TN
Dr. Chris Stephens served as Senior Pastor of Faith Promise Church for more than 27 years, leading it into a thriving multisite church reaching thousands across East Tennessee. With a passion for developing leaders and helping people live out their God-given purpose, he continues to equip leaders to make an eternal impact.
Pastor Zac Stephens
Senior Pastor,
Faith Promise Church · Knoxville, TN
Pastor Zac Stephens stepped into the role of Senior Pastor in 2023 after serving in student ministry and as a campus pastor, continuing the legacy of his father, Dr. Chris Stephens. He's passionate about reaching people with the Gospel, developing the next generation of leaders, and helping people discover how God can use their lives.
Breakout
Speakers
Pastor Neil Bernard
New Wine Christian Fellowship
LaPlace, LA
With a heart for ministry and community outreach, Pastor Bernard has led New Wine in serving families throughout the region, including critical support during times of disaster.
Dr. A. Nathan Young
Community Church
Louisiana Northshore
Pastor Nate leads a growing multisite church across the Northshore, with a passion for helping people know God, discover their purpose, and impact their families and communities for Christ.
What to Expect
There's something for the whole family.
DMC ’26 Schedule
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8 AM – 9 AM
Registration & Breakfast
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9 AM – 10:10 AM
Main Session 1
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10:10 AM – 11 AM
Breakouts 1
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11 AM – 11:50 AM
Breakouts 2
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11:50 AM – 12 PM
Snack Break
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12 PM – 1:15 PM
Main Session 2
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1:15 PM – 2 PM
Afterparty
Breakout Sessions
Breakout 1
7 sessions
10:10 AM – 11 AM
Leading in Difficult Times
Neil Bernard
Room: Activity Center
Before You Cancel Them
Pastor Nathan Young
Room: Worship Center
Impacting Global Childhood Poverty
Josh Farmer / Compassion International
Room: Prayer and Missions Room
Wholehearted: Living an Integrated Life with the Spirit
Ashley Brooks / Suzanne
Room: Room 123
Who is my (Muslim) Neighbor?
Page Brooks / JutCC
Room: Room 124
Ungido para los negocios
Humberto Caldera
Room: Neutral Ground
Student Ministry Breakouts
Room: Midpoint Room
Breakout 2
6 sessions
11 AM – 11:50 AM
Leading in Difficult Times
Neil Bernard
Room: Activity Center
Before You Cancel Them
Pastor Nathan Young
Room: Worship Center
Impacting Global Childhood Poverty
Josh Farmer / Compassion International
Room: Prayer and Missions Room
Wholehearted: Living an Integrated Life with the Spirit
Ashley Brooks / Suzanne
Room: Room 123
Who is my (Muslim) Neighbor?
Page Brooks / JutCC
Room: Room 124
El Líder Saludable
Esteban Ramirez
Room: Neutral Ground
Lineup coming soon
Stick around for the after party
When the sessions wrap, the day isn't over. Food trucks, coffee trucks, and time to connect with Difference Makers from every campus.
You Were Made to Make a Difference
Don't miss what God has for you on October 10th.
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