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DHF National Conference
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2023 DHF NATIONAL CONFERENCE

(Wed/Thu) April 26-27, 2023 at First Christian Church in Decatur, IL

SPONSORED BY

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You're invited!

Join us for our annual DHF National Conference April 26-27, 2023 at First Christian Church in Decatur, IL. It’s a great time to learn, be encouraged, and connect with old friends as well as make new ones. Bring your entire leadership team with you... staff, elders, deacons, and volunteers.

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Rick Rusaw

FEATURED SPEAKER

Rick Rusaw is the Executive Director of the Spire Network and author of three books: Externally Focused Church, Externally Focused Life, and Externally Focused Quest. Rick was the Lead Pastor of LifeBridge Christian Church in Longmont, Colorado for 28 years. Rick has a passion to help churches see beyond themselves and engaging in their communities.

Main Speakers

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RICK RUSAW

Spire Network

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BRIAN TALTY

FCC Decatur, IL

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KIM HOLLEY

DHF Board President

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RICK GRACE

DHF Church Liaison

Breakout Leaders

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JIM ESTEP

Lincoln Christian University

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SCOTT MCNAY

DHF Board

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DREW MCCLELLAN

DHF Board

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BJ LEONARD

FCC Decatur, IL

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JEROD WALKER

Christian Financial Resources

Registration

Check out our registration options below. Registration includes the following:

  • two-day admission to the conference

  • three meals

  • snacks

$99

per person

$149

per married couple

Schedule of Events

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 2023

8am - Registration/Check-in

9am - Main Session 1: Worship, Brian Talty

10:30am - Break

11am - Breakout Session 1

12pm - Lunch with affinity groups

1pm - Breakout Session 2

2pm - Break

2:30pm - Main Session 2: Worship, Rick Rusaw

4pm - Break

5:30pm - Networking Dinner

THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2023

8am - Registration/Check-in

9am - Main Session 3: Worship, Rick Rusaw

10:30am - Break

11am - Main Session 4: DHF Board

12pm - Breakout Session 3 or Lunch

1pm - Breakout Session 3 or Lunch

2pm - Break

2:30pm - Main Session 5: Worship, Rick Grace

4pm - End of Conference

For questions regarding the DHF National Conference, contact us at (217) 875-3350.

Hotel & Travel

HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS

We have special rates available for the Hampton Inn in Forsyth, IL for Tuesday, April 25 and Wednesday, April 26 that must be confirmed before April 4, 2023. Rooms are limited. To stay additional nights, call the hotel directly at 217-877-5577 to check availability and cost. Click here to book your room.

TRAVEL INFORMATION

First Christian Church is located at 3350 N MacArthur Rd in Decatur, Illinois. Decatur is a 2½ hour drive from Indianapolis, Chicago, and St. Louis airports. Regional airports in Peoria, IL and Belleville, IL are 1½ hours away. Bloomington, Springfield, and Champaign IL are 1 hour from Decatur.

For questions regarding the DHF National Conference, contact us at (217) 875-3350.

Become a Sponsor!

An important part of our work is building a network of congregations with a Stone-Campbell heritage, and our annual national conference gives these church leaders an important opportunity to connect face-to-face. You can help facilitate that by becoming a sponsor! Click below to find out more:

(Note: We no longer have Premium and Platinum sponsorships available, but we have several Gold and Silver sponsorships open.)

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