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

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.

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

RICK RUSAW
Spire Network

BRIAN TALTY
FCC Decatur, IL

KIM HOLLEY
DHF Board President

RICK GRACE
DHF Church Liaison
Breakout Leaders

JIM ESTEP
Lincoln Christian University

SCOTT MCNAY
DHF Board

DREW MCCLELLAN
DHF Board

BJ LEONARD
FCC Decatur, IL

JEROD WALKER
Christian Financial Resources
Registration
Check out our registration options below. Registration includes the following:
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two-day admission to the conference
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three meals
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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.)