September 8-10, 2026
Hinson Memorial Baptist Church | Portland, OR
The 2026 Sending Church Summit: Sending in a Manner Worthy of God. Rooted in 3 John 5–8, our theme encourages churches to reflect on God’s character as they faithfully send and support missionaries for Christ’s glory and the strengthening of His church among the nations. Alongside our plenary sessions, we will offer breakout tracks with workshops designed to help you leave Portland with practical next steps for you and your church.
Arrive early Tuesday morning for a Reaching & Teaching Preview Day, or in time for our Summit Kick-off Dinner on Monday evening. Preview Days are a great place to learn more about the convictions of Reaching & Teaching and how you can partner with us. The Preview Day will run from 9am - 4pm on September 8!
Sending Church Summit Schedule
Tuesday, September 8th
9:00 AM – Preview Day
Separate Purchase Necessary
5:00 PM – Summit Registration Opens
6:30 PM – Summit Kick-Off Dinner
8:00 PM – Welcome & Opening Session
Wednesday, September 9th
8:00 AM - Exhibit Hall Opens
9:00 AM – Plenary I: Aaron Menikoff
10:30 AM – Breakout Sessions I
11:30 AM – Lunch Provided
1:00 PM – Plenary II: Michael Lawrence
2:30 PM – Breakout Sessions II
4:00 PM – Breakout Workshop Sessions
5:30 PM – Dinner on Your Own
Thursday, September 10th
8:00 AM - Exhibit Hall Opens
9:00 AM – Plenary III: Ryan Robertson
10:30 AM – Breakout Sessions
11:30 AM – Speaker Q&A
12:30 PM – Summit Concludes
Plenary Sessions
Aaron Menikoff
A Worthy Gospel, a Worthy Response: Cultivating a Sending Culture that Honors God
Michael Lawrence
The Church’s Holy Calling: Sending in a Manner Worthy of God
Ryan Robertson
Fellow Workers for the Truth: The Partnership Between Senders and Goers
Breakout Sessions
Missionary Pipeline
Ronnie Jones
Identifying: Recognizing and Affirming Potential Missionaries
Ronnie Jones
Equipping: Preparing Missionaries for Long-Term Faithfulness
Michael Lawrence
Sustaining: Walking with Missionaries Through Every Season
Tanner Callison
Workshop: Building Your Church’s Missionary Pathway
Church Centered Missions
Ryan Robertson
The Church as the Goal: Why Biblical Missions Must Be Church-Centered
Raymond Johnson
Planting and Strengthening: Principles for Church Health and Multiplication
AJ Gibson
Partnering Across Cultures: Working with National Churches in a Manner Worthy of God
Raymond Johnson
Workshop: Aligning Your Missions Strategy Around the Church
Caring and Supporting Well
Andy Morris
Beyond the Budget: Building a Culture of Relational Missionary Care
Tim Hamer
Partners, Not Patrons: Strengthening Church–Missionary Relationships
Andy Morris
Welcoming Home: Caring Well Through Stateside and Reentry
Tim Hamer
Workshop: Creating a Missionary Care Plan for Your Church
Women in Missions
Rachel Ware
A High Calling: God’s Good Design and the Role of Women in Global Missions
Mary Liebert
Preparing and Supporting Single Women for Life on the Field
Rachel Ware
Sending Well: Ongoing Care for Women on the Field
Adrienne Lawrence
Workshop: Strengthening Your Church’s Support for Women on the Field
A special thank you to our 2025 sponsors:
