NATIONAL GATHERING 2026
Hope and a Future
Equipping the Church for What’s Next
Zionsville Presbyterian Church in Zionsville, IN on April 28-30, 2026 (with pastor pre-gathering on April 27)
What if we recognized together the ways God has been good and faithful? What if we were focused together on future initiatives that energized our imaginations with hope? What if together we could hear God whisper in our ears, “For I know the plans I have for you?” TFC will gather, equip, and encourage each other as healthy, younger, and missional leaders for Christ-centered ministry. Join us for the National Gathering in Zionsville, Indiana, April 27-30, 2026.
Worship
Be inspired with hope for the gospel as we lift up the name of Jesus together in worship, celebrating all that God has done in us and in our churches over the past year.
Encouragement
Be encouraged by friends and colleagues in ministry who remind you that you’re not alone. Enjoy rich relationships as you reconnect with people over meals, discussions, prayer, and recreation.
Learning
Be equipped through the teachings of leaders in The Fellowship Community who will share stories and frameworks that you can bring back home with you.
What Past Attendees Say
"At the TFC National Gathering, the Holy Spirit spoke hopefulness to me, as well as the importance of doubling down on our Kingdom mission (and not getting distracted by the denominational issues)."
Wayne D.
“At the National Gathering, when Mike said, "You are not alone." --That phrase captured for me the blessing of the fellowship gathering through meaningful connections and programming that was consistently aimed at equipping ministry."
Chris B.
Speaker Bios
Kara Powell, PhD, is the Executive Director of the Fuller Youth Institute (FYI), the founder of the TENx10 Collaboration, and the Chief of Leadership of Leadership Formation at Fuller Theological Seminary. Named by Christianity Today as one of “50 Women to Watch,” Kara speaks regularly at national parenting and leadership conferences, and is the author or co-author of a number of books including Future-Focused Church, Faith Beyond Youth Group, 3 Big Questions that Change Every Teenager, Faith in an Anxious World, Growing With, Growing Young, The Sticky Faith Guide for Your Family, Sticky Faith Curriculum, Can I Ask That?, Deep Justice Journeys, Essential Leadership, Deep Justice in a Broken World, Deep Ministry in a Shallow World, and the Good Sex Youth Ministry Curriculum.
Dr. Scott W. Sunquist serves as the seventh president of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He also serves as professor of missiology and authors the Attentiveness blog.
Before Gordon-Conwell, Dr. Sunquist served as the Dean of Intercultural Studies and Professor of World Christianity at Fuller Seminary. Prior to this, he taught for seventeen years at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. He is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA). Dr. Sunquist and his wife, Nancy, served as missionaries in the Republic of Singapore from 1987–1995, where he was the pastor of Covenant Presbyterian Church and lecturer in church history, ecumenics, and Asian Christianity at Trinity Theological College. Before this, he was a campus staff member with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship in Virginia and Massachusetts.
He received his BA in History Education from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill; his MDiv (Summa cum Laude) from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary; and his PhD from Princeton Theological Seminary. In 2017, he was the Senior Scholar in Residence at the Overseas Ministries Study Center, New Haven, CT.
Dr. Sunquist is married to Nancy Sunquist. They have four adult children and twelve grandchildren.
Drew Hyun spearheads Leadership Development for Emotionally Healthy Discipleship, a movement that is dedicated to transforming church culture through the multiplication of deeply changed leaders and disciples. In addition, Drew is the Founder and Pastor of Hope Church NYC, a family of diverse churches in and around NYC. Drew is also the Co-Founder of the New City Network, a network of urban churches that value multi-ethnicity, Spirit-filled ministry, emotional health, and mission.
Drew graduated from UC Berkeley in California with a major in rhetoric. He later went on to graduate from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (MDiv) and Fuller Theological Seminary (DMin). He has gone on to preach in many different contexts, both in the United States and abroad. His particular passion is for authentic community and for the transformative power of meaningful relationships.
Drew loves cities, ESPN, and naps, and finds it a restful Sabbath when all three come together. He lives in New York City with his lovely wife, Christina, and their two children, David and Avery.
Follow Drew on social media at: www.instagram.com/drewhyun - @drewhyun, www.twitter.com/drewhyun - @drewhyun, and www.facebook.com/drewhyun
How to Prepare for the National Gathering
Register
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As the event approaches you’ll see a registration form at the bottom of this page. Fill out and submit the form to make sure you have a spot at our national gathering.
Book Your Accommodations
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Drury Plaza Hotel Indianapolis Carmel
Click here to book at Drury by Tuesday, April 07, 2026
No shuttle available
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Indianapolis Carmel
Click here to book at Fairfield by Monday, April 06, 2026
Shuttle service between hotel and church provided starting on April 28.
Element
Click here to book at Element by Monday, April 06, 2026
Shuttle service between hotel and church provided starting on April 28.
Pray
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Please take a moment to pray for our national gathering and for the other leaders who will be joining us as well.
Get a Glimpse of Last Year’s Gathering
Schedule
Pre-Gathering
Monday, April 27, 2026
6:00-9:00 pm - Boxed Dinner and Teaching
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
9:00 am - noon - Teaching, Small Groups, and Boxed Lunch
Gathering
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
12:00 - 2:00 pm - Registration
2:00 - 3:00 pm - Worship
3:00 - 4:30 pm - Breakouts
5:00 - 6:00 pm - Dinner
6:00 - 7:30 pm - Breakouts
7:30 - 8:45 pm - Worship
9:00 - 11:00 pm - Late Night Cafe at the Element Hotel
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
9:00 - 12:00 pm - Plenary & Worship
12:30 - 2:00 pm - Lunch
2:00 - 3:30 pm - Plenary & Worship
3:30 - 6:00 pm - Free Time
6:00 pm - Dinner and Evening Outing
Thursday, April 30, 2026
9:00 - 10:30 am - Breakouts
10:45 - noon - Closing Worship with Communion
Registration Details
Regular Attendee Before February 15: $300
Regular Attendee After February 15: $350
Pre-Gathering for Pastors: $75
Spouses: $100
Leaders Age 30 and Younger: $100
Small Church (under 100 members) Leaders: No cost
Missionaries: No cost
Exhibit Table: $400 (but must first apply here)
Register Now
April 28-30 at Zionsville presbyterian church in Zionsville, IN