Join us for an intimate gathering of Lead Pastors. Think “TED Talk meets Roundtable." It’s not a conference—no endless keynotes or “guru” voices dominating the room. This gathering is built around real conversations, meaningful connections, great meals, and topics that matter. If you’re a senior pastor who values learning alongside others walking the same road, this experience is for you.
Dave Dummitt and Tim Stevens will shape the topics around the challenges and opportunities of those in the room. We'll have authentic conversations about leading through change, shaping vision and culture, developing staff and elders, managing growth and complexity, navigating burnout, and balancing leadership and personal health.
"Working with Tim Stevens and Dave Dummitt at LeadingSmart has been such a gift for our team. They bring world-class wisdom from their decades of experience leading some of the largest, most innovative churches in a way that is genuine and authentic. They helped our team navigate the challenges that come with rapid growth, rethink our leadership structure with our culture in mind, and brought insights that were shaped perfectly to fit our context. All of it was done with grace, hospitality, and a deep understanding of what it’s like to lead the local church today. I'm so grateful for what Tim and Dave have meant to me, my family, and our church!"
Dr. Collin Outerbridge
Lead Pastor | Nona Church
Join us in Palm Springs, California, February 2-4, 2026 to learn from Tim Stevens, Dave Dummitt, and your peers from churches around the country. Limited to the first 40 registrations!
Super Early Bird Rate. Price Increases on September 15th.
*Pricing includes event, meals, lodging, experiences, parking, and invaluable memories and networking. Event begins at 2pm on the first day, and concludes at Noon on the 3rd day.
Travel and transportation is not included. St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) is about 15 miles from the resort and Tampa International Airport (TPA) is 23 miles from the resort.