by Karen Sargent
Revelation Brings Elevation
Registration is now open for the 17th Annual Be The Word Leadership Conference. Our theme for 2026 is Revelation Brings Elevation. Join us and elevate your leadership skills and spiritual growth!
Itinerary, registration and more information here: https://givebutter.com/Leader2026
Exciting News!
We are delighted to share many changes this year. The first is the date, we’re seizing the summer. Be ready to be challenged and uplifted by out exceptional speakers and powerful workshops.
When?
July 16 – July 18, 2026.
Our three day conference will be on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday this year to be more work week and family friendly. You may even want extend your stay to include Sunday July 19th and join many of us at Awaken Church where Dr. Johnnie Blount will speak at 11 am.
Where?
Awaken Church, Wallace NC and The Lumina Holiday Inn Resort, Wrightsville Beach NC.
Awaken Church will host us again this year. We are thrilled to have the majority of our conference in Wallace at Pastor Brad Carter’s church. The Water Baptism and additional fellowship will be at the Holiday Inn Resort on Wrightsville Beach.
Admission cost?
Adult admission is $200 per person, children 6-17 years of age is $100. Kingdom Marketplace $25
What is included:
- Seven inspiring messages from our dynamic speakers including Pastor Brad Carter, Pastor Wendall Ward, and Pastor Tom Gillespie, David Lowry, Cynthia Carlisle, and our own Dr. Johnnie Blount.
- Break out sessions focused on relevant issues for men and women featuring Pastor Sandy Ivers and Dr. Johnnie Blount
- Transformative workshops for growth and health with Deb Knapp and Darice Snorten
- Small business spot light and networking at our Kingdom Marketplace
- Southern homestyle evening meals together
- and don’t miss the Big Backyard Bash on Saturday!
Hotel Information
Hotel accommodations are available in two locations. Please note space is limited and rooms need to be booked by June 15th.
Holiday Inn Resort Lumina
1706 N Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach, NC
Book by June 15, 2026: Call 910-256-2231
Rate: $339+ per night plus $15 daily resort fee, not including taxes and fees
The Inn at River Landing
131 River Village Place, Wallace, NC
Rate: $125 per night, not including taxes and fees
Book by June 15, 2026
Book online at: www.riverlanding.com/the-inn
Access Code: BETHEWORD2026
We will have transportation to and from Wrightsville Beach for the conference events each day.
Register Today!
Space is limited, so save your seat now! This is more than an event. It’s a three day conference for leaders who are ready to grow, receive revelation, and step into greater purpose. Be ready to be challenged and uplifted! We look forward to seeing you there! https://givebutter.com/Leader2026