A gathering of OCF Local Leaders–and those interested in becoming Local Leaders–who seek to develop a vision for grassroots ministry by studying the Word, praying together, and sharing lessons learned with peers.

To reach a dispersed and transient military community scattered across 4,800 locations in 160 countries, OCF makes an impact by engaging military leaders in biblical fellowship through small groups, all led by Local Leaders. As Local Leaders around the world pursue the same vision of seeing the military community impacted through Christlike leaders, it’s vital to set aside time to come together, encourage and equip one another, and be refreshed to go back to local ministries.

To that end, OCF will host its annual Local Leader Conference, an interactive, workshop-based weekend in which attendees are participants, not just recipients. Plenary sessions, led by OCF Director of Field Engagement Hous Waring, and a variety of practical workshops will enable Local Leaders–and those interested in becoming Local Leaders–to develop a vision for grassroots ministry. For the first time ever, OCF’s two conference centers are hosting this event simultaneously, enabling real-time interaction among conference participants across the country.

Meals & Lodging Rates: $168 cadet/midshipman, $216 local leader, $50 discount for the first 40 registrants; no conference fee. Childcare provided upon request for an additional fee.

Conference details:

• White Sulphur Springs: “Servant Leadership as a Local Leader” with LTC Greg Lane, USAR (Ret.), Local Leader at Austin Peay State University
• White Sulphur Springs: “State of the Mid-Atlantic OCF” with CDR Joe Chiaravallotti, USN (Ret.), Mid-Atlantic Regional Coordinator
• White Sulphur Springs: “Panel Discussion: Religious Rights of those in Uniform” featuring Lt Col Michael Berry, USMCR, of First Liberty Institute, and COL Tim Hayes, Jr., USA, Contact at Fort Belvoir
• Plenary Sessions: “The Call to Military Ministry,” “The OCF Way,” and “Serving Under Civil Authority” with Col Hous Waring, USAF (Ret.)