/ˈimˌpak(t)/

the force of impression of one thing on another; to fix firmly

The goal of the Annual Jurisdictional IMPACT Leadership Conference is to equip ministries with practical tools to make a lasting impression through interactive workshops and innovative seminars.

Join us January 23-24, 2026 for the 2026 IMPACT Leadership Conference hosted by the Historic Virginia First Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction. Our Conference Theme is “From Scripture to Service: Meet the World Thoroughly Equipped” and the Conference Theme Scripture is 2 Timothy 3:16-17.

The IMPACT Leadership Conference will explore the powerful truth found in 2 Timothy 3:17, which declares that the Word of God is given so that “the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.” Together, we will study how Scripture serves as God’s divine tool to shape, strengthen, and equip believers for daily living and effective in ministering to the world.

Attendees will gain:

Understanding of how God’s Word matures and completes the believer.
Practical insight into how Scripture equips us for life’s challenges and ministry opportunities.
Application strategies for living out the Word in service, leadership, and witness.

This Conference is designed for anyone desiring to grow in spiritual maturity and to be fully prepared to walk in the good works God has called them to do.

IMPACT Conference At A Glance

Friday, January 23, 206
7:30pm	Opening Greeting Admin. Asst. Eugene C. McCown, Jr., Conference Coordinator
7:35pm	Scripture/Worship
7:40 – 8:05pm	Homily Bishop Marc A. Thomas, Sr., Jurisdictional Prelate
8:10 – 9:05pm	Artificial Intelligence: The Revolution & The Revelation
9:10 – 9:20pm	Q&A
9:20	Closing Remarks

Saturday, January 25, 2025
8:55am	Greetings Admin. Asst. Eugene C. McCown, Jr., Conference Coordinator
IMPACT PowerShops Tracks: Leadership Development ~ Evangelism ~ Financial Literacy
9:00 – 9:50am	Opening Plenary – “Administrative Excellence for Ministry Success”
10:00 – 10:50am	– Digital Evangelism – Grant Writing 101 – The Power of Small Groups
11:00 – 11:50am	– Rightly Dividing the Word – Developing a Strategic Evangelism Plan – Faith-based Financial Goal Setting
11:55am	Closing Remarks
12:05 – 12:55pm	Break / Lunch Provided
1:00pm	One Day Gospel Feast Service