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What a powerful week at Exponential 2026 🙌 For the past five years, the Global Conference has sold out...and last year it was full by May. So in 2027, we’re doing something we’ve never done before. Two conferences. One week. One mission. 📍 Exponential Global 2027 First Baptist Orlando March 15–17 or 18–20 🚨 Special launch price: $129 this week only. Plus join us this fall: 📍 Exponential West — Oct. 27–29, 2026 📍 Exponential Central — Nov. 10–12, 2026 Learn more at exponential.org #Exponential

🎤⬇️ Just look at this lineup. There are no other words. Three days of main sessions, live interviews, and conversations focused on one thing: Multiplier: How Healthy Leaders Create Lasting Impact. Join from anywhere with the $79 Digital Ticket and experience the heartbeat of the Exponential Global Conference and bonus content just for you! The full schedule for the Digital Ticket is in the graphics above. Get your Digital Ticket today at exponential.org/live

In this #ExponentialNEXT Urban Missions article, Dhati Lewis reflects on Genesis 15 and reminds us that the God who calls is faithful, even when our faith feels fragile. Read When Faith Feels Fragile, God Remains Faithful at exponential.org/articles.

How should churches think about AI from a biblical perspective? 🎙️ New podcast episode: Thinking Biblically About AI for Your Church In this new AI #ExponentialNEXT episode, Chad Williams (CEO of FiveQ) shares a practical biblical framework to help church leaders evaluate AI and emerging technology in ministry. You’ll hear: -How technology fits into the biblical story of creation, fall, and redemption -Four questions every church should ask before adopting new technology -When AI should amplify human work instead of replacing it -How to wisely apply AI across sermon prep, discipleship, outreach, and more Listen on Apple or Spotify, or watch on YouTube. exponential.org/next-podcast

🚨 Just 1 week away from the Exponential Global Conference! In one week, leaders from across the world will gather in Orlando. If you’re joining us, tell us in the comments: where are you coming from? We’d love to see how far people are traveling. Can’t join us in person? You can still be part of it with a digital ticket and stream the main sessions plus bonus interviews with many of the main stage speakers live. Learn more at exponential.org/2026.

The Church should be the most innovative organization on the planet. Why? Because the mission of Jesus is worth it. It's worth experimenting, learning, and trying new approaches to reach people far from Him. In this #ExponentialNEXT Ventures article, Tom Planck explores what it looks like for the Church to adopt a posture of innovation and become a laboratory for the Kingdom. Read Posture of Innovation: The Church as a Laboratory for the Kingdom at exponential.org/articles.

We want your input! We believe there’s value in openly discussing AI’s current realities and future possibilities and we want to hear from you! Take the 3rd Annual National Survey on AI in the Church and share your insight on: - Understanding and awareness of AI - Current use in church settings - Benefits in ministry - Challenges and ethical concerns - Training needs and future outlook When you take this survey, you’re helping the Church collective shape practical recommendations to leverage AI thoughtfully. Take this short survey at exponential.org/ai-survey

You will reproduce something. The question is… what? This year’s theme book challenges us to become healthy leaders worth multiplying — building churches that multiply disciples, leaders, churches, and networks. Be a Multiplier. Preorder your copy today at exponential.org/multiplier-res…

You don’t need a headquarters or a massive budget to start a movement. You need a few leaders willing to link arms for the sake of multiplication. In this new article, Patrick O’Connell, Networks NEXT Director, breaks down The Anatomy of a Healthy Network, built on four simple commitments: Relationships. Reproducing. Residents. Resources. If you’ve ever wondered how churches can work together to reach a city, be sure to check out this article, The Anatomy of a Healthy Network, The Four Rs at exponential.org/articles.

That ministry idea you shelved? AI just removed the barrier. 🎙️ New Podcast Episode: The #1 AI Trend Every Pastor Must Pay Attention To (And Learn In 2026) Kenny Jahng shows how pastors are using AI to build custom ministry tools — no developers, no big budget, no tech background required. You describe what your church needs. AI helps you build it. Listen on Apple or Spotify, or watch on YouTube. 🔗 zurl.co/dZBkX

Want a FREE Digital Ticket to Exponential 2026 for you and a friend? It’s giveaway time 🎉 1️⃣ Like 2️⃣ Share to your story + tag @exponential 3️⃣ Tag a friend (more tags = more entries) That’s it. Stream the main sessions plus exclusive interviews with our main stage speakers during the breaks — and be part of what God is doing from wherever you are. Winner announced Monday, March 9.

Tithes and offerings alone are no longer enough to sustain the local church’s mission. In partnership with Thrivent, Dr. Mark DeYmaz presents Church Economics: Build Capacity. Advance Mission. Sustain Impact. This white paper offers a biblically grounded, mission-first framework to help churches steward resources wisely, align spiritual, social, and financial efforts, and achieve long-term sustainability without compromising their calling. Download the white paper today at exponential.org/economics

What does Gen Z actually want from the Church? They’re asking to be known. In this new article, Sophia Gustafson shares a candid Gen Z perspective on what the next generation actually wants from the Church: authenticity, discipleship, and belonging. If you lead in any capacity, senior pastor, student pastor, team leader, this one will challenge and encourage you. Read What The Next Generation Is Really Asking From The Church at exponential.org/articles.

The room may be full, but you can still experience every main session. Join us digitally for the Exponential Global Conference 2026 and hear from today’s top church multiplication practitioners: Andres Spyker Carey Nieuwhof Danielle Strickland Dave Ferguson J.D. Greear Moses Mukisa Noemi Chavez Pete Greig Rich Villodas Sarah Jackson Will Chung ‼️ Just Confirmed! Exclusive for our livestream audience: Interviews with main session speakers plus during two workshop sessions, you’ll hear live conversations from the Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast featuring Dave Ferguson and Rich Villodas 💻 Digital Ticket | $79 Register now: exponential.org/2026

What if the answer to a disconnected world isn’t bigger gatherings… but deeper community? Join Dave Ferguson and Moses Mukisa for a FREE webinar on March 5 | 2–3 PM ET as they explore how spiritual communities are fueling real multiplication. Be part of the conversation. Register now at exponential.org/webinars

🚨 Overflow is officially SOLD OUT. In-person is sold out. All we can say is...look what God has done. Leaders from around the world are gathering for the Exponential Global Conference 2026, and we’re humbled by what God is already doing, and expectant for what He will do next. Didn’t secure a seat in Orlando? 💻 Digital Tickets are still available. Join us from wherever you are. Register at exponential.org/2026

In this powerful new article, Mark DeYmaz reflects on the progress of the Multiethnic Church Movement and the deeper work still ahead. From less than 8% of congregations being multiethnic in 1998 to dramatic growth across traditions by 2024, what once seemed impossible has become measurable reality. Read From Momentum to Maturity: The Next Quarter Century of the Multiethnic Church Movement at exponential.org/articles.

What is “agentic AI” and should your church be using it? 🎙️ New podcast Episode: How to Get Started with Agentic AI for Your Church and Ministry In this new AI NEXT episode, Natchi Lazarus breaks it down in plain language for church leaders who want practical solutions...not complicated tech jargon. You’ll learn: - How AI agents work 24/7 on your behalf - When to use agents vs. simple AI tools - How to deploy your first AI agents with no-code tools - How to set up proper guardrails Listen on Apple or Spotify, or watch on YouTube. 🔗 zurl.co/z8Mn9

🚨 Just 3 Weeks Away from our Global Conference! We’ve been reliving some of our favorite moments from previous Exponential Global Conferences...the worship, the conversations, the incredible teaching. And now we’re just 3 weeks away from gathering again. This year’s theme is Multiplier — How Healthy Leaders Create Lasting Impact, with voices like Carey Nieuwhof, Danielle Strickland, Will Chung and more! 🎟️ OVERFLOW TICKET | $149 Only a few seats remain. This is truly last call. When they’re gone, they’re gone. 💻 DIGITAL TICKET | $79 Can’t travel? Join us live from wherever you are. Don’t miss what God is about to do. Secure your spot now at exponential.org/2026

The future of ministry is not faster; it is more focused. In this AI NEXT article, Kenny Jahng reflects on how AI is quietly reshaping pastoral leadership, creating space to breathe again, helping pastors focus on what matters most, and freeing time for presence, prayer, and people. If you’re a pastor curious about using AI with wisdom, integrity, and trust, read The Unexpected Gift of AI: Helping Pastors Focus on What Matters at exponential.org/articles