Church Leadership Conference

March 16-17, 2026  

Encouraging the Encouragers

Cultivating a Healthy and Sustainable Ministry  

<b>Cost: $63&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</b>

Cost: $63    

We invite you to join us for this year's Church Leadership Retreat, which will focus on how to stay encouraged in ministry. We understand that pastors, wives, and ministry leaders pour themselves tirelessly into the life of the church. Ministry is deeply rewarding, but also demanding, and this retreat is designed to pour back into those who are always pouring out. We’ll explore what it means to lead from a place of health, to minister with endurance, and to rediscover joy in the call God has placed on your life. Our goal is to provide space to breathe, listen, and be renewed—so that each leader leaves encouraged, refocused, and equipped for sustainable ministry in every season.  ​ 

This retreat is ONLY for pastors, assistant pastors, evangelists, ministry leaders, and their spouses (even if the ministry leader serves in a lay leader position).  

Conference begins with check in at 11:00 AM on Monday and will conclude on Tuesday at 3:30PM. The conference will include main sessions from our speaker, along with plenty of time for questions, discussion, prayer, and fellowship. All meals are included in the price of the conference.

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Meet Our Speaker

Dale Cunningham

Dale Cunningham

Dale is part of the ministry team at Boones Creek Bible Church in Johnson City, TN, where he and Denise have served since 2000. Dale and Denise have enjoyed over 40 years of marriage and ministry together, as well as raising two now-married daughters. They love music, hiking, coffee, biking, blogging, dating each other, living in the country, and their empty nest. 

As a couple, Dale and Denise love to walk with believers through every stage of life, and they make a special effort to support and strengthen pastors and their spouses.

General Information

A $30.00 non-refundable registration fee  must accompany the registration form to reserve your spot. Balance should be paid upon arrival at camp.  

Registration Methods:  

  1. Online Registration  
  2. Mailed: Tri-State Bible Camp, 2 River Road, Montague, NJ 07827​  No phone or walk-in registrations will be accepted. 

The Conference begins Monday at 11:45 AM with lunch.  You may register anytime after 10:30 AM.  

The conference ends Tuesday at 3:30 PM. 

Because of the limited amount of housing with private baths on grounds, if you are interested, we have made arrangements with two hotels in the area. The Best Western and Hampton Inn are located about 10 minutes from the camp. You should contact the hotel directly at the numbers listed below. Some of the hotel discount sites may get you the best rate for these hotels or you can mention Tri-State Bible Camp to save off the normal rate. Then just send your registration to us with the Conference Only selection circled. 

Best Western: 570-491-2400
 Hampton Inn: 570-491-5280 

Bible, toiletries, camera and casual clothing for the services and recreation times. All apparel should extend close to the knee. Please avoid low cut necklines. Sheets and towels will be provided for all accommodations. 

Room assignments are assigned on a first received basis, based on when the registration form and $30.00 non-refundable deposit are received. This retreat is for pastors, assistant pastors, evangelists, ministry leaders, and their wives only. Sorry, we are unable to allow children or infants to attend this retreat. Registrations can be mailed to the camp, or you can register online.