October 20-22, 2026Kansas City, MO
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Church Growth Starts with Better First Impressions

October 20-22, 2026 | Kansas City, MO

    • A conference for pastors and church leaders ready to grow God’s Kingdom through radical hospitality.

      A conference
      for pastors and church leaders ready to grow God’s Kingdom through radical hospitality.

You've Been Working So Hard

Immerse Yourself in Radical Hospitality

Spend three days learning from incredible speakers in hands-on breakout sessions, connecting with innovative ministry partners and fellow leaders, all in a collaborative and energizing atmosphere.

  • Inspiring Keynote Presenters

    Practitioners who’ve walked in your shoes and know what works in real church contexts.

  • Practical Breakout Sessions

    Learn proven approaches to volunteer recruitment, retention, and guest follow-up that you can implement when you return home.

  • Team Building & Culture Development

    Discover how to build hospitality teams that thrive and create a culture of care that transforms your church.

  • Workshops & Collaboration

    Collaborate with fellow church leaders who understand your challenges and celebrate your wins.

  • Powerful Worship + Prayer

    Moments to pause, worship, and be spiritually renewed alongside fellow leaders.

  • Ministry Solution Partners

    Connect with resources and trusted businesses designed to specifically serve churches like yours.

  • Radical Hospitality on Display!

    Experience firsthand the kind of hospitality that prompts connection. Come discover how slowing down to map strategies to your unique context strips away the overwhelm and leaves you with practical next steps that actually work in your church.

“It's been 2 weeks since the conference and I'm still energized and motivated and excited about my ministry.”

Conference Attendee, 2025

Conference Dates

Graceway Church

5460 Blue Ridge Cut-off

Kansas City, MO 64133

  • Tuesday, October 20, 2026

    2:00pm - 3:00pm

    Exhibitor Hall Open

    3:00pm - 6:00pm

    Pre-Conference Intensive: Ministry + AI

    Separate registration required - see ticket options below

    6:00pm

    VIP Dinner On Site

    7:00pm

    Main Session 1

    8:30pm

    After Party

  • Wednesday, October 21, 2026

    9:00am

    Worship and Main Session #2

    10:00am - 11:15am

    Breakouts + Workshop + Implementation Time

    11:45AM-1:15PM

    Lunch On Site

    1:15pm - 3:30pm

    Breakouts + Workshop + Implementation Time

    3:30pm

    Worship and Main Session #3

    4:15pm - 5:00pm

    Reception

    6:30pm

    VIP Dinner - Off Site

    Enjoy a fun night out in KC with new friends!
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  • Thursday, October 22, 2026

    9:00am

    Breakouts

    10:00am

    Workshop + Implementation TimeTime

    11:00am

    Main Session #4

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$299

| LAST CHANCE 30% DISCOUNT: $209

Standard Ticket

Full access to all sessions, breakouts, exhibits, meals, and resources.

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  • Sit with your team or find your people: General admission seating makes networking natural and effortless
  • Never miss a session that matters: Full access to all keynotes, breakout workshops, and implementation time
  • Leave with a full brain and full stomach: All meals included, so you're fueled for learning
  • Walk away ready to act: Conference workbook filled with notes, templates, and takeaways you'll actually use
  • Feel like you belong: Swag pack + conference materials that remind you long after you're home
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$499

| LAST CHANCE 30% DISCOUNT: $349

VIP Ticket

The ultimate all-access experience with premium perks designed for leaders.

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  • Everything in Standard, plus:
  • Everything above, PLUS the best seat in the house: Reserved VIP seating that puts you exactly where the energy is
  • Ask the speakers your burning questions: Exclusive, intimate access to the people behind the ideas
  • Lunch like a leader: VIP lunch experience where real conversations happen and relationships deepen
  • Keep learning after it's over: Complete conference recordings, slide decks, and AI notes ($79 value). Perfect for your team who couldn't make it or leaders who want to go deeper
  • Level up before the main event: Pre-Conference Intensive on Ministry + AI ($129 value). 3 hours of practical strategies you can implement immediately
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Add-Ons

Available for Standard ticket holders. Included with VIP Tickets.

$79

Complete Conference
Recordings + Slide Decks

Relive the full conference with on-demand access to every session, complete with HD recordings, AI notes, and speaker slides, giving your team tools to learn and grow well beyond the event.

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$129

Pre-Conference Intensive:
Ministry + AI

Discover how AI is transforming ministry in this 3-hour interactive workshop on October 20, featuring practical automations, real-world case studies, and live Q&A with the speakers so you leave with clear, actionable strategies to save time and strengthen your impact.

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Lodging & Local Recommendations

Where to Stay

All hotels listed below are approximately 13-15 miles from the event venue.

Origin Hotel

We've partnered with Origin Hotel as our conference home base. Many of our speakers and team will be staying here, making it a great option for networking and getting the full conference experience.

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  • If Origin is full or you'd prefer other options, we also recommend these excellent nearby hotels:
  • Holiday Inn Kansas City – Downtown770 Admiral Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64106Excellent staff, spotless rooms, and on-site dining.
  • Hotel No Vacancy1717 Wyandotte St, Kansas City, MO 64108A charming boutique hotel with vintage vibes, unique suites, and a rooftop patio perfect for gathering.
  • Crowne Plaza Kansas City Downtown1301 Wyandotte St, Kansas City, MO 64105The largest capacity option, with solid amenities and full-service coffee shop.
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Getting Around: Kansas City is easy to navigate and has several great transportation options to get you where you need to go. Uber and Lyft are both widely available throughout the city. If you prefer more flexibility, rental cars are available at Kansas City International Airport. For those staying Downtown, the KC Streetcar is a free and convenient way to get around the area.

Where to Eat

Show Pony (On-site at Origin Hotel)

Farm-to-table restaurant featuring homemade pastas, locally sourced proteins, and scratch-made desserts with a Kansas City twist. 

Jack Stack Barbecue

Kansas City barbecue institution since 1957, named the "#1 barbecue house in the country" by Zagat Survey, famous for burnt ends and honey-glazed ribs. 

Bristol Seafood + Steak + Social

Award-winning seafood restaurant in the Power & Light District with an expansive patio.

Lazia

Italian restaurant in the Crossroads featuring handmade fresh pastas and seasonal specialties.

Radical Hospitality in Action

  • “My favorite part of the conference has been the opportunity to continue to learn and grow our ministry. ”

  • “What's been your favorite part of the conference?” “Absolutely everything!”

  • “My favorite part of the conference, I think, would be meeting people from everywhere.”

  • “My favorite part of the conference this week has been meeting people from different churches around the country.”

  • “[...] to learn from like-minded people, that are doing similar work, have similar struggles, and challenges and get to learn from a larger community.”

  • “It's been helpful to have a tool that I can invite my team to come and network with other people...”

  • “My favorite part of the conference has been getting to hear insightful tips and tricks from other ministries.”

  • “My favorite part of the conference this week is being able to connect with people who are doing exactly the same thing I'm doing.”

  • “I love just getting together in the room full of other people who work at churches and in similar roles and having that community.”

  • “The most important thing to me has been the connection.”

  • “[My favorite part] was the breakout session on inviting volunteers with vision.”

  • We can't wait to welcome you in October.

    Questions? Contact info@firstimpressionsconference.com. We’d love to hear from you.

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