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12 Leadership Conferences to Attend in 2026 + Top Weekly Leadership Links

Check out the list of 12 Leadership Conferences to attend in 2026. Plus, the top weekly leadership links as well. Listen in to the latest episode of the H3 Leadership Podcast, episode 298. Make sure to visit http://h3leadership.com to access the full list and all the show notes. Share them with your team, repost the lists, and follow and subscribe. Plus including below an additional 13 Conferences to know about as well.

Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website.

Special thanks to CONVOY OF HOPE and GENERIS for their partnership on this episode.

CONVOY OF HOPE 

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GENERIS

One of the biggest challenges today is building a culture of generosity. But our friends at Generis have the proven giving strategies that will help accelerate generosity in your church, school, college or non-profit. For over 30 years Generis has helped thousands of churches and non profits develop a sustainable culture of generosity to fund their God-inspired vision. Get started at http://generis.com to schedule a conversation with one of their incredible consultants. It will be worth your time. Again, visit http://generis.com to get started. Generis has the experience and heart to inspire generosity, advance your mission, and grow your impact for the Kingdom. 

12 Conferences to Attend in 2026

Life Surge – happening throughout 2026 in major cities

Exponential – March 16-18 in Orlando

ARC – April 21-22 in Charleston

Church Leaders Conference – April 27-30 in Dallas

Thrive Conference – April 29 – May in Sacramento

Training Camp – May 1 in Jacksonville

EntreLeadership SummitMay 17-20 in Orlando  

VOUSCon – June 10-14 in Miami

GrowLeader – July 21-23 in Birmingham

Global Leadership Summit – August 6-7 in Chicago

Faith Driven Conference

THINQ Culture Summit – October 1-2 in Nashville

LEAD TEAM (a new invite only gathering I’m doing)

Plus 12 others

ZOE Conference

C3 Conference

SWGP

Live2Lead with John Maxwell

Church Conference (formerly Orange)

Drive Conference

Church Leader Summit

Spire

Art of Leadership Live

Strategic Launch Network Annual Gathering

Kingdom Advisors

94X Summit

Top Weekly Leadership Links

Baby boomers are retiring early. Gen Z wants to quit. We have generational conflict.

The Gen Z Playbook – from Tim Elmore – article in Fast Company

Great video from Daniel Pink – for planning for a great year

Guide to using Notebook LM

A former navy seal commander shares the secrets of mental toughness

25 best ideas from 2025 from Sahil Bloom

Mountain to climb? Well, remove the pebble. You can’t climb the mountain until you remove the pebble from your shoe.

You can also find additional interviews with Patrick Lencioni, Bob Goff, Adam Grant, Charles Duhigg, Andy Stanley, Coach PJ Fleck, Louie Giglio, Christine Caine, Kevin Kelly, NT Wright, Rick Warren, Michael Jr, Jon Gordon, Jessica Jackley, John Mark Comer, Scott Harrison, Chris Tomlin, Lysa Terkeurst, and many more.

Top Theologian and Podcaster Joel Muddamalle on The Unseen Battle + Top Weekly Leadership Links

Check out my interview with JOEL MUDDAMALLE on the H3 Leadership Podcast Episode 296. Listen in to the convo through Apple Podcasts or Spotify or on the Website.

JOEL MUDDAMALLE is one of the top young theologians in America. Dr. Joel is director of theology and research at Proverbs 31, is co-host of the Therapy and Theology Podcast with Lysa TerKeurst, and author of the brand new book The Unseen Battle. We discuss spiritual warfare, what parts we skip over in Scripture, aliens, spiritual hunger, the stewardship of leaders, and much more. Plus, check out the Top Weekly Leadership List. Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website.

Special thanks to WONDER PROJECT and COME and SEE FOUNDATION for their partnership on this episode.

WONDER PROJECT

(TV STUDIO and SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE) Visit http://thewonderproject.com. An independent studio that produces premium theatrical films and television series. The mission is to entertain the world with courageous stories, inspiring hope and restoring faith in things worth believing in. Founded by established leaders from entertainment and technology, Wonder Project is dedicated to building a trusted brand, with projects like the most recent hit House of David. Get a FREE 7 day trial of Wonder Project on Prime Video at http://thewonderproject.com.

COME and SEE FOUNDATION

Reaching a billion people with the story of Jesus. Visit http://comeandseefoundation.org. Come and See Foundation is on a mission to ensure that all 7 seasons of The Chosen are produced, translated into 600 languages, globally distributed, and kept FREE for all. From Michigan to Madagascar, people are encountering Jesus through The Chosen, Join Come and See in inviting a billion people to find and follow Jesus. You can play a supporting role in introducing the world to Jesus. Lean more and get involved at http://comeandseefoundation.org.

Top Weekly Leadership Links

Strings and Heart

The Blood featuring JJ Hasulube – from Passion Conference 2026

Don’t Let the Dream Die – new podcast from Aaron Coe

The Heritage – Home (live) – thanks to Brian Wurzell for the recommend

Lost and Found

The Pros Pro Podcast with Joe McLean – from Ashton Owens

7 Disruptive Church Trends from Carey Nieuwhof for 2026

How do we know when revival is here? – from Ed Stetzer

Filtering Ourselves – from Seth Godin

Gen Z isn’t quit quitting – they’re disengaging and rejecting outdated leadership- they won’t stay around like those before

New Trend of temp/interim CEO’s – from Fast Company

Ways to professionally say it differently

You can also find additional interviews with Patrick Lencioni, Bob Goff, Adam Grant, Charles Duhigg, Andy Stanley, Coach PJ Fleck, Louie Giglio, Christine Caine, Kevin Kelly, NT Wright, Rick Warren, Michael Jr, Jon Gordon, Jessica Jackley, John Mark Comer, Scott Harrison, Chris Tomlin, Lysa Terkeurst, and many more.

January Top Ten List + Carlos Whittaker, best-selling Author, Speaker, and hope dispenser

See the January Top Ten Leadership List below. Plus, check out my interview with CARLOS WHITTAKER on the H3 Leadership Podcast Episode 294. Listen in to the convo through Apple Podcasts or Spotify or on the Website.

Our guest is CARLOS WHITTAKER, a Best-selling author of multiple books, including his most recent book Reconnected. Carlos is a speaker, curator of the InstaFamilia community on Instagram, host of the Carlos Whittaker Podcast, and now a filmmaker and documentary creator with his most recent RECONNECTED Documentary. We discuss his latest recommend items, being a philanthropist, learning golf, weddings, Atlanta Falcons, Human School, and much more. Plus, check out the January Top Ten Leadership List. Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website.

Special thanks to FOSTER THE CITY and COME AND SEE FOUNDATION for their partnership on this episode.

FOSTER THE CITY

Foster the City was launched out of Echo Church in CA, and now over 350 churches are raising up Foster Families and Support Teams to take on the thousands of kids needing a foster family around the US. Your church can be part - learn more at http://fosterthecity.org. Working towards a day when there will be a waiting list of churches instead of a waiting list of children in need of a home. Foster the City believes there is a church for every child. Learn how you and your church can partner and get involved at http://fosterthecity.org.

COME and SEE FOUNDATION

Reaching a billion people with the story of Jesus. Visit http://comeandseefoundation.org. Come and See Foundation is on a mission to ensure that all 7 seasons of The Chosen are produced, translated into 600 languages, globally distributed, and kept FREE for all. From Michigan to Madagascar, people are encountering Jesus through The Chosen, Join Come and See in inviting a billion people to find and follow Jesus. You can play a supporting role in introducing the world to Jesus. Lean more and get involved at http://comeandseefoundation.org.

January Top Ten Leadership List

Books

The Future Begins with Z – from Tim Elmore

Stand Firm and Act Like Men – from Joby Martin

The Greatest Story Ever Told – from Bear Grylls

Newsletters

The Points Guy – Brian Kelly and team

Podcasts

Street Peachers Podcast

Learning Leader Show – with guest Oz Pearlman

Tim Ferriss Show – with guest Arthur Brooks

Voices in leadership

Tim Timberlake

Justin Forsett

Conferences

Solving the Worlds Greatest Problems – March in Austin

Exponential Conference – March in Orlando

You can also find additional interviews with Patrick Lencioni, Bob Goff, Adam Grant, Charles Duhigg, Andy Stanley, Coach PJ Fleck, Louie Giglio, Christine Caine, Kevin Kelly, NT Wright, Rick Warren, Michael Jr, Jon Gordon, Jessica Jackley, John Mark Comer, Scott Harrison, Chris Tomlin, Lysa Terkeurst, and many more.

20 Top Podcasts for 2026 + JD Greear, Pastor and Best-selling Author of Everyday Revolutionary

See the list below of 20 Top Podcasts to Start Off with for 2026. Plus, check out my interview with JD GREEAR on the H3 Leadership Podcast Episode 293. Listen in to the convo through Apple Podcasts or Spotify or on the Website.

Our guest is JD GREEAR, senior pastor of Summit Church in Raleigh, NC, and best-selling author of multiple books, including his most recent Everyday Revolutionary. JD also is the past president of the Southern Baptist Convention, and a popular speaker and podcaster. We discuss leadership today, engaging culture, the power of quiet influence, practical ways to impact your community, and much more. Plus, check out the list of 20 Top Podcasts you should know to start off 2026. Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website.

Special thanks to UNITUS and SUBSPLASH for their partnership on this episode.

SUBSPLASH

Engage your congregation through Subsplash. Schedule your free demo at http://subsplash.com/brad. Subsplash is the platform made to help maximize your church’s growth and engagement. The go to for mobile apps, messaging, and streaming, along with building websites, groups, integrated giving, AI and key communication tools, Subsplash puts today’s most innovative church technology into your hands so you can focus completely on ministry. Visit http://subsplash.com/brad and join more than 20,000 churches and ministries who partner with Subsplash. Again, visit http://subsplash.com/brad to schedule a quick, no obligation demo.

UNITUS

(FOOTWEAR and APPAREL) Unitus is a faith-focused footwear and apparel company started by current NBA player for the Orlando Magic, Jonathan Isaac. Visit http://weareunitus.com. Unitus exists to help followers of Jesus honor God in their everyday life. The most recent shoe drop is the Fortra - a lifestyle running shoe featuring 1 Samuel 2:30 on the back. Choose your favorite shoes, workout gear or leisure wear. Makes a great birthday or special occasion gift for friends and family. Check them out at http://weareunitus.com.   

Top 20 Leadership Podcasts to Start of 2026

Acquired

My First Million

Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast

Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast  

Front Row Seat with Ken Coleman

How Leaders Lead with David Novak

The Diary of A CEO – Stephen Bartlett

A Bit of Optimism – Simon Sinek

Passion and Purpose with Louie Giglio

Dare to Lead with Brene Brown

Becoming Something with Jonathan Pokluda

The Learning Leader Show – with Ryan Hawk

GrowLeader Podcast with Chris Hodges 

The Conversation with Adam Weber

The Ryan Leak Podcast

The Jon Gordon Podcast

The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish

Mature Me Podcast - with Rich Wilkerson Jr

Next Up Podcast – with Grant Skeldon 

Built 4 More with Joby Martin and Denny Thompson

You can also find additional interviews with Patrick Lencioni, Bob Goff, Adam Grant, Charles Duhigg, Andy Stanley, Coach PJ Fleck, Louie Giglio, Christine Caine, Kevin Kelly, NT Wright, Rick Warren, Michael Jr, Jon Gordon, Jessica Jackley, John Mark Comer, Scott Harrison, Chris Tomlin, Lysa Terkeurst, and many more.

30 Worship Leaders to Know + Peter Ahn, Pastor of Metro Community Church in New Jersey and Author of The Weak Church

See the list below of 30 Top Worship Leaders and Artists to Know. Plus, check out my interview with PETER AHN on the H3 Leadership Podcast Episode 292. Listen in to the convo through Apple Podcasts or Spotify or on the Website.

Our guest is PETER AHN, founder of the Weak Church Alliance, pastor of Metro Community Church in New Jersey, and author of The Weak Church: Becoming an Imperfectly Perfect Community. Peter is also a podcaster, speaker and leadership consultant with leaders and pastors around the world. We discuss leadership today, the power of weakness as a leader, the difference between vulnerability and transparency, why humility is so powerful and needed today, and much more. Plus, check out the list of 30 Worship Leaders and Artists you should know. Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website.

Special thanks to WONDER PROJECT and SUBSPLASH for their partnership on this episode.

WONDER PROJECT

(TV STUDIO and SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE) Visit http://thewonderproject.com. An independent studio that produces premium theatrical films and television series. The mission is to entertain the world with courageous stories, inspiring hope and restoring faith in things worth believing in. Founded by established leaders from entertainment and technology, Wonder Project is dedicated to building a trusted brand, with projects like the most recent hit House of David. Get a FREE 7 day trial of Wonder Project on Prime Video at http://thewonderproject.com.

SUBSPLASH

Engage your congregation through Subsplash. Schedule your free demo at http://subsplash.com/brad. Subsplash is the platform made to help maximize your church’s growth and engagement. The go to for mobile apps, messaging, and streaming, along with building websites, groups, integrated giving, AI and key communication tools, Subsplash puts today’s most innovative church technology into your hands so you can focus completely on ministry. Visit http://subsplash.com/brad and join more than 20,000 churches and ministries who partner with Subsplash. Again, visit http://subsplash.com/brad to schedule a quick, no obligation demo.

30 Worship Artists to Know

13 Worship Leaders and Artists You May Not Know

Joe L Barnes

Jon Wilds and Jesus Image

CBC Worship

ChiChi Onyekanne

Bryan and Katie Torwalt

Red Rocks Worship

Jordan Colle

Thrive Worship and Corbin Phillips

Lakepointe Worship and George Hornok

Michael Bethany

Luke Hellenbroth and Rock Harbor Church

Gas Street Worship out of Birmingham, England

One Voice Worship Int out of Seattle

17 Worship Artists and Leaders You Probably Already Know

Brandon Lake

Forrest Frank

Phil Wickham

Matt Redman

Brooke LIgertwood

Cody Carnes and Kari Jobe

Passion Worship and Kristian Stanfill

Elevation Worship

Chris Tomlin

Crowder

Chris Kuti

Megan Woods

Christy Nockels

Matt Maher

Maverick City Music

Upper Room

Joel Houston

Hillsong United  

Hillsong Worship

Chandler Moore

You can also find additional interviews with Patrick Lencioni, Bob Goff, Adam Grant, Charles Duhigg, Andy Stanley, Coach PJ Fleck, Louie Giglio, Christine Caine, Kevin Kelly, NT Wright, Rick Warren, Michael Jr, Jon Gordon, Jessica Jackley, John Mark Comer, Scott Harrison, Chris Tomlin, Lysa Terkeurst, and many more.