Are you feeling the weight
of the ministry?
Do you sometimes wonder if you were really called to ministry?
Are you frustrated with trying to grow your church with limited resources?
Pastor Debelare Snell invites you to join him for two transformative days designed to pour into YOU—the leader, the shepherd, and the visionary God has called you to be.
2026 NEXUS LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
Why Attend?
Preaching doesn’t grow churches - leadership does. But leadership in today’s world comes with unique challenges—burnout, cultural shifts, financial pressures, and the constant demand to meet the needs of your congregation. This conference is designed specifically for pastors who want to grow, recharge, and gain practical tools to thrive in ministry.
Pastor Debleaire Snell brings over 25 years of ministry experience and understands the joys, frustrations, and complexities of leading churches, large and small. Through empowering sessions, real-life strategies, and Spirit-led insights, you’ll be equipped to lead with confidence and clarity in 2026 and beyond.
Join The ConferenceWHY THE NEXUS CONFERENCE
Leadership is complicated. Leading in a post-pandemic, postmodern, millennial world is even more complex.
Yet too often, leadership spaces become echo chambers of assessment:
“Our churches aren’t growing.”
“Our young people are leaving.”
“Our congregations are racially divided.”
“New converts struggle to assimilate.”
“Attendance hasn’t recovered since the pandemic.”
These observations may be accurate—but accuracy alone doesn’t bring transformation.
At times, it feels like being in a room full of thermometers—experts at reading the temperature—but no thermostats on the wall. Too many conferences carefully, cleverly, and creatively diagnose the problem, yet offer no model, no framework, and no solution.
The Nexus Conference exists to change that.
This conference is designed to provide solutions—and to offer leaders a practical template for navigating the real challenges of church leadership today.
WE WILL ADDRESS
- Reaching and retaining young adults
- Leading churches through building projects
- Staying fresh and prepared for the preaching assignment
- Strategic and systems-level thinking
- Building morale and healthy culture
- Winning in meetings and committees
- Reaching native-born Americans with the gospel
This is not a preaching conference.
As I often say, preaching doesn’t grow churches—leadership does.
The Nexus Conference is an intentional investment into the leadership capacity of every attendee. Our presenters are titans in their fields and current pastoral practitioners. This is not a theory space—it is a results space. Nothing shared will be hypothetical. Everything presented is proven practice.
There will be powerful moments of prayer, meaningful times of sharing, insightful presentations, and refreshing fellowship.
This will be a career-shaping experience.
Make plans now to join us at the 2026 Nexus Conference—where leadership moves beyond diagnosis and into solutions.
NEXUS CONFERENCE RECAP
2025 TESTIMONIALS
Leaders Are Not Born, They Are Developed
Leadership is not a gift you are simply born with—it is a skill that is cultivated through learning, experience, and intentional growth. While natural talent can give a head start, true leadership emerges when individuals commit to continuous development, refining their abilities, and stepping into their full potential.
Unlocking Your God-Given Potential
Every person has a unique purpose, but reaching that potential requires guidance, discipline, and mentorship. My mission is to help leaders:
- Recognize their strengths and how to use them effectively.
- Develop essential leadership skills such as vision, communication, and decision-making.
- Overcome self-imposed limitations to break through to new levels of influence.
- Build a community of like-minded leaders who uplift and empower each other.
A Forum for Growth
Leadership thrives in community, not isolation. That’s why I'm committed to developing a platform where aspiring and experienced leaders can come together, share insights, and sharpen one another. This forum will provide:
Mentorship & Coaching – Guidance from those who have walked the path.
Resources & Training – Tools to strengthen leadership abilities.
Network of Leaders – A space for collaboration and growth.
Leadership is a lifelong journey, and the best leaders are those who keep growing, adapting, and lifting others along the way. Are you ready to develop into the leader you were meant to be?
Join the ConferenceWhat You’ll Walk Away With
Clarity in Your Calling
Rediscover your purpose as a pastor and reignite your passion for ministry.
Effective Leadership Tools
Learn proven strategies to address challenges such as membership engagement, financial stewardship, team building, and community outreach.
Renewed Strength
Gain practical tips for maintaining spiritual, emotional, and physical health while serving others.
Vision for 2026 and Beyond
Walk away with actionable steps to navigate cultural shifts, technology, and emerging trends in the church.
A Network of Support
Connect with other pastors, build meaningful relationships, and find encouragement from leaders who truly understand your journey.
Sunday, April 26
6:00 PM
Worship & Session One
Solutions for Morale
7:00 PM
Fellowship
Monday, April 27
9:00 – 9:30 AM
Breakfast & Fellowship
9:30 – 10:00 AM
Morning Devotion
Dr. Emile Peler
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Session 1: Solutions for Infiltrating the Community
Pastor Debleaire Snell
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Session 2: Solutions for Growing Declining Churches
Pastor Debleaire Snell
12:00 – 1:30 PM
Lunch
1:30 – 2:15 PM
Session 3: Solutions for Reaching Young Adults
Dr. Lola Moore-Johnston
2:15 – 3:00 PM
Session 4: Solutions for Moving a Church Through Building Projects
Dr. James Doggette
Practitioners Circle
Interactive Leadership Roundtable Discussions
7:00 PM
Evening Fellowship
Tuesday, April 28
9:00 – 9:30 AM
Breakfast & Fellowship
9:30 – 10:00 AM
Morning Devotion
TBD
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Session 5: Solutions for Running Effective Meetings & Committees
Pastor Debleaire Snell
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Session 6: Solutions for Fundraising
Pastor Debleaire Snell
12:00 – 1:30 PM
Lunch
1:30 – 2:15 PM
Session 7: Solutions for Preaching with Freshness
Dr. John Nixon
2:15 – 3:00 PM
Session 8: Strategic Thinking: Solutions for the Future
Pastor Furman Fordham
Practitioners Circle
Interactive Leadership Roundtable Discussions
Secure Your Spot for the 2026 Nexus Leadership Conference!
Only 100 Seats Available – Register Today!
Join us for two transformative days designed to empower, equip, and inspire you in ministry leadership. Choose your registration option below and take the first step toward renewed strength, sharpened skills, and greater purpose.
Testimonals
For over a decade, Pastor Debleaire Snell has been a consistent, reliable voice of wise counsel in my life, providing both personal and professional encouragement. From our 1-on-1 conversations and group coaching sessions to his inspiring books and transformative messages, Pastor Snell’s insights have positively influenced growth in my leadership confidence, competence, and character. His dedicated, yet down-to-earth mentorship continues to push me to strive toward high integrity and values-based leadership, “setting the tone, instilling the values, and building the culture.”
-Dr. Richard Martin (pastor, author of “Grace 101: Heaven’s Healing for Human Hearts”)
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2026 Nexus Pastoral Leadership Conference: Where people, practices and ideas intersect.
April 26-28 | 9am - 5pm CST
Location: Huntsville, AL
Learn how to discern and communicate vision, and lead with confidence. Register Today!
