“As good servant managers of God's grace in its various forms, serve one another with the gift each of you has received."
1 Peter 4:10
2027 Christian Leadership Experience—Be the Difference
God doesn't send us out empty-handed. He equips every one of his children with gifts meant to impact others, to shape families, workplaces, churches, and communities for this life and the life to come. In his Sermon on the Mount, Jesus calls believers to be "salt and light." That's exactly what the 2027 Christian Leadership Experience is built around.
"Be the Difference" isn't just a theme. It's an invitation. An invitation to discover how God has equipped you, to develop practical skills for leading and serving, and to connect with like-minded Christians who share your passion for making a difference in God's kingdom.
Learn from keynote speakers Mason Crosby, Super Bowl champion and Green Bay Packers legend; Amber Albee Swenson, author, speaker, and podcaster; and Tom Thiegs, executive leadership advisor, educator, and coach. In addition, CLE 2027 will host an outstanding lineup of breakout sessions, worship opportunities, and fellowship. Join us April 16 & 17, 2027 in La Crosse, WI for two days of inspiring community and practical leadership development all designed to equip, enable, and encourage generations of Christian leaders.
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS:
Three keynote speakers
Practical breakouts from outstanding speakers (find these here by October 5)
Bonus breakouts from keynote speakers Amber Albee Swenson and Tom Thiegs
Worship opportunities
Discovering Ministries: hear what’s happening and how you can get involved
Networking with attendees during Friday night’s reception
Three Speakers.
One Powerful Experience.
Be encouraged, challenged, and equipped to make a difference at this upcoming CLE Conference.
Registration Details:
Registration opens October 15, 2026
Early bird rate: $199 until January 31
February 1: $249
Bonus breakout tracks from Tom Thiegs and Amber Albee Swenson
Research your breakout session speakers and topics here by October 5
Schedule:
Thursday, April 15
4:00–7:00 PM — Exhibitor check-in and set-up; attendee registration opens for early arrivals
Friday, April 16
7:30 AM — Registration opens
8:30 AM — Opening devotion
9:00 AM — Welcome and announcements
9:10 AM — Opening keynote: Purposeful Leadership by Tom Thiegs
10:10 AM — Snack + visit exhibitors
10:30 AM — Breakout session 1
11:20 AM — Break
11:30 AM — Breakout session 2
12:20 PM — Lunch + visit exhibitors
1:30 PM — Discovering Ministries
2:00 PM — Snack + visit exhibitors
2:30 PM — Breakout session 3
3:20 PM — Break + visit exhibitors
3:40 PM — Middle keynote: Mason Crosby, Super Bowl champion and Packers’ legend
4:40 PM — Devotion + announcements
5:15–7:30 PM — Networking reception and social hour
Saturday, April 17
8:00 AM — Registration opens
8:30 AM — Devotion
9:00 AM — Announcements
9:10 AM — Closing keynote: When Sleepy Christians Wake Up and Dream of What the Church Can Be by Amber Albee Swenson
10:10 AM — Snack + visit exhibitors
10:30 AM — Breakout session 4
11:20 AM — Break
11:35 AM — Discovering Ministries
12:05 PM — Lunch + visit exhibitors
1:20 PM — Breakout session 5
2:10 PM — Snack + visit exhibitors
2:30 PM — Breakout session 6
3:20 PM — Break, move to closing worship
3:30 PM — Closing worship + wrap-up