Join Over 1,000 Other Leaders From 12 Midwestern States And 9 State Conventions.
Crowne Plaza: Springfield, Il
January 26-28, 2027
#MLS27
3 Days, 12 Tracks, more than 70 Breakouts
Over three days, you will receive dynamic insight from leaders and pastors who are making Southern Baptist ministry work in the Midwest. The culture here makes our work challenging – and all the more important.
- Associational Mission Strategist
- Church Planting
- Discipleship
- Evangelism
- Leadership Development
- Missions
- Revitalization
- Specialized Ministries
- Spiritual Renewal
2027 Plenary Speakers
Jeff Iorg
JJ Washington
Shane Pruitt
Hershael York
Hear From State Practitioners
More Information Coming Soon!
Full Conference Schedule
hree days, twelve tracks, and more than seventy breakouts, all built to equip you for the Midwest mission field. Browse the full schedule to plan your time across plenary sessions, breakouts, and state practitioner meetings before the Summit begins January 26-28 in Springfield.
Conference Speakers and Bios
Meet the pastors and ministry leaders shaping the 2027 Summit. Our plenary speakers, Hershael York, Shane Pruitt, JJ Washington, and Jeff Iorg, join state practitioners and breakout leaders serving across all twelve ministry tracks. Get to know the voices who will be pouring into you this January in Springfield.
The Midwest Leadership Summit is provided through a partnership of four national SBC entities and nine Baptist state conventions.
