THE NETWORK OF LOCAL CHURCHES PRESENTS

Leadership Summit 2026

“I’m still Hungry and Thirsty.”

DATES: August 5–9, 2026
Wednesday through Sunday
VENUE: Rhema Christian Center
2100 Agler Rd, Columbus, OH 43224

Hungry and Thirsty for Righteousness

Matthew 5:6Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.

John 6:35And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.

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WEDNESDAY

05

AUGUST 2026

Wednesday, August 5

7:00 PM

  • Praise and Worship: Rhema Christian Center
  • Offering: Bishop La Fayette Scales
  • Speaker: Bishop Jonathan Elliott Alvarado
  • Adjourn

THURSDAY

06

AUGUST 2026

Thursday, August 6

Morning — 8:45 AM

  • Praise and Worship: Chris Bethel and Company
  • Speaker: Ms. Robin M. Ware
  • Break
  • Speaker: Ms. Robin M. Ware
  • Announcements / Adjourn

Evening — 7:00 PM

  • Praise and Worship: Chris Bethel and Company
  • Offering / Roll Call: Apostle Billy and D’ann Johnson
  • Speaker: Dr. Darnell Williams
  • Adjourn

FRIDAY

07

AUGUST 2026

Friday, August 7

Morning — 8:45 AM

  • Praise and Worship: Chris Bethel and Company
  • Speaker: Dr. Darnell Williams
  • Break
  • Dr. Darnell Williams — Education: Educational Opportunity, North Central University
  • Q&A: Apostle Billy and D’ann Johnson
  • Concurrent option — Youth Leaders Network: led by Pastor Curtis Hairston, gathering youth leaders and ministers for connecting.
  • Adjourn

Evening — 7:00 PM

  • Praise and Worship: Rhema Christian Center
  • Dance Ministry: God’s Glory
  • Offering: Pastors Juan & Robin Jones
  • Speaker: Bishop La Fayette Scales, Apostle
  • Communion
  • Adjourn

SATURDAY

08

AUGUST 2026

WEEKEND SERVICE

Saturday, August 8

Weekend Worship Service · 9:30 AM

  • Pastor Tony Ransom hosting (or designate)
  • Dance Ministry: God’s Glory
  • Speaker: Bishop Joshua Emmanuel — Savior Jesus Christ Ministries, India

SUNDAY

09

AUGUST 2026

WEEKEND SERVICE

Sunday, August 9

Weekend Worship Service · 9:30 AM

  • Pastor Tony Ransom hosting (or designate)
  • Dance Ministry: God’s Glory
  • Speaker: Apostle Juan Jones

Questions About the Summit?

Reach out to The Network of Local Churches with any questions about the schedule or how to participate.