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JOIN US THIS FALL

We’re gathering as a district this fall to learn, grow, connect + seek Jesus for the season ahead of us. Check out information on the schedule, connections, lodging + more to help you prepare.

FOLSOM, CA

September 18-20

CARLSBAD, CA

October 1-3

LAS VEGAS, NV

October 8-10

THE SPREADING FLAME

Jesus’ promise—“I will build my Church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail” (Matthew 16:18) is not a call to complacency but an invitation to Holy Spirit-driven expectancy. Every generation faces the reality that the Church is always one generation from extinction. Yet history proves that when leaders and communities commit to 
confessing Christ boldly,
sharing faith freely,
reaching nations sacrificially,
and raising up future leaders selflessly, 
the Church thrives from generation to generation.

This year at FLC, we will lean into this expectancy as we focus on reaching and raising up the next generation. We hope to begin a conversation around these questions:
Who are they? 
How do we build meaningful community?
How do we spread the Flame within us and 
How will we transition leadership with hope and purpose?

With expectancy and hope…

WHO IS INVITED?

Foursquare Leader Conference is for anyone ready to grow in ministry—pastors, leaders, college students, FMI Workers, future planters, and those still discovering their calling. This isn’t just for you—it’s for your whole team. When you register 5 or more people at once, you’ll get $10 off each registration*. So don’t come alone. Bring the people you serve and lead with, and get equipped together.

*Offer excludes NextGen and Forerunner rates

Spanish translation will be provided at all locations, and Mandarin translation will be available specifically in Las Vegas.

SPECIAL REGISTRATION OFFER! FOR EVERY 5 PEOPLE REGISTERED, RECEIVE AN ADDITIONAL $10 OFF YOUR REGISTRATION!

REGISTER TODAY

SCHEDULE

We’ve got a full schedule at our Foursquare Leader Conference. Join us for the full duration!

*Schedule subject to change

SPEAKERS

We’ve curated a standout roster of speakers for this year’s sessions.

CARLSBAD

Becky Johnson is the Lead Pastor of Jesus Culture Sacramento, which she helped plant. She served as Youth Pastor for eight years and Executive Pastor for three. Passionate about helping people experience the transformative love and power of God, Becky is dedicated to seeing others encounter His life-changing presence that radically impacted her as a teenager. In addition to her leadership at the church, Becky considers it a true honor to travel and preach, equipping others with her heart for the local church and the next generation. She and her husband, Derek Johnson—Worship Pastor at Jesus Culture Sacramento—have three lovely children and live in Northern California.

CARLSBAD

Pastor Martin Ruarte serves as the Hispanic District Supervisor for the International Foursquare Church. His passion is developing leaders and helping them grow together in mission. He supports and equips leaders through recruiting, training, and sending, all rooted in the church’s mission and identity.

Martin has served in various local church roles, including administrator, co-pastor, and church planter. At the district level, he has been an Assistant Supervisor and Multi-Ethnic Hispanic Director.

Originally from Mendoza, Argentina, Martin moved to the U.S. at age 20. He completed Bible training, received ministerial credentials in 2004, earned a B.S. in Business with a focus in accounting, and later a Master of Arts in Strategic Leadership from Life Pacific University in 2019. He and his wife, Angela, have been married over 20 years and live in Denver, Colorado, with their three children.

CARLSBAD

Randy Remington serves as the president of The U.S. Foursquare Church—but more than a title or position, he’s someone who deeply loves the local church and the people who lead it.

Before being elected president, Randy pastored one of Foursquare’s largest and most renowned churches—Beaverton Foursquare Church in Beaverton, Oregon—where he prioritized missions, leadership development and church planting.

Active in Foursquare for over three decades, Randy has served in various influential roles, including as supervisor of the Puget Sound/Alaska District, a divisional superintendent, and as a member of Life Pacific University’s board of trustees. Randy holds both a Bachelor of Theology and a Master of Strategic Leadership from Life Pacific University (LPU); in 2025, he was presented with an honorary doctorate from LPU.

Whether teaching at a conference, preaching at a camp, or simply sharing one-on-one, Randy is authentic, humble and relational. He’s not about hype—he’s about relationships. He’s about cheering on pastors, walking alongside leaders and consistently pointing people back to Jesus.

Randy has been married to his partner in ministry, Sandy, for over 35 years. They enjoy life on a small farm in Oregon, and have three grown sons, a daughter-in-law, and a granddaughter.

FOLSOM + LAS VEGAS

Grant Skeldon has a passion for uniting diverse and dynamic young leaders to reach the next generation. He serves as the Next Gen Director for THINQ with Gabe and Rebekah Lyons. THINQ helps people think well about the most pressing issues in culture and create conversations that lead to wisdom.

His book, The Passion Generation, has helped thousands of pastors and leaders to reach, raise, and retain the next generation.

Grant and his wife, Cheyanne, live in Nashville, Tennessee, where he serves on the preaching team at Way Church—a thriving church plant where hundreds of young people are surrendering to Jesus and embracing their calling as missionaries in the city.

FOLSOM + LAS VEGAS

Xochil Garcia (Najera) serves as the Youth Pastor for students at Angelus Temple Hispanic. She’s passionate about seeing the next generation encounter the Holy Spirit and step boldly into their God-given calling.

Xochil holds a master’s degree in strategic leadership from Life Pacific University and brings years of experience serving in various NextGen ministry roles and committees. She currently serves as the Shared Mission Lead on the Foursquare One Team, where she helps foster unity and collaboration across the movement.

Recently married to her husband, Daniel Najera, Xochil loves the outdoors and cherishes time spent with family and friends.

NEXTGEN PROGRAMMING

At FLC, we value our NextGen kids and students just as much as we value the adults. We believe they deserve the same level of care, attention, and spiritual investment during every session.

Nursery to 5th Grade

We are excited to offer dedicated programming for NextGen from nursery through 5th grade during every session. Our team has thoughtfully prepared age-appropriate activities, worship, and teaching to help children grow in their faith while having fun in a safe and engaging environment. Parents can attend sessions knowing their kids are being cared for and spiritually nurtured.

NextGen check-in will open 30 minutes before each session.

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Jr. High +
High School

We encourage all our junior high and high school students to join us in the general sessions, where they can experience powerful worship and teaching alongside the larger church community. In addition, we’ve planned a special youth outing on Day Two—a fun and meaningful time designed just for them to build friendships and make lasting memories.

LUNCH CONNECTIONS

Add a Lunch Connection to your FLC registration and choose from our list of engaging topics


In every ministry, culture either happens by default or by design. This lunch connection is designed for pastors and church leaders who are ready to be intentional about shaping the environment of their ministries. Join us as we explore the foundational principles of culture building—how values, behaviors, language, and leadership create the spiritual and relational atmosphere that fuels healthy growth.

Presenter: Danny Bennett


Change is inevitable, but how your team responds to it can determine the health and future of your ministry. In this timely and practical lunch connection, pastors and leaders will learn how to build and lead teams that don’t just tolerate change but embrace it with faith, unity, and purpose.

Presenter: Chris White

In this breakout session, Mark Slomka and Grace Kladnik invite church leaders into a bold and honest conversation about the challenges and opportunities of men and women leading together in ministry. With an egalitarian framework rooted in Scripture, we’ll explore how to build healthy, respectful partnerships that reflect the full image of God. We’ll also critically examine the Billy Graham Rule—its origins, its impact on women in leadership, and how it may unintentionally hinder the mission of the Church. Together, we’ll discuss practical ways to foster trust and cultivate a culture of mutual honor and shared calling.

Presenters: Mark Slomka + Grace Kladnik

When Jesus commissioned his disciples to go and make other disciples, he called them to the nations. Over 2000 years later, the mission is the same, and the call to the nations is still relevant, whether you find yourself in Cedar City or Croatia, Los Angeles or Lebanon, Reno or Romania, Tempe or Tunisia. Join us [Johanna Oddo + Jennifer Thigpenn] for an interactive discussion about how to partner with and participate in the work of God around the corner and across the world!

Presenter: Jennifer Thigpenn + Johanna Oddo

We don’t have a next-gen problem. We have a discipleship problem. Young people haven’t changed, but our culture has. In 1976, the New York Times said of Boomers, “The now generation has become the ME generation.” In 1990, Time Magazine said of Xers, “They crave entertainment, but their attention span is as short as one zap of a TV dial.” So have young people changed or has our neglect of discipleship finally caught up with us?

This breakout will focus on what’s actually working to disciple Gen Z in a world filled with constant noise, quiet pain, and surface-level faith.

Presenter: Grant Skeldon

Caring for the next generation means that kids and youth are not only loved, but also protected AND that their parents are equipped for at home discipleship. In this session, we’ll discover more about Foursquare NextGen’s Cornerstone project and the updated child and youth protection manual

Presenter: Natalie Werking

In every ministry, culture either happens by default or by design. This lunch connection is designed for pastors and church leaders who are ready to be intentional about shaping the environment of their ministries. Join us as we explore the foundational principles of culture building—how values, behaviors, language, and leadership create the spiritual and relational atmosphere that fuels healthy growth.

Presenter: Jason Graves


Change is inevitable, but how your team responds to it can determine the health and future of your ministry. In this timely and practical lunch connection, pastors and leaders will learn how to build and lead teams that don’t just tolerate change but embrace it with faith, unity, and purpose.

Presenter: David + Sunshine Eddy

In this breakout session, Mark Slomka and Grace Kladnik invite church leaders into a bold and honest conversation about the challenges and opportunities of men and women leading together in ministry. With an egalitarian framework rooted in Scripture, we’ll explore how to build healthy, respectful partnerships that reflect the full image of God. We’ll also critically examine the Billy Graham Rule—its origins, its impact on women in leadership, and how it may unintentionally hinder the mission of the Church. Together, we’ll discuss practical ways to foster trust and cultivate a culture of mutual honor and shared calling.

Presenters: Mark Slomka + Grace Kladnik

In today’s rapidly changing world, legal clarity is more important than ever for churches and ministry leaders. This essential workshop is designed to equip pastors and leaders with the knowledge and confidence to navigate the top legal issues facing ministries today. Attendees will hear current updates and will have the opportunity to participate in an open discussion, where real-time questions and current challenges can be addressed in a safe and supportive environment. From property and liability concerns to employment law, child safety, and cultural hot topics, this session will provide an opportunity to ask any church-related legal questions. 

Presenter: Josh Best

When Jesus commissioned his disciples to go and make other disciples, he called them to the nations. Over 2000 years later, the mission is the same, and the call to the nations is still relevant, whether you find yourself in Cedar City or Croatia, Los Angeles or Lebanon, Reno or Romania, Tempe or Tunisia. Join us [Johanna Oddo + Jennifer Thigpenn] for an interactive discussion about how to partner with and participate in the work of God around the corner and across the world!

Presenters: Jennifer Thigpenn + Johanna Oddo

As leaders, we must tackle the practical obstacles that our own limitations create. A team often cannot surpass the constraints of its leader. Whether these limitations stem from personality, lack of development, or blind spots, they can hinder our team’s success and effectiveness. In this session, we’ll discuss how to identify these constraints, foster a culture of feedback, and use practical tools to overcome these challenges. You’ll learn how to remove these barriers and help your team thrive as you grow and thrive yourself.

Presenter: Becky Johnson

Caring for the next generation means that kids and youth are not only loved, but also protected AND that their parents are equipped for at home discipleship. In this session, we’ll discover more about Foursquare NextGen’s Cornerstone project and the updated child and youth protection manual

Presenter: Natalie Werking

In every ministry, culture either happens by default or by design. This lunch connection is designed for pastors and church leaders who are ready to be intentional about shaping the environment of their ministries. Join us as we explore the foundational principles of culture building—how values, behaviors, language, and leadership create the spiritual and relational atmosphere that fuels healthy growth.

Presenter: Kent Miyoshi

In this breakout session, Mark Slomka and Grace Kladnik invite church leaders into a bold and honest conversation about the challenges and opportunities of men and women leading together in ministry. With an egalitarian framework rooted in Scripture, we’ll explore how to build healthy, respectful partnerships that reflect the full image of God. We’ll also critically examine the Billy Graham Rule—its origins, its impact on women in leadership, and how it may unintentionally hinder the mission of the Church. Together, we’ll discuss practical ways to foster trust and cultivate a culture of mutual honor and shared calling.

Presenters: Mark Slomka + Grace Kladnik

In today’s rapidly changing world, legal clarity is more important than ever for churches and ministry leaders. This essential workshop is designed to equip pastors and leaders with the knowledge and confidence to navigate the top legal issues facing ministries today. Attendees will hear current updates and will have the opportunity to participate in an open discussion, where real-time questions and current challenges can be addressed in a safe and supportive environment. From property and liability concerns to employment law, child safety, and cultural hot topics, this session will provide an opportunity to ask any church-related legal questions. 

Presenter: Josh Best

When Jesus commissioned his disciples to go and make other disciples, he called them to the nations. Over 2000 years later, the mission is the same, and the call to the nations is still relevant, whether you find yourself in Cedar City or Croatia, Los Angeles or Lebanon, Reno or Romania, Tempe or Tunisia. Join us [Johanna Oddo + Jennifer Thigpenn] for an interactive discussion about how to partner with and participate in the work of God around the corner and across the world!

Presenters: Jennifer Thigpenn + Johanna Oddo

We don’t have a next-gen problem. We have a discipleship problem. Young people haven’t changed, but our culture has. In 1976, the New York Times said of Boomers, “The now generation has become the ME generation.” In 1990, Time Magazine said of Xers, “They crave entertainment, but their attention span is as short as one zap of a TV dial.” So have young people changed or has our neglect of discipleship finally caught up with us?
This breakout will focus on what’s actually working to disciple Gen Z in a world filled with constant noise, quiet pain, and surface-level faith.

Presenter: Grant Skeldon

Caring for the next generation means that kids and youth are not only loved, but also protected AND that their parents are equipped for at home discipleship. In this session, we’ll discover more about Foursquare NextGen’s Cornerstone project and the updated child and youth protection manual

Presenter: Cornerstone Project Team

WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP COLLECTIVE

JOIN US ON DAY THREE FOR OUR WLC

All women in attendance are invited to attend our Women’s Leadership Collective, which is for all women who lead in every sphere of leadership. We gather to be equipped, encouraged and mobilized for all God has called us to.

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LODGING

We’ve secured discounted hotel rates for you + your team

FOLSOM, CA

Hampton Inn + Suites Folsom

Rates start at $149/night
Free: Breakfast, WiFi, Parking

RESERVE

Must book by Sept. 3, 2025 for group rate

LAS VEGAS, NV

Best Western Plus
Las Vegas West

Rates start at $169/night
Free: Breakfast, WiFi, Parking

RESERVE

Must book by Sept 17, 2025 for group rate

La Quinta Inn + Suites by Wyndham Las Vegas Summerlin Tech

Rates start at $169/night
Free: Breakfast, WiFi, Parking

RESERVE

Must book by Sept 8, 2025 for group rate

La Quinta Inn + Suites by Wyndham Las Vegas Red Rock

Rates start at $179/night
Free: Breakfast, WiFi, Parking

RESERVE

Must book by Sept 8, 2025 for group rate

TownePlace Suites Las Vegas Stadium District

Rates start at $199/night
Free: Breakfast, WiFi, Parking

RESERVE

Must book by Sept 9, 2025 for group rate

Hilton Garden Inn Las Vegas City Center

Rates start at $184/night
Free: WiFi

RESERVE

Must book by Sept 17, 2025 for group rate

Sonesta Select
Las Vegas Summerlin

Rates start at $139/night
Free: WiFi + Parking

RESERVE

Must book by Sept 17, 2025 for group rate

CARLSBAD, CA

Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista/Carlsbad

Rates start at $129/night
Free: Breakfast, WiFi, + Parking

RESERVE

Must book by Aug 31, 2025 for group rate

TownePlace Suites San Diego Carlsbad/Vista

Rates start at $135/night
Free: Breakfast, WiFi, + Parking

RESERVE

Must book by Sept 17, 2025 for group rate

Holiday Inn
Carlsbad-San Diego

Rates start at $159/night
Free: Breakfast, WiFi, + Parking

RESERVE

Must book by Sept 3, 2025 for group rate

Courtyard San Diego Carlsbad

Rates start at $160/night
Free: Breakfast, WiFi, + Parking

RESERVE

Must book by Sept 10, 2025 for group rate

Best Western
Carlsbad by the Sea

Rates start at $169/night
Free: Breakfast, WiFi, + Parking

RESERVE

Must book by Sept 17, 2025 for group rate

Staybridge Suites Carlsbad

Rates start at $169/night
Free: Breakfast, WiFi, + Parking

RESERVE

Must book by Sept 13 2025 for group rate

Fairfield Inn + Suites
San Diego Carlsbad

Rates start at $175/night
Free: Breakfast, WiFi, + Parking

RESERVE

Must book by Sept 10, 2025 for group rate

Homes2 Suites by
Hilton Carlsbad

Rates start at $179/night
Free: Breakfast, WiFi, + Parking

RESERVE

Must book by Sept 2, 2025 for group rate

Hampton Inn Carlsbad
North San Diego County

Rates start at $184/night
Free: Breakfast, WiFi, + Parking

RESERVE

Must book by Sept 3, 2025 for group rate

Hilton Garden Inn
Carlsbad Beach

Rates start at $199/night
Free: WiFi

RESERVE

Must book by Sept 3, 2025 for group rate

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