Space for Grace & Spiritual Caregivers Conference 2026
Why attend Space for Grace?
Renew your spirit!
Grow as a storyteller!
Connect with a caring community!
Be inspired!
But there's more ...
Attendees will receive new, expanded benefits designed to extend learning beyond the April 21–23 gathering. These include:
- A 30% discount on the first Space for Grace book from Judson Press, “Engaging Intergenerational Faith: Creating Space for Grace (Volume 1)”
- Complimentary access to a six-part storytelling course, “Storytelling: A Space for Grace Webinar Series,” from the ABHMS Center for Continuous Learning
- A one-year membership to the American Baptist National Network of Chaplains, Pastoral Counselors & Specialized Ministers
- Free downloads of four recorded Conferencia de Liderazgo Intergeneracional (CLI) events, gatherings in Pasadena, Chicago, Puerto Rico, and Berkeley, hosted by ABHMS’ Latino Ministries
Together, these benefits add more than $150 to the value of your registration.
More information is available here.
- When: April 21-23, 2026
- Where: Cleveland, OH
- Registration Fee: $395*
From the parables of Jesus to testimonies and spiritual biographies, stories have always carried the power to shape faith, build bridges, and inspire action. At the 2026 Space for Grace & Spiritual Caregivers Conference, we’ll explore storytelling as a transformative practice for ministry. Together, we will discover how storytelling can:
- Liberate – reframing the gospel in ways that spark curiosity and renewal
- Connect – bridging generations and cultures through shared experiences
- Transform – renewing voices, spirits, and courage for ministry today
Through worship, plenary sessions, and interactive learning, you’ll learn from diverse storytellers and traditions while practicing the sacred art of telling stories that change lives and communities.
Join us in Cleveland, April 21–23, 2026, and experience the power of stories that liberate, connect, and transform.
This year’s theme—”Storytelling: Discovering Its Power for Faith Leaders Today”—is inspired by 2 Corinthians 3:2-3 [NRSVue]:
You yourselves are our letter, written on our hearts, known and read by all, and you show that you are a letter of Christ, prepared by us, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets that are human hearts. —2 Corinthians 3:2-3 [NRSVue]
Keynote Speakers
Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III
Senior Pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ, Chicago, Illinois
Harold Recinos
Professor of Church and Society at the Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University
Rev. Dr. Tisha Dixon-Williams
Senior Pastor of the First Baptist Church of Bridgehampton, Bridgehampton, New York
Rev. Dr. Lauren Ng
Senior Program Officer at Berkeley School of Theology, Berkeley, California
Rev. Dr. Jim Somerville
Pastor of First Baptist Church, Richmond, Virginia
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*Registration fee includes full breakfasts and lunches and evening hors d’oeuvres. Travel and lodging not included.
Remembering the 2024 Conference in King of Prussia
Image Gallery
ABHMS Board President Welcomes Guests S4G2024
ABHMS Photo Booth S4G2024
Abner Cotto Bonilla Delivers Plenary Address S4G2024
Animated Lunchtime Conversation S4G2024
Chinese Christian Church & Center Dance Troupe S4GSCC 2024
Audience Listening to Opening Plenary Remarks S4G2024
Breaking Bread During Closing Worship Service S4G2024
Chaplaincy Award Luncheon S4G2024
Charisle Indian School Presentation S4G2024
Completed Wings of Grace Community Project S4G2024
Courtney Boggs Leads Learning Experinece S4G2024
Don Ng Addresses Plenary Attendees S4G2024
Ecclesiastical Endorser Welcomes Chaplains S4G
Erica Van Brakle Describes ministrElife S4G2024
Exhibitors S4G2024
Full Learning Experience Session S4G2024
Full Panel of Judson Press Authors Book Signing S4G2024
Gina Jacobs Strain Chaplaincy Awards Luncheon S4G2024
Grace Kim Delivers Plenary Address S4G2024
Growing Youth Ministry Learning Experience S4G
Jeffrey Haggray Opening Welcome S4G2024
Jeffrey Haggray Welcome S4G2024
Jeslyn Richarson Young Adult Panelist S4G2024
Judson Press Authors Book Signing S4G2024
Judson Press Ice Cream Social S4G2024
Kerwin Webb Addressing Young Adult Panel During Learning Experience S4G2024
Learning Experience Presenter Tamara S4G2024
Lisa Ng Farewell S4G2024
More of that Sweet Sweet Music S4G2024
More Worship Music S4G2024
Opening Plenary Address S4G2024
Presenter Preps for Learning Experience Session S4G2024
Sara Drummond Delivers Plenary Address S4G2024
Setting Up Exhibit Space S4G2024
Starsky Wilson Delivers Plenary Address S4G2024
Tamara Learning Experience S4G2024
Thursday Evening Worship Service S4G2024
Thursday Luncheon Presentation S4G2024
Thursday Luncheon Speakers S4G2024
Tony McNeil Being Recognized for His Service to ABHMS S4G2024
Tony McNeil National Treasure Award S4G
Vibrant Worship Music S4G2024
Will Leads Learning Experience S4G2024
Wings of Grace Community Project S4G2024
Writers Workshop S4G
Writing Workshop with Rebecca Irwin-Diehl S4G2024
Yet Another Young Adult Panel S4G2024
Chaplaincy Award Recipients S4G2024
Judson Press 200th Anniversary
