Forward Movement announces first presenters for discipleship conference this January in Houston
Forward Movement is planning a discipleship conference January 12-14, 2027 in Houston, TX. Hosted by Palmer Memorial Church, with support from the Diocese of Texas, Renewing Discipleship will inspire attendees in their own journey as a disciple of Jesus Christ, while empowering them to make disciples in communities around the church.
The first presenters have been announced, with more to follow. The current lineup includes:
- Taylor Devine, Church Relations Coordinator, Forward Movement, Tucson, AZ
- Miguel Escobar, Curate, San Andrés Episcopal Church, Brooklyn, NY
- Jeff Fisher, Bishop Suffragan, The Episcopal Diocese of Texas, Houston, TX
- Scott Gunn, Executive Director, Forward Movement, Cincinnati, OH
- Ryan Hawthorne, Rector, Grace Episcopal Church and School, Houston, TX
- Robert Hendrickson, Chief of Discipleship, Forward Movement, Houston, TX
- Perry Mullins, Canon for Congregational & Mission Vitality, The Episcopal Diocese of Texas, Houston, TX
- Melody Shobe, Chief of Staff & Ministry Operations, Forward Movement, Dallas, TX
- Joseph Yoo, Vicar, Mosaic Episcopal Church, Pearland, TX
“The conference is for lay leaders and clergy who are seeking to be more effective at making disciples in their churches,” writes Forward Movement Executive Director Scott Gunn. “We’ll have inspiring plenary talks to encourage you in your work. And the workshops feature practical application—what does all this look like on the ground? If you come, you’ll leave excited and empowered to increase discipleship locally.”
The conference fee is $195 through October 20, and $245 beginning October 21, 2026.
Registration and event details including a working schedule, hotel suggestions, and transportation information can be found here.
About Forward Movement
Forward Movement inspires disciples and empowers evangelists each day through books, small-group studies, apps, podcasts, video courses, online communities, and conferences. A ministry of the Episcopal Church since 1935, Forward Movement is an independent nonprofit organization funded by the sale of our resources and by gifts from generous donors. Learn more at forwardmovement.org.