FEB Central
Events

Stronger Conference 2026

Stronger in the Word: Living and Active

Hebrews 4:12

Where

Emmanuel Baptist Church, Barrie

374 Salem Road, Barrie, ON L4N 9H9

When

April 27–28, 2026

Monday 9 AM – Tuesday 8 PM

Format

Two days in person

Teaching, workshops, breakouts

Overview

Pastors, staff, and lay leaders from all of our FEB Central churches—please join us April 27-28, 2026 for our annual STRONGER Conference. This conference exists to inspire, equip, and strengthen church leaders. We hope to see you and your team there!

Our goal is to inspire, equip and strengthen the ministry of your local church through biblical teaching, Christ-centered fellowship and faithful resources.

Two days of teaching, workshops and breakouts, connecting with other pastors and ministry staff/volunteers and encouragement from the Word as you are resourced to continue in your service to the local church.

Lineup

  • Deven MacDonald

    Pastor and Author

  • Josh Davy

    Lead Pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church Barrie

  • Rick Buck

    FEB Central Leadership Advancement Director

  • Tom Haines

    FEB Central Regional Director

  • Matt Kerr

    Pastor of Worship and Communications at Faith Baptist Church, Huntsville

Speaker bios and full session details are available on the Eventbrite page (opens in a new tab).

Registration

Review the Workshops listed in the Agenda section. You will select four workshop choices for each conference ticket holder during checkout.

Group rates are available for attendees from the same church.

Advance purchase is required. Limited tickets will be available in the last 7 days before Stronger Conference begins — get your tickets early and save!

Register on Eventbrite (opens in a new tab)

Ticket tiers, the full agenda, and group-rate details are managed on Eventbrite.

Meals

All Meals are served on site to allow you more time to connect and fellowship with one another!

Monday Lunch

$25 / person

Smoke & Timber Catering

2 Meats & 2 Sides Party Package (you will choose): Pulled Pork and/or Chopped Chicken Thighs with Street Corn Salad and/or Broccoli Salad

Tuesday Lunch

Chick-fil-A Catering

  • Deluxe Chicken Sandwich ($18)
  • Grilled Chicken Sandwich ($19) with Waffle Fries Chips and a Cookie (or upgrade your chips to a side salad for only $2)
  • Gluten free option: Grilled Chicken Chunks with side salad ($16)

A Can of Pop or Bottle of Water will also be provided with every meal.

Tuesday Dinner

$15 / person ($50 value)

Smoke & Timber Catering

Stay for dinner with great food and fellowship! Thanks to our sponsors we are able to provide this meal for only $15 per person - Limit 1 dinner per ticket!

  • Brisket, Salmon, or Quarter Chicken (white or dark) meals!

All options include loaded bake potatoes, grilled vegetables and summer salad.

Gluten Free

Smoke & Timber meals: all of our meats, sauces, rubs and sides (minus Mac and cheese) are gluten free. For the lunch and dinner we do offer brioche dinner rolls but can also have gluten free buns. After completing your check-out, answer the optional question to request a gluten free bun. Chick-fil-A has a gluten free option: Grilled Chicken chunks meal.

Accommodations

We have 5 hotels which have offered us group rates. They are listed below. You must mention you are part of the FEB Central Conference in order to receive the group rate.

Before booking a hotel: We suggest that you check the hotel website before booking as often you can get specials, discounts or senior rates that may be even better than the group rate prices.

01 Super 8 by Wyndham, Barrie

Approximately 6 mins from the conference venue

441 Bryne Drive, Barrie, ON L4N 6C8 705-814-8888

  • 10% discount off cost of room at booking
  • FEB Central Conference (code: LP10)
  • Rooms can be booked until discounted rooms are full
  • Includes a hot buffet breakfast, complimentary wifi, parking and enjoy the indoor pool

You must call to obtain group rate, booking online will not allow for group rate discount

02 Travelodge by Wyndham, Barrie

Approximately 13 mins from the conference venue

300 Bayfield St, Barrie, ON L4M 3B9 705-722-4466

  • 10% discount off cost of room at booking
  • FEB Central Conference (code: LP10)
  • Rooms can be booked until discounted rooms are full
  • Includes a hot buffet breakfast, complimentary wifi, parking and enjoy the indoor pool

You must call to obtain group rate, booking online will not allow for group rate discount

03 Comfort Inn & Suites

Approximately 10 mins from the conference venue

210 Essa Rd, Barrie, ON L4N 3L1 705-721-1122

  • $104/night for 2 people per room (additional adults are $10)
  • 1 King or 2 Queen Beds accommodations are available
  • Includes Complimentary hot breakfast / Free Parking / Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Group Name: FEB Central. Group #: DV17N2
  • Discount is available until Thursday March 26, 2026
  • There is a 7-day cancellation policy per reservation (by 4pm)

You must call to obtain group rate, booking online will not allow for group rate discount

04 FairField by Marriott

Approximately 8 mins from the conference venue

261 Essa Rd, Barrie, ON L4N 9C7 705-737-9999

  • King Bed - $169 plus tax per night. (must be booked before March 25)
  • There is a 7-day cancellation policy or you will be charged for one night
  • Rooms can be booked until discounted rooms are full
  • Includes a hot buffet breakfast for 2 (additional guests $15/each), and one parking space (additional vehicles, if space is available, may incur extra charges)

You can call to obtain group rate and receive the discount mention the dates and group code: FEBC

05 Best Western PLUS

Approximately 11 minutes from the conference venue

35 Hart Drive, Barrie, ON L4N 5M3 705-721-4848

  • $139/night for 2 people per room (additional adults are $15 / max. 4 per room)
  • 1 King or 2 Queen Beds accommodations are available
  • Includes Complimentary hot breakfast / Free Parking / Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Group Name: FEB Central. Group Code: 2E6VL3E2
  • Discount is available until Thursday March 26, 2026
  • There is a 7-day cancellation policy per reservation

You must call to obtain group rate, booking online will not allow for group rate discount

Billeting

The church family at Emmanuel Barrie has offered billets for the conference this year. If you or anyone on your team would like to stay in a local home, reach out to Kathy Slessor.

Partners

Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors we are able to host Tuesday Dinner on-site for just $15 per person. Our partners make this conference possible.

Platinum Partner

ShareWord Global

Gold Partners

  • Adams & Co
  • BrokerForce
  • Cline Consulting
  • Christianity Explored
  • International Justice Mission
  • Rural Life Mission
  • Christians Against Poverty

Silver Partners

  • ABWE Canada
  • Muskoka Bible Centre
  • Redeemer University
  • Family Life Canada
  • Canadian Biblical Counselling Coalition
  • Compassion Canada
  • Peace of Mind
  • The Fidgets
  • Camp Cherith
  • Canadian Christian Education Movement
  • D+H Architects Inc
  • Pavey Law LLP
  • Crosspoint Media
  • Christian Service Brigade Canada
  • MentorLink Canada
  • Church of Christ Development Company
  • Urban Promise Toronto
  • Ekkuip

Refund Policy

Full refund minus EventBrite fees will be given automatically via EventBrite requests up to 10 days before the start of the STRONGER Conference.

No refund will be given for cancellations 10 days or less before the start of the STRONGER Conference.

Questions?

Contact Eric Veen, our Event & Conference Catalyst with any questions! Please contact Eric at eric@febcentral.ca — happy to help.

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