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Rooted. Resilient. Flourishing.

February 1-3, 2027 | Irving, TX

Jeremiah 17:7-8

“But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord,
  whose confidence is in him.
They will be like a tree planted by the water
  that sends out its roots by the stream.
It does not fear when heat comes;
  its leaves are always green.
It has no worries in a year of drought
  and never fails to bear fruit.”

As disciples, our faithful God calls us to depth. Lasting growth is not accidental but formed through knowing our identity, establishing roots, growing toward fruitfulness and multiplying.

The 2027 ECO National Gathering invites us as Christ-followers to embrace the slow work of becoming…to develop deep roots, sustainable strength, and a posture of formation that prepares us not just for the next opportunity, but for a lifetime of impact in every season.

Irving Convention Center

500 West Las Colinas Blvd, Irving, TX

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Speakers & Worship

Pastor of Revive Church. Co-founder of Brave Global. Serves on the board of Christianity Today and Exponential.

Noemi Chavez

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Church planter and pastor of Revive Church in Long Beach, CA. Co-founder of Brave Global. Serves on the board of Christianity Today and Exponential.

Founder and Lead Pastor of Hope Church NYC and Executive Director of Emotionally Healthy Discipleship.

Drew Hyun

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Founder and Lead Pastor of Hope Church NYC and Executive Director of Emotionally Healthy Discipleship.

Professor of Practical Theology at the Evangelical Theological Seminary in Cairo and international teacher on preaching, worship, and spiritual formation.

Anne Emile Zaki

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Professor of Practical Theology at the Evangelical Theological Seminary in Cairo and international teacher on preaching, worship, and spiritual formation.

Author and Lead Pastor at Rockharbor Church in Costa Mesa, CA. Senior Fellow at Barna Group.

Glenn Packiam

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Author and Lead Pastor at Rockharbor Church in Costa Mesa, CA. Senior Fellow at Barna Group.

Minister of Worship at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Newport Beach, CA. Founder of 7worshipleaders.com.

Brandon Muchow

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Minister of Worship at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Newport Beach, CA. Founder of 7Worshipleaders.com.

What to expect at a national gathering?

Fellowship

For ECO Pastors and leaders, this is our favorite week to connect with friends and colleagues.

Speakers

We are grateful to get to hear from the best! Our speakers will inspire, encourage, and challenge you.

Worship

This is often a highlight of the gathering. It is a glimpse of heaven when we worship our God together!

Breakout Sessions

Learn from some of the top leading practitioners and church leaders to inspire your life and ministry.

Check out what past attendees have to say about the National Gathering!

Family and Student Ministry Director (CA)

"I showed up to ECO's National Gathering because I was invited, but I stayed because I felt welcomed and embraced into a group of ministry leaders who have their focus fixed on Jesus, and who truly wanted everyone to have the tools and network in ministry to run the race with perseverance. Every year I leave with a grateful heart for the leadership and relationships in the ECO family, as well as with practical ideas for spiritual health and ministry strategy."

Pastor (OH)

"National Gatherings have been a great place for me to build a network of other ECO Pastors/friends, be introduced to impactful, practical speakers and resources, enjoy the fellowship and community of like-minded Christians, and build my stash of great ECO swag! And let’s be honest—a rocking closing party that you’d be crazy to miss out on! Five stars - totally recommend!"

Pastor (FL)

"It’s like a family reunion that you actually want to go to! The speakers/breakout sessions are deeply formative, but the hallway conversations are my favorite part. I always leave encouraged that I’m not alone".

Church Staff Leader (OH)

"There was something for everyone! Nothing beats the fellowship and connections made over the week. I had wonderful conversations with people from all over the country. God is doing some pretty incredible things!"

Pastor (TX)

"There was nothing like being surrounded by hundreds of my ECO brothers and sisters in exalted praise. Particularly with the divisions in our country, the unity and passion in worship truly restored my soul."