Iron & Embers 2026 — September 30–October 1. Sharpened by iron. Refined by fire.

YOUR CONFERENCE COMPANION

INSIDE
SCOOP

Everything you need to make the most of Iron & Embers 2026 — your schedule, lunch add-ons, local favorites and more all in one place.

Your two days,
at a glance.

ALL TIMES EASTERN

Schedule is subject to change. Official schedule

VOICES TO LOOK FORWARD TO

Priscilla ShirerJabin ChavezDr. Donald LichiHost Steve Kelly

YOUR VIRGINIA BEACH GUIDE

Some favorite
spots around town.

Good food, great coffee, and a little room to explore between sessions.

Hours and availability can change; check with each spot before you go.

CONFERENCE APPAREL

Wear the moment.

Find apparel in the conference lobby during the event.

Iron & Embers apparel on a rack, including a burgundy hoodie and cream cap

Lobby apparel tableVisit during the conference to see available styles and sizes.

WAVE CONFERENCE 2027

See you in 2027.

Wave Conference returns to Virginia Beach October 6–7, 2027. Explore next year’s gathering and registration details.

Explore 2027 registration ↗

WATCH ON WAVE ONLINE

The conference, on demand.

Explore conference replays and more in the Wave Online store.

Explore Wave Online

NEW MUSIC · WAVE WORSHIP

More To Find

A new EP from Wave Worship.

RELEASESSeptember 30

STREAMING ON ALL PLATFORMS

Music Spotify

A RELATIONAL COLLECTIVE OF LEADERS

Building the church, together.

Pastors and leaders of like faith and spirit, committed to building healthy lives and churches — together.

Join the Collective

NEW FOR 2026 · IRON & EMBERS CONFERENCE ADD-ONS

Lunch & Hangs +
Lunch & Learn

Ministry was never meant to be done alone.

This year we’re introducing two new add-ons to your conference registration — both built around connection with people who understand the ministry you serve in.

Everyone is welcome at both. Here’s what’s on the table.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH, 2026 · 12:30PM · OFF SITE

Lunch & Hangs

FREE TO JOIN

Relaxed, relational, and off site. Right after our last Iron session on Wednesday, head to a nearby restaurant with a group of people serving in the same corner of ministry you are.

Each one is hosted by a member of the Wave team — our Worship Pastor, Youth Pastor, Young Adults Pastor, and Senior Associate Pastor. Come talk ministry, ask the questions you’ve been sitting on, and just hang.

Advance registration is required so we can get an accurate headcount. Lunch is at your own expense at the restaurant.

Worship + Creative

Singers, band, worship leaders and directors, production.

Next Generation

Kids, Youth, or Young Adults ministry.

Executive Pastors + Senior Staff

Anyone who finds themselves in a leadership role on staff.

FREE TO JOIN · ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED · LUNCH AT YOUR OWN EXPENSE

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1ST, 2026 · 12:30PM · ON SITE

Lunch & Learn

$25 · BOXED LUNCH INCLUDED

Pull up a chair with Ps. Jabin Chavez and Ps. Steve Kelly right after Thursday’s Iron session. Boxed lunch, practical conversation, and answers to the questions church ministry is actually navigating right now.

Building a healthy staff and a healthy church
Leading the church in today’s culture
Church building
Navigating different pastoral roles
Stepping into — and carrying — senior leadership

JUST $25 · ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED

LEAD PASTOR, CITY LIGHT CHURCH

Ps. Jabin Chavez

For more than 20 years, Ps. Jabin Chavez has served and led across different areas of church ministry, ultimately stepping into senior leadership at City Light Church in Las Vegas. His experience building teams, developing healthy church culture, and carrying the responsibility of senior leadership brings a practical perspective to the questions pastors and church leaders are navigating today.

Executive Pastors & Senior Staff

Worship

Next Generation

Already registered for conference?

No need to register again. Just choose the lunch experience you want and add it to your registration.

Add a lunch to your registration

Bring The Chosen
to your church

Across six episodes starting this fall on Prime Video and into a full-length motion picture this spring, The Chosen takes viewers to the foot of the cross to see the matchless love of God in the selfless act of His Son. The Chosen Crucifixion opens exclusively in theaters on March 12, 2027. From now through November 14, churches can exclusively show the first episode of the new season of The Chosen at no cost.

To learn more and to sign up your church, visit comeandseefoundation.org/church