SWC 2026 — Day 2
SWC 2026 · Day 2

Strategy. Labs. Acceleration.

Day 2 is an exciting day of the conference: worship, morning keynotes, leadership labs, hosted lunch, afternoon sessions, and the Red, White & Boots celebration to close the evening.

Date
Thursday · Apr 23, 2026
Start
7:00 AM
Theme
Strategy · Labs · Acceleration
General sessionLeadership labsHosted lunchExpo marketplaceRed, White & Boots

Schedule

Here is what to expect from Day 2 of SWC 2026.

7:00 AM

Prayer in the courtyard

A quiet opening to the day before sessions and the marketplace begin.

CourtyardJim Subers
7:30 AM

Marketplace and expo floor opens

The expo and marketplace open early for networking, browsing, and connection-building.

Expo floorMarketplace
8:25 AM

Worship with Open House Worship featuring Morgan Hart

Morning worship leading into the general session.

WorshipMain session lead-in
8:55 AM

Morning General Session

Morning keynote session featuring Kevin Freeman, Bill Yeargin, Krystal Parker, Brooke Boltz, Trisha Fenimore, RC Williams, Julianna Ormond, and Joel Penton. Prayer by Karen & Phil Showler.

Kevin FreemanBill YearginKrystal ParkerBrooke BoltzTrisha FenimoreRC WilliamsJulianna OrmondJoel PentonKaren & Phil Showler
11:10 AM – 12:20 PM

Leadership Labs — Round 1

Round one of the 70-minute leadership labs.

AI & InnovationCurrencyPolicyUnityFaith at Work
12:15 PM – 1:45 PM

Thursday lunch & marketplace

Hosted lunch: Expo floor with networking, shopping, and connection time.

Lunch providedExpo floorMarketplace
1:45 PM

Afternoon General Session

General session featuring Sam Sorbo, Brandon West, Mary Elaine, RC Williams, James Fenimore, Sam Thevanayagam, Mark Benson, Julianna Ormond, and Noah Nash.

Sam SorboBrandon WestMary ElaineRC WilliamsJames FenimoreSam ThevanayagamMark BensonJulianna OrmondNoah Nash
4:05 PM – 5:15 PM

Leadership Labs — Round 2

Second round of leadership labs across the same five tracks.

AI & InnovationCurrencyPolicyUnityFaith at Work
5:15 PM

End of afternoon program

Labs dismiss and attendees break to network and dine with friends. Restaurant Guide.

BreakNetworkingRestaurant Guide
7:15 PM

Red, White & Boots

Thursday evening celebration sponsored by The Lion & Lamb Group Inc, with Mark & Ginger Whitacre, Stephen Scoggins, Robert and Kay Lee Fukui, Raymond and Leslie Funk, and live music from Patrick Gibson.

Joy DawsonMark & Ginger WhitacreStephen ScogginsRobert & Kay Lee FukuiRaymond & Leslie FunkPatrick GibsonJared Emerson4Him TransformationsThe Lion & Lamb Group Inc
9:10 – 10:00 PM

Courtyard — Hometown America

Cake, games, fellowship, and community time after the evening program.

Michael Heckmann
CakeGamesFellowshipTropical Praises

Featured Speakers & hosts

Kevin Freeman

Kevin Freeman

Morning general session

Bill Yeargin

Bill Yeargin

Morning general session

Krystal Parker

Krystal Parker

Morning general session

Brooke Boltz

Brooke Boltz

Morning general session

Trisha Fenimore

Trisha Fenimore

Morning general session

RC Williams & Julianna Ormond

RC Williams & Julianna Ormond

Morning general session / research & strategy voices

Joel Penton

Joel Penton

Morning general session

Sam Sorbo

Sam Sorbo

Afternoon general session

Brandon West

Brandon West

Afternoon general session

Mary Elaine Baker

Mary Elaine Baker

Afternoon general session

James Fenimore

James Fenimore

Afternoon general session

Sam Thevanayagam

Sam Thevanayagam

Afternoon general session

Mark Benson

Mark Benson

Afternoon general session

Mark Whitacre

Mark Whitacre

Red, White & Boots

Stephen Scoggins

Stephen Scoggins

Red, White & Boots

Robert & Kay Lee Fukui

Robert & Kay Lee Fukui

Red, White & Boots

Raymond & Leslie Funk

Raymond & Leslie Funk

Red, White & Boots

Patrick Gibson

Patrick Gibson

Red, White & Boots live music

Jim and Martha Brangenberg

Jim and Martha Brangenberg

Emcees