Proclaim! Asbury Peaching Summit 2026

Ignited by Scripture. Fueled by the Spirit. Sent to Proclaim.

Pastors, preachers, ministry leaders, teachers, and seminary students are invited to gather at Asbury Theological Seminary for Proclaim! Asbury Preaching Summit 2026, organized by the Beeson International Center for Preaching and Leading.

Join us October 13–14 in Wilmore, Kentucky, for two days created to strengthen your calling, renew your spirit, and equip you to communicate the gospel faithfully and effectively.

Throughout the summit, participants will experience biblical preaching, worship, plenary sessions, practical breakout conversations, fellowship, and opportunities for renewal.

All registered attendees will receive complimentary access to recordings of every summit session following the event.

Featured Preachers

Bishop Bob Hayes Bishop Bob Hayes is a third-generation Methodist minister with more than five decades of pastoral and denominational leadership. He served for 12 years as bishop of the Oklahoma Area of The United Methodist Church and is currently Bishop in Residence at The Woodlands Methodist Church.

Rev. Dr. Steve DeNeff Steve DeNeff is senior pastor of College Wesleyan Church and an author and teacher whose ministry focuses on spiritual formation, holiness and the life of the Church.

Rev. Dr. Shawna Songer Gaines Shawna Songer Gaines is lead pastor of Trevecca Community Church of the Nazarene and a passionate advocate for healthy congregations and emerging Christian leaders.