CCSW Regional Assembly · 50th Anniversary

Join clergy, lay leaders, congregations, and ministry partners from across the region for CCSW Regional Assembly 2026, a milestone gathering for worship, fellowship, discernment, and the shared work of the church.

In 2026, we mark 50 years since the first Regional Assembly of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the Southwest, and we will gather together in Fort Worth to celebrate that legacy and look ahead with hope.

When November 6–7, 2026
Where University Christian Church · Fort Worth
Registration $100
Start Times 9:00 AM Friday + Saturday
Participation In person · Limited livestream viewing

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REGIONAL ASSEMBLY 2026

Join us at Jubilee.

Nov. 6–7 • Fort Worth • $100 Registration

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Info Sessions

Regional Design

Join a conversation about the proposed 2026 CCSW Regional Design, our governing document guiding our life together as a Region.

15
SEPT
Tuesday
Online
7:00 PM Central
6:00 PM Mountain
Online presentation and conversation about the proposed 2026 CCSW Regional Design.
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27
SEPT
Sunday
Online
5:00 PM Central
4:00 PM Mountain
Online presentation and conversation about the proposed 2026 CCSW Regional Design.
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04
OCT
Sunday
In Person + Online
4:00 PM Central
3:00 PM Mountain
Greater Houston Area

Activities Center at Cypress Creek Christian Church (The Forum)
6823 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
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11
OCT
Sunday
In Person + Online
11:30 AM Central
10:30 AM Mountain
South Hills Christian Church

Regional Assembly Design Discussion
Fort Worth, Texas
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1976 → 2026

50 years of gathering.

In 2026, CCSW marks fifty years since the first Regional Assembly of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the Southwest. Jubilee celebrates that legacy while looking ahead with hope.


50

years since the first Regional Assembly

2

days of worship, learning, business, and connection

1

regional church gathering around one Table

WORSHIP AT JUBILEE

Preaching at Regional Assembly

Worship that calls us to restore, relate, and revive.

01
Rev. Lori Tapia
OPENING WORSHIP
FRIDAY · NOVEMBER 6 · 7:00 PM
Rev. Lori Tapia
National Pastor for Hispanic Ministries Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Pastor Lori Tapia is a devoted servant of Christ, speaker, and author with more than 20 years of experience in family and community ministry, administration, and program development.
Raised on the Arizona/Mexico border, she brings a deep appreciation for faith, service, and the transforming power of the gospel. She is a wife, mother of three, and grandmother of nine, and she desires to encourage believers to grow in Christ, live with integrity, and walk faithfully in their calling.
Through her ministry and writing, she seeks to point others to Jesus Christ and to strengthen the body of Christ with wisdom, grace, and biblical encouragement.
02
Rev. Dr. Russ Peterman
CLOSING WORSHIP
SATURDAY · NOVEMBER 7 · 3:00 PM
Rev. Dr. Russ Peterman
Senior Minister University Christian Church · Fort Worth
Russ began as Senior Minister of University Christian Church on the first Sunday in Advent in 2017.
His education includes a Bachelor of Arts from Texas Christian University, a Master of Divinity from San Francisco Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry from Columbia Theological Seminary. Ordained in 1995, Russ has served churches in Texas, Georgia, and California.
Russ focuses his ministry on preaching and loves speaking with people about the heart-waking, soul-changing God who is capable of turning lives inside out and the world upside down.
REGIONAL ASSEMBLY 2026

Join us at Jubilee.

Nov. 6–7 • Fort Worth • $100 Registration

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Regional Assembly 2026

Assembly Schedule

Plan your time at Jubilee. Explore the full schedule for Friday and Saturday, including learning opportunities, worship, Regional Assembly business, and time together.

Friday · November 6, 2026
9:00 AM CST
Registration & Check-In
In person
10:00 AM CST
CCSW Learn
In person
C.A.R.E. (Clergy Anti-Racism Education)
In person
Ministry Innovations
In person
En Español · 10:00 AM–6:00 PM CST
Adoración y predicación: en el balcón y en el camino
Con los Rvdos. Iván Santiago y Milca Rivera, junto con la Rev. Lori Tapia, Pastora Nacional de la Obra Hispana.
4:00 PM CST
Registration Opens
In person
6:00 PM CST
Welcome Reception
In person
6:30 PM CST
Pre-Worship Music
In person
7:00 PM CST
6:00 PM MST
Opening Worship Online
In person & online
Preacher: Rev. Lori Tapia
National Hispanic Pastor for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
9:00 PM CST
After Sessions
In person
Saturday · November 7, 2026
8:00 AM CST
Registration & Check-In
In person
9:00 AM CST
8:00 AM MST
RYMC Installation Online
In person & online
9:30 AM CST
Between here and the next Jubilee: Part 1
In person
10:30 AM CST
Between here and the next Jubilee: Part 2
In person
11:30 AM CST
Lunch Break
In person
1:00 PM CST
12:00 PM MST
Business Session & State of the Church Online
In person & online
3:00 PM CST
2:00 PM MST
Closing Worship Online
In person & online
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Russ Peterman
Senior Minister, University Christian Church
4:00 PM CST
3:00 PM MST
Dismissal
FRIDAY · NOVEMBER 6
Friday Learning

Spend the day diving deeper into ministry through extended learning experiences designed to offer practical tools, meaningful conversation, and ideas you can take back to your congregation and community.

Rev. Melissa St. Clair
01
STEWARDSHIP
Cultivating Generosity
Rev. Melissa St. Clair

Stewardship is far more than fundraising—it is a faithful response to God's generosity.

At the Center for Faith & Giving, a generosity and stewardship ministry of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), we understand stewardship as a whole-life practice that shapes how we relate to money, creation, community, and the ministry entrusted to us. This six-hour workshop will explore how congregations can cultivate a culture of generosity that is theologically-grounded, relationally-rooted, and truly sustainable. Together, we will engage both foundational and emerging approaches to funding ministry, including annual stewardship practices, storytelling and gratitude, recurring and digital giving, generosity formation across generations, and income strategies for churches of all sizes. Grounded in biblical reflection and practical leadership, this workshop is designed to help congregations move beyond scarcity and toward faithful, courageous, and contextually relevant stewardship.

PERFECT FOR Ministers · Elders · Stewardship Teams · Church Boards
Rev. Al Walker
02
CLERGY ANTI-RACISM EDUCATION
C.A.R.E.
Educator: Rev. Al Walker
LIMITED SPACE

Rooted in Howard Thurman’s Jesus and the Disinherited, this six-hour experience equips ministers to engage anti-racism as an essential practice of Christian discipleship.

Participants will reflect theologically, hear stories from clergy serving throughout the Southwest, and explore practical ways to cultivate beloved community.

IDEAL FOR Clergy · Ministry Leaders · Commissioned Ministers
Rvdos. Iván Santiago y Milca Rivera
03
EN ESPAÑOL
Adoración y predicación:
en el balcón y en el camino
Rvdos. Iván Santiago y Milca Rivera
10:00 AM–4:00 PM CST

El taller, “Adoración y predicación: en el balcón y en el camino”, será dirigido por los Rvds. Iván Santiago y Milca Rivera, quienes pastorearon anteriormente en Deltona, Florida. Junto a ellos estarála Rev. Lori Tapia, Pastora Nacional de la Obra Hispana.

El Rvdo. Santiago recientemente completó una Maestría en Artes en Ecología, Teología y Justicia Alimentaria en el Seminario Teológico Truett de la Universidad Baylor. La Rvda. Rivera actualmente cursa estudios doctorales en predicación en Truett. Juntos cuentan con años de experiencia en el ministerio, una pasión por ayudar a los cristianos a encontrar su voz y a dar fielmente su testimonio.

04
MINISTRY INNOVATIONS
Ideas Taking Root
Across the Region
Facilitated by Rev. Dr. Darren Phelps & Rev. Christy Drechsel

Hear inspiring stories from ministries making an impact across our Region. Each presenter will offer a brief presentation followed by conversation, networking, and opportunities to understand how you might implement something similar within your own congregation.

10:00 AM CST 9:00 AM MST
Ridglea Giving Garden
Janet

Discover how a congregational garden is addressing food insecurity, cultivating community partnerships, and creating opportunities for discipleship through service.

10:30 AM CST 9:30 AM MST
Be The Neighbor
Allison

Learn how intentional community engagement and neighborhood partnerships are helping congregations become visible expressions of Christ's love.

11:00 AM CST 10:00 AM MST
Brite Divinity School
Erin Edwards

Explore innovative approaches to theological education, leadership development, and equipping the next generation of ministers.

11:30 AM CST 10:30 AM MST
Regional Youth Ministry Council
DOC / RYMC

Hear how youth leadership is shaping the future of the Church through regional collaboration, service, and discipleship.

12:00 PM CST 11:00 AM MST
Lunch
1:00 PM CST 12:00 PM MST
Open Table
Jonathan

See how churches are building relationships that help individuals and families overcome barriers through community-centered ministry.

1:30 PM CST 12:30 PM MST
Springs of Life Christian Church
Pastor Larry Gipson

Invest In Relationships, Not Buildings. Pastor Larry Gipson shares how Springs of Life has chosen to invest in the body of Christ through relationship building rather than a physical building.

2:00 PM CST 1:00 PM MST
Galileo Church
Katie

QueerQuest is a Dungeons & Dragons community hosted by Galileo Church to combat loneliness, resist oppression, and create joy for LGBTQ+ and neurodiverse players.

The benefit to the church is not “butts in pews” but a repair of reputation among people who have good reason to resist our institutional welcome.

2:30 PM CST 1:30 PM MST
Kirkwood South
Thriving Congregations

Learn how congregations are strengthening leadership, cultivating vitality, and preparing for long-term flourishing.

3:00 PM CST 2:00 PM MST
Lake Brownwood Christian Retreat
Disciple Oaks
Disciples Crossing
Camping Ministries
Lake Brownwood · Disciple Oaks · Disciples Crossing

Hear how outdoor ministry continues to transform lives through faith formation, leadership development, and community.

Schedule subject to change. Visit ccsw.org/ra26 for the latest Regional Assembly schedule and updates.
SATURDAY · NOVEMBER 7
Saturday Learning

Saturday brings the Region together for a collaborative keynote featuring leaders from across the Southwest reflecting on faithful ministry, courageous leadership, and the future of our shared life.

COLLABORATIVE KEYNOTE
Between Here
and Jubilee

Hear from leaders across our Region as they reflect on faithful ministry, courageous leadership, and the future of the Christian Church in the Southwest.

PART 1 9:30 AM CST 8:30 AM MST
PART 2 10:30 AM CST 9:30 AM MST
01 Rayden Hicks
02 Larry Gipson
03 Tamika Nelson
04 Ivan Elizarraras
05 Darius Strange
06 Allison Drake
07 Tiffany Curtis
08 Will Horn
FOR FAMILIES
Something for
every generation.
Children’s programming is available on Saturday during Regional Assembly, with Fruit of the Spirit activities designed especially for elementary and preschool-aged children.
01
ELEMENTARY
Fruit of the Spirit
Saturday · 9 AM–2 PM
Elementary-aged children will spend the day exploring the Fruit of the Spirit through activities designed much like a one-day Vacation Bible School.
02
PRESCHOOL
Childcare + Fruit of the Spirit Fun
Saturday · 9 AM–5 PM
Preschool childcare will be available throughout the day, including age-appropriate Fruit of the Spirit activities and fun.
$10
PER CHILD
REGISTER WITH REGIONAL ASSEMBLY
Add children’s programming when you register.
Children’s programming is available as an add-on to Regional Assembly registration.
REGIONAL ASSEMBLY 2026

Join us at Jubilee.

Nov. 6–7 • Fort Worth • $100 Registration

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THE WORK OF THE CHURCH

Assembly business, made clear.

ASSEMBLY BUSINESS
Road to Quorum
YOUR PRESENCE MATTERS

A quorum is required for the Regional Assembly to conduct official business. To reach quorum, we need both:

100
CONGREGATIONS
represented at Regional Assembly
Current Progress 51 of 100
+
300
VOTERS
participating in person
Current Progress 78 of 300
Help us reach quorum. Make sure your congregation is represented and your eligible voting representatives are registered to attend.

REGIONAL ASSEMBLY 2026

Who gets a vote?

Clergy, congregations, Regional Council members, and member institutions all have a role in the voting life of Regional Assembly.

02
CLERGY
Ordained or Commissioned
with standing
Each clergy person — ordained or commissioned — who has standing with the Christian Church in the Southwest Region has 1 vote.
1 VOTE
03
REGIONAL COUNCIL
Regional Council Members
Each member of Regional Council receives 1 vote.
1 VOTE
04
MEMBER INSTITUTIONS
Member Institutions
Brite Divinity School
Juliette Fowler
Jarvis Christian College
Inman Christian Center
Texas Christian University
Southwest Good Samaritan Ministries
Each member institution receives 3 votes — three voting representatives.
3 VOTES
GOOD TO KNOW
Frequently Asked Questions
I’m a clergy person who is a member of a congregation and also serves on Regional Council. How many votes do I get?
One. Your vote only counts once, even if you qualify in more than one category.
What does it mean that each congregation gets 2 votes?
Each congregation in the Region may choose a minimum of two people to serve as its voting representatives, with additional representatives if the congregation meets the membership requirements described above.
REMINDER
Choose your representatives.
Every congregation and member institution must choose who their representatives will be and inform the Christian Church in the Southwest Region of those selections.
02
CLERO
Ordenado o Comisionado
con credencial ministerial
Cada clérigo — ordenado o comisionado — que tiene su credencial ministerial con la Iglesia Cristiana en la Región Suroeste tiene 1 voto.
1 VOTO
03
CONCILIO REGIONAL
Miembros del Concilio Regional
Cada miembro del Concilio Regional recibe 1 voto.
1 VOTO
04
INSTITUCIONES MIEMBROS
Instituciones Miembros
Escuela de Divinidad Brite
Juliette Fowler
Colegio Cristiano Jarvis
Centro Cristiano Inman
Universidad Cristiana de Texas
Ministerios el Buen Samaritano del Suroeste
Cada institución miembro recibe 3 votos — es decir, tres representantes con derecho a voto.
3 VOTOS
INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE
Preguntas Frecuentes
Soy un clérigo que es miembro de una congregación y también forma parte del Concilio Regional. ¿Cuántos votos tengo?
Uno. Su voto solo cuenta una vez, aunque cumpla los requisitos de más de una categoría.
¿Qué quiere decir que cada congregación recibe 2 votos?
Cada congregación de la Región puede elegir un mínimo de dos personas para que sean sus representantes con derecho a voto, con representantes adicionales si la congregación cumple con los requisitos de membresía descritos anteriormente.
RECORDATORIO
Elija a sus representantes.
Cada congregación e institución miembro debe elegir quiénes serán sus representantes e informar a la Iglesia Cristiana en la Región Suroeste de esas selecciones.

Hotels, parking & arrival

Plan your trip.

University Christian Church
2720 S University Dr · Fort Worth, TX 76109

ASSEMBLY VENUE
University
Christian Church
2720 S University Dr
Fort Worth, TX 76109
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PLAN YOUR STAY
Hotels
Two hotels offer CCSW room blocks for Regional Assembly. Hyatt Place TCU is also a recommended nearby option.
CCSW ROOM BLOCK 01
SpringHill Suites
3250 Lovell Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 878-2554
GROUP RATE
$129 / night
BOOK BY
October 6, 2026
CCSW ROOM BLOCK 02
Courtyard Marriott
3150 Riverfront Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 335-1300
GROUP RATE
$179 / night
BOOK BY
October 6, 2026
ARRIVAL INFORMATION
Parking
The Rogers Avenue lot is available both days. The church parking lot is available on Saturday only.
FRIDAY + SATURDAY
Rogers Avenue Lot
2614 Rogers Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76109
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SATURDAY ONLY
Church Parking Lot
2720 S University Dr
Fort Worth, TX 76109
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REGIONAL ASSEMBLY 2026

Join us at Jubilee.

Nov. 6–7 • Fort Worth • $100 Registration

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WANT A TABLE?
Request vendor space at Regional Assembly.
Register for Regional Assembly and select the Vendor Table add-on. Then complete the vendor form so the Assembly team has the information needed to plan your table space.
WHAT WE’LL ASK FOR
Organization name Contact person What you’re promoting What you plan to display
GREAT FOR
Ministries
Organizations
Authors
Events + Opportunities
REGIONAL ASSEMBLY 2026

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Nov. 6–7 • Fort Worth • $100 Registration

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