JOIN US FOR THE 5th ANNUAL

Rural Impact Leadership Conference

Alexandria Covenant Church – Alexandria, MN
March 14, 2026

WHO IS THIS FOR?

Designed for You.
Rooted in the Gospel.

Whether you’re a solo pastor, bivocational leader or lay-volunteer, join us at RILC 2026—a conference designed for you. Join peers from across the Upper Midwest for workshops, stories and encouragement shaped by life in the rural church.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Real Leaders. Real Churches. Real Impact.

This one-day conference includes two main sessions, practical ministry workshops, exhibitors and more. In-person and online participation options are available.

In rural settings, church is more than a gathering—it’s part of a community shaped by school activities, fields, small businesses and neighbor-relations. Each main session or workshop is led by practitioners who understand rural community life, small staffing, and limited budgets.

At the Rural Impact Leadership Conference …

  • Leaders will be encouraged.

    By engaging in worship, fellowship and connection with other ministry leaders

  • Leaders will be equipped.

    Through practical, engaging workshops led by experienced ministry practitioners

  • Leaders will be inspired.

    By being reminded of the ways God is at work and of the role we each play in His Kingdom plan

FLOURISHING WHERE GOD HAS PLANTED YOU

Join us as we explore together the impact leaders have within rural congregations.