North America Staff Conference
February 26–28, 2026 · Four Points by Sheraton Chicago O’Hare Airport
Love One Another
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About NASC
Senior pastors of UBF chapters across the USA and Canada, with the leaders they choose and their wives, gathering in Chicago for three days around one command of Jesus.
Senior pastors
Directors of UBF chapters in the USA and Canada.
Chosen leaders
Leaders each senior pastor invites, including their wives.
By invitation
The conference coordinator emails each invitee a registration link.
What happens at NASC
Three days around one command.
01
Main message
Pastor Ron Ward on John 13, with updates on worldwide UBF ministry for prayer.
02
Group Bible Study
27 groups study John 13 together on Friday morning.
03
Reflection sharing
Testimonies on the passage, finalized and shared on Saturday morning.
04
Notable works of God
Reports from Canada, Cincinnati, VineLine house churches, Washington youth and NAYAC.
05
Invited talk
Paul Worcester on moving “From Ministry to Movement,” with Q&A.
06
Mission strategy
Presentations and discussion on strengthening house church ministries.
07
HQ reports
Short-term mission, education, IT, finances and World Mission Congress 2026.
08
Regional meetings
Regional and house church meetings to close the conference.
2026 Theme
— Augustine Sohn, NA UBF Coordinator
Love One Another
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.”
John 13:34
It is my great privilege to welcome you to the 2026 North America UBF Staff Conference in Chicago. Testimony sharing has long been a cherished tradition in UBF. Through this time, I hope you will learn the love of Jesus more deeply and make a fresh decision to love one another through his word.
Thursday
February 26 · Arrival & opening
2:00 PMRegistration · Ballroom foyer
5:00 PMReception
6:00 PMDinner
7:30 PMOpening address: Bob Henkins, “Love is …”
8:00 PMNotable works of God in North America
9:15 PMIntroduction to new chapters and staff
Friday
February 27 · Love one another
8:30 AMGroup Bible study · John 13
10:45 AMMain message: Ron Ward, “Love one another”
1:30 PMHQ reports and announcements
2:45 PMInvited talk: Paul Worcester, “From Ministry to Movement”
4:00 PMMission strategy presentations and discussion
7:30 PMLocal chapter guidelines & church finances
8:30 PMSenior staff testimonies
9:15 PMUnited prayer
Saturday
February 28 · Reflection & closing
8:30 AMFinalize reflection
9:30 AMReflection sharing
10:45 AMClosing remarks: Mark Moran, “Love in Action”
11:30 AMRegional or house church meetings · box lunch
Moments
AdmissionEarly birdStandard
Admission
$350
$365
Housing · per night, booked directly with the hotel, plus 14% tax
+$99
Admission includes
Registration is closed
Six meals, Thursday dinner to Saturday lunch
Snacks
Conference program and overhead
Venue
Four Points by Sheraton Chicago O’Hare Airport
10249 W Irving Park Rd, Schiller Park, IL 60176
Registration
Ballroom foyer, lobby level
Sessions & meals
International Ballroom
Group Bible study
Ballroom and meeting rooms
Parking
Free · overnight guests get a tag at the front desk
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