Neighbors Conference 2026

Equipping Local Churches to Build Healthy Neighborhoods.

March 27-28, 2026 • Crossroads Mall OKC
(Crossroads Mall Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73129)

This year's conference is focused on the theme "Longing for Home." In a cultural moment when many people are experiencing loneliness, alienation, or displacement, the church can be a community of welcome that helps people find healing and wholeness in the presence of God.

Join keynote speaker Walter Kim, President of the National Association of Evangelicals, and local faith leaders for practical training on how churches can serve their communities and work to build healthy neighborhoods.

Breakfast and Lunch are provided during the Saturday sessions.

Keynote Speaker

Walter Kim
President | National Association of Evangelicals

Walter Kim is President of the National Association of Evangelicals. He earned his PhD at Harvard, was a chaplain at Yale, and has served in diverse pastoral ministries. He is on the board of World Relief, Christianity Today, and The Salvation Army, USA. He is often sought out for his theological and cultural commentary on issues facing the church and society.

Speakers

  • Kori Hall

    Kori Hall is the Chief Programs Officer at City Care and a deacon at Frontline Church Downtown in Oklahoma City. Her background is ministry and social work, specializing in services to those in marginalized communities. Her main focuses are community development and wraparound services for individuals experiencing chronic homelessness. Kori also serves on the Board of Directors for Restore OKC. She is a spoken word artist and public speaker who uses creative arts and storytelling to advocate for local issues.

  • Justin Pickard

    Justin Pickard is the Executive Director of Crossover Community Impact and an elder of Crossover Bible Church in north Tulsa. After being influenced by the writings of civil rights leader John Perkins, Justin and his wife Leah moved into the north Tulsa community in 2005 to begin practicing the principles of Christian community development. In 2010, Justin partnered with Philip Abode of Crossover Bible Church to launch Crossover Community Impact. Justin holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Tulsa and a Master of Urban Planning from Harvard University where he focused on community development and housing.

  • Clarence Hill Jr.

    Clarence Hill Jr. is the founder and lead visionary of the Stronger Together Movement and the HOPE, city transformation movement. Clarence is also the author of Dream Clock: A New Tomorrow for Us and Them and Race to Jesus: The Time is Now to Walk as One.

  • Tre Clark

  • Chris Campbell

  • Chris Brewster

  • Nathan Williams

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STRONGER TOGETHER

Movement