2024
Birmingham, Alabama
A conference for church leaders with a heart for restoration, presented by Prison Fellowship® and hosted by Church of the Highlands.
Learn, connect, and grow alongside other leaders on the front lines of ministry—for free!
Restore isn’t just for those ministering behind bars. It’s for any church leader with a heart for ministering to people who are navigating homelessness, poverty, addiction recovery, or other struggles.
Discover best practices to expand your church’s impact and effectiveness. Engage with a dynamic lineup of speakers. Connect with other leaders from diverse walks of ministry. Leave with a refreshed blueprint for how you can bring restoration to your own community.
Speakers
Featured Speaker
Pastor Matthew Barnett
Founder of the Dream Center and
New York Times bestselling author
Cheryl Luke
National Director of Cultural Communities with Celebrate Recovery
Randy Walker
Correctional Ministry Pastor at Church of the Highlands
Lora Batterson
Pastor at National Community Church
Pastor Quovadis Marshall
Pastor of Hope City Church
Breakout Groups
Prison Ministry Best Practices
With nearly 50 years of experience, Prison Fellowship will share how to avoid common pitfalls and approach ministry in a transformative way.
Ministry Through Art With Create: New Beginnings
Discover how art can empower women in your congregation and community to explore and strengthen their relationship with God.
Engaging Urban Communities in Recovery—Cheryl Luke
Explore how Celebrate Recovery® can strengthen your church and empower individuals on their journey to healing and wholeness.
Establishing a Church Campus in Prison: Church of the Highlands
Correctional ministry leaders unpack their journey of establishing church campuses inside of prison.
Angel Tree Ministry Beyond Christmas
Discover how churches have transformed a Christmas service project into a year-round restorative journey for local families in their communities.
The Dream Center's Journey of Community Transformation—Matthew Barnett
Los Angeles Dream Center founder shares how you can lead a community that embodies compassion, generosity, and faith.
Love Justice: National Community Church’s Blueprint for Holistic Restorative Ministry—Pastor Lora Batterson and Dr. Carmelle Norice with Pastor Quovadis Marshall
Catch the vision for cultivating holistic ministry opportunities for those affected by incarceration in your church and city.
Transformational Groups: Creating an Atmosphere of Discipleship—Ed Stetzer
Join Ed Stetzer as he unpacks brand new research to help you leverage small groups as a vessel for transformational discipleship.
Schedule
Monday, September 9
5:30–6:30 p.m. — Welcome Reception
6:30–7:20 p.m. — Worship and Opening Prayers
7:20–8 p.m. — Kickoff
Tuesday, September 10
8–9 a.m. — Continental Breakfast
9 a.m. –3:20 p.m. — General and Breakout Sessions
3:20–5:30 p.m. — Rest and Fellowship
5:30–8 p.m. — Dinner and Closing Session
Free for All Church Leaders
This conference is offered at NO COST to church leaders. Prison Fellowship is committed to investing in and equipping the local church to do the work of restorative ministry.
Location
A special thanks to the Church of the Highlands for hosting this year’s conference.
Greystone Campus
1701 Lee Branch Lane
Birmingham, AL 35342
Places to Stay
Marriott Birmingham
3590 Grandview Parkway
Birmingham, AL 35243
DoubleTree by Hilton Birmingham Perimeter Park
8 Perimeter Park South
Birmingham, AL 35243
Hampton Inn Birmingham—Colonnade 280
3400 Colonnade Parkway
Birmingham, AL 35243
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Birmingham—Iverness 280
156 Resource Center Parkway
Birmingham, AL 35242