2027 Partner Conference
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January 19–21, 2027
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Coral Springs, FL
20th Annual Partner Conference
In 2027, we're leaning into what it means to be Sustained. Sustained is the steady hand of God carrying us through every challenge and the unwavering hope that keeps us going. Caring for those in need was never meant to be easy. The way forward is to link arms and run as though this race depends on us, while having full reliance on God, knowing the outcome rests in His hands.
As we continue to run this race together, 2027 marks a major milestone: It’s our 20th year of the FMSC Partner Conference! Join us January 2027 as we celebrate two decades of faithful partnership and remember that it is God who has sustained us every step of the way.
More details below
Host & Accommodation Information
This year’s conference will be held at:
Fort Lauderdale Marriott Coral Springs Hotel & Convention Center
11775 Heron Bay Boulevard, Coral Springs, FL, 33076
Conference Presenters
Keynote Speaker
Laurel Bunker
Laurel Bunker is a nonprofit, higher education, and ministry leader with more than 30 years of experience developing leaders and advancing organizational change. She has served in key roles with Young Life, the YMCA, Jeremiah Program, PULSE, and the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities. Founder of The Boncoeur Collaborative, Laurel also serves as Vice President of Training and Education at Pulse Evangelism. She and her husband, Joshua, have two young adult daughters and live in the Twin Cities of Minnesota.
Breakout Speaker
Ann K. Emery
Ann K. Emery is an internationally acclaimed speaker who helps organizations turn data into meaningful conversations. She delivers more than 100 keynotes, workshops, and webinars each year on effective data visualization. Ann has spoken in 31 states and 11 countries, trained over 10,000 professionals through her online academy, and consulted for 200 organizations, including the United Nations, CDC, and Harvard University. She lives in Florida with her husband and five children.
Breakout Panel
Breakout Panelist
Drew Garrison
Drew Garrison is the President of Mission of Hope and brings nearly two decades of experience serving in Haiti. He holds degrees from Evangel University and Liberty University and has helped expand Mission of Hope’s impact through education, church partnerships, and volunteer mobilization. Previously an executive pastor at a multisite megachurch in Oklahoma, Drew combines ministry and leadership expertise to advance the organization’s mission. He lives in Oklahoma with his wife and four children.
Breakout Panelist
Eddy Morales
Eddy Morales, a Nicaragua native, has dedicated his career to serving children and communities through education and food security initiatives. He held leadership roles with the Nicaraguan government, UNDP, and the World Food Programme, helping expand school feeding programs dramatically nationwide. For more than 18 years, he has served as Country Director and Legal Representative for Nourish International in Nicaragua. Eddy lives in Managua with his wife, Claudia, and their son, Mattias.
Past Conference Recordings
Recordings of 2026 Partner Conference sessions are available. View the playlist here, find individual sessions below or browse on YouTube
Individual session recordings
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
- Welcome
- Opening Worship — Revelación Maranatha
- Testimony — Uganda
- Keynote: "A Good Name" — Ryan Dunlap, Conflictish
- Update from FMSC Exec Director J.J. Slag
- Breakout: "Magnify Your Story" — Cesar Castillejos, Young Life and Hope Church
- Breakout: "Empowering Leaders with AI"
- Testimony: RTS Missions
- Dept of International Programs Updates
- Closing
- Wednesday Bonus Session: AI Grant Writing, XRay
Thursday, January 22, 2026
"Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken."
Conference Contact
Abby Altringer
International Programs Administrative Assistant
aaltringer@fmsc.org