What Does It Mean to Be Faithfully Present?
We live in a moment of noise — cultural pressure, political division, and questions the Church hasn't always known how to answer. Faithful Presence 2026 is a two-day gathering for believers who want to think clearly, love deeply, and show up with conviction in the places God has put them.
Rooted in the Pacific Northwest and grounded in Scripture, this conference brings together theologians, practitioners, and pastors to explore what it looks like for the Church to be a faithful presence — in our communities, our families, and our culture — for the long haul.
Whether you're a pastor, a ministry leader, or someone who simply wants to follow Jesus more faithfully in everyday life, this is a space for you.
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Voices Worth
Gathering For
Main Session Speakers
Professor of Theology at Western Seminary, Portland. A trusted theologian and teacher helping the Church think faithfully about Scripture and life.
Author and speaker whose work explores identity, belonging, and what it means to follow Jesus faithfully in a complex world.
Passionate about discipleship and the local church, Cameron and Annie bring warmth, depth, and practical wisdom to everything they do.
Father Rob Steinbach is the founding rector of Shalom Anglican Church in Silverdale and former Acts 29 pastor.
Pastor on the Kitsap Peninsula in the Pacific Northwest. Peter is passionate about helping people follow Jesus faithfully in everyday life and seeing lives transformed by the gospel.
Two Days. One Mission.
Tentative schedule — times listed in Pacific Time.
Claim Your Seat at the Table
July 24 & 25 at City Chapel of Bremerton. Two days of teaching, worship, community, and formation. Register now and come ready to be present.
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Common Questions
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Early Bird tickets are $60 per person through May 31. General admission is $75 per person starting June 1. Register to lock in your spot.
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Faithful Presence 2026 is open to everyone — pastors, ministry leaders, church members, and anyone who wants to grow in their faith and think more clearly about what it means to follow Jesus in today's world. Whether you've been a believer for decades or are just beginning to explore faith, you're welcome here.
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The conference is held at City Chapel of Bremerton, 1250 Lincoln Avenue, Bremerton, WA 98337. Check-in begins at 5:30 PM on Friday, July 24. Parking is available in our on-site lot, the lot directly across the street, and surrounding street parking — you'll have no trouble finding a spot. The building is ADA accessible via ramp entry.
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Registration includes access to all main sessions and your choice of breakout sessions. On Saturday, food trucks will be on-site so you can grab lunch after the morning sessions. Saturday evening we'll close the day together with a conference dinner hosted right at City Chapel — that's included with your registration too.
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Childcare is not available at this time. If you have questions about attending with young children, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected].
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Yes! Two great options close to City Chapel are the Hampton Inn & Suites Bremerton (150 Washington Avenue) and the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bremerton (239 4th Street). We recommend booking early — July fills up fast in the Pacific Northwest.
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The easiest and most scenic route is the Washington State Ferry from downtown Seattle's Colman Dock to Bremerton — about a 60-minute ride with stunning views of the Olympic Mountains and Puget Sound. You can also drive around via the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. The nearest major airport is Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA).
