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CHURCH

LEADER

GATHERINGS

Events that center around bringing pastors and church leaders together, usually to enjoy a meal, hear wisdom from regional or national leaders, or just to get together for fellowship.

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REGIONAL

LUNCHES FOR  PASTORS

Dividing Iowa into five regions, CEM Ambassadors host or attend regular pastors' lunch groups to stay connected with one another. Regions are NW, SW, Central, NE, and SE Iowa.

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STATEWIDE

CATALYST

CONFERENCE

With church leader development in mind, CEM hosts a half-day conference featuring a national ministry leader whose expertise hits at the heart of modern-day ministry.

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Save the Date

September 14, 2026 - Church Leaders Gathering with guest speaker Jerry Harris, Publisher of Christian Standard Media 

Location: Rising Sun Church of Christ, Pleasant Hill, Iowa

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September 25-26, 2026 - UNCOMMON Men's Conference

Hosted by Rising Sun Church of Christ

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