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Faithful Leaders Conference

  • Date: May 8, 2026
  • Time: 9:00 AM
  • Location: Corban University Psalm Center
Faithful Leaders Conference

“Empowered by Faith, Driven by Vision”

Hosted by the Corban University Hoff School of Business, this one-day conference aims to inspire and equip both emerging and evolving leaders to embrace their roles with confidence, rooted in faith, and ready to make a difference.

Friday, May 8, 2026
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Corban University
5000 Deer Park Dr SE
Salem, OR 97317

Conference Objectives

  • Inspire and Equip: Provide leaders with practical tools and spiritual insights to lead with confidence and faith.
  • Empower Growth: Offer focused tracks tailored for both emerging and evolving leaders to meet them where they are in their leadership journey.
  • Foster Community: Build connections among leaders to encourage collaboration, mentorship, and mutual growth.
Portrait of Mindee Hardin, Entrepreneur, Author, and Inventor of Boogie Wipes

Opening Keynote with Mindee Hardin

Portrait of Andrea Beem, realtor, entrepreneur, and speaker

Lunch Keynote with Andrea Beem

Portrait of Dr. Kristine Medyanik, Assistant Professor of Business

Panel Discussion

Conference Agenda

TimeTopic
8:30 – 9:00 a.m.Registration & Networking
9:00 – 9:30 a.m.Opening Keynote with Mindee Hardin: Power Reimagined: Stewardship Over Status
Entrepreneur, Author, and Inventor of Boogie Wipes
9:45 – 11:15 a.m.Morning Workshops
Tracks for emerging and evolving leaders
11:15 – 11:30 a.m.Break
11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.Keynote with Andrea Beam: 7 Lies You’ve Been Told About Leadership, and What to Believe Instead
12:15 – 1:00 p.m.Lunch
Catered lunch with discussion prompts to encourage networking
1:15 – 2:45 p.m.Afternoon Workshops
Tracks for emerging and evolving leaders
2:45 – 3:00 p.m.Break
3:00 – 3:45 p.m.Panel Discussion: “Lessons from the Journey: Stories of Faithful Leadership”
Led by Dr. Kristine Medyanik  
3:45 – 4:00 p.m.Closing Remarks: Dr. Kristine Medyanik

Who Should Attend

This conference will equip and inspire both new and experienced leaders in all spheres of life who are looking to align their faith with effective leadership practices. The morning and afternoon sessions will offer two tracks with a variety of topics specifically tailored to leadership experience levels.

Track 1: Emerging Leaders
For leaders stepping into their first leadership roles or exploring how to lead effectively.

Track 2: Evolving Leaders
For experienced leaders seeking advanced tools and strategies to refine their leadership style.

Registration

Cost: $89
Registration Deadline: April 26, 2026

Bring your team and get a discount! 10% discount on registration for groups of 4 or more. 20% discount for groups of 8 or more.

Professional Development Certificate

Each attendee will receive a certificate of completion for 6 professional development hours in the area of leadership.