2026 Emmaus Worldwide Conference
A global gathering to equip and encourage believers with a heart for God's work.
Walking The Road - Together With Christ
On-campus lodging is now full. Commuter registration remains available.
We praise God that the response to this conference was so positive that we have run out of on-campus lodging space. However, you can still attend by registering as a “commuter” and arranging your own accommodations. The nearby town of Waxahachie, TX, has several good hotel options, and all are 15 minutes or less from the conference venue. We hope to see you at the conference! Please contact conference@emmausworldwide.org with questions.
About the Conference
Dates & Times: Friday, October 2, starting at 5:30 PM - Sunday, October 4, ending at 12:30 PM. See full schedule →
Location: Lakeview Camp and Retreat - 5128 FM 66, Waxahachie, TX 75167. Read more about accommodations →
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The Emmaus Worldwide Conference is a celebration of God’s faithfulness and a unique opportunity to gather with believers from around the world who share a passion for God’s Word and discipleship.
Whether you’ve been involved with Emmaus for decades or are simply interested in hearing how the Lord is transforming lives through Scripture, this conference is for you.
You’ll enjoy inspiring biblical teaching, meaningful worship, practical breakout sessions, and encouraging fellowship while hearing firsthand how God is using His Word to strengthen believers, equip local churches, and reach people with the gospel in more than 30 countries.
Our prayer is that you’ll leave refreshed in your faith, encouraged by what the Lord is doing around the world, and inspired to serve Him more faithfully where He has placed you.
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Walking the Road—Together With Christ
Our theme is drawn from Luke 24, where the risen Christ joins two discouraged disciples on the road to Emmaus. He walks beside them, opens the Scriptures, reveals Himself, and sends them back with renewed joy and purpose.
That journey provides a beautiful picture of biblical discipleship. Christ still walks with His people today, transforming hearts through His Word and sending His followers to make disciples of others.
Throughout the conference, we’ll explore what it means to walk alongside others in discipleship as Christ walks with us—drawing near in relationship, opening the Scriptures faithfully, speaking the truth in love, and entrusting the faith to the next generation (2 Timothy 2:2).
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For those attending the full week, the Emmaus Worldwide Workshop (September 30–October 5) provides additional opportunities to receive practical training, collaborate with others serving around the world, and discuss ways to strengthen Bible correspondence and discipleship ministries.
If you are interested in attending both the workshop and the conference, contact us at conference@emmausworldwide.org. or call +1 563 231 5737
This Conference Is For You!
Attendees registered so far represent:
Whether you’ve been involved with Emmaus Worldwide for years or are just learning about the ministry, this conference was designed to encourage you.
Believers and ministry workers from more than 30 countries will gather to worship together, study God’s Word, share what the Lord is doing through Scripture around the world, and enjoy meaningful fellowship. While the gathering is international in scope, it isn’t just for international workers—it is for anyone who desires to be encouraged, challenged, and refreshed through biblical teaching, fellowship, and encouraging stories of God’s victories from all over the world!
This is a unique opportunity to meet brothers and sisters from many nations, hear firsthand stories of lives transformed through God’s Word, and celebrate together what Christ is accomplishing through His Church.
Schedule & Sessions
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Dinner is provided
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Speaker: Dr. Steve Price
Walking the Road: Drawing Near.
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Speaker: Sam K. John
Walking the Road: Speaking Truth from Scripture
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Speaker: Andreas Reh
Passing the Torch: Building a Legacy of Faithful Leaders.
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Speakers: Marlon Govender / Solomon Das
Faith Rising: Stories from Africa & Asia World Tour.
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Speaker: Ian Taylor
From Disciple to Discipler: Equipping Others to Multiply.
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Speakers: Roger Escuain / Gil Vargas
Renewed Hope: Stories from Europe & the Americas World Tour.
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Speakers: Jesse McDowell / Roger Escuain
The Emmaus App: Advancing the Gospel in a Digital World.
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Speaker: Grant Gruber
Set Free by the Savior: Testimonies of Transformation From Behind Bars.
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Speaker: Scott DeGroff
Walking the Road: Rising and Returning.
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Join us for a time of fellowship, singing, and a powerful testimony from Pakistan.
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A time of worship and remembrance of the sacrifice of the Lord Jesus.
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Speaker: Sam K. John
Walking the Road: From Fear to Faith
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NOTE: We are also holding workshop sessions prior to and after the conference. If you are interested in attending both the workshop and the conference, contact us at conference@emmausworldwide.org. or call +1 563 231 5737
Meet The Speakers
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Sam K. John
Sam was raised in a missionary family
and has served in full-time Christian
ministry since 2000. Based in
Bangalore, he serves as a commended
evangelist and itinerant Bible teacher,
and is Director of the Emmaus
Academy of Biblical Studies as well as
a Board Member of Emmaus India. He
has a particular burden for
discipleship and training cross-
cultural mission workers.Sam and his wife, Jiji, have two
children.Main Session: Walking the Road: Speaking Truth from Scripture
Main Session: Walking the Road: From Fear to Faith
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Dr. Steve Price
Dr. Price has practiced emergency
medicine since 1991 and serves as the
Director of Assembly Care Ministries. An
elder at the Bible Chapel of Shawnee
(Kansas, USA), Steve also serves as Vice Chairman of the Emmaus Worldwide Board of Directors and serves on several other ministry boards. He frequently ministers at conferences and participates in medical mission trips in North America and overseas.Steve and his wife, Janet, have been
married for over 35 years and are blessed
with nine children and five grandchildren.Main Session: Walking the Road: Drawing Near
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Scott DeGroff
Scott has served as a full-time itinerant preacher across North America since 2005. In 2016, Scott and his wife, Lynn, felt a strong burden from the Lord to broaden their ministry toward cross-cultural outreach—focusing on planting new works and reaching the unreached across the continent.
Scott and Lynn now partner with Freedom Teams, a nonprofit organization with a three-fold vision: to reach North America for Christ in this generation, to establish fresh, self-replicating works, and to extend that mission beyond the continent. Learn more at freedomteams.org.Main Session: Walking the Road: Rising and Returning
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Roger Escuain
Brazil - Emmaus Worldwide Ministry Leader
Breakout Session: Renewed Hope: Stories from Europe & the Americas World Tour
Breakout Session: The Emmaus App: Advancing the Gospel in a Digital World
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Solomon Das
India - Emmaus Worldwide Ministry Leader
Breakout Session: Faith Rising: Stories from Africa & Asia World Tour
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Sam Balmer
UK (N. Ireland) - Bible Educational Services (BES) Director
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Andreas Reh
North/Central Asia & Eastern Europe - Emmaus Worldwide Ministry Leader
Breakout Session: Passing the Torch: Building a Legacy of Faithful Leaders
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Gil Vargas
Spain - Emmaus Worldwide Ministry Leader
Breakout Session: Renewed Hope: Stories from Europe & the Americas World Tour
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Eby Varghese
India - Emmaus Worldwide Ministry Leader
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Grant Gruber
USA - Missouri - Set Free Prison Ministry
Breakout Session: Set Free by the Savior: Testimonies of Transformation From Behind Bars
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Markus Wilhelm
Switzerland - Emmaus Worldwide Ministry Leader
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Raymond Johnson
Director of Ireland Outreach International & Africa - Emmaus Worldwide Ministry Leader
Breakout Session: Faith Rising: Stories from Africa & Asia World Tour
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Ian Taylor
Emmaus Worldwide Board Chairman & Former Missionary to Columbia
Breakout Session: From Disciple to Discipler: Equipping Others to Multiply
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Jesse McDowell
Content & Communications Manager - Emmaus Worldwide Home Office
Breakout Session: The Emmaus App: Advancing the Gospel in a Digital World
Lakeview Camp & Retreat Center
Waxahachie, Texas
Conveniently located just one hour south of Dallas–Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). Nestled on 270 scenic acres between historic downtown Waxahachie and Maypearl, the beautiful Lakeview Camp & Retreat Center provides the perfect setting for a weekend of fellowship, encouragement, and spiritual refreshment.
All accommodations are hotel-style and offer 2 queen beds
and a private bathroom with all linens and bedding provided.
Meals and refreshments are also included.
Address: 5128 FM 66, Waxahachie, TX 75167
Location & Accommodations
The response to this conference was so positive that we have run out of on-campus lodging space. However, you can still attend by registering as a “commuter” and arranging your own accommodations. The nearby town of Waxahachie, TX, has several good hotel options, and all are 15 minutes or less from the conference venue.
Why I am excited to join!
Why I am excited to join!
Patrick & Elena Discuss What To Expect at the Conference
Andreas Reh: Serves in Austria
Robert Hmar: Serves in Singapore
Scott DeGroff: Serves in North America
Markus Wilhelm: Serves in Switzerland
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Everyone! The Emmaus Worldwide Workshop & Conference is a wonderful time of fellowship and
learning for the entire family. We welcome everyone to come learn, fellowship, and worship with us. -
Emmaus Worldwide loves children and parents. Our desire is for parents to keep their children with them during sessions and hear together as a family all that God is doing around the world.
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The conference venue has a variety of diretatry restriction sensitive food options, including:
Gluten-free
Dairy Free
Vegetarian/vegan
Nut allergies
When registering, please select your dietary requirements option(s).
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No, this conference is for anyone who desires to be encouraged in what the Lord is doing around the world through His word, and for those who want to grow in discipleship.