Downline Summit 2026

This year, as Downline Ministries celebrates 20 years of equipping believers for biblical discipleship, we invite you to join us for a special Discipleship Conference centered on the theme of longing and legacy. We live in the tension between the promises of God and the brokenness of the world. A tension that stirs a deep, holy longing in the heart of every believer. Join us as we explore what it means to follow Jesus when the road is marked by endurance, suffering, and hope. Through powerful teaching, we’ll lean into the ache of “not home yet,” discovering how longing can fuel faithful discipleship until the day our faith becomes sight.

Hear messages from Allistair Begg, Jannie Allen, Courtney Doctor, Nancy Guthrie, Melissa Kruger and Downline-alumnus Lecrae as we gather for a weekend of honest, hope-filled teaching on following Jesus in the tension of longing, suffering, and endurance. We will enjoy worship led by Harvest Collective, and end the Summit with a celebratory private concert by Lecrae . Mark your calendars and secure your spot today!

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Alistar Begg

Alistair is a respected Bible teacher and pastor known for his clear and engaging exposition of Scripture. Since 1983, he has served as the senior pastor of Parkside Church. He is also the voice behind Truth For Life radio and its online ministry. With decades of pastoral experience and a commitment to biblical truth, Begg is a sought-after speaker and the author of several influential books.

Jennie Allen

Jennie is a Bible teacher, author, and the founder of IF:Gathering, a global movement that equips women to live out their faith. She has written multiple books, including "Nothing to Prove," "Get Out of Your Head," and "Find Your People."Jennie is known for her engaging communication style and her passion for discipleship and connecting people to God and each other.

Lecrae

Lecrae is a Grammy Award-winning hip hop artist celebrated for his faith-based and socially conscious music. He achieved platinum success with "Anomaly" and is a New York Times bestselling author. As co-founder of Reach Records, Lecrae is a prominent voice known for his authentic lyrics and exploration of faith and social issues in hip hop.

Courtney Doctor

Courtney Doctor (MDiv, Covenant Theological Seminary) serves as the Director of Women’s Initiatives for The Gospel Coalition and the co-host for The Deep Dish podcast. She is a Bible teacher and author of From Garden to Glory, as well as several Bible studies, including Titus: Displaying the Gospel of Grace, In View of God’s Mercies, and Behold and Believe. Courtney and her husband, Craig, have four children and five beautiful grandchildren.

Nancy Guthrie

Nancy Guthrie (MATS, Reformed Theological Seminary) teaches the Bible at her home church, Cornerstone Presbyterian Church, in Franklin, Tennessee, as well as at conferences around the country and internationally, including through her Biblical Theology Workshop for Women. She is the author of numerous books and the host of the Help Me Teach the Bible podcast from The Gospel Coalition. She and her husband founded Respite Retreats for couples who have faced the death of a child, and they’re cohosts of the GriefShare video series.

Melissa Kruger

Melissa Kruger serves as the vice president of discipleship programming for The Gospel Coalition (TGC). She’s the author of multiple books, including The Envy of Eve: Finding Contentment in a Covetous World, Growing Together: Taking Mentoring Beyond Small Talk and Prayer Requests, Wherever You Go I Want You to Know, and Parenting with Hope: Raising Teens for Christ in a Secular Age. Her husband, Mike, is the Samuel C. Patterson Chancellor’s Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at Reformed Theological Seminary and they have three children.

Harvest Collective

Harvest Collective is a group of musicians from Harvest Church in Memphis, TN, dedicated to sharing the beauty of modern hymns, psalms, and worship songs. Rooted in Scripture and crafted for today’s church, their music blends timeless truth with heartfelt melodies. Their mission is simple: to reach a global audience with the Word of God through song, inviting all to experience his presence through worship. Learn more here.