REGISTRATION IS OPEN
REGISTER NOW!
September 28 to October 1, 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton
Grapevine DFW Airport North
REGISTRATION IS OPEN
REGISTER NOW!
September 28 to October 1, 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton
Grapevine DFW Airport North
This year's GACX Forum in Dallas, Texas, marks the 15th anniversary of GACX's founding. Since its founding, GACX has seen over 3.5 million churches started among participant organizations and more than 450 reported partnerships between them.
Time for meeting with members is not left to the margins of our Forum; it is the main focus in this year's Forum programming. We are emphasizing the connection of people sharing lessons learned and having "collaborative conversations." You can register now to join us!
And plan to bring a Friend... A colleague or young leader!
The vision of GACX is to inspire and facilitate intentional collaboration so that there will be a healthy, multiplying, sustainable church for every 1,000 people on earth – in every relational network, village, neighborhood, high-rise, and digital space.
The annual GACX Forum is our annual gathering of our member organizations and others who connect with our GACX vision, mission, and role as a global alliance of church multiplication. It is a unique space for over 126 member organizations engaged in church multiplication to come together to build his church worldwide. Don't miss this year's interactive programming as follows:
Plenary speakers, keynote presentations and case studies from global leaders catalyzing conversations on church multiplication.
Interactive sessions on the training, tools, resources and ideas essential to global church planting.
A time and place for interactions that lead to mission-accelerating connections and collaborations with others.
What region of the world has your organization prioritized for intentionally developing new partnerships in the next 12 months? In this session, connect with member organizations that are intentionally seeking new partnerships in the same region of the world that your organization has prioritized. What invitations for collaboration have been issued from that region? What unexplored opportunities for collaboration are available in that region?
Southeast Asia & South Pacific
East Asia
South Asia
North America
Latin America and the Caribbean
Europe and Russia
Middle East and North Africa
Central Asia
Francophone Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa
Workshops facilitated by global experts to catalyze group conversations about current research, resources, lessons, and tools that accelerate church multiplication worldwide.
Reporting in CPMs
Movements Accelerating through Crisis Response
Bible Engagement and Church Planting with Close the Bible Gap
Data Sharing in Movements with Coalition of the Willing
National Processes for Movements with Collaborate to Saturate
What makes an Effective Funding Proposal and Evaluation?
Leading and Thriving
Lessons in Church Planting Partnerships in the Majority World
AI and Church Planting
GACX Initiative Groups focus on a key topic that can be identified from anywhere, nationally, regionally, or globally, and presented to global leadership to be adopted as a formal GACX initiative. The purpose is to catalyze partnerships for greater church health and multiplication, and you can learn more and meet with leaders in these groups at the Forum.
Children and Youth
Prayer
Women Leaders
Theological Education and CPM
Marketplace Discipleship
Data and Reporting within the Alliance
Studying Organizational Collaboration
The Forum Schedule is intentionally designed to create space for alliance members and partners to
build relational connections through extended conversations that strengthen operational collaborations.
Monday, Sept 28 |
Tuesday, Sept 29 |
Wednesday, September 30 |
Thursday, Oct 1 |
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All-day |
Arrivals / Complimentary Shuttles from DFW Airport to Embassy Suites |
6:00 - 8:45 AM |
Breakfast |
6:00 - 8:45 AM |
Breakfast |
Before 10 AM |
Hotel Check-Out Time |
1:00 - 8:00 PM |
Registration Open |
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Opening Session (Koinonia & Celebration) |
9:00 - 12:00 PM |
Workshops |
6:00 - 8:45 AM |
Breakfast |
After 4:00 PM |
Hotel Check-In Time |
12:00 - 1:30 PM |
Lunch |
12:00 - 1:30 PM |
Lunch |
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
Closing Session (Aligning with Jesus) |
6:00 - 8:00 |
Welcome Reception |
1:30 - 3:00 PM |
Regional Connections |
1:30 - 5:00 PM |
Main Session (Innovation in Church Planting) |
11:30 AM |
Lunch Box To Go |
3:30 - 5:00 PM |
Main Session (Case Studies in Organizational Collaboration) |
5:00 PM |
Dinner on your own |
Departures / Complimentary Shuttles from Hotel to DFW Airport |
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6:00 - 7:30 PM |
Dinner and Connecting |
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[Schedule Subject to Updates]
The process starts with your conference registration, which includes participation in all meals, sessions and workshops, event activities, and complimentary shuttle transportation to & from DFW airport; for Monday’s Welcome Reception through Thursday’s Lunch.
After submitting your conference information, the same process will lead you to reserve your hotel room with Embassy Suites by Hilton Grapevine at our “GACX Forum 2026 Attendees” Group Rate for the dates of Monday, Sept 28 - Thursday, Oct 1, 2026.
2401 Bass Pro Drive
Grapevine, Texas
September 28 - October 1, 2026
Our suites are three miles from DFW International Airport. We’re next door to Bass Pro Shops, under a mile from Grapevine Mills Mall and Restaurants. Historic downtown Grapevine is only a ten-minute drive. Enjoy access to our free airport shuttle, evening reception, indoor pool, fitness center, and daily made-to-order breakfast.
NOTE: You make your hotel reservation as part of the Forum Registration Process above.
Lodging Reservations (if needed)
OR
Call #972-724-2600
(Bring your ministry organization’s ‘Texas Tax Exemption Certificate’ to provide at the time of hotel check in.
The front desk will make the adjustments to remove the taxes from your final bill)
How would you like to benefit from face-to-face connections & collaborations, and broad exposure to multitudes of ministries dedicated to church multiplication? This is possible with a special sponsorship opportunity at the upcoming GACX Forum!
Sponsorships also help GACX provide a great event at a reasonable cost to church planting participants coming to the Forum from around the world. Exhibitor space is limited this year, so sign up now on a first-come, first-serve basis, and receive the following benefits:
One complimentary Forum registration fee ($525 value)
Logo & web link in digital promotions & communications
Logo on slide during main sessions
Verbal acknowledgement during main session
Logo printed in Conference Program
Exhibit space including a table and 2 chairs in high traffic areas
Special sponsor conference name tag
Please note that you have the opportunity to complete your Sponsorship reservation, as part of the Forum Registration Process above, in order to obtain a complimentary conference registration. When asked, “What best describes your role at the GACX Forum?, select - SPONSOR.
Is your ministry organization interested in providing a scholarship to a majority world leader that is seeking financial assistance to attend this year’s GACX Forum? Your support would afford a Leader in Church Multiplication in a region far from Texas the opportunity to participate in the Forum! Contact us as soon as possible if you would like more information on blessing someone in this way at contact@gacx.io
If you need help with any other questions, contact the Forum team.
YES, book your flight into Dallas/Ft. Worth (DFW) Airport to receive complimentary airport shuttle services to and from the Embassy Suites Hotel in Grapevine.
YES, you can bring your Spouse to the Forum. GACX is offering a discounted rate for your Spouse, so make sure to include your Spouse in the registration process. Also, make a note about your Spouse sharing your room in the comment section when you register for lodging.
Cancellation & Refund
Registration fees are fully refundable for cancellations confirmed 30 days before the event (September 1, 2026). A 50% refund will be provided up to 14 days before the event (September 15, 2026). Unless otherwise stated, there can be no refunds within 14 days of the event.
All registration fees will be fully refunded if the event is officially canceled for any reason.
A partial refund (80%) may also be offered if a participant is impacted by a medical emergency, personally or in their immediate family, and contacts us 24 hours prior to the start of the event.
A partial refund (80%) may be provided for intentional participants who encounter unexpected travel difficulties due to visa issues.
Please note: The hotel, airlines, and other travel services may have different cancellation and refund policies; these are the sole responsibility of the traveler.
GACX reserves the right, at the sole discretion of the event team, to cancel and refund the registration of any participant deemed a reasonable risk to the health and safety of others in attendance or otherwise compromise the integrity of the event.
Networking and collaboration are two key goals of the GACX Forum. Participation in the whole event is strongly encouraged for the benefit of all participants. While a few participants may need to arrive late or depart early, GACX cannot provide any discounts or other adjustments to the registration cost.
GACX does not provide letters of invitation to participants attending GACX events. If a participant needs a letter of invitation, we encourage them to request a letter from their sponsoring organization.
Images taken and provided by Global Church Movement, New Covenant Missions, and Team Expansion