We laughed, we cried, we worshipped, we learned, and we reconnected. Our 2022 Connections Conference in Temple, TX was amazing!
Thank you to all who made the trip to I.F.O.C. headquarters. We look forward to seeing you in 2024.
Connect with other like-minded Chaplains from around the world.
Make life-long friends at the conference.
Stay up-to-date with the latest information.
The conference will conclude with a ceremony on Wednesday to pray over and formally commission Chaplains who have been licensed and ordained since the 2018 conference or have not had the opportunity to have this experience in person.
The local Residence Inn Hotel in Temple, TX has offered our Chaplains a discounted rate of $99 per night. Please utilize the link below to register. Book yours while they are still available at this price!
Discounted rates are available from Sunday the 18th through Thursday the 22nd. Be sure to double-check the dates you wish to stay when you reserve.
The local Holiday Inn is also offering our Chaplains a discounted rate of $116 per night. Please utilize the link below to register while they still have available rooms!
The convention center has 12 RV spaces that are available to rent. These include electric hook-up only (both 30 and 50 amp). **No water or sewer hookup **
The cost is $15 per night and spots are available Sunday night through Thursday morning. Contact the office at (254-314-2159) to reserve your RV spot.
There are two airports that are close to the conference:
The Killeen – Fort Hood (GRK) airport is the closest. It is approximately a 25-minute drive from the venue. It offers AA flights from DFW and United flights from Houston several times a day.
The Austin Bergstrom (AUS) airport is also close. It is approximately an hour’s drive from the venue but offers many direct flights from around the country and internationally.
Texas: Temple
Frank W. Mayborn Center
3303 N. 3rd St.
Temple, TX 76501
Click here to view the 2022 Exhibitor/Sponsorship document.
Interested Exhibitors and Vendors, please call the I.F.O.C. office for further information.
Lunch will be provided with admission to the conference and snacks provided during the Monday afternoon fellowship time.
IFOC Training Certificates will be provided for the classes attended and completed.
The I.F.O.C. conference is open to active I.F.O.C. Chaplains and their spouses.
Lifeline Global Ministries is our Platinum sponsor for this year’s conference.
Corporate Chaplains of America is our Gold sponsor for this year’s conference.
The U.S. Navy is a Bronze sponsor for this year’s conference.
American Senior Benefits is an exhibitor for this year’s conference
Keynote speaker Rev. Dr. Naomi Paget, BCC
Dr. Naomi Paget is an FBI Chaplain and Chairman of the National VOAD Emotional & Spiritual Care Committee. Read her full biography here>>
Keynote Speaker Shahidrah Cowgill, M.A., LPC-S
Shahidrah Cowgill is the Clinical Director of the I.F.O.C. CISM Team, owner of the FCC Center, and Exec. Director of Clinical Programs at Frontline Crisis Response Solutions.
Chaplain Wayne Williams, I.F.O.C. President
Chaplain Larry Burden, presenting Church and Chaplaincy
Chaplain Gale Yandell, presenting The Six Principles of Trauma-Informed Care & How to Serve When We Don’t Agree
Chaplain Kathy Burden, co-presenting Disaster Panel & Chaplaincy
Chaplain Jeannie Guinther, presenting Self Care 2.0
Chaplain Ron McBride presenting Leadership in Action
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION BEFORE 8/11/24 – $195
LATE REGISTRATION AFTER 8/11/24 – $225
Couples, Virtual Leaders, and Corps Commanders, please call the main office for a discount.
