SESA Staff Conference
Pattaya, Thailand • May 25–29, 2026
SESA Staff Conference 2026 • Pattaya, Thailand
A gathering for SESA staff to align, celebrate, and step forward together.
Conference Information
Everything you need to know about SESA Staff Conference 2026
All participants of SESA Staff Conference
May 25–29, 2026
On-site registration: May 25, 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Lobby of Building B
Dinner and Opening Program: May 25, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Closing Program: May 28, 2026
The Zign Hotel, Pattaya
555/65 Moo 5 12 Naklua Rd
Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20150
Arrival & Departure
Arrive at venue: May 25, 2026 (Monday)
Hotel Check-in: 2:00 PM (or early if available)
On-site registration: May 25, 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Lobby of Building B
Hotel Check-out: 12:00 Noon
Departure: May 29, 2026 (Friday)
Conference Theme
Reign over Generations & Nations
A gathering focused on leadership, impact, and building lasting legacies over generations and nations.
Sessions
Devotional
David Robbins
President, Cru
May 26, 2026
9:00-10:00 AM
Main Plenary Hall
A devotional challenge calling participants to surrender to God's reign in their hearts as they reach SESA for God.
Jose Sam
Chairman, ICCC Board; Former NTL for India
May 27, 2026
9:00-10:00 AM
Main Plenary Hall
An encouragement to celebrate God's faithfulness across generations, learn from leadership transitions, and renew unity in mission.
Cris Uy
Global Vice President for Southeast and South Asia
May 28, 2026
9:00-10:00 AM
Main Plenary Hall
A devotional call to shared ownership of the SESA mission, practical next steps for evangelism and discipleship, and renewed commitment under God's reign.
Plenary Session
Cheryl Boyd
Strategy Vice President for Digital Strategies
Joemon Babu
National Team Leader for India
Sin Guan Tan
National Team Leader of Malaysia CCC
Weerawut Hongsa
National Leader - Thailand
May 26, 2026
10:30-11:30 AM
Main Plenary Hall
Global and SESA ministry updates with stories of changed lives, leadership under God's reign, and reflections on sustainability in manpower and finances.
Holly Sheldon
Strategy Vice President for Student-Led Movement
Josh Newell
Strategy Vice President for Jesus Film Project
May 27, 2026
10:30-11:30 AM
Main Plenary Hall
A plenary conversation on generational opportunities, ministry needs, and collaboration across SESA, with practical encouragement to reach campuses and missional gaps.
Cris Uy
Global Vice President for Southeast and South Asia
Denis Go
National Leader - Philippines
Davy Makimian
Ignite, testimony speaker
May 28, 2026
10:30-11:30 AM
Main Plenary Hall
A forward-looking plenary that clarifies practical next steps, highlights partnership and sustainability, and sends participants out with a concrete call to action.
Dela Adadevoh
Senior Vice President of Global Leadership
May 28, 2026
1:30 PM
Main Plenary Hall
Seminar / Breakout
Liege Lopes
Student Led Movements, SLM VP Team
May 26 and May 27, 2026
2:00-3:00 PM
Magenta
Learn practical ways to inspire generosity, steward resources wisely, and fund movements that multiply disciples with long-term integrity.
Abraham George
Global Vice President for Leadership Development
May 26 and May 27, 2026
2:00-3:00 PM
Primary
Discover tools to sustain emotional, spiritual, and relational health so teams feel supported and refreshed for long-term ministry effectiveness.
Keith and Sheri Onishi
Student Led Movements
May 26 and May 27, 2026
2:00-3:00 PM
Fineen Ballroom
A session on leading from rest instead of rush and building resilient, sustainable ministry rhythms.
Arnaldo J. Ganaba
Regional Strategy Leader for SLM
May 26, 2026
2:00-3:00 PM
Fidella
Explore Win-Build-Send training, design a spiritual multiplication pathway, and see how one disciple can impact generations and nations.
Keith Beyar
Project Management Specialist
May 26, 2026
2:00-3:00 PM
Tempera
Equip leaders and teams with the character, competence, confidence, and courage needed for tomorrow's mission field.
Wilma Tan
Global Field Ministry Director
May 26, 2026
2:00-3:00 PM
Flavio
Experience the YouGO! evangelistic resource and learn how to use it for movement-building among students and Gen Z.
David Robbins
President, Cru
Meg Robbins
Ministry Ambassador
May 27, 2026
2:00-3:00 PM
Fidella Grand Ballroom
Practical encouragement for strengthening marriage, family, and Christ-centered home life while serving in ministry.
Mary Petersen
Chief of Staff to the President
May 27, 2026
2:00-3:00 PM
Tempera
Faith-based frameworks for crisis readiness, wise response, and steady leadership through uncertainty.
Cheryl Boyd
Strategy Vice President for Digital Strategies
May 26, 2026
2:00-3:00 PM
Fauna Ballroom
Explore how to use digital tools wisely, expand ministry impact, and protect authentic faith and relationships.
Russ Martin
Indigitous Global Leader
Jonah Jala
Digital Strategies Associate Staff
May 27, 2026
2:00-3:00 PM
Flavio
See how digital networks and the Indigitous community can help national ministries make an eternal impact online.
Orpah Marasigan
Regional Strategy Leader for Leader Strategies
May 27, 2026
2:00-3:00 PM
Fauna
Encouragement for living fully for God in every season of life while growing spiritually and serving with lasting impact.
Announcements
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