Holding Fast
Holding fast the faithful word as he has been taught (Titus 1:9a, NKJV)
Summer Leadership Conference
Date
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Time
8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Registration begins at 8:00 AM
Location
Calvary Chapel Downey
12808 Woodruff Ave, Downey, CA

About the Conference

The Leadership Conference, which includes a catered lunch, is designed to help encourage and equip those leading in any area of private home education groups, including PSPs, co-ops, support groups, and more.

Workshop topics will include both encouraging philosophical topics like remembering your why and casting vision and practical subjects like building community among your families, group financial management, and involving dads in your group.

Leaders do not need to be part of CHEA's Support Network to attend the Leadership Conference. We hope you will join us!

Schedule

8:00 AM
Registration & Check-In
8:30 AM
Opening Session and Legislative Update
Pastor Art Reyes, Nathan Pierce, and Angela Lasch
9:45 AM
How to Reach and Support the Hispanic Community
Ricardo & Ana Maria Bagnuoli
Even if you don't speak Spanish
10:30 AM
Workshop Sessions
11:30 AM
Workshop Sessions
12:15 PM
Luncheon & Keynote Session
Israel Wayne
A delicious lunch buffet will include gluten free, dairy free, and vegetarian options.
2:45 PM
Q & A Speaker Panel
Israel Wayne, Roger & Jan Smith, Nathan Pierce
3:00 PM
Coffee at the Calvary Chapel Downey Cafe
Optional time to visit and talk with speakers

Pricing

Regular Price
$70
per person
250 and 450 Support Network Members: please call the office at 562-864-2432 or email sndirector@cheaofca.org to request a coupon code. These membership levels include two free registrations for the Summer Leadership Conference.

Additional Details

The Leadership Conference (including lunch) is designed to help encourage and equip those leading in any area of private home education groups, including PSPs, co-ops, support groups, and more. Leaders do not need to be part of CHEA's Support Network to attend the Leadership Conference.

Free parking is available at Calvary Chapel Downey.
A delicious lunch buffet will include gluten free, dairy free, and vegetarian options.
At-the-door registration will be available; however we encourage you to register by July 6 as we need to supply a final count to the caterer. Meals may not be available if registering after July 6. If you miss the deadline, please call to check availability.
The Summer Leadership Conference is for adults only. No childcare will be provided. Non-mobile nursing infants whose parents are considerate of others are always welcome.

Where to Stay

Holiday Inn® La Mirada – Buena Park
14299 Firestone Blvd., La Mirada, CA 90638

A lovely hotel only about 15 minutes from Calvary Chapel Downey. Our group rate of $139 per room per night (plus applicable taxes) includes complimentary overnight parking and free wi-fi.

Holiday Inn Online Reservations

Thank You to Our Sponsors

This event is made possible by the generous support of our sponsors.

July 9, 2026 · Downey, CA
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