Across the globe, Christian conferences have become major spiritual gatherings that shape the Church, empower believers, and spread the fire of revival. These events bring together thousands — and in some cases, millions — of people for prayer, teaching, worship, and the impartation of divine purpose. They serve as platforms where destinies are aligned with God’s will, and the Body of Christ is strengthened.
Among the many powerful conferences held annually, one stands out as a unique equipping ground for ministers and church leaders: the Give Thyself Wholly Conference hosted by the United Denominations Originating from the Lighthouse Group of Churches (UD-OLGC) and founded by Evangelist Dag Heward-Mills. It is fitting that we begin this list with a conference that is fully committed to raising shepherds for the harvest fields of the world.
1. Give Thyself Wholly Conference – UD-OLGC
Founder: Evangelist Dag Heward-Mills
Host Church: United Denominations Originating from the Lighthouse Group of Churches (UD-OLGC)
Main Venue: Anagkazo Bible and Ministry Training Center, Mampong, Ghana
Focus: Full-time ministry, loyalty, church planting
Attendance: Thousands of pastors and ministers globally
The Give Thyself Wholly Conference is one of the most focused and impactful Christian gatherings in the world today. Unlike many conferences that appeal to general audiences, this one is dedicated to training, empowering, and spiritually reviving those in full-time ministry. It draws thousands of pastors, missionaries, evangelists, and ministry workers from across the continents, all hungry for one thing: to give themselves wholly to the work of the Lord.
Based on the Scripture “Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all” (1 Timothy 4:15), this conference was born out of Evangelist Dag Heward-Mills’ deep burden to raise faithful and fruitful laborers for the Kingdom. With over 6,000 churches planted worldwide under the UD-OLGC, and decades of missionary work on multiple continents, Dag Heward-Mills speaks from proven experience and a genuine shepherd’s heart.
Held at the stunning Anagkazo Campus in Ghana — one of the largest and most beautiful ministry training facilities in the world — the conference offers powerful teachings on loyalty, leadership, sacrifice, and the call to missions. Attendees are challenged to lay down their lives for the gospel and serve the Lord wholeheartedly.
It is not a celebrity event. It is a school of the Spirit, equipping pastors to go back to their fields with new strength, deeper understanding, and a renewed commitment to the Great Commission. It’s no wonder this conference is fast becoming a central hub for serious ministers globally.
2. Passion Conference
Founder: Louie Giglio
Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Attendance: 60,000+ (primarily students and young adults)
Passion Conference has become a defining event for Christian students and young adults. Every year, tens of thousands gather in stadiums to experience powerful worship, inspiring sermons, and a passionate call to live for the glory of God. Featuring speakers like Louie Giglio, Christine Caine, and John Piper, and worship teams such as Passion Music and Hillsong United, this conference continues to ignite a generation for Christ.
3. Hillsong Conference
Host: Hillsong Church
Location: Sydney, Australia (with global editions)
Attendance: 30,000+
Hillsong Conference is known for its vibrant worship atmosphere and practical leadership sessions. It attracts worship leaders, church builders, and believers seeking to grow in faith and purpose. With its strong creative focus, this conference has significantly influenced modern worship culture and church growth strategies.
4. International Pastors and Partners Conference (IPPC) – Christ Embassy
Host: Pastor Chris Oyakhilome
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Attendance: Tens of thousands from over 100 nations
The IPPC is the flagship conference of Christ Embassy and serves as a vision-casting and impartation platform for ministry partners and leaders. With teachings focused on the Word, faith, and evangelism, the conference empowers participants to expand their influence for Christ and carry the gospel with boldness.
5. Global Leadership Summit (GLS)
Host Organization: Global Leadership Network
Main Site: Chicago, Illinois, USA (with thousands of satellite venues globally)
Attendance: 400,000+
The GLS is a leadership-focused conference that draws a wide spectrum of Christian and secular leaders. Although not a revival meeting, it plays a strategic role in shaping Christian influence in business, ministry, education, and public service. The sessions are practical and highly relevant for pastors looking to build strong, effective ministries.
6. Deeper Life Ministers’ Conference – Deeper Christian Life Ministry
Host: Pastor W.F. Kumuyi
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Attendance: Thousands of pastors from across Africa and beyond
This conference is well-known for its doctrinal depth, conservative holiness emphasis, and biblical teaching. Pastor Kumuyi’s ministry continues to equip leaders who are committed to living and preaching the uncompromised Word of God. The sessions are rich, sober, and life-transforming.
7. Azusa Now – TheCall
Host: Lou Engle
Major Event: Azusa Now, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
Attendance: 60,000+
Held in 2016, Azusa Now commemorated the 110th anniversary of the Azusa Street Revival. Though not an annual event, it marked a significant moment of intercession, repentance, and call to revival for the Body of Christ. Thousands gathered for a day of fasting, prayer, and reconciliation between ethnic groups, generations, and church streams.
8. Reinhard Bonnke Fire Conferences – Christ for All Nations (CfaN)
Founder: Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke
Now Led By: Daniel Kolenda
Locations: Various across Africa and the world
Attendance: Up to 1 million+ at associated crusades
While CfaN is better known for its mass evangelistic crusades, the Fire Conferences targeted pastors and leaders, equipping them for soul-winning and Holy Spirit-filled ministry. These conferences played a major role in stirring revival across Africa, and their legacy continues through the ministry of Daniel Kolenda.
Final Thoughts
The global Church is being shaped not only by local congregations but also by large-scale gatherings that unify believers around vision, purpose, and power. These conferences remind us that God is building His Church worldwide — raising up pastors, igniting youth, and equipping leaders.
Among them all, the Give Thyself Wholly Conference stands out as a gathering that refuses to follow the crowd. It is a clarion call to full-time ministry — to lay aside worldly ambition and serve the Lord with all your heart. It is not just an event; it is a mandate.
“Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.” – Matthew 16:24
As we look toward the future, may we not only attend conferences for inspiration but rise up from them with action — ready to win souls, plant churches, and give ourselves wholly to the work of the Lord.