Gaylord National Resort in Washington, DC / 2027
Join Other Impact Driven Ministry Leaders for this official NRB Partner event. February 23, 2027 in Washington DC.
DMC 2027 / Draft Agenda
Tuesday, February 23, 2027. Select a presenter's name to read their bio. Sponsor sessions will be added as they're confirmed, and the schedule may change.
7:15 AMDoors Open
8:00 AMWelcome
8:25 AMDevotional
8:45 AMAI Ethics Through a Biblical LensMiles DeBenedictis
9:10 AMThe Human-First, AI-Empowered MinistryChad Williams
9:35 AMAEO: How to Drive Traffic to Your Site from AINatchi Lazarus
10:00 AMAM Break
10:45 AMWhen to Deploy Local or Cloud AIGregory Richardson
11:10 AMCase Studies
11:45 AMLunch
1:15 PMCase Studies
1:35 PMWorkshop 1: ConnectorsJosh Kashorek
2:20 PMBuild Time
2:50 PMShow and Tell
3:05 PMPM Break
3:25 PMWorkshop 2: Skills + EvalsJosh Kashorek
4:25 PMBuild Time
4:55 PMShow and Tell
5:10 PMClosing / Wrap
5:20 PMConclude
2027 theme
Unless the Lord builds the house the builders labor in vain.
Psalm 127:1A (NIV)
Meet the Presenters
Select a presenter to read their full bio.
Founder, 6 Levers AI
Gregory Richardson is the founder of 6 Levers AI, a Dallas firm that helps executives, business owners, pastors, and nonprofit leaders put artificial intelligence to work without losing sight of what their organizations stand for. He has delivered more than 100 workshops and trained over 500 leaders. His CREATE framework, a six-stage method built for non-technical decision makers, was published this year by Springer in the proceedings of the 2026 Intelligent Systems Conference, drawing on an analysis of 214 AI implementation engagements. He is the author of 6 Technology Levers and a certified Lego Serious Play facilitator, and he speaks regularly on AI adoption, data readiness, and the security questions leaders should ask before they deploy.
Senior Pastor, Cross Connection Church · Founder, Nomion AI
Miles DeBenedictis is the Senior Pastor of Cross Connection Church in Escondido, California, a PhD student in AI Ethics at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and the founder of Nomion AI. A pastor, apologist, and ethicist, he writes at the intersection of theology, technology, and culture, convinced that the AI debate is really an anthropology debate, and that the church has something to say about it. After more than 27 years in pastoral ministry, he now builds the same AI tools he studies and writes about. He's a husband and father of four.
Founder & CEO, Connected Church Academy
Natchi Lazarus is an author, consultant and keynote speaker specializing in social media and AI for ministry. With over 20 years of experience in marketing and media, he is the Founder and CEO of Connected Church Academy, which equips the Body of Christ for the AI era. His latest book, Spirit-Led Intelligence, tackles critical questions about how to live a Spirit-led life with AI and future tech. His first book, The Connected Church, is a bestseller used as a textbook in media programs at Christian universities and seminaries across the US and internationally. He regularly shares strategies, tips, tools and tactics on his social media channels, podcasts and newsletter to help the faith-based community. His teaching combines clarity, deep thinking and theological grounding with practical strategy, helping leaders move confidently toward wise AI adoption.
CEO, Five Q
Chad Williams loves helping ministries multiply their digital impact. As CEO with Five Q, he has the privilege of serving ministries like Answers in Genesis, Ligonier, Voice of the Martyrs, Revive Our Hearts, AWANA and many others. Under his leadership, Five Q has built the world's first website personalization platform specifically for ministries and non-profits. Away from work, Chad enjoys bow hunting, reading and hanging out with his family.
Director of AI Operations & Innovation, Five Q
Josh Kashorek is the Director of AI Operations & Innovation at Five Q, where he helps the team and the ministries it serves put AI to work in ways that keep people first. Before stepping into this role, he led marketing and revenue operations at Five Q, and he is still a data enthusiast at heart who is happiest digging into spreadsheets and analytics. He brings that practical, numbers-driven lens to helping ministry leaders find where AI can truly multiply their impact. When he's away from his desk, you'll find him hiking in the Adirondacks with his wife and five kids.
Why You Need to Send Your Team
Get focused teaching on AI, digital strategy, media, fundraising, and implementation decisions that matter now.
Meet other digital leaders who understand the pressure, the pace, and the mission behind the work.
Bring action items back to your team and move from isolated effort to shared, measurable digital momentum.
2027 Sponsors
Sponsorship opportunities are still available for organizations serving ministry leaders.
The Venue
DMC 2027 is at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center on the Potomac River waterfront at National Harbor, just outside Washington, DC. It's the same venue as the NRB 2027 Convention (February 23–26), so you can go straight from DMC into NRB without changing hotels.
Photo: MamaGeek, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Have Questions?
Bring your team, your questions, and your next ministry tool idea. DMC is built for leaders who want to turn digital opportunity into practical Gospel impact.
Ticket price is $199, and lunch is provided.
