Monday, November 9th - Wednesday, November 11th
Kalahari Resort - Poconos, PA
Hello NJMN!
Join us for Network Connect 2026!! An opportunity to receive encouragement, refreshment, and to build partnerships with one another. See details and registration information below. Click below to save your spot and reserve your room. We can't wait to see you!
Join us for Network Connect 2026!! An opportunity to receive encouragement, refreshment, and to build partnerships with one another. See details and registration information below. Click below to save your spot and reserve your room. We can't wait to see you!
NETWORK CONNECT SCHEDULE
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH
5:00P: EVENT CHECK IN OPENS
7:00P: SESSION 1
8:30P - 9:30P: DESSERT FELLOWSHIP
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH
7:00A-8:00A: BREAKFAST
9:00A - 10:30A: SESSION 2
10:30A: BREAK
10:45A - 11:45A: SESSION 3
12:00P - 1:30P: LUNCH
FREE TIME
7:00P - 8:30P: SESSION 4
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH
8:30A - 9:30A: SESSION 5
10:00A - 11:00A: BRUNCH
NOTE: CHECK OUT TIME FOR YOUR HOTEL ROOMS IS 11AM!
5:00P: EVENT CHECK IN OPENS
7:00P: SESSION 1
8:30P - 9:30P: DESSERT FELLOWSHIP
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH
7:00A-8:00A: BREAKFAST
9:00A - 10:30A: SESSION 2
10:30A: BREAK
10:45A - 11:45A: SESSION 3
12:00P - 1:30P: LUNCH
FREE TIME
7:00P - 8:30P: SESSION 4
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH
8:30A - 9:30A: SESSION 5
10:00A - 11:00A: BRUNCH
NOTE: CHECK OUT TIME FOR YOUR HOTEL ROOMS IS 11AM!
REGISTRATION
HOTEL INFORMATION
RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY!
EARLY PRICING (ENDS 9/30) - ADULTS: $269
AFTER 9/30 - ADULTS: $279
REGISTRATION CLOSES ON 10/21
WALK - IN REGISTRATION UNAVAILABLE
Reserve a spot for you and your church team and/or family!
There will be no on-site registration,
so please be sure to register before the deadline.
Includes:
CONFERENCE SESSIONS
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday
MEALS
Monday |Evening dessert fellowship
Tuesday |Breakfast & Lunch
Wednesday |Brunch
NOTE: PLEASE be sure to register yourselves and your children according to the appropriate age group. If children are not registered, acceptance into the children's/youth programs cannot be guaranteed.
EARLY PRICING (ENDS 9/30) - ADULTS: $269
AFTER 9/30 - ADULTS: $279
REGISTRATION CLOSES ON 10/21
WALK - IN REGISTRATION UNAVAILABLE
Reserve a spot for you and your church team and/or family!
There will be no on-site registration,
so please be sure to register before the deadline.
Includes:
CONFERENCE SESSIONS
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday
MEALS
Monday |Evening dessert fellowship
Tuesday |Breakfast & Lunch
Wednesday |Brunch
NOTE: PLEASE be sure to register yourselves and your children according to the appropriate age group. If children are not registered, acceptance into the children's/youth programs cannot be guaranteed.
HOTEL INFO:
Standard room price $172 + tax/night
2-bedroom living room suites price $319 + tax/night
DEADLINE to book rooms: October 12th, 2026
After this date, room prices may increase and/or rooms may not be available.
Reserve room via the button below or call:
1-877-KALAHARI (525-2427)
use code: 11222 when calling to make a reservation
Standard room price $172 + tax/night
2-bedroom living room suites price $319 + tax/night
DEADLINE to book rooms: October 12th, 2026
After this date, room prices may increase and/or rooms may not be available.
Reserve room via the button below or call:
1-877-KALAHARI (525-2427)
use code: 11222 when calling to make a reservation
CHECK IN
- Check in to the event will be available upon arrival at the convention center. You can check into the event and your hotel room in the same area. See map below.
- Event Check in begins at 5pm. Please check in to the event with our staff at registration table.
- Please check in to your hotel rooms using the hotel's kiosk's located in the convention center.
PLEASE NOTE: ON - SITE REGISTRATION NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS EVENT
REFUNDS not available, but registration can be transferred if needed.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
JEFFERY PORTMANN PASTOR/SPEAKER/WRITER
Jeffery’s passion is presenting hope and developing people. His relational speaking style boldly declares that Jesus isn’t our last hope, He’s our only hope. He serves as Lead Pastor of Gateway Church in Poulsbo, WA. Jeffery is a multisite Church planter and author with an undergrad from NU and a D.Min. from AGTS. He married his high school sweetheart, a fellow NU grad, Joanne. Together they teach at leadership and marriage conferences across the country. They have two sons, two daughter-in-loves, and two amazing granddaughters. He has been a Yankees fan since childhood, loves travel, golf, and pickleball. Jeffery & Joanne live in Poulsbo, WA.
YOUTH AND CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS
IF YOU HAVE CHILDREN REGISTERED FOR THE CHILDREN'S/YOUTH PROGRAMS:
NURSERY, ELEMENTARY OR YOUTH, PLEASE READ THIS IMPORTANT INFORMATION, SO WE CAN MAKE YOUR EXPERIENCE ENJOYABLE.
WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO MINISTERING TO YOUR KIDS!
PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH
ARE DURING ALL MAIN CONFERENCE SESSIONS:
MONDAY, TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY.
NURSERY | INFANTS - AGE 4 - $125
Childcare provided during main conference sessions on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Led by Jeremiah Gruber (PennDel Ministry Network Children's Director) & team.
MEALS included (w/registration):
ELEMENTARY | KINDERGARTEN - 5th GRADE - $105
Childcare provided during main conference sessions on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Led by Jeremiah Gruber (PennDel Ministry Network Children's Director) & team.
MEALS included (w/registration):
YOUTH PROGRAM | 6TH-12 GRADE - $185
Led by NJMN NextGen Department during main conference sessions on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday.
MEALS included (w/registration):
LOCATIONS:
Age 2 & Under - Sagewood Room
Ages 3 & 4 - Rosewood Room
Elementary (Age 5 - 5th grade) - Ironwood and Aloeswood Room
Youth (6th - 12th Grade) - Orange Room
PICKUP/DROP OFF INSTRUCTIONS:
PICKUP/DROP OFF SCHEDULE:
MONDAY 11.9 - SESSION 1
6:40 PM - CHECK IN BEGINS FOR EACH ROOM
8:30 PM - ADULT SERVICE IS SCHEDULED TO END - PLEASE PROMPTLY PICK UP YOUR CHILDREN
TUESDAY 11.10 - SESSION 2 & 3
8:45 AM - CHECK-IN BEGINS FOR EACH ROOM
11:45 AM - ADULT SESSION IS SCHEDULED TO END - PLEASE PROMPTLY PICK UP YOUR CHILDREN
TUESDAY 11.10 - SESSION 4
6:45 PM - CHECK IN BEGINS FOR EACH ROOM
8:30 PM - ADULT SERVICE IS SCHEDULED TO END - PLEASE PROMPTLY PICK UP YOUR CHILDREN
WEDNESDAY 11.11 - SESSION 5
8:15 AM - CHECK-IN BEGINS FOR EACH ROOM
9:30 AM - ADULT SESSION IS SCHEDULED TO END - PLEASE PROMPTLY PICK UP YOUR CHILDREN
NURSERY/EARLY CHILDHOOD PARENTS: PLEASE BRING APPROPRIATE ITEMS FOR OUR TEAM TO CARE FOR YOUR CHILD (DIAPER BAGS, CUP, ETC). A SNACK WILL BE GIVEN AT EACH SESSION FOR THOSE WHO ARE ABLE TO EAT SNACK PROVIDED UNLESS YOU GIVE OUR TEAM FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS OR AN ALTERNATIVE SNACK.
ELEMENTARY PARENTS: PLEASE BRING APPROPRIATE SHOES/COAT FOR EACH CHILD TO ALLOW THEM TO VISIT THE OUTDOOR AREA DURING OUR SESSIONS. A SNACK WILL BE GIVEN AT EACH SESSION UNLESS YOU GIVE OUR TEAM FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS OR AN ALTERNATIVE SNACK.
YOUTH PARENTS: PLEASE BRING BIBLES, JOURNALS AND COMFORTABLE CLOTHING FOR GAMES AND ACTIVITIES. TUESDAY MORNING WILL BE SPENT AT THE WATER PARK, SO PLAN ACCORDINGLY FOR CLOTHES TO CHANGE INTO, BUT DROP-OFF AND PICK-UP WILL STILL BE AT THE ORANGE ROOM.
NOTE: PARENT SIGNATURE WILL BE REQUIRED AT CHECK-IN FOR ACTIVITIES OUTSIDE OF THE ORANGE ROOM
NURSERY, ELEMENTARY OR YOUTH, PLEASE READ THIS IMPORTANT INFORMATION, SO WE CAN MAKE YOUR EXPERIENCE ENJOYABLE.
WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO MINISTERING TO YOUR KIDS!
PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH
ARE DURING ALL MAIN CONFERENCE SESSIONS:
MONDAY, TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY.
NURSERY | INFANTS - AGE 4 - $125
Childcare provided during main conference sessions on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Led by Jeremiah Gruber (PennDel Ministry Network Children's Director) & team.
MEALS included (w/registration):
- Monday |Evening dessert fellowship
- Tuesday |Breakfast & Lunch
- Wednesday|Brunch
ELEMENTARY | KINDERGARTEN - 5th GRADE - $105
Childcare provided during main conference sessions on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Led by Jeremiah Gruber (PennDel Ministry Network Children's Director) & team.
MEALS included (w/registration):
- Monday |Evening dessert fellowship
- Tuesday |Breakfast & Lunch
- Wednesday|Brunch
YOUTH PROGRAM | 6TH-12 GRADE - $185
Led by NJMN NextGen Department during main conference sessions on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday.
MEALS included (w/registration):
- Monday |Evening dessert fellowship
- Tuesday |Breakfast & Lunch
- Wednesday|Brunch
LOCATIONS:
Age 2 & Under - Sagewood Room
Ages 3 & 4 - Rosewood Room
Elementary (Age 5 - 5th grade) - Ironwood and Aloeswood Room
Youth (6th - 12th Grade) - Orange Room
PICKUP/DROP OFF INSTRUCTIONS:
- FOR THE SAFETY OF ALL CHILDREN, ONLY THE PARENT(S) DOCUMENTED AT MONDAY EVENING'S INITIAL CHECK-IN WILL BE ALLOWED TO DROP-OFF AND PICK-UP THEIR CHILD. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE.
- IF ANY OF THE SESSIONS OR SERVICES GO OVER THE SCHEDULED TIME, PLEASE PICK-UP YOUR CHILD(REN) AT THE TIME THE SERVICE/SESSION IS SCHEDULED TO END TO RELIEVE OUR MINISTRY TEAM. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR UNDERSTANDING!
PICKUP/DROP OFF SCHEDULE:
MONDAY 11.9 - SESSION 1
6:40 PM - CHECK IN BEGINS FOR EACH ROOM
8:30 PM - ADULT SERVICE IS SCHEDULED TO END - PLEASE PROMPTLY PICK UP YOUR CHILDREN
TUESDAY 11.10 - SESSION 2 & 3
8:45 AM - CHECK-IN BEGINS FOR EACH ROOM
11:45 AM - ADULT SESSION IS SCHEDULED TO END - PLEASE PROMPTLY PICK UP YOUR CHILDREN
TUESDAY 11.10 - SESSION 4
6:45 PM - CHECK IN BEGINS FOR EACH ROOM
8:30 PM - ADULT SERVICE IS SCHEDULED TO END - PLEASE PROMPTLY PICK UP YOUR CHILDREN
WEDNESDAY 11.11 - SESSION 5
8:15 AM - CHECK-IN BEGINS FOR EACH ROOM
9:30 AM - ADULT SESSION IS SCHEDULED TO END - PLEASE PROMPTLY PICK UP YOUR CHILDREN
NURSERY/EARLY CHILDHOOD PARENTS: PLEASE BRING APPROPRIATE ITEMS FOR OUR TEAM TO CARE FOR YOUR CHILD (DIAPER BAGS, CUP, ETC). A SNACK WILL BE GIVEN AT EACH SESSION FOR THOSE WHO ARE ABLE TO EAT SNACK PROVIDED UNLESS YOU GIVE OUR TEAM FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS OR AN ALTERNATIVE SNACK.
ELEMENTARY PARENTS: PLEASE BRING APPROPRIATE SHOES/COAT FOR EACH CHILD TO ALLOW THEM TO VISIT THE OUTDOOR AREA DURING OUR SESSIONS. A SNACK WILL BE GIVEN AT EACH SESSION UNLESS YOU GIVE OUR TEAM FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS OR AN ALTERNATIVE SNACK.
YOUTH PARENTS: PLEASE BRING BIBLES, JOURNALS AND COMFORTABLE CLOTHING FOR GAMES AND ACTIVITIES. TUESDAY MORNING WILL BE SPENT AT THE WATER PARK, SO PLAN ACCORDINGLY FOR CLOTHES TO CHANGE INTO, BUT DROP-OFF AND PICK-UP WILL STILL BE AT THE ORANGE ROOM.
NOTE: PARENT SIGNATURE WILL BE REQUIRED AT CHECK-IN FOR ACTIVITIES OUTSIDE OF THE ORANGE ROOM