The Local Church is God’s Plan A
2026 ACME West Conference
It’s easy to treat the local church as one good option among many for growing as a Christian – as something that’s helpful, but not essential. Yet Scripture tells us otherwise. The local church is God’s Plan A for making disciples and reaching the nations, for Jesus.
Therefore, we invite you to recapture the wonder of the local church at our upcoming ACME West Conference, November 13-14. During our time together, we’ll work through the eight ACME Affirmations, which helpfully summarize the New Testament’s teaching about what the local church is and is to be about.
- Expositional preaching
- Historic baptistic ecclesiology
- Reformed soteriology
- Meaningful membership & discipline
- Elder-led congregationalism
- One, unified assembly
- Biblically oriented public worship
- Church-centered missions & evangelism
This is a conference for equipping pastors, church leaders, and members to consider God’s great purpose for the local church in advancing disciple-making mission in the world. We hope you’ll join us.
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE:
Friday, November 13
Saturday, November 14
LOCATION:
Downtown Cornerstone Church | 2816 1st Ave Seattle, WA 98121
REGISTRATION:
Attendee – $75 ($65 early bird)
Student – $55 ($45 early bird)
Youth (6th-12th grade) – $30 ($20 early bird) (does not include books or giveaways)
DCC Member – $40 ($30 early bird)
Early bird pricing ends October 16. There is no single-day rate.
SPEAKERS:
Adam Sinnett
Downtown Cornerstone Church
Bryan Winchester
Saving Grace Church
Jeff Lacine
Sellwood Church
Mark Brock
Crossway Baptist Church
Jason Rivette
First Baptist Church of Hacienda Heights
Kyle Schwahn
Indian Trail Church
Stephen Brucker
South Hill Baptist Church
Andrew Pack
All Saints Bible Church
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Conference
What is the purpose of this conference?
The purpose of this conference is twofold: 1) Create space for ACME West member churches to gather for our first-ever regional conference, and 2) revel in God’s great mission for the local church to advance his disciple-making purposes in the world.
Who is it for?
This is a conference for all who love Jesus’ church, whether pastor, leader, member, or just curious.
When and where is the conference?
The conference runs November 13–14, 2026, at Downtown Cornerstone Church (2816 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98121). Check-in opens Friday at 5:00 pm, and the conference concludes Saturday at 5:30 pm. See the full schedule above.
Who is speaking?
Each speaker serves as a pastor at an ACME member church: Adam Sinnett, Bryan Winchester, Jeff Lacine, Mark Brock, Jason Rivette, Kyle Schwahn, Stephen Brucker, and Andrew Pack. Each will address one of the eight ACME affirmations.
Registration
What does registration include?
Registration covers attendance for Friday and Saturday, book giveaways, and refreshments. Saturday lunch is not provided unless you’re attending the ACME interest lunch (see below).
Who qualifies for the student rate?
Any student. Students in 6th – 12th grade may register at the Youth rate.
Are scholarships available?
Yes. Financial scholarships are available upon request. Email .
Do you offer church or group discounts?
If your church is larger than 10, please email to ask about church discounts.
What is the refund policy?
If you cancel before November 1, you’ll receive a full refund. We will not issue refunds after November 1, however, you may transfer your registration to another person. Email to cancel or transfer your registration.
Can I register at the door?
Yes! On-site registration will be available. However, book giveaways may not be available for those who register on-site, so we encourage you to register in advance.
Logistics
What should I do for lunch on Saturday?
We’re planning a 90-minute lunch break on Saturday so participants can enjoy a local restaurant (we’ll provide nearby recommendations). There is an optional on-site lunch for those interested in learning more about how to join ACME (see below). Participants are also welcome to bring their own lunch.
I’m traveling to attend the conference. Do you have hotel room blocks?
There are no room blocks for this conference. Those traveling can book accommodations directly with a nearby hotel or Airbnb. Several hotels are within walking distance of the DCC building, including Homewood Suites by Hilton, Hyatt Place Seattle/Downtown, The Maxwell Hotel, and The Edgewater Hotel.
How do I get there from the airport?
Take the Link light rail from Sea-Tac Airport to Westlake Station, then walk about 15–20 minutes or take a short bus or rideshare to the DCC building.
Where should I park?
Street parking in Belltown is metered and limited. Parking is available at the LAZ Bay Vista garage on Clay St between 1st Ave and 2nd Ave for $7/day. Day rate hours are:
Friday, November 13 from 5:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 14 from 7:45 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Is the building accessible?
Yes, the DCC building is ADA accessible.
Will sessions be recorded or livestreamed?
There will not be a livestream available; however, sessions will be recorded and made available to attendees after the conference.
Will childcare be provided?
Childcare will not be provided. A Youth rate for 6th-12th grade students is available at registration. A nursing mothers’ room will also be available with a livestream of the conference sessions.
ACME
What is ACME?
ACME is a fellowship (not a denomination) of like-minded churches that exists to unite and mobilize churches that share a common vision for how God advances his purposes, in Jesus, through his local church. Together, ACME churches aim to fund like-minded pastors, planters (and missionaries), training pipelines, properties, and other gospel-centered projects around the world.
What are the ACME Affirmations?
ACME member churches rally around eight affirmations. You can read the ACME Affirmations here.
Is this conference only for ACME churches?
Absolutely not! This conference is for all Christians (whether pastors, leaders, members, or the curious) who want to grow in their understanding of, and love for, Jesus’ local church. The ACME affirmations will be used as a springboard for exploring how God advances his disciple-making mission in the world.
Do I need to be aligned with all the “affirmations” to attend?
We understand that not all Christians will share ACME’s convictions. That’s ok! Many of the speakers did not always hold these convictions themselves, so don’t let that keep you from attending and learning with us as we search the Scriptures together. These affirmations are not new; they flow from the Reformation, which sought to responsibly reform the church by biblical principles. These principles are just as needed and relevant today.
Will there be an opportunity to learn more about ACME?
Yes! For pastors who are interested in learning more about ACME, we invite you to attend the optional ACME interest lunch on Saturday.
What is the purpose of the ACME interest lunch?
The purpose of the interest lunch is to share what ACME is, how a church joins, and what it looks like day-to-day. You’ll also have time to ask questions and talk with ACME leaders. Whether your church is just starting to look into this or is ready to take the next step, we invite you to a complimentary lunch to learn more. You can sign up for this lunch on your conference registration form.
Other
Can I attend the DCC gathering on Sunday, November 15?
Of course! We’d be happy to host conference attendees at our Sunday gathering. We meet at 10 a.m. in the same building as the conference (2816 1st Ave).
How can I contact you if I have other questions?
Reach out to with any questions.