As winter weather brought snow and single-digit temperatures to Louisville, Kentucky, exhibitors and attendees gathered inside the Galt House Hotel and Conference Center for the 2026 North American Division (NAD) Adventist Ministries Convention (AMC), held January 25–27, 2026. Organizers reported that nearly 40 exhibitors participated, representing NAD ministries, services, and affiliates, along with independent ministries and partner organizations.

The exhibit hall was busiest during the first afternoon as attendees visited booths located outside the main conference room. As the convention continued, traffic eased, giving exhibitors additional time for extended conversations with ministry leaders and opportunities to connect with one another.

“It was wonderful to see people I haven’t seen in so many years, and to network with them and see how God is using them,” shared Gabriel Gutierrez Jr. of SermonView. 

Ultimately, the goal of the exhibit hall was to provide ministry leaders attending AMC with resources and solutions for their ministry needs. Booths such as Adventist Children’s Ministries connected attendees to new offerings, including the Kindergarten (ages 4-6) and Primary (ages 7-9) Sabbath School curricula launching this year from the Alive in Jesus Sabbath School Curriculum. The booth had “Thank you Jesus” prayer cards to help children from birth to 3 years form prayer habits with their parents. 

The Adventist Media Center booth, representing the seven NAD media ministries, highlighted their newest offering: the Jesus 101 Bible study, Jesus Wins, which is available in English and Spanish.

“We are giving it away for free, and anyone who has a Bible study group or is leading a ministry is able to request up to 50 copies for free,” shared Giani Mendoza, office coordinator for Jesus 101. “They are fantastic Bible studies because they present the 28 fundamental beliefs in 10 very easy-to-understand lessons.” 

Nearby, the Adventist Learning Community focused on connecting ministry leaders to free online training courses to develop and strengthen their skills. They also promoted a beautiful visual online Bible study, in collaboration with AdventistConnect, that includes narration of the study, audio drama series, and companion videos.

Exhibitors across the hall also shared information and materials related to event management, interest management, accounting and payroll systems, broadcast programming, stewardship resources, and other ministry initiatives.

Health Ministries featured a range of activities and spaces connected to the convention theme, “Replenish: Deeply Rooted.” At the Health Ministries booth, attendees could access resources and participate in a hand-grip strength test. In a separate area called “Deepwood Havens,” organizers created a quiet space intended to help attendees rest between sessions. Nurse hosts from the Adventist Association of Faith Community Nursing offered free health screenings, along with opportunities for conversation with counselors, coaches, or chaplains through the Adventist Association of Health & Wellness Coaching and Adventist Recovery Ministries.

A second wellness area, the “Deep Roots Activity Park,” offered seven activity “trails” designed to support movement and reflection. Activities included health screenings, yard games, a basketball toss, drawing and painting, puzzles and brain games, a virtual reality nature experience, and a prayer tree.

“We wanted to maximize the healing opportunities,” said Angeline D. Brauer, Health Ministries director. “The theme for AMC was ‘Replenish: Deeply Rooted,’ so we decided to create an experience similar to being in the great outdoors.”

Organizers said the exhibit hall supported the convention's broader goals by providing spaces for both equipping and connection, as well as designated areas for rest and renewal.

The original article was published on the North American Division news site.