Heart of Baltimore | Reginald F. Lewis Museum
Learn from top thought leaders, gain cutting-edge leadership tools, and connect with servant leaders from diverse backgrounds. Don’t miss this powerful opportunity to grow, connect, and lead with purpose.
Washington DC | Museum of the Bible
Learn from top thought leaders, gain cutting-edge leadership tools, and connect with servant leaders from diverse backgrounds. Don’t miss this powerful opportunity to grow, connect, and lead with purpose.
Virginia | TBD
Learn from top thought leaders, gain cutting-edge leadership tools, and connect with servant leaders from diverse backgrounds. Don’t miss this powerful opportunity to grow, connect, and lead with purpose.
The Gideon Leadership Conference is a one-day transformational experience designed to reignite the courage, clarity, and conviction of today’s leaders. Inspired by Gideon’s biblical example—a man who rose from doubt to divine purpose—this event empowers corporate executives, entrepreneurs, and ministry leaders to lead with confidence, compassion, and calling.
Hosted by BW Group Corporation (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit), this powerful gathering will equip you to embrace the servant-leader model that transforms workplaces, strengthens families, and renews faith. Guided by dynamic teaching, engaging keynote sessions, and practical leadership tools, you’ll leave refocused, re-energized, and ready to lead boldly where God has placed you.
This year’s conference features renowned leadership voices including:
Three Opportunities to Experience the Gideon Conference:
To expand accessibility, the Gideon Leadership Conference will be hosted in three separate locations across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. You can attend the session nearest you—or join all three to deepen your leadership journey and build connections across regions.
Each event will run from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, featuring keynote sessions, leadership labs, catered lunch, and community connection time.
This is more than a conference—it’s an investment in your leadership growth, spiritual strength, and legacy.
Maryland- 1/24/26 Reginald Lewis Museum
Washington DC- 2/7/26 The Bible Museum

Jesse Cole is the founder and visionary behind the world-famous Savannah Bananas and a bestselling author known for redefining leadership, culture, and fan engagement. Recognized for his bold, people-first approach, Jesse has built one of the most innovative and beloved sports organizations in the world by putting fans and employees first and challenging traditional business thinking.

John C. Maxwell is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, leadership expert, and speaker who has written more than 90 books selling over 30 million copies in fifty languages. He is the founder of the John Maxwell Leadership organization and has trained millions of leaders worldwide, equipping individuals and organizations to lead with influence, integrity, and purpose.

Craig Groeschel is the founding and senior pastor of Life.Church, one of the largest and most innovative churches in the world. He is a New York Times bestselling author, leadership podcast host, and globally respected voice on leadership, culture, and personal growth. Craig is widely known for helping leaders grow stronger in character, clarity, and influence.

Valorie Burton is a bestselling author, certified executive coach, and one of today’s leading voices on personal development and resilience. She is the founder of the Coaching and Positive Psychology (CaPP) Institute and has coached and trained leaders around the world to thrive personally and professionally through purpose-driven growth.

Mark Cole is the CEO of John Maxwell Leadership and a globally respected leadership expert, speaker, and coach. With decades of experience developing leaders around the world, Mark is known for helping individuals and organizations build strong cultures, lead with intention, and achieve lasting impact.

Bernard “BW” Height is a leadership coach, executive strategist, and founder of BW Group Corporation. With more than 17 years of experience in executive leadership, business development, and organizational strategy, he equips leaders to grow with clarity, character, and purpose. A certified John Maxwell Leadership Coach and U.S. Army Res
Bernard “BW” Height is a leadership coach, executive strategist, and founder of BW Group Corporation. With more than 17 years of experience in executive leadership, business development, and organizational strategy, he equips leaders to grow with clarity, character, and purpose. A certified John Maxwell Leadership Coach and U.S. Army Reserve Chaplain, BW integrates servant leadership principles with practical, real-world leadership application.

Tiffany Bova is a globally recognized thought leader, keynote speaker, and bestselling author of Growth IQ. She serves as the former Global Growth & Innovation Evangelist at Salesforce and previously spent nearly a decade as a Distinguished Analyst at Gartner. Tiffany advises leaders around the world on how to drive sustainable growth th
Tiffany Bova is a globally recognized thought leader, keynote speaker, and bestselling author of Growth IQ. She serves as the former Global Growth & Innovation Evangelist at Salesforce and previously spent nearly a decade as a Distinguished Analyst at Gartner. Tiffany advises leaders around the world on how to drive sustainable growth through customer experience, innovation, and sales excellence. Her insights have been featured in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Fast Company, and she is consistently ranked among the world’s top business speakers.

Anthony Trucks is a former NFL athlete, author, and leadership coach who helps individuals and organizations unlock identity-driven performance. Through his work as founder of Identity Shift Coaching, Anthony equips leaders to overcome adversity, build resilience, and lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

High-caliber leaders from diverse industries will come together to share practical insights on how to pivot careers in 2026. This dynamic conversation will explore how to navigate disruption, reposition your skills, identify emerging opportunities, and make confident transitions with purpose, clarity, and resilience in a rapidly changing economy.