Mark your calendars for September 20th–26th for the 2026 Life-Over-Death Conference. Join us at Portsmouth City Park on Sunday, September 20th, for an uplifting worship service. Experience inspiring day sessions on Wednesday and Thursday, the 23rd and 24th, with tailored breakout sessions for men, women, and young adults. Each night, be moved by powerful messages and memorable worship with renowned artists like Kelontae Gavin, Antwaun Cooks, and Kierra Sheard. We will conclude this meaningful week of confirmation, restoration, and reflection with a suicide prevention walk in downtown Portsmouth, raising awareness and offering hope to all. Join us as we come together to create lasting change and inspire hope in our community—your presence could make all the difference. Get your tickets today because this conference will sell out!

Churches interested in registering groups of ten or more, please email LOD2026@grovechurchva.com for more information.

Available Breakout Sessions:

“Death to the Old Me” (Emotional Intelligence)
This transformative session will cover the process of shedding limiting emotional habits, immature reactions, and unhealthy patterns.

“I’m Sick of This Church” (Cultural Relevance)
This session invites participants to engage in critical conversation on presenting Christ and His church in a relevant way while referencing Biblical truth.

“The Barbershop” (Men)
Open conversation focusing on fostering community, providing support, and creating a space for open, vulnerable discussion.

“The Beauty Shop” (Women)
Through honest reflection and practical insight, women will be equipped to renew their minds, embrace the mind of the Spirit, and walk in life and peace.

“Living Single” (Singles)
Singleness is a purposeful season, not a waiting room. This session, Living Single helps Christian singles grow in identity, health, and faith while pursuing wholeness and fulfillment in Christ—regardless of relationship status.

“The Collab: Media & Music Collective” (Media & Music)
This session is designed for those who serve in the collective partnership of music and media to encourage, strengthen, and equip each person with tools and an understanding of the importance of not wasting your oil.

“Keeping the Lights On” (Media)
In this session, we will discuss the importance of “keeping the lights on” in your heart for God by keeping the main thing, the main thing, while you serve.

“Where Do I Fit In?” (Young Adults)
In this session, we will dig deeper into the “Why” and the “What” of ministry, and how to identify your place in Christ.

“The Safe Space” (Music)
This space is designed to pour back into those who pour out week after week. Let’s come together, share our experiences, support each other, and leave feeling refreshed.

“One + One = Three” (Married Couples)
A healthy marriage has God in the equation! This session invites married couples to re-align, re-imagine and re-vitalize their perspectives on the ministry of marriage through conversations on shared purpose, selflessness, and sanctification.

“Show Me the Money” (Grant Writing)
Learn how to secure funding with this overview of grant writing for those who are starting out.

“3D: Death, Divorce and Disappointment.”
Participants in this session will explore how God restores hope and renews purpose after seasons of loss and relational endings.