LABI College Announces “POURED OUT: Caring for the Soul Behind the Calling” Pastoral Conference
Free four-day conference will bring together pastors, ministry leaders, students, and community partners to address wellness, resilience, relationships, and longevity in ministry.
LA PUENTE, Calif. September 2026, LABI College will host POURED OUT: Caring for the Soul Behind the Calling, a free four-day pastoral conference taking place October 19–22, 2026, on the LABI College campus in La Puente, California.
Centered on Psalm 23:3, “He restores my soul,” the conference is designed to strengthen the spiritual, emotional, relational, and vocational well-being of pastors, ministry leaders, students, and emerging leaders.
Those called to ministry regularly devote themselves to serving and caring for others. Poured Out turns attention toward the person behind that calling, creating space for biblically grounded and practical conversations surrounding mental and emotional health, burnout, trauma, healthy boundaries, rest, relationships, spiritual resilience, leadership succession, and longevity in ministry.
The conference will guide participants through a four-day journey built around four themes: Recognize, Restore, Relate, and Remain, with an overarching goal to Reproduce, investing in a new generation of leaders who understand that sustainable ministry includes caring for their own well-being.
Four Days of Conversation, Community and Restoration
Monday, October 19, RECOGNIZE: “It Is Okay to Not Be Okay”The conference begins at 11:00 a.m. with a workshop and lunch featuring Pastor Tina Navar Colin, Associate Pastor of Iglesia Poder de Dios and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. The session will focus on mental health and self-awareness in ministry, including recognizing stress, burnout, trauma and compassion fatigue. Lunch will be provided.
Tuesday, October 20, RESTORE: “You Cannot Pour from an Empty Cup”Tuesday evening will focus on rest, healthy boundaries and spiritual resilience. From 6:00–7:00 p.m., attendees are invited to enjoy coffee, fellowship and a resource fair connecting ministry leaders with available community resources.
Separate Men’s and Women’s Panels will take place from 7:00–8:30 p.m. The Women’s Panel will feature Pastor Tina Navar Colin, Bibiana Castro and Rev. Dr. Tanya Paniagua, moderated by Pastor Krystal Baca-Matthews. The Men’s Panel will feature Rev. Dr. Marty Harris, Pastor Manny Castro, Joel Colin and Pastor Vincent Nunez, moderated by Brian Alvarez.
Wednesday, October 21, RELATE: “Who Pastors the Pastor?
”At 11:00 a.m., Rev. Dr. Tanya Paniagua will lead a chapel service exploring relationships, community and trauma-informed ministry. The session will address the importance of trusted relationships, support systems and appropriate resources for leaders who often carry the needs of others. Lunch will be provided following chapel.
Thursday, October 22, REMAIN: “Healthy Enough to Finish Well”The conference concludes at 11:11 a.m. with a chapel service featuring Pastor Krystal Baca-Matthews. The closing session will focus on longevity, calling, healthy leadership, succession and preparing the next generation to lead well. Lunch will be provided following chapel.
Free and Open to the Community
Poured Out is free and open to pastors, ministry leaders, church staff, students, emerging leaders, congregational members and others interested in healthy and sustainable ministry.
Participants do not need to attend all four days. Attendees may register for the individual days that best fit their schedules. Individual registration is required for each attendee, and participants will be asked to indicate which conference days they plan to attend.
Through the conference, LABI College hopes to encourage conversations about wellness in ministry while connecting current and future leaders with relationships, practices and resources that can help sustain both the person and the calling.
POURED OUT: Caring for the Soul Behind the Calling
October 19–22, 2026 LABI College | La Puente, California
Admission: FREE,
Registration Required
For conference information, schedules and registration, visit LABI College and select Events.
About LABI College
LABI College is a Christian higher education institution in La Puente, California, committed to preparing students for lives of service, leadership and ministry. Through its academic programs and community partnerships, LABI College equips emerging leaders to serve their churches, professions and communities.
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