2026 NCMAF Annual Endorser Conference

"Sustaining Growth - Lasting Impact"

Equipping chaplains with practical tools and fresh insights to strengthen ministry and expand professional skills.

Register & Reserve your room today!

January 12-14, 2026
Crystal Gateway Marriott
1700 Richmond Highway

Arlington, VA 22202

Conference Registration

Early-Bird discount pricing for Endorsers available through Oct 31

Crystal Gateway Marriott

1700 Richmond Highway

Arlington, VA 22202

Please make your reservations here for special discounted room rates

(@ military per diem rate)

Exhibitors & Military Recruiters

Spaces for Recruiters, Exhibitors, and Vendors in the Crystal Gateway “Skywalk”

adjacent to the NCMAF Conference ballroom.  Arlington, VA 22202

Group registration is available for teams of 2 or more.

Conference Schedule Overview

Monday, January 12

8:00am – NCMAF Onboarding for new Endorsers (with lunch)

2:00pm – Endorsers Conference on Veteran Affairs Chaplaincy (ECVAC)

3:30pm – Endorsers Conference on Federal Bureau of Prisons Chaplaincy (BOP)

Tuesday, January 13

7:00am – Breakfast (included)

8:00am – Opening Sessions

9:00am – Annual NCMAF Business Meeting

10:30 am – Religious Liberty Panel

11:30am – Lunch (included)

1:30pm – Sustaining Professional Growth

2:00pm – Clinical Pastoral Education

3:00pm – Professional Chaplaincy Board Certification

4:30pm – Military Recruiting & Accessions

5:30pm – End of Day

Wednesday, January 14

7:00am – Breakfast (included)

8:30am – Suicide Awareness & Prevention Research: CPR Initiative

10:00am - Building Resilient Virtuous Presence: Supporting Chaplains in Challenging Times

11:30am – Lunch (included)

1:00pm – Armed Forces Chaplains Board (DoD Update)

2:00pm – Flag & General Officer Session (Chiefs of Chaplains)

4:00pm – End of Day/End of Conference