The Brooklyn Tabernacle's Pastor Jim Cymbala and Carol Cymbala, Grammy Award–winning choir director, will host the Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire Conference from October 2 to 4, 2026, in New York City. The event is designed to refresh and equip those serving in ministry through two specialized tracks: a teaching track for pastors, ministry leaders, and lay workers, and a music track for worship leaders, choir members, and music ministry teams.
Pastor Jim Cymbala, who has led the Brooklyn Tabernacle for more than five decades, emphasized the conference's purpose: "I've had the privilege of pastoring for more than five decades, and I know firsthand the challenges and blessings of ministry. The Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire Conference is about helping leaders and worship teams go home with a renewed heart and a fresh fire for what God has called them to do." Cymbala is the author of best-selling works such as Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire, Fan the Flame, and Jesus Every Day, and his ministry has inspired believers worldwide to deepen their commitment to prayer and biblical preaching.
Carol Cymbala, director of the Grammy Award–winning Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir, noted the importance of music in ministry: "Music is a powerful tool for ministry. My prayer is that every worship leader, singer, and musician who attends will encounter God's presence in a life-changing way." Her leadership has earned global recognition for worship marked by heartfelt, Spirit-led excellence.
Attendees will participate in dynamic worship services and receive practical ministry insights tailored to their chosen tracks. Those in the music track will have the rare opportunity to rehearse and sing with the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir, gaining hands-on experience in a world-class worship environment. The conference will be held at the Brooklyn Tabernacle, located at 17 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY. Registration is available at https://www.brooklyntabernacle.org/fresh-wind-fresh-fire-conference/.
This conference comes at a time when many ministry leaders face burnout and seek renewal. The Cymbalas' focus on prayer, biblical teaching, and excellence in worship addresses these needs directly. The event's dual-track structure allows participants to choose the area most relevant to their ministry, whether in leadership or music. For worship teams, the chance to learn from and sing with the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir offers a unique, practical training experience that could transform their home congregations.
The Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire Conference underscores the ongoing impact of the Brooklyn Tabernacle's ministry, which has grown from a small church to a multi-ethnic congregation known for its vibrant worship and commitment to prayer. Jim Cymbala's books, which have sold millions of copies and been translated worldwide, continue to influence pastors globally. Carol Cymbala's work with the choir has set a standard for worship music that prioritizes spiritual depth over performance.
For more information or to register, visit the conference website or follow the Brooklyn Tabernacle on Facebook or Instagram. The event promises to be a time of spiritual refreshment and practical equipping for all who attend.
