ABOUT
A Gathering for Those Called to Build the Church
You don’t have to have it all figured out to take your next step.
This isn’t just a conference—it’s a space to be reminded of who Jesus is before focusing on what you’re called to do.
Through powerful worship, intentional community, and practical equipping, Trellis Conference is designed to help you reconnect with Jesus and move forward with clarity and confidence.
SPEAKERS
BRIAN BENNETT
Lead Pastor of Pathway Church Executive Director of Trellis
EFRAIN CIRILO
State Pastor at Texas Ministries
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Efrain Cirilo is a pastor, church planter, and network leader passionate about helping churches grow healthier and make disciples who multiply. Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and raised in the Bronx, New York, his story shapes his heart for reaching diverse communities with the Gospel. Efrain and his wife, Megan, began serving in ministry during their college years, and he now brings over 20 years of ministry experience to his leadership and teaching. He has spent the past 15 years serving in Texas, including eight years as Senior Pastor of a growing multi-site church in Kilgore.
In 2019, Efrain was called to Conroe, Texas, to plant a gospel-centered, multiplying church. Through partnerships with the Houston Church Planting Network, Stadia, and Texas Ministries, the church launched with more than 400 people in attendance on its first Sunday. In addition to pastoring, Efrain actively coaches and equips church planters and leaders, helping launch multiple churches and develop healthy ministry systems that lead to kingdom impact.
He currently serves as the State Pastor for Texas Ministries, where he equips, supports and strengthens pastors and churches across the state.
Efrain and Megan live in Conroe, Texas, with their three children—Grace, Josiah, and Anna.
And More!
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5PM - Registration
7PM - Main Session 1: Brian Bennett
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9AM - Main Session 2: Efrain Cirilo
10:45AM - Breakout Session 1
Noon - Lunch
1:30PM - Breakout Session 2
7PM - Main Session 3: Monte Dillard
9PM - After Party
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9AM - Main Session 4: Sarah Zaske
11AM - Dismissal
SCHEDULE
THE GREENHOUSE EXPERIENCE:
12PM 09.24 - 12PM 09.25
The Greenhouse Experience is a 24-hour retreat designed exclusively for Trellis Coordinators and Students to rest, reconnect, and be refreshed following the Trellis Conference. Running from noon on Thursday, September 24th to noon on Friday, September 25th, this experience is a space for deeper connection with God and one another—like a greenhouse, it’s an environment where growth is nurtured and new life takes root. Through meaningful conversations, reflective practices, and shared meals, participants will leave grounded, encouraged, and re-centered for the season ahead. If you are planning to join us, be sure to include “The Greenhouse” add-on in your registration.
TICKETS
Early-Bird Registration
Available Until Jul 1, 2026
$119
Standard Registration
$139
Group Registration
For groups of 5+
$100
Trellis Student Registration
$69