The Brooklyn Tabernacle, under the leadership of Pastor Jim Cymbala and Grammy Award–winning choir director Carol Cymbala, will host the Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire Conference from October 2 to October 4, 2026, in New York City. The conference aims 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 served as senior pastor of the Brooklyn Tabernacle for more than five decades and authored best-selling works such as Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire, 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,” he stated.
Carol Cymbala, who has led the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir to seven Grammy Awards, highlighted the impact of the music track. “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,” she said. Attendees 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 feature dynamic worship services and practical ministry insights tailored to each track. The teaching track will offer biblical encouragement and times of collective prayer, while the music track will equip participants to cultivate deeper spiritual impact through music and worship. Registration is available at https://www.brooklyntabernacle.org/fresh-wind-fresh-fire-conference/.
The event underscores the Cymbalas’ commitment to supporting ministry leaders worldwide. Pastor Jim Cymbala’s books have sold millions of copies and been translated globally, and Carol Cymbala continues to mentor leaders and choirs with an emphasis on excellence and sincere devotion to Christ. The conference seeks to provide a transformative experience for all attendees, reinforcing the importance of prayer, biblical preaching, and heartfelt worship in ministry.
