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About This Event
The 2025 International Ranch Ministry Conference is a full weekend event focused on supporting similar ranch ministries and offering education that is rooted in Biblical truths. This year the main conference will begin Friday night, September 26th at 5 pm and go all the way through Sunday September 28th at 5 pm. Pre-Conference sessions will be held all day Thursday and Friday, Sept. 25-26.
The main conference includes over forty-five educational sessions on ministry, programming, volunteer management, non-profits, horse training, fundraising, and other related topics. Your registration includes two dinners, two lunches, entertainment Friday and Saturday evening, Cowboy Church Sunday morning and precious time of praise and worship. We also host longer, more intensive pre-conference programs the two days prior to the main conference for a separate fee. The 2025 event will be hosted at Wings of Hope Ranch in Doswell, VA. There will be three (+) session choices per time slot to choose from on Saturday and Sunday as part of the Main Conference.
The International Ranch Ministry Conference first started as the East Coast Ranch Ministry Clinic in 2015 by Alison Boyd, co-founder of Wings of Hope Ranch. Our mission was and is to connect people who are starting (or already working) in equine/ranch type non-profit ministries that serve unique populations. Many ministries in attendance are passionate about reaching children with special needs, trauma and trafficking victims, veterans, addiction/recovery, first responders, and the foster/adopt community. 2025 will be our event's TENTH anniversary and to celebrate we are adopting the name "The International Ranch Ministry Conference"! It is a nod to the way the Lord has blessed this event and brought attendees and speakers from as far away as Australia, Canada, and Peru!
Often the ministry leaders who attend utilize horses in their ministries. Some also incorporate farm animals and related activities like art, gardening, and woodworking to minister to their chosen people/clients. The speakers are a mix of fellow ministry leaders as well as industry experts with a national presence. In 2024 we had fifty speakers, and fifty-five ministries represented the attendees.
Main Conference Early Bird Registration is $159 Price (until 5-1-25)
Regular Registration Rate: $179 (ends 8-1-25)
LATE Rate: $189 (ends 9-20-25)
On Site Registration Rate $199 .
Main Conference Schedule Available Here Soon:
To register for the Main Conference, just hit the blue button at the top of the page that says, "Get Tickets".
Pre-Conference Extended Sessions: In addition to the Main Conference, we will be offering optional pre-conference intensive sessions on topics like horse training, equine ministry, business, trauma ministry, and more. These pre-conference opportunities will be hosted all day Thursday and Friday, prior to the main Conference beginning. You can add any of these options to your Main Conference registration or simply attend one or more of these programs independent of the main conference.
Pre-Conference Schedule available here soon: __________________________
You can register for any pre-Conference session by clicking the blue button "Get Tickets" at the top of this page. Pre-Conference sessions can be purchased individually or added to the Main Conference. Please note that many of the pre-Conference sessions overlap in days and times so if you purchase more than one pre-conference make sure they are at various times/days.
Vendor Booths: Our vendor hall is back by popular demand on Saturday from 11 am to 7 pm. We have a limited number of booths so register early. Apply for a vendor booth.
Follow us on Social Media: We will be featuring each speaker in weeks to come on our Facebook page and Instagram Feed @Internationalranchministryconference
Sponsor This Event: For information on sponsorships click the button GET TICKETS above or email Alison@wingsofhoperanch.org
Hotel and Lodging: Our event host hotel will be The Holiday Inn Express in Ashland VA, 107 S Carter Rd, Ashland, VA 23005. Please call the hotel direct at: 804-752-7889 and make a reservation. The group is under the name: 2025 International Ranch Ministry Conference. The rate is $139 plus taxes per night. We have set aside a limited number of rooms for Thursday through Sunday nights. We recommend you make reservations early, consider AIRBNBS and any other local hotels or campgrounds for lodging. We expect lodgings of all types to book up early!
Important to note: Our ministries and this event are focused on Christian ministry, never therapy. In general, we do not claim to be therapists or provide therapy in our ministries. There are some ministries in our circle (that attend or share at our events) that do in fact have licensed therapists who work at their ranches (whom we LOVE) but that is an exception to the rule. Our Conference focuses on education that is rooted in Biblical truths and supports similar ministries.
Since 2015 we have hosted events at Wings of Hope Ranch, VA (2015- 2017), Walk on Water Ministries, FL (2018), Shepherd Youth Ranch, NC (2019), No event due to Covid-19 (2020) Ready Yourselves Youth Ranch, PA (2021), and Wings of Hope Ranch, VA (new property- 2022-2024). We also try to support and consult with similar ministries throughout the year who are starting up or have questions. It is our sincere pleasure to help spread the Good News of Christ by helping other ministries blossom.
We look forward to seeing you in September!
If you have any questions, contact Alison Boyd at 804-397-0469 or alison@wingsofhoperanch.org.
2025 International Ranch Ministry Conference refund policy. All cancellation and refund requests must be received by email to Alison@wingsofhoperanch.org
Pre-Conference cancellations: Can be refunded in full if made 30 days (August 25, 2025) prior to the event. Pre-Conference registration fees are non-refundable after the 30-day deadline, as plans are made for the speaker's time, travel, and materials for the scheduled amount of attendees at that time. Pre-Conference registrations can be transferred to another person (named by you) at no charge up to 3 days before the main Conference begins.
Main Conference cancellations: Registrations can be transferred to another person (named by you) at no charge up to 3 days before the main Conference begins. 2025 Registration fees can be transferred/applied towards next year’s (2026) event at no charge. Registrations can be refunded at any time before the event, less than a $49 cancellation fee that is retained.
About This Event
The 2025 International Ranch Ministry Conference is a full weekend event focused on supporting similar ranch ministries and offering education that is rooted in Biblical truths. This year the main conference will begin Friday night, September 26th at 5 pm and go all the way through Sunday September 28th at 5 pm. Pre-Conference sessions will be held all day Thursday and Friday, Sept. 25-26.
The main conference includes over forty-five educational sessions on ministry, programming, volunteer management, non-profits, horse training, fundraising, and other related topics. Your registration includes two dinners, two lunches, entertainment Friday and Saturday evening, Cowboy Church Sunday morning and precious time of praise and worship. We also host longer, more intensive pre-conference programs the two days prior to the main conference for a separate fee. The 2025 event will be hosted at Wings of Hope Ranch in Doswell, VA. There will be three (+) session choices per time slot to choose from on Saturday and Sunday as part of the Main Conference.
The International Ranch Ministry Conference first started as the East Coast Ranch Ministry Clinic in 2015 by Alison Boyd, co-founder of Wings of Hope Ranch. Our mission was and is to connect people who are starting (or already working) in equine/ranch type non-profit ministries that serve unique populations. Many ministries in attendance are passionate about reaching children with special needs, trauma and trafficking victims, veterans, addiction/recovery, first responders, and the foster/adopt community. 2025 will be our event's TENTH anniversary and to celebrate we are adopting the name "The International Ranch Ministry Conference"! It is a nod to the way the Lord has blessed this event and brought attendees and speakers from as far away as Australia, Canada, and Peru!
Often the ministry leaders who attend utilize horses in their ministries. Some also incorporate farm animals and related activities like art, gardening, and woodworking to minister to their chosen people/clients. The speakers are a mix of fellow ministry leaders as well as industry experts with a national presence. In 2024 we had fifty speakers, and fifty-five ministries represented the attendees.
Main Conference Early Bird Registration is $159 Price (until 5-1-25)
Regular Registration Rate: $179 (ends 8-1-25)
LATE Rate: $189 (ends 9-20-25)
On Site Registration Rate $199 .
Main Conference Schedule Available Here Soon:
To register for the Main Conference, just hit the blue button at the top of the page that says, "Get Tickets".
Pre-Conference Extended Sessions: In addition to the Main Conference, we will be offering optional pre-conference intensive sessions on topics like horse training, equine ministry, business, trauma ministry, and more. These pre-conference opportunities will be hosted all day Thursday and Friday, prior to the main Conference beginning. You can add any of these options to your Main Conference registration or simply attend one or more of these programs independent of the main conference.
Pre-Conference Schedule available here soon: __________________________
You can register for any pre-Conference session by clicking the blue button "Get Tickets" at the top of this page. Pre-Conference sessions can be purchased individually or added to the Main Conference. Please note that many of the pre-Conference sessions overlap in days and times so if you purchase more than one pre-conference make sure they are at various times/days.
Vendor Booths: Our vendor hall is back by popular demand on Saturday from 11 am to 7 pm. We have a limited number of booths so register early. Apply for a vendor booth.
Follow us on Social Media: We will be featuring each speaker in weeks to come on our Facebook page and Instagram Feed @Internationalranchministryconference
Sponsor This Event: For information on sponsorships click the button GET TICKETS above or email Alison@wingsofhoperanch.org
Hotel and Lodging: Our event host hotel will be The Holiday Inn Express in Ashland VA, 107 S Carter Rd, Ashland, VA 23005. Please call the hotel direct at: 804-752-7889 and make a reservation. The group is under the name: 2025 International Ranch Ministry Conference. The rate is $139 plus taxes per night. We have set aside a limited number of rooms for Thursday through Sunday nights. We recommend you make reservations early, consider AIRBNBS and any other local hotels or campgrounds for lodging. We expect lodgings of all types to book up early!
Important to note: Our ministries and this event are focused on Christian ministry, never therapy. In general, we do not claim to be therapists or provide therapy in our ministries. There are some ministries in our circle (that attend or share at our events) that do in fact have licensed therapists who work at their ranches (whom we LOVE) but that is an exception to the rule. Our Conference focuses on education that is rooted in Biblical truths and supports similar ministries.
Since 2015 we have hosted events at Wings of Hope Ranch, VA (2015- 2017), Walk on Water Ministries, FL (2018), Shepherd Youth Ranch, NC (2019), No event due to Covid-19 (2020) Ready Yourselves Youth Ranch, PA (2021), and Wings of Hope Ranch, VA (new property- 2022-2024). We also try to support and consult with similar ministries throughout the year who are starting up or have questions. It is our sincere pleasure to help spread the Good News of Christ by helping other ministries blossom.
We look forward to seeing you in September!
If you have any questions, contact Alison Boyd at 804-397-0469 or alison@wingsofhoperanch.org.
2025 International Ranch Ministry Conference refund policy. All cancellation and refund requests must be received by email to Alison@wingsofhoperanch.org
Pre-Conference cancellations: Can be refunded in full if made 30 days (August 25, 2025) prior to the event. Pre-Conference registration fees are non-refundable after the 30-day deadline, as plans are made for the speaker's time, travel, and materials for the scheduled amount of attendees at that time. Pre-Conference registrations can be transferred to another person (named by you) at no charge up to 3 days before the main Conference begins.
Main Conference cancellations: Registrations can be transferred to another person (named by you) at no charge up to 3 days before the main Conference begins. 2025 Registration fees can be transferred/applied towards next year’s (2026) event at no charge. Registrations can be refunded at any time before the event, less than a $49 cancellation fee that is retained.
Getting There
Wings of Hope Ranch
13280 Tower Rd
Doswell, Virginia 23047
United States
Join us for the 2025 International Ranch Ministry Conference