About this Event
Join with NACL members from around the United States, international leaders, state legislators, current and former Christian elected officials, faith leaders, believers and supporters for the : 2026 NACL Annual Meeting & Awards Gala.
We are happy to be hosting this event at the Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel - a key location for ease of travel in the Washington, D.C. area with free shuttle service every 30 minutes from the Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) located less than 1 mile away.
BOOK YOUR ROOM TODAY at our host hotel using our discounted conference rates (Room Block Closes November 16th):
The event will begin at the Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel on Monday, December 7th and includes the kickoff NACL Statesmen's Luncheon, special speakers, the NACL National Legislative Council, evening reception and the NACL Awards Gala. On Tuesday, December 8th we will begin the day with our own NACL Prayer Breakfast and continue with special speakers, expert panels and the NACL Executive Committee Meeting. Our event concludes on Capitol Hill in the afternoon with our NACL Congressional Briefing with U.S. Senators and U.S. Congressmen.
As you have come to expect, our conference will include leading Christian elected officials, Christian faith leaders, Jewish leaders, pro-life leaders, special speakers, expert panels, induction of new NACL members, NACL-National Legislative Council committee meetings, and the presentation of special awards.
Stay tuned for the announcement of national and international leaders who will be speaking during our upcoming conference.
CONFERENCE AGENDA SUMMARY
( FULL DETAILED CONFERENCE AGENDA WILL BE UPDATED SOON)
Meeting Dress: All meetings are business dress and the gala is black tie optional.
Monday, December 7, 2026
(8:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Exhibitors invited to setup tables and exhibit displays)
9:00 AM - Registration Desk opens
12:00 PM - NACL Statesmen's Luncheon & Special Speakers
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM - NACL National Legislative Council Committees
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM - NACL Spousal Network (spouses of elected officials only)
5:30 PM NACL President's Council Reception (Invite Only) - open to NACL President's Council members, NACL State Chairs & Vice Chairs, NACL-NLC Committee Chairs and Vice Chairs, and NACL National Advisory Board Members
6:15 PM - Gala Reception for All Attendees
7:00 PM - NACL Awards Gala
This is always an exciting event with special music, powerful speakers, award presentations, and a Gospel message.
Dress Code black tie optional: A tuxedo or dark formal suit; a floor-length gown, formal cocktail dress or dressy evening outfit.
Tuesday, December 8, 2026
8:00 AM - NACL Prayer Breakfast with Special Guest Speakers
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Featured Speakers, Expert Panels, final NACL National Legislative Council Committee Meetings
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM - BREAK FOR ATTENDEES - Commute to Capitol Hill
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM - NACL Congressional Briefing on Capitol Hill, (location TBA)
3:30 PM - Event Adjourns
*There are many opportunities to visit wonderful historic attractions while you are in the Washington, D.C. and Arlington, Virginia area after the meeting adjourns:
Things to do in Virginia
The NACL was originally announced in 2018 and incorporated in 2019 to become the first fully functioning national para-legislative organization led by Christian elected officials at the local, state and federal levels. In fact, historians have stated the NACL is the first official national association of Christian lawmakers in the history of our country - and we want you to join and be a part of what we are doing.
The organization is dedicated to restoring the Judeo-Christian foundation of our nation and addressing major policy issues facing our states and nation from a Biblical worldview. The charter meeting of the NACL was held August 4-5, 2020, in Miramar Beach, Florida with Christian elected officials and supporters from all around the United States who chose to take a stand for God and Country. At that meeting 23 elected officials were installed as state chairs for the NACL. The NACL received official recognition as an IRS approved 501(c)3 organization in 2021. The organization continues to grow and now has elected officials serving as state chairs in 43 states, with members and supporters in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. The NACL has 8 standing committees operating as the NACL-National Legislative Council which has passed 75 recommended model laws, statutes, ordinances & resolutions to date .
Special Note Spouses Welcome: NACL welcomes spouses of elected officials to be at all of our events. We know that behind every married lawmaker is a spouse that sacrifices for public service as well. The NACL seeks to facilitate spouses networking with each other to provide encouragement, edification and spiritual support.
EXCLUSIVE EVENT
This is an exclusive event for local, state and federal elected officials, faith leaders, policymakers, believers, pastors, NACL members and supporters from around the United States and the world. All likeminded people are welcome to attend our meetings. We are dedicated to our Judeo-Christian history and heritage.
Thanks to our Event Sponsors and Presidential Partners!!!
We welcome you to become a sponsor or partner of NACL as well. Annual Partners and Sponsors are allowed free tickets and other benefits. For more information and to discuss becoming a sponsor or annual partner please email [email protected].
IMPORTANT NACL NOTICES
- The NACL is a private membership organization. Only paid members and registered attendees who are our guests are allowed to participate and attend our meetings.
- The NACL is not responsible for accidents, illness or loss of property of attendees.
- Registered NACL attendees must display their meeting credentials at all times in order to be admitted to all meetings and events including the receptions, breakfasts, lunches or dinners.
- Security will be present for the security and safety of our attendees.
- The NACL reserves the right to ask any registrant or attendee to leave the meeting if deemed necessary. Registration fees will not be refunded to anyone disrupting the meeting.
- Baggage, packages and personal items should not be left unattended in the meeting and event areas. Any unattended items found will be treated as suspicious and may be removed by our security team.
NO REFUNDS
There will be NO REFUNDS. All registrations, tickets, memberships, sponsorships or donations are non-refundable. If the meeting is forced to be cancelled for any reason all registered attendees and/or sponsors will be given credit at a future conference.
PURPOSE
In 1776, the founding fathers of our nation made four specific references to God in the Declaration of Independence, referring to Him as Nature’s God, our Creator, the Supreme Judge of the World, and Divine Providence. They understood that God has given every person natural rights that no man created and no man can take away. Our nation is forgetting this fundamental principle and it is time that we take action before it is too late.
In Proverbs 29:2 the scripture declares, "When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn." Our nation has been experiencing spiritual decline for decades and we now are dealing with social unrest and political division at levels not seen since the Civil War in the 1860s. We believe that the answer to these challenges can be found by uniting Christian believers together with Christian elected officials who are dedicated to restoring the Judeo-Christian foundation of our nation and serving in elected offices at every level around the nation.
Rep. Tom Oliverson (TX) was elected to serve as the first Chairman of the NACL-National Legislative Council in 2020. This picture shows our Founder & President Sen. Jason Rapert (AR) delivering Chairman Oliverson the gavel as he assumed his leadership position and conducted the first meeting of the Executive Committee.
This picture was taken at the conclusion of the very first NALC-NLC Executive Committee Meeting conducted at the Charter Meeting in 2020. It includes NALC state chairs, national advisory board members and governing board members that were physically present for the meeting. Due to the Covid19 Pandemic other NACL leaders joined remotely. Seated L - R Front Row: Rod Martin (FL), Hunter Lundy (LA), Sen. Jason Rapert (AR), Rep. Mary Bentley (AR), Rep. Tom Oliverson (TX), Sen. Dennis Baxley (FL)Standing L - R Back Row: Sen. Kathy Chism (MS), Allan Parker (TX), Janet Porter (FL), Sen. Bob Ballinger (AR), Rep. Sarah Vance (AK), Sen. Mike Azinger (WV), Sen. David Livingston (AZ), Rep. Reggie Stoltzfus (OH), Sen. Marty Quinn (OK), Sen. Mark Abraham (LA), Rep. Randy Bridges (KY), Sen. Ted Alexander (NC), Rep. Bill Rhiley (KS)
U.S. Ambassador to Israel, The Honorable Mike Huckabee, was the first recipient of the NACL American Patriot Award for Christian Honor & Courage. Ambassador Huckabee is seen here receiving his award at the 2020 NACL Charter Meeting from NACL Founder & President Sen. Jason Rapert (AR).
According to historians, the National Association of Christian Lawmakers (NACL) is the first formal national association of Christian elected officials formed in the United States.
Based on discussion and debate, Christian lawmakers formulate model laws, statutes, ordinances and resolutions based upon a Biblical worldview for introduction in cities, counties, states, and at the federal level in Congress. The NACL was the first para-legisltiave organization to do this in our country and it is making a difference in policy debates around the country.
The goal is for lawmakers to come together in support of clear Biblical principles so that our nation lives up to its national motto “In God We Trust.” In Psalm 33:12 of the Holy Bible the message is clear, "Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord." We have been suffering in this nation because ungodly leaders are in many positions of authority and their actions result in ungodly laws, decisions and judgments.
The Bible is very clear on several issues including the protection of all life and the fact that God created man and woman for companionship and marriage. The Bible also is clear that God's plan for humanity was for those who believe in Him to take authority over everything in the earth, Genesis 1:26-28. Christians are being forced out of the public square and chastised for speaking up on issues in the private and public realm. The early signs of Christian persecution are already present in our culture today and we must stop this now.
It is time to take action and we are recruiting solid leaders who are willing to take a stand. Come join us and take your place to stand in the gap for the future of America and be a part of saving our nation!
Event venue & nearby stays
Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel, 2800 Potomac Avenue, Arlington, United States
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