Each year, the National Association of Evangelicals hosts the Denominational Executives Retreat for NAE member denominations. NAE denominational executives spend time together — learning from and encouraging one another in their unique positions of ministry.

Many denominational leaders indicate that this is the one event they prioritize every year. The invitation is limited to the denominational head and his/her spouse. The purpose of the peer retreat is for denominational leaders to share common experiences in a confidential setting. Spouses meet separately, except for joint meals and a shared time of worship. The next Denominational Executives Retreat will be held November 29–30, 2023 in Dallas, Texas.