This conference exists to glorify God by helping pastors and church leaders anchor their lives, ministries, and churches in Christ, His Word, and the Gospel.
Our hope is that this conference will help unite churches and church leaders and build lasting relationships through which we can encourage one another in the challenges we face in ministry.
Our desire for this year’s conference is to encourage pastors, their wives, and ministry leaders to set their eyes on Christ so that they can endure in ministry and “not grow weary of doing good” (Galatians 6:9).
Speakers
Dr. Phil Newton
It is our privilege to again have Dr. Phil Newton as our main speaker for this conference. Phil received his PhD at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Phil pastored for 44 years, with the last 35 being at South Woods Baptist Church in Memphis, Tennessee, which he planted in 1987. Phil now serves as Director of Pastoral Care and Mentoring for the Pillar Network and is an adjunct professor at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Phil and his wife, Karen, have five children and six grandchildren.
He is the author of several books, including 40 Questions About Pastoral Ministry, The Mentoring Church: How Pastors and Congregations Cultivate Leaders, Conduct Gospel-Centered Funerals (with Brian Croft), Elders in the Life of the Church (with Matt Schmucker), and Venture All for God: Piety in the Writings of John Bunyan (with Roger Duke and Drew Harris). Pastor Phil has also contributed many articles to various ministries and Christian publications. (Borrowed from Pillar Network Website)
He is the author of several books, including 40 Questions About Pastoral Ministry, The Mentoring Church: How Pastors and Congregations Cultivate Leaders, Conduct Gospel-Centered Funerals (with Brian Croft), Elders in the Life of the Church (with Matt Schmucker), and Venture All for God: Piety in the Writings of John Bunyan (with Roger Duke and Drew Harris). Pastor Phil has also contributed many articles to various ministries and Christian publications. (Borrowed from Pillar Network Website)
Garrett Conner
We are thankful to have Pastor Garrett back with us at the conference this year. Originally from Florida, Garrett and his wife Lara, have three sons Jackson, Tyler, and Hunter. Garrett graduated from Trinity Baptist College in Jacksonville, Florida, then completed a Master of Divinity at the Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, North Carolina
Garrett serves as senior pastor at La Plata Baptist Church
Garrett has written posts for 9marks and he has written Explore devotionals for the Good Book Company. His contributions include devotionals on the Psalms, all of Ezekiel, and all of 2 Chronicles.
(Borrowed from La Plata Baptist Website)
Garrett serves as senior pastor at La Plata Baptist Church
Garrett has written posts for 9marks and he has written Explore devotionals for the Good Book Company. His contributions include devotionals on the Psalms, all of Ezekiel, and all of 2 Chronicles.
(Borrowed from La Plata Baptist Website)
Billy Dalton
Billy has been married to Heather for over 25 years. They have seven children (Leianna, Caleb, Nyah, Liam, Bella, Simeon, and Callum). Billy serves as preaching pastor at First Baptist Church of Cedar Key and also serves on staff as the Associate Regional Leader and Training Facilitator for Sub-Saharan Africa with Reaching and Teaching International Ministries.
Billy completed his Master in Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary before serving overseas for nine years in Africa and Central Asia
Billy completed his Master in Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary before serving overseas for nine years in Africa and Central Asia
Speakers
Justin Perry
Justin the lead pastor and primary preacher for Covenant Life Church in Tampa. Justin oversees and teaches leadership development, church planting, and is involved organizing pastoral networks. Justin graduated from Union University and he earned his M.Div. from SEBTS in 2008. He completed a church planting residency at North Wake Church in 2009 and planted Covenant Life Church in 2010. Justin married his wife Jackey in 2004 and they have three daughters.
Justin serves on staff with Treasuring Christ Together Network and is passionate about smoking meat.
(Adapted from Covenant Life Church's Website)
Justin serves on staff with Treasuring Christ Together Network and is passionate about smoking meat.
(Adapted from Covenant Life Church's Website)
Brad Williams
Brad is a graduate from Reformed Theological Seminary of Jackson, Mississippi. He is married to his best friend Rachel and they have four children, a son and three daughters. Brad has worked in church ministry full time since 2000. From 2000 through 2009, Brad was a youth and family pastor in three different PCA churches while he earned his MDiv. In 2009, Brad accepted a call to Keystone Heights where he pastored a small, independent Presbyterian church for almost 6 years. While working in Keystone, Brad was introduced to Dr. Richard Parker, and after a few years of friendship and mutual encouragement, Brad and Dr. Parker felt like the Lord was leading them to labor together at the Chapel. Brad accepted the call to be the Associate Pastor at the Chapel in the Fall of 2014, and transitioned to the role of Senior Pastor in the spring of 2018. Brad loves being with family and helping his wife Rachel homeschool their children. Brad also loves to read, and is lover of all things historical. Most importantly, Brad loves the gospel of Jesus Christ because Brad was rescued from a life of sin and death through the power of the cross. Brad is passionate about seeing the city of Gainesville transformed, and he looks forward to a fruitful ministry in the city.
(Adopted from The Chapel's Website)
(Adopted from The Chapel's Website)
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Conference Details
The conference is made up of four sessions that will help readjust our gaze on heaven and Christ Himself to help encourage us to press on in ministry. We will also include times of Q&A and group discussions to make this conference as hands on and practical as possible.
Cost - The cost of the conference is $75. This includes the following:
* Conference T-Shirt/Merch
* Books
* 2 Lunches and 1 Dinners
* Snacks, Coffee, and Water
Payments can be made in person in cash or check or online at the following link:
https://buy.stripe.com/00w3cu72QfOleOLdGmcwg00
Dress Code - Casual to Business Casual
(Schedule)
Friday (December 4th)
10:00 - 10:30 - Welcome, Introductions, and Time of Worship
10:30 - 11:15 - Session 1 - Persevering in Your Walk
11:15 - 11:30 - Break
11:30 - 12:15 - Group Time with Discussion
12:15 - 1:30 - Lunch
1:30 - 2:30 - Session 2 - Persevering Amist Warfare
2:30 - 3:00 - Break
3:00 - 3:45 - Q&A Panel -
3:45 - 4:00 - Short Break
4:00 - 5:00 -Group Time with Discussion
5:00 - 5:10 - Recap of the Day and Announcements
5:15 - 6:30 - Dinner
6:30 - 7:30 -Q&A Panel
Saturday (December 5th)
9:00 - 9:30 - Welcome, announcements, worship
9:30 - 10:15 -Session 3 - Persevering Through Worship
10:15 - 10:45 - Break
10:45 - 11:30 - Session 4 - Persevering in Our Work
11:30 - 12:30 - Lunch
12:30- 1:30 - Q&A Panel
1:30 - 2:00 - Wrap Up
End of Conference
For more information and updated news about the conference check out the conference Facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084375071203
Note
The conference is open to others to attend, but the main focus will be on encouraging and equipping pastors and church leaders. We will have sessions specifically designed for pastors’ wives and women in ministry.
The conference is made up of four sessions that will help readjust our gaze on heaven and Christ Himself to help encourage us to press on in ministry. We will also include times of Q&A and group discussions to make this conference as hands on and practical as possible.
Cost - The cost of the conference is $75. This includes the following:
* Conference T-Shirt/Merch
* Books
* 2 Lunches and 1 Dinners
* Snacks, Coffee, and Water
Payments can be made in person in cash or check or online at the following link:
https://buy.stripe.com/00w3cu72QfOleOLdGmcwg00
Dress Code - Casual to Business Casual
(Schedule)
Friday (December 4th)
10:00 - 10:30 - Welcome, Introductions, and Time of Worship
10:30 - 11:15 - Session 1 - Persevering in Your Walk
11:15 - 11:30 - Break
11:30 - 12:15 - Group Time with Discussion
12:15 - 1:30 - Lunch
1:30 - 2:30 - Session 2 - Persevering Amist Warfare
2:30 - 3:00 - Break
3:00 - 3:45 - Q&A Panel -
3:45 - 4:00 - Short Break
4:00 - 5:00 -Group Time with Discussion
5:00 - 5:10 - Recap of the Day and Announcements
5:15 - 6:30 - Dinner
6:30 - 7:30 -Q&A Panel
Saturday (December 5th)
9:00 - 9:30 - Welcome, announcements, worship
9:30 - 10:15 -Session 3 - Persevering Through Worship
10:15 - 10:45 - Break
10:45 - 11:30 - Session 4 - Persevering in Our Work
11:30 - 12:30 - Lunch
12:30- 1:30 - Q&A Panel
1:30 - 2:00 - Wrap Up
End of Conference
For more information and updated news about the conference check out the conference Facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084375071203
Note
The conference is open to others to attend, but the main focus will be on encouraging and equipping pastors and church leaders. We will have sessions specifically designed for pastors’ wives and women in ministry.
Location
First Baptist Church
717 2nd St. Cedar Key, Florida 32625
Church Website
https://www.cedarkeybaptist.com/
717 2nd St. Cedar Key, Florida 32625
Church Website
https://www.cedarkeybaptist.com/
Date & Time
December 4th, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
December 5th,
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
December 5th,
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
We are thankful for our ministry partners that made this conference possible.
Location
First Baptist Church of Cedar Key
717 2nd Street, Cedar Key, FL, USA
717 2nd Street, Cedar Key, FL, USA