In the age of deep fakes, artificial intelligence, and false teaching, you are invited to join us to sharpen your ability to discern the grace difference.
The 2025 FGA Texas Regional Conference will feature Dr. Charlie Bing, Dr. Paul Weaver, and Jeremy Mikkelsen as plenary speakers, with a special women's session taught by Carmen Pate, and a Q&A session at the end.
The 2025 FGA Texas Regional Conference will feature Dr. Charlie Bing, Dr. Paul Weaver, and Jeremy Mikkelsen as plenary speakers, with a special women's session taught by Carmen Pate, and a Q&A session at the end.
Location
Burleson Bible Church
260 S Hurst Rd, Burleson, TX 76028, USA
260 S Hurst Rd, Burleson, TX 76028, USA
Date & Time
March 22, 2025, 9:00 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Plenary Speakers
Dr. Charlie Bing
GRACELIFE MINISTRIES
Dr. Bing will speak on Lordship Salvation, discerning it for what it really is - a false gospel.
Before founding and directing GraceLife Ministries, Dr. Bing (B.A. Washington Bible College; Th.M., Ph.D., Dallas Theological Seminary) served 25 years in pastoral ministry—19 of those as pastor of a church he planted in Texas. He also helped found the Free Grace Alliance and served as its president. Dr. Bing and his wife, Karen, live in Burleson, Texas. They have four grown children and a growing number of grandchildren.
Before founding and directing GraceLife Ministries, Dr. Bing (B.A. Washington Bible College; Th.M., Ph.D., Dallas Theological Seminary) served 25 years in pastoral ministry—19 of those as pastor of a church he planted in Texas. He also helped found the Free Grace Alliance and served as its president. Dr. Bing and his wife, Karen, live in Burleson, Texas. They have four grown children and a growing number of grandchildren.
Dr. Paul Weaver
Dallas theological Seminary
Dr. Weaver will be speak on distinguishing between eternal security and perseverance of the saints.
Dr. Weaver is an Associate Professor of Bible Exposition at Dallas Theological Seminary. Prior to that, he taught at Word of Life Bible Institute's Hungary and New York campuses for a total of 18 years. He also held administrative roles as Academic Dean and Executive Dean. He is married to Jill. They have a son and a daughter.
Paul is also the host of the "Bible and Theology Matters" podcast.
Dr. Weaver is an Associate Professor of Bible Exposition at Dallas Theological Seminary. Prior to that, he taught at Word of Life Bible Institute's Hungary and New York campuses for a total of 18 years. He also held administrative roles as Academic Dean and Executive Dean. He is married to Jill. They have a son and a daughter.
Paul is also the host of the "Bible and Theology Matters" podcast.
Pastor Jeremy Mikkelsen
Free Grace Alliance
Jeremy will speak on American Syncretism, how our culture can adversely impact our sharing of the message of grace.
Before taking his current role as the executive director of the Free Grace Alliance, Jeremy served as a Senior Pastor at Lacey Bible Church. Before entering pastoral ministry, he and his wife Carri and their three kids served as missionaries in South America. They have been married for 21 years and have three teenagers. Jeremy and Carri both received Bible degrees from Ethnos 360 Bible Institute; Jeremy also has a Civil Engineering degree from Oregon State University and completed his Master of Arts in Biblical Studies from Chafer Theological Seminary in 2023.
Before taking his current role as the executive director of the Free Grace Alliance, Jeremy served as a Senior Pastor at Lacey Bible Church. Before entering pastoral ministry, he and his wife Carri and their three kids served as missionaries in South America. They have been married for 21 years and have three teenagers. Jeremy and Carri both received Bible degrees from Ethnos 360 Bible Institute; Jeremy also has a Civil Engineering degree from Oregon State University and completed his Master of Arts in Biblical Studies from Chafer Theological Seminary in 2023.
Special Women's Session
Ladies, after lunch, we'll host a special session for the pastor's wives and other women leaders in the local church. Ministry is hard, come be encouraged!
Carmen Pate
Grace school of theology
Carmen is the producer and host of Saving Grace, a broadcast ministry of Grace School of Theology.
Her past work includes serving as a Principal with Alliance Ministries, and Chief Communications Officer for Truth in Action Ministries. She has produced and hosted nationally syndicated radio programs including Truth that Transforms Radio, and Point of View Radio Talk Show. Carmen was a past President of Concerned Women for America (CWA). She and her husband Bob have three grown children and nine grandchildren. Bob and Carmen live in Conroe, Texas.
Her past work includes serving as a Principal with Alliance Ministries, and Chief Communications Officer for Truth in Action Ministries. She has produced and hosted nationally syndicated radio programs including Truth that Transforms Radio, and Point of View Radio Talk Show. Carmen was a past President of Concerned Women for America (CWA). She and her husband Bob have three grown children and nine grandchildren. Bob and Carmen live in Conroe, Texas.
Schedule
8:30 AM
Doors open
9:00 AM
Arrival and registration
9:30 AM
Teaching: Jeremy Mikkelsen
10:30 AM
Coffee break
10:45 AM
Teaching: Dr. Charlie Bing
12:00 pm
Lunch
1:30 pM
Teaching: Dr. Paul Weaver
Women's Breakout with Carmen Pate
Women's Breakout with Carmen Pate
2:30 pM
Cookie break
2:45 pM
Q&A
Location / Host Church
Burleson Bible Church
260 S Hurst Rd,
Burleson, TX 76028, USA
260 S Hurst Rd,
Burleson, TX 76028, USA
Burleson is on the edge of the Dallas metroplex, 15 miles south of Fort Worth. Our host church, Burleson Bible Church, was originally founded by Charlie Bing and is now led by Pastor Gary Armstrong.
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