If you went to every conference you heard about, you’d have to resign your current job, win a lot of money, and say goodbye to your family for a very long time. If you don’t go to any conferences, though, you’re missing out on a potential source of encouragement, edification, education, and ministry enhancement. Since conference registration season is in full swing, we’d like to let you know about three great conferences next year.
Gospel Coalition 2011 National Conference
The biannual Gospel Coalition conference is geared towards pastors. The theme for Gospel Coalition’s 2011 National Conference is “They Testify about Me: Preaching Jesus and the Gospel from the Old Testament.” As usual, the Gospel Coalition speaker lineup is pretty impressive list of scholars, preachers, church planters, and authors–from Tim Keller, to Al Mohler, to D.A. Carson, and a few dozen more.
- Date: April 12-14
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Cost: $200+
reFOCUS: Moody Bible Institute’s Pastors’ Conference
Moody has a long history of training pastors and publishing books. Their annual conferences have also been an benefit to thousands of pastors. This year, you can expect another powerful conference. As special treatment for youth ministers, Moody has partnered with Son
- Date: May 23-26
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Cost: $205+
The Desiring God Conference for Pastors
This year, Piper and Company and Bethlehem Baptist Church will host their annual pastor’s conference. The theme this year is “The Powerful Life of the Praying Pastor: In His Room, with the Family, Among the People of God.” Speakers include Jerry Rankin, Francis Chan, and Joel Beeke.
- Date: January 31-February 2
- Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Cost: $120+
So, if you get an extra Christmas gift, a handshake stuffed with money, or a book or conference allowance as part of your pastor’s salary, put it to good use. Go to a conference. You’ll be glad you did.
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Please note that there are many good conferences next year. These aren’t the only good ones. Additionally, these conferences are open to any pastor, regardless of denomination or affiliation. Although Sharefaith mentions these particular conferences, this does not imply our total endorsement of the conference, speakers, organizations, or affiliations.