Early Check-In

Check-In

Pre-Conference Begins with Worship and Prayer for the World

Missionary Testimony

Expository Plenary #1 - The Biblical Basis for Missions: Treasure in Jars of Clay: (2 Cor. 4:1-12) Don Carson

Break

Topical Plenary #1 - Are People Without Christ Really Lost? - Andy Davis

Dinner Break

Worship

Missionary Testimony

Expository Plenary #2 - Why the Great Commission is Great: Reaching More and More People (2 Cor. 4:13-18) David Platt

Close

Worship and Prayer for the World

Missionary Testimony

Expository Plenary #3 - The Heart of God in the Call to Proclaim: Our Goal: To Please Him (2 Cor. 5:1-10) John Piper

Break

Missionary Testimony

Topical Plenary #2 - The Individual's Suffering and the Salvation of the World Michael Oh

Lunch

Workshop Round 1

A Biblical Theology of Mission: An Evaluation of Chris Wright - Gary Millar

Christian Witness in a Religiously Pluralistic World - Harold Netland

The Reformers' Commitment to the Propagation of the Gospel to All Nations from 1555-1654 - Elias Medeiros

The Shape of Things to Come in Missions - Zane Pratt

The World Mission of Christ in the Cross Defines and Empowers the Local Work of the Church - Josiah Bancroft

What It Means to Truly Consider Missions - Mack Stiles

Why the World Needs the Gospel - Augustus Nicodemus Lopes

Mobilized for Missions…A Strategy for Launching College Graduates Around the World- Rupert Leary

Workshop Round 2

Contextualization and the Gospel Once-for-All Delivered to God’s People - Zane Pratt

Discipleship and Development: Connecting Sound Doctrine and Sound Economics in Global Missions - Brian Fikkert

Misconceptions about the Chinese Church - Joann Pittman

Must One Choose Between Truth and Tolerance? - Don Carson

Reckless Abandon: Faith that Glorifies God by Advancing His Name - David Sitton

Church Planting in Gospel-Resistant Places - Dave Furman

Why Latin America Needs to be "Re-Evangelized" - Miguel Nunez

My Call to Missions: Missed or Misunderstood? - Noel Piper

Dinner

Worship and Prayer for the World

Missionary Testimony

Topical Plenary #3 - Jesus and Justice - Stephen Um

Early Check-In for National Conference

Break

Expository Plenary #4 - The Ministry of Reconciliation (2 Cor. 5:11-21) Mack Stiles

Close

Check-In for National Conference

Bookstore/Exhibitor Hall Opens

Conference Begins; Introduction and Worship

Plenary Session #1: John Piper: Jesus the Son of God, the Son of Mary (Luke 1:26-38; 2:1-21)

Plenary Session #2: Colin Smith: Jesus Despised (Luke 4:14-30)

Break

Plenary Session #3: Crawford Loritts: Jesus' Transforming Power on Behalf of the Afflicted (Luke 8:26-56)

Dinner

Reformed Theological Seminary Panel: Having Confidence in the Scriptures - Justin Taylor, Bruce Baugus, John Currid, Mike Kruger, and Chuck Hill

While walking with those two disciples on the Emmaus road Jesus, “opened their minds to understand the Scriptures” (Luke 24:45 ESV). Christians affirm the inspiration, inerrancy, and infallibility of God’s Word, but sometimes struggle with confidence in Scriptures. The Scriptures are attacked from outside the Church and are oftentimes minimized within the Church. This panel will strengthen our confidence in the truthfulness and trustworthiness of the Scriptures, both Old and New Testaments.

Live Album Recording Worship Concert with Keith & Kristyn Getty

Plenary Session #4: Don Carson: Jesus' Resolve to Head Toward Jerusalem (Luke 9:18-62)

Worship

Worship

Plenary Session #5: Kevin DeYoung: Jesus and the Lost (Luke 15:1-32)

Break

Plenary Session #6: Stephen Um: Jesus and Money (Luke 16:1-31)

Lunch

Zondervan Panel: How to Engage and Study Doctrine in the Local Church - Kevin DeYoung (Moderator), Michael Horton, Justin Buzzard, and J.D. Greear

Grab your lunch and join us for a lively conversation on the purpose and usefulness of studying doctrine in the local church. Learn how other churches are teaching and equipping their leaders and members through both formal and informal theological training. Participants include Michael Horton, whose just-published Pilgrim Theology seeks to equip those on a path of theological understanding; and pastor-theologians Kevin DeYoung (University Reformed Church, East Lansing, MI), Justin Buzzard (Garden City Church, Silicon Valley), and J.D. Greear (Summit Church, Raleigh-Durham, NC).

BibleMesh: Rediscovering the Importance of Biblical Languages for Faithful Ministry - Albert Mohler, D. A. Carson, Tom Schreiner, and Peter Williams

This panel discussion will address how a reading knowledge of Hebrew and Greek can strengthen comprehension, exposition, and proclamation of the Scriptures.

Round 1

Are Adam and Eve Historical Figures? - Albert Mohler, Bryan Chapell

Because We Are One: Incarnation, Union, and Life as the Beloved - Elyse Fitzpatrick

Black and White and Red All Over: Racial Reconciliation and the Gospel in the Local Church - Russell Moore

College Ministry: Because Real Life Begins Now! - Jon Nielson, J. D. Greear, Rupert Leary

Divine Hospitality: Feasting with God in Luke's Gospel - Michael Horton

9Marks Panel: Growth and Grace: How Obedience Sets Us Free . . . Or Not - Mike McKinley, Jonathan Leeman, Tom Schreiner, Hunter Powell, John Piper, Tim Keller

How Do Others Experience you as a Counselor? - David Powlison

How Suffering Sets You Free - Tullian Tchividjian

Reaching into Broken Homes: An Opening for the Church - Lydia Brownback

Why Cities Matter: To God, the Culture, and the Church - Stephen Um, Justin Buzzard

Women and Men: Going Back to the Beginning - Claire Smith

Faithful and Fruitful - Matt Chandler

Community Partnerships - Sandy Willson, K. Edward Copeland

Mentoring Younger Leaders - Ray Ortlund, Tom Nelson

Ways to Work on Your Preaching - David Helm

Women and the Word: Encouraging Fruitful Study of the Scriptures within the Local Church - Mary Willson

Expositional Preaching of Luke - Phil Ryken

New Directions in Assisted Reproduction - How Did We End Up Here? - Megan Best

Leading with Integrity (Spanish) - Miguel Núñez

Round 2

Atonement in Luke-Acts - Tom Schreiner

Living and Active Prayer: led by The Psalms - Kathleen Nielson

Gospel Centered Youth Ministry: Jesus' Mission to the Next Generation - Tim Hawkins, Dave Wright

Let All the Little Prodigals Come to Me - Elyse Fitzpatrick

9Marks Panel: Membership and Mission: Why Membership Matters for Church's Mission . . . Or Hurts It - Mike McKinley, Jonathan Leeman, K. Edward Copeland, Andy Davis, Matt Chandler

Preparing Leaders of Integrity for Public Influence - Michael Lindsay

Recapturing a Robust Doctrine of the Person and Work of the Holy Spirit - Burk Parsons

Rhythms of Grace - Mike Cosper

The Theology of Deuteronomy for Preachers - Gary Millar

How to Create a Sending Culture in Your Church - J. D. Greear

Glimpses of Grace at Home - Gloria Furman

Growing Into the Leader You Wish You Were - John Yates

Authentic New Covenant Ministry: God's Strength in Our Weakness- Kent Hughes

The Role of Grace in Sanctification - Bryan Chapell

Teaching the Bible to Children in the Church - Sally and David Michael

Panel Discussion: Integrity in Ministry in Latin America (Spanish) - Miguel Núñez, Sugel Michelén, Juan Sánchez

Round 3

Dealing with Discouragement in Ministry - Darrin Patrick, Amie Patrick

Hymns for the Christian Life  - Keith Getty

False Comfort and Faulty Assumptions: Confronting Misbeliefs in the Midst of Grief - Nancy Guthrie

Gospel Centered Youth Ministry: Building on Jesus not the Jokes - Nate Morgan Locke, Josh Cousineau

9Marks Panel: Conversion and Community: How the Church Pictures Supernatural Community . . . Sort Of - Mike McKinley, Jonathan Leeman, Al Mohler, Jared Wilson, Jeramie Rinne, J. D. Greear

Marks of the Messenger - Mack Stiles

A Biblical Theology of Revival  - Tim Keller

What Do We Mean When We Confess Jesus to be the Son of God? - Don Carson

Women in the Church: A Distinctive Contribution - Claire Smith

Beyond Cotton Balls and Popsicle Sticks - Sally and David Michael

Knowing God as Father: Understanding the Doctrine of Adoption - CJ Mahaney

The Dangers and Delights of Long Term Ministry in One Place -  Alistair Begg

How To Get Published - Justin Taylor, Collin Hansen, Jennifer Lyell

How the Responsibility of Preaching Gets Worked Out in the Week-to-Week Life of the Pastor - Mike Bullmore

Stability in the Midst of Suffering - Lauren Chandler

What is the State of Gospel-Centered Ministry and Training Among Spanish-Speaking Peoples? - Juan Sanchez

The Church and Her Artists - Shai Linne, Mike Cosper

Preaching with Integrity (Spanish) - Sugel Michelén

Insourcing: Bringing Discipleship Back to the Local Church - Randy Pope

Dinner

Reformed Theological Seminary Panel: Seeing Christ in the Old Testament - David Mathis, Mark Futato, Scott Redd, Derek Thomas, and Miles VanPelt

On the road to Emmaus Jesus was helping two of His disciples see Him in the Old Testament, and beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he interpreted to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself (Luke 24:27 ESV). Christians affirm that all of Scripture points to Jesus, but often have difficulty seeing how the pieces fit together. This panel with show us Jesus in each part of the OT and how there is a crescendo that builds in God's plan of redemption leading directly to Him.

Plenary Session #7: Panel Discussion - Don Carson, Kevin DeYoung, Tim Keller, and John Piper: Did Jesus Preach the Gospel?

Worship Album Concert

Worship

Plenary Session #8 - Gary Millar: Jesus Betrayed and Crucified (Luke 22:39-23:43)

Break

Plenary Session #9 - Tim Keller: Jesus Vindicated (Luke 24:1-53)

Conference Close

Session #1 - Redefining Work - Tim Keller

Panel Discussion #1 - Redefining Work - Tim Keller, Bob Doll, Katherine Leary Alsdorf, Greg Forster, Dave Kiersznowski

What is work, and how do we see it through the lens of Holy Scripture? From Genesis to Revelation we can trace a gospel-centered vocational theology. Yet a biblically faithful theology of work is often overlooked, misunderstood, and distorted in our churches. If we are going to better integrate our faith and our work, we must reframe and wholeheartedly embrace a faithful theology of work.

Session #2 - Reframing Pastoral Work

Bob Doll - What Business Leaders Need (Part 1 - 15 minutes)

Tom Nelson - The Pastoral Vocation (Part 2 - 25 minutes)

Panel Discussion #2: Reframing Pastoral Work - Tom Nelson, Tim Keller, John Yates, Bob Doll, and Crawford Loritts

How does a pastor help his congregation better understand the ways God is using work to refine and shape the people in his church and how God is using his church to bring the shalom of the gospel into the world? A robust theology of work will reframe the pastor’s priorities and practices, in preaching, liturgies, and missional priorities. Sermons can be crafted and illustrated with work in mind. Sunday liturgies may honor the calling of congregants to specific spheres of culture. The church’s mission will expand to support the equipping and nurture of congregants for faithful presence at their places of work throughout the week.

Break

Session #3 - Rethinking Work

Katherine Leary Alsdorf (Part 1 - 15 minutes) 

Dave Kiersznowski (Part 2 - 15 minutes)

Panel Discussion #3: Rethinking Work - Tim Keller, Tom Nelson, Dave Kiersznowski, and Katherine Leary Alsdorf

What are the primary ways a good theology of work practically changes the church and its mission in the world, including: evangelism, career decisions and choice of vocation, approaches to leadership and power, and stewardship of opportunity and influence. Our speakers will talk from experience about how their own lives and the lives of those they’ve helped equip have changed as a result of deeper theological grounding and gospel application.

Conference Close