Grace Evangelical Society (GES) was founded in 1986 to promote the life-giving truth that God offers man the free gift of everlasting life through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, apart from works done before or after the new birth (John 3:16; 5:24; 6:35, 47; 11:26).
Another of our aims is to promote Christian growth by emphasizing the Biblical truths about eternal security, assurance, and eternal rewards. Read more about what we believe.
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What Is Free Grace Theology?
Free Grace theology is the view that
- everlasting life is a free gift that cannot be lost, received by faith alone in Christ alone, apart from works of any kind;
- assurance of our eternal destiny is based solely on believing Jesus’ promise to the believer, and not on looking to our works, experiences, or behavior;
- believers are accountable for our actions before God, and will be judged at the Bema to determine our eternal rewards, but not our eternal destinies.
From What Is Free Grace Theology? by Bob Wilkin
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Upcoming Events
We are moving our annual conference to The Hope Center in Plano for 2018! We are excited about the facilities and the location in the DFW Metroplex. The Hope Center is in close proximity to many restaurants and hotels!
This year’s theme will be Evangelism and Discipleship.
Schedule
We are doing food differently this year. We will be coordinating lunches at nearby restaurants each day. The Tuesday night Banquet will be held at Homewood Suites which includes supper in its room rate. Those not staying at the Homewood Suites can still pay $12 to attend. Payment will be made on the night of the Banquet.
| Time | Location | Event | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, May 21, 2018 | |||
| 11:00-12:30 | Foyer | Registration | |
| 12:45-1:00 | Main Room | Worship in Song | Bill Fiess, William Santos, and Frances Mosher |
| 1:00-1:10 | Main Room | Overview/Disclaimer/40 | Logos Free Grace Course Discount |
| 1:10-1:50 | Main Room | Plenary Session 1 | Ken Yates, Faith without Works Is Dead: Did James Use Lousy Illustrations? (Jas 2:17, 20, 26) |
| 2:10-2:50 | Main Room | Plenary Session 2 | Steve Thurman, Free Grace Is the 1st Fundamental of Discipleship |
| 2:50-3:50 | Main Room | Fellowship Hour | Meet the speakers |
| 4:10-4:50 | Main Room | Plenary Session 3 | David Janssen, What Is a Carnal Christian and What Do I Do If I Am One? |
| 4:50-5:00 | Main Room | Free Grace Course | Bill Fiess shows how to get the most out of the Logos course |
| 5:00-5:15 | Main Room | 1st Timers & Speakers | Meet at front with Bob (1st) and Shawn (speakers) |
| Tuesday, May 22, 2018 | |||
| 9:00-9:10 | Main Room | Worship and Prayer | |
| 9:10-9:50 | Main Room | Plenary Session 4 | Lucas Kitchen, Event vs Process: A Big Difference |
| 10:10-10:50 | Main Room | Plenary Session 5 | Bob Wilkin, Future Final Salvation = Works Salvation |
| 11:10-12:00 | Main Room | Plenary Session 6 | Tony Evans, Kingdom Disciples |
| 12:00-1:40 | Lunch | Take first-timers with you | |
| 1:50-2:35 | Various | Parallel Sessions 1 | Fiess, Lazar, Millet, Niemelä |
| 2:50-3:35 | Various | Parallel Sessions 2 | Lewis, Bryant, Spradley, Wilkin |
| 3:50-4:35 | Various | Parallel Sessions 3 | Elkins, Sterling, Bond, Janssen |
| 4:50-4:55 | Main Room | Myanmar Ministry | Arch Rutherford (BEE) and Edward and Hanna Han Bo Tun |
| 6:00-7:30 | Homewood Suites | Supper Fellowship | Free for guests of Homewood Suites |
| Wednesday, May 23, 2018 | |||
| 9:00-9:10 | Main Room | Worship in Song | Bill, William, Frances |
| 9:10-9:50 | Main Room | Plenary Session 7 | Shawn Lazar, Who You Are Tells You Who to Love (Eph 5:22—6:9) |
| 10:10-10:50 | Main Room | Plenary Session 8 | Donnie Preslar, Continuous Faith Is Not Required for Eternal Life |
| 11:10-11:50 | Main Room | Plenary Session 9 | Bob Bryant, That Critical Split Second in Abraham’s Life |
| 11:50-12:00 | Main Room | Door Prizes | |
| 12:00-1:40 | Lunch | Take first timers with you | |
| 1:50-2:35 | Various | Parallel Sessions 4 | Kitchen, Derickson , Doskocil, Thurman |
| 3:00-3:45 | Various | Parallel Sessions 5 | Yates, Hollandsworth, Preslar, Rea |
| 4:15-4:55 | Main Room | Plenary Session 10 | Wes Spradley, The Key to Unlock the Four Soils Is God’s Word (Luke 8:5-18) |
| 4:55-5:05 | Main Room | Worship in Song | |
| Thursday, May 24, 2018 | |||
| 9:00-9:10 | Main Room | Worship in Song | Bill, William, Frances |
| 9:10-9:50 | Main Room | Plenary Session 11 | Philippe Sterling, The Role of Rapture Teaching in Discipleship |
| 10:10-10:50 | Main Room | Plenary Session 12 | John Niemela, Denying Christ—Salvation or Discipleship Issue? |
| 11:10-11:50 | Main Room | Plenary Session 13 | Bob Wilkin, God’s Word Is Unhindered (Acts28:17-31) |
| 11:50-12:00 | Main Room | Worship in Song | Bill, William, Frances |
Registration
For first-time attendees, registration is FREE! But you still need to register at this link. Add your free ticket to the shopping cart and check out to complete your registration.
Registration cost is based on the type of registration and the number of days you will attend.
| Type | 4 days | 3 days | 2 days | 1 day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular | $85 | $75 | $50 | $25 |
| Student | $40 | $30 | $20 |
Early Bird Discount: $15.00 off regular registrations only through 12/31/2017.
Conference Registration Page
Lodging
If you have previously made reservations at the Riley Center for 2018, please make sure you cancel those!
We have set up a block of guest rooms at 2 hotels, both 4 miles from The Hope Center
Homewood Suites Plano/Richardson (Please note this is not the Homewood off of Preston Rd in Plano!)
2601 E. George Bush Turnpike Plano, TX 75074
(972) 881-3339
Hampton Inn & Suites
2813 E. George Bush Turnpike
Plano, TX 75074
(972) 509-4500
Both hotels offer a shuttle to The Hope Center, hot breakfast, and WIFI.
Additionally, the Homewood provides a complimentary supper every night. It also has a nice outdoor seating area with BBQ grills we plan to use for evening fellowship. We plan to hold the Tuesday evening Banquet at this location. Those not staying at the Homewood Suites can still pay $12 to attend. Payment will be made on the night of the Banquet.
Rooms and Rates are as follows:
Homewood: 1 bedroom suite with King bed- $94 (Sunday) & $139 (Monday-Wednesday nights) plus tax
Homewood: 2 bedroom suite with King bed and 2 Queen beds- $169 (every night) plus tax
http://www.planorichardson.homewoodsuites.com
Hampton: King bed room with sleeper sofa- $125 plus tax
Hampton: 2 Queen bed room- $125 plus tax
http://www.planoeastsuites.hamptoninn.com
Reservations can be made online at the above links using our special code: GES
Or by phone at the above listed phone numbers and ask for the Grace Evangelical Society group block.
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Below are other hotels that the Hope Center recommends:
GES does not have a block at any of these hotels.
*When inquiring about a room at any of these hotels please mention that you would like to receive The Hope Center rate. These prices are subject to changes.
Hilton Garden Inn Dallas/Richardson
1001 W President George Bush Turnpike, Richardson, TX 75080- 1.0 Miles from THC
972-792-9393 – Dial “0” to speak with the hotel directly
Rates: Monday-Wednesday $135.00
Thursday-Sunday $96.00
Rate includes breakfast for 2 people and shuttle service.
Courtyard by Marriott Plano/Richardson
1805 E President George Bush Hwy, Plano, TX 75074- 3.0 Miles from THC
972-516-2949
Rates: Monday-Wednesday $132.00
Thursday-Sunday $99.00
Rate includes Breakfast for 2 people and shuttle service.
Residence Inn by Marriott Plano/Richardson
1705 E President George Bush Hwy, Plano, TX 75074- 3.0 Miles from THC
972-516-2949
Rates: Monday-Wednesday $135.00
Thursday-Sunday $92.00
Rate includes breakfast, shuttle service, and “Social Hour” Mon-Wed. Each suite includes a
kitchen.
Hyatt Regency North Dallas
701 E Campbell Road Richardson, TX 75081- 3.5 Miles from THC
northdallas.hyatt.com
972-619-1234
Rates: Monday-Wednesday- Please call for rates
Thursday-Sunday Single room without concessions $79.00 (Social Rate Code 16SR)
Single room including breakfast for 2 and Wi-Fi $99.00 (Social Rate Code SRBK)
Rates include Shuttle Service.
Fairfield Inn and Suites Dallas/Plano
4712 W Plano Parkway Plano, TX 75093- 4.2 Miles from THC
972-519-0303
Rates: Monday-Wednesday- $99.00
Thursday-Sunday- $79.00
Rates include breakfast. Shuttle service not provided.
Please join us for this year’s GES Regional Conference in Orlando!
The theme is “Is Calvinism Biblical?” featuring speakers Laurence Vance, Ron Hoffman, Keith Pesce, Ken Yates, Bob Wilkin, and Shawn Lazar!
Cost is FREE!!!
All registered attendees will receive an electronic copy of Bob Wilkin’s “Is Calvinism Biblical?” at registration!
To register click here.
June 8, 2018: 6pm-9pm
June 9, 2018: 9am-4pm
Schedule*
Friday June 8, 2018
6:20-6:30 Bob Wilkin, Welcome
6:30–7:00 Laurence Vance, John 6:35 and Total depravity (T)
7:10–7:40 Ken Yates, Acts 10:4 and Total depravity (T)
7:50–8:20 Shawn Lazar Acts 13:46 and Unconditional Election (U)
8:30–9:00 Bob Wilkin, John 5:39-40 and Unconditional Election (U)
Saturday Morning June 9, 2018
9:30–10:00 Shawn Lazar, John 1:29 and Limited Atonement (L)
10:10–10:40 Ken Yates 2 Peter 2:1 and Limited Atonement (L)
10:50–11:20 Ron Hoffman John 12:32 and Irresistible Grace (I)
11:30–12:00 Bob Wilkin Matthew 23:37-39 and Irresistible Grace (I)
12:00–1:30 Lunch
Saturday Afternoon
1:30–2:00 Keith Pesce Luke 8:11-13 and Preservation of the Saints (P1)
2:10–2:40 Ken Yates John 4:13-15 and Preservation of the Saints (P1)
2:50–3:20 Shawn Lazar Rev 20:11-15 and Perseverance of the Saints (P2)
3:30–4:00 Bob Wilkin John 11:25-27 and Perseverance of the Saints (P2)
*Subject to change
Lodging
Here are some hotels that are close to the College: (these are not recommendations from the school, simply close in proximity)
Extended Stay America, 1951 Summit Tower Blvd., Orlando, FL 32810 Phone (407)659-0066
Extended Stay America, 1760 Pembrook Drive, Orlando, FL 32810 Phone (407)667-0474
Courtyard by Marriott, 1750 Pembrook Drive, Orlando, FL 32810 Phone (407) 659-0199
Sheraton Orlando North Hotel, 600 N Lake Destiny Rd., Maitland, FL 32751 Phone (407) 660-9000
Please note that there is not lodging available at the school. Neither has there been any special rate negotiated at any nearby hotels.
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