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GES 2018 National Conference
May 21, 2018 @ 6:00 pm - May 24, 2018 @ 5:00 pm
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.