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Idaho: Regional Conference

July 19 @ 8:00 am - July 23 @ 9:00 pm

Trends vs. Text

Testing Theological Trends with the Word of God

July 19-23 | Kamiah, Idaho
“Be diligent to present yourself approved to God…” — 2 Timothy 2:15

This July, we invite you to join us in beautiful Kamiah, Idaho, for a regional conference focused on one central question:

Are our theological conclusions shaped by Scripture — or by trends?

In an age where cultural assumptions, popular language, and ministry movements often shape belief more than careful exegesis, this conference calls believers, teachers, and leaders back to the discipline of rightly dividing the Word of truth.

Together, we will test contemporary theological trends against the text of Scripture.

Hosted by Grace Bible Church

Register here: faithalone | Gracebiblekamiah
Learn more about the church: www.gracebiblekamiah.com

Conference Schedule

Sunday (July 19)

Morning Service: 9am and 11am (Children’s Church 11am)

Evening Service: 6pm

Monday–Thursday (July 20–23)

Morning Sessions

Breakfast: 7:30-8:30 (provided by Grace Bible)

Worship: 8:45-9:00 AM

Lecture: 9:00 AM- 10:00 AM

BREAK: Church-hosted activities & family excursions during the day*

Evening Sessions

Fellowship time (snacks provided) 6:30-7:00 PM

First session 7:00pm-7:50 PM

Second Session 8:10-9:00 PM

Please note: Schedule times are tentative and may be adjusted.

*Please note that while attending the conference is free, we are asking everyone to register here: https://www.gracebiblekamiah.com/faithalone, so we can prepare enough breakfast food.

*Between sessions, families can enjoy organized activities as well as personal time exploring Idaho’s beautiful outdoors — hiking, fishing, river recreation, and more. Additional details on excursions will be posted soon.

Monday: July 20th

Morning Session 1 — Can You Know You Have Eternal Life?

Assurance, Faith, and the Confusion of Modern Soteriology
Speaker: John H. Niemelä

Evening Session 2 — The Canon of Scripture

Authority, Recognition, and the Word of God
Speaker: John H. Niemelä

Evening Session 3 – Can You Lose Eternal Life?

Testing the Arminian Claim Against the Text

Speaker: Ken Yates

Tuesday: July 21st

Morning Session 4 —Does God Choose People for Hell?

Election, Justice, and the Character of God

Speaker: Kathryn Wright

Evening Session 5 -What Is the Saving Message?

Clarifying Repentance, Faith, and Eternal Life

Speaker: Ken Yates

Evening Session 6 -What Is the Role of Repentance?

What must a person believe in order to be saved?

Speaker: Kathryn Wright

Wednesday: July 22nd

Morning Session 7 -Moral Injury
A biblical response to mental health

Speaker: Dr. Ellie Strathman

Evening Session 8 – Is the Kingdom Here Now?

Already, Not Yet — or Not at All?

Speaker: Bob Kenagy

Evening Session 9 -The Rise of Christian Nationalism?

Postmillennialism and Cultural Optimism

Speaker: Dan Strathman

Thursday: July 23rd

Morning Session: Optional Boat Tour (More info to come!)

 

Evening Session 10 – The Psychology of Rewards

Speaker: Dr. Ellie Strathman

Evening Session 11 -Israel, the Jews, and the Rise of Hostility

Speaker: Geoff Stevens

Family & Children

We are pleased to provide VBS during all main sessions, so please bring your children! Registration VBS 2026 @ Grace!

This conference is designed with families in mind — serious study alongside meaningful fellowship and recreation.

Lodging & Camping Options

RV Parks & Campgrounds

Hotels

If you have questions related to contemporary theological movements or trends, this is the place to wrestle with them!

More details (activity schedule, speaker bios, and final program) coming soon.

We hope you will join us this July in Kamiah.

Please register here: https://www.gracebiblekamiah.com/faithalone

Details

Venue

  • Grace Bible Church
  • 1115 Idaho St
    Kamiah, ID 83536 United States     + Google Map