The 2017 GES National Conference will be held at the Riley Center on the campus of Southwest Baptist Theological Seminary from 1 p.m. on April 24th, 2017 through Noon on April 27th.

Call SWBTS at 817-923-1921 x 2432 to register, and call 817-923-1921 x 2440 for lodging info and special rates at local hotels.

Workshop Titles 2017

Registration

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All registrations are being handled by Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Please visit their website or call 817-923-1921 x2440 for information about registration.

Online registration is now open! Click on the following link to register:

https://public.serviceu.com/RegistrationForm/9152442-366374672/?OrgKey=96decf16-cf16-4b5c-99bf-fbec7c729487

Click here for information regarding lodging for the conference.

Pricing:

4-day Regular Registration: $85

4-day Student Registration: $40

First Time Attendee: Free!

Early Bird Discounts available through December 31st!

Other options available at the registration website.

Directions

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From D/FW Airport (DFW)

Follow the South Airport exit signs and continue south on Highway-183 West for about 10 miles. Stay left on Highway-183 West as it turns into Highway-121 South; keep left and follow signs to “Downtown Fort Worth.” After about 8 miles, merge left off Highway-121 onto Interstate-35W South (signs will indicate “Waco”). Take Exit 46B off I-35W toward Seminary Drive. Turn right on Seminary Drive and travel about 1.5 miles. The seminary is on your left on the corner of James Avenue and Seminary Drive. Cross over the James Avenue intersection; turn left off Seminary Drive at William Fleming Court into the seminary’s main entrance. Turn left on W Broadus St then right on Stanley Ave. The Riley Center will be on your left. Parking is in the back (facing W Fuller Ave).

From Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL)

Start out going southeast on Cedar Springs Road toward Aviation Place. Turn right onto Inwood Road. Turn right onto N. Stemmons Freeway, merging onto I-35E North via the ramp on the left. Keep left to take Highway-183 West via Exit 433A (signs will indicate “Irving/DFW Airport”). After about 28 miles on Highway-183 West, it turns into Highway-121 South; keep left and follow signs to “Downtown Fort Worth.” After about 8 miles, merge left off Highway-121 onto Interstate-35W South (signs will indicate “Waco”). Take Exit 46B off I-35W toward Seminary Drive. Turn right on Seminary Drive and travel about 1.5 miles. The seminary is on your left on the corner of James Avenue and Seminary Drive. Cross over the James Avenue intersection; turn left off Seminary Drive at William Fleming Court into the seminary’s main entrance. Turn left on W Broadus St then right on Stanley Ave. The Riley Center will be on your left. Parking is in the back (facing W Fuller Ave).

From the north: Denton, Gainesville, Oklahoma City

Take Interstate-35W South (signs will indicate “Waco”). Take Exit 46B off I-35W toward Seminary Drive. Turn right on Seminary Drive and go about 1.5 miles. (CAUTION: The intersection of Seminary Drive at Hemphill Street has a steep dip: if you are towing a trailer or driving an RV, cross Hemphill Street carefully). The seminary is on your left on the corner of James Avenue and Seminary Drive. Cross over the James Avenue intersection; turn left off Seminary Drive at William Fleming Court into the seminary’s main entrance. Turn left on W Broadus St then right on Stanley Ave. The Riley Center will be on your left. Parking is in the back (facing W Fuller Ave).

From the south: Waco, Austin, San Antonio

Take Interstate-35 North toward Dallas/Fort Worth. (I-35 splits east and west at the town of Hillsboro; stay left and take I-35W North toward Fort Worth). Off I-35W, take Exit 46B toward Seminary Drive. Turn left on Seminary Drive. Go about 1.5 miles. (CAUTION: The intersection of Seminary Drive at Hemphill Street has a steep dip: if you are towing a trailer or driving an RV, cross Hemphill Street cautiously). The seminary is on your left on the corner of James Avenue and Seminary Drive. Cross over the James Avenue intersection; turn left off Seminary Drive at William Fleming Court into the seminary’s main entrance. Turn left on W Broadus St then right on Stanley Ave. The Riley Center will be on your left. Parking is in the back (facing W Fuller Ave).

From the east: Arlington, Dallas, I-45, Longview, Shreveport

(NOTE: In most cases, following Interstate-20 is the most direct route to Southwestern Seminary from the east. If you are coming on Interstate-30 from points east of Dallas, take Highway 635 South from I-30 and connect with I-20.) Take Interstate-20 West. Take the Interstate-35W exit – Exit 437- toward “Denton/Waco”, but stay right after exiting off I-20 and quickly merge onto I-35W N / US-81 North toward “Fort Worth.” Just under a mile on I-35, take Exit 46B toward Seminary Drive. Turn left on Seminary Drive. Go about 1.5 miles. (CAUTION: The intersection of Seminary Drive at Hemphill Street has a steep dip: if you are towing a trailer or driving an RV, cross Hemphill Street cautiously). The seminary is on your left on the corner of James Avenue and Seminary Drive. Cross over the James Avenue intersection; turn left off Seminary Drive at William Fleming Court into the seminary’s main entrance. Turn left on W Broadus St then right on Stanley Ave. The Riley Center will be on your left. Parking is in the back (facing W Fuller Ave).

From the west: Aledo, Weatherford, Abilene

Take Interstate-20 East, following signs to “Dallas/Shreveport.” When Interstate-30/Highway- 80 splits off, stay right and follow I-20E. Take the Crowley Rd / FM-731 exit – Exit 436A -toward James Avenue, and turn left (north) onto Crowley Road as it passes underneath the I-20 overpass. After Crowley Road emerges from under the overpass, follow the road as it bends slightly left and turns into James Avenue. To locate the seminary’s main entrance, follow James Avenue through the stoplight at Fuller Avenue, and turn left at the next stoplight at Seminary Drive. Turn left off Seminary Drive at William Fleming Court into the seminary’s main entrance. Turn left on W Broadus St then right on Stanley Ave. The Riley Center will be on your left. Parking is in the back (facing W Fuller Ave).

Lodging

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Here is some information regarding special deals at hotels for conference attendees:

Hampton Inn (6 mi, 9 min)

4799 Southwest Loop 820
Fort Worth, TX 76132
817-346-7845
1-800-426-7866

Holiday Inn Express Fort Worth (Southwest) (5.5 mi, 8 min)

4609 Citylake Blvd W
Fort Worth, TX
(817) 292-4900

Homewood Suites

6350 Overton Ridge Blvd
Fort Worth, 76137
817-585-1160

Hyatt Place Fort Worth/Cityview

5900 Cityview Blvd.
Fort Worth, TX 76132
817-361-9797
1-800-833-1516
Please use rate code: SWTH

Comfort Suites

6450 South Freeway
Fort Worth, TX 76132
(817) 568-8000

Courtyard Marriott/Fort Worth West at Cityview

6400 Overton Ridge Blvd
Fort Worth, TX 76132
(817) 294-7600

Fort Worth South

100 East Altamesa Blvd
Fort Worth, TX 76134
(817) 293-3088

Southwestern has negotiated rates with these hotels if they are overbooked. Guests must mention they were referred by Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in order to receive the special rate.

Please Call Southwestern at 817-923-1921 x8800 for more lodging info and special rates at local hotels.

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