To register and for more information about the conference please visit: http://graceconference-clt.eventzilla.net

The topic is Inerrancy & Hermeneutics featuring Dr. Norm Geisler, Dr. Bob Wilkin, Dr. Ken Yates, and more!

Please join us for our 2nd Regional Conference in San Antonio January 27-28, 2017!

Our theme will be Eschatology and will feature speakers Tommy Ice, Arnold Fruchtenbaum, Bob Wilkin, Shawn Lazar, and more.

Please register online for this free conference and at registration you’ll receive a copy of Zane Hodges and Bob Wilkin’s book What Is the Outer Darkness?

http://2017sat-graceconference.eventzilla.net

Schedule*

Friday, January 27:

6:00 p.m.–6:20 Registration, book tables open

6:20-6:30 Welcome and overview

6:30–7:00 Tommy Ice, “The ‘Earth-dwellers’ in Revelation: A Purpose for the Tribulation”

7:10–7:40 Arnold Fruchtenbaum, “The Basis of the Second Coming”

7:50–8:20 Bob Wilkin, “Jesus Rules—Eschatology Is about Him & His People” (Gen 3:8; Theocracy; Lion

of Judah; John 1:49; Acts 1:6)

8:30–9:00 Q&A

Saturday, January 28:

9:30 a.m.–10:00 Graham Wilson, “What Is the Apostasy That Precedes That Day? (2 Thess 2:1-4)”

10:10–10:40 Shawn Lazar, “Seeing the Invisible (2 Cor 5:7)”

10:50–11:20 Wes Spradley, “Jesus Is a Pre-Triber (Matthew 24)”

11:30–12:00 Q&A

12:00–1:30 Lunch

1:30–2:00 Arnold Fruchtenbaum, “Why the Chosen People Can’t Be Destroyed”

2:10–2:40 Tommy Ice, “Evidence Jesus Will Rapture the Church before the Tribulation”

2:50–3:20 Bob Wilkin, “Jesus’ Approval—the Aim of Eschatology and Life.”

3:30–4:00 Q&A

*Subject to change

Please join us for this year’s GES Regional Conference in Atlanta!

The theme is The Difference Between Salvation and Discipleship featuring speakers Tony Mirabella, Allen Rea, Dr. Bob Wilkin, Donnie Preslar and Jeff Rutledge.

Cost is FREE!!!

All registered attendees will receive a free copy of Zane Hodges and Bob Wilkin’s book What Is the Outer Darkness? at registration!

http://2017atl-graceconference.eventzilla.net/

Schedule*

Friday, February 10:

6:00 p.m.–6:20    Registration, book tables open

6:20-6:30               Welcome and overview

6:30–7:00             Jeff Rutledge, “Why It’s Vital to Understand That Not All Believers

                                 Are Overcomers (Rev 2-3)”

7:10–7:40              Tony Mirabella, “The Marks, Costs, and Rewards of Discipleship”

7:50–8:20             Donnie Preslar, “People Who Judge Themselves Unworthy of

                                 Everlasting Life (Acts 13:46)”

8:30–9:00            Q&A

Saturday, February 11:

9:30 a.m.–10:00 Allen Rea, “My Move from Lordship Salvation to Free Grace Changed

                                My Life and Ministry”

10:10–10:40         Bob Wilkin, “The Four Soils (Luke 8:5-18) Concern Salvation &

                                Discipleship”

10:50–11:20         Jeff Rutledge, “Clarity in Evangelism Requires Separating Salvation

                                & Discipleship”

11:30–12:00        Q&A

12:00–1:30          Lunch

1:30–2:00            Tony Mirabella, “Two Roads, Two Destinies (Matt 7:13-14)”

2:10–2:40            Donnie Preslar, “Free Grace Theology Encourages Discipleship (But Is Distinct from Salvation)”

2:50–3:20            Bob Wilkin, “Salvation and Discipleship in the Epistle of James”

3:30–4:00           Q&A

*Subject to change

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.

2015 National Conference

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Thanks for a great conference!

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Watch this tribute to our friend, Dale Boring

Please join us for this year’s GES Regional Conference in Portland!

The theme is “The Difference Between Salvation and Discipleship” featuring speakers Joe Lombardi, Gary Glenney, Brad Congdon, Dr. Steve Lewis, Dr. Bob Wilkin, and Shawn Lazar.

Cost is FREE!!!

All registered attendees will receive a free copy of the study guide “Salvation and Discipleship: Is There a Difference?” at registration!

For more information and to register, click here.

Friday, May 12
6:30–7:00 Shawn Lazar, “James as Wisdom [i.e., Discipleship] Literature”
7:10–7:40 Stephen Lewis, “The Message of Life in Genesis to Revelation”
7:50–8:20 Bob Wilkin, “The Blunder That Blocks Salvation (Matt 7:21-23; John 5:39-40)”

Saturday Afternoon, May 13
1:15-1:25 Updates, Song, Prayer
1:30–2:00 Gary Glenney, “Three Phases of Salvation”
2:10–2:40 Steve Lewis, “Security of the Believer: A Matter of Life and Death”
2:50-3:20 Shawn Lazar, “Beyond Doubt: Lack of Assurance Hinders Discipleship”
3:20-3:30 Shawn Lazar, Closing Remarks

Please join us for this year’s GES Regional Conference in Denver!

The theme is “Discipleship and the Message of Life: Partners in Ministry” featuring speakers Steve Lewis, Jody Dillow, Bob Wilkin, John Niemela, and more!

Cost is FREE!!!

All registered attendees will receive a free copy of the book Harmony with God at registration!

For more information and to register, click here

Lodging Recommendations:

DoubleTree Denver CO – 3203 Quebec St, Denver, CO, 80207

Renaissance Denver (4-star) 3801 Quebec St, Denver, CO 80207 marriott.com (303) 399-7500

Quality Inn & Suites Denver Stapleton (3-star) 3737 Quebec St, Denver, CO 80207 qualityinndenverstapleton.com

(303) 388-6161

Holiday Inn Denver East – Stapleton (3-star) 3333 Quebec St, Denver, CO 80207 ihg.com (303) 321-3500

Schedule*

Friday, July 7

6:30–7:00        Lon Gregg, Hundredfold Sowers: Matthew’s Design for Discipleship

7:10–7:40        John Niemela, When and Why Did Jesus Start Preaching Repentance?

7:50–8:20        Bob Wilkin, Faith as a Personal Encounter: Postmodern Theological Doublespeak

8:30–9:00        Q&A

Saturday Morning, July 8

9:30–10:00      Steve Walkup, Untangling Grace Issues in Mark 16:15-18

10:10–10:40    Dix Winston, The Enmityville Horror (Col 1:21-23)

10:50–11:20    Steve Lewis, Hebrews 10:26-39: Hell? No!

11:30–12         Q&A

12–1:30           Lunch

Saturday Afternoon, July 8

1:30–2:00        Steve Swihart, Joseph Of Arimathea – A Believer And A Disciple:  A Johannine Perspective

2:10–2:40        Jody Dillow, Degrees of Reward: A Response to Craig Blomberg

2:50–3:20        Bob Wilkin, Salvation in the Epistle of James Is Discipleship

3:30–4:00        Q&A

*Subject to change

Please join us for this year’s GES Regional Conference in Lynchburg!

The theme is “Faith and Saving Faith” featuring speakers James Borland, Wayne Brindle, Bob Wilkin, Ken Yates, and Pastor Donnie Preslar!

Cost is FREE!!!

All registered attendees will receive a free copy of the book Spiritual Lessons From the Life of David at registration!

To register, click here

Schedule*

Friday, September 8

6:30–7:00        Bob Wilkin, Faith as a Personal Encounter: Postmodern Theological Doublespeak

7:10–7:40        Ken Yates, Faith without Works Is Dead (Jas 2:17, 20, 26)

7:50–8:20        James Borland, By Faith—Abel, Enoch, and Noah (Heb 11:4-7)

8:30–9:00        Q&A

Saturday, September 9

9:30–10:00      Ken Yates, Why the Faith in John 2 and John 8 Is Not Spurious

10:10–10:40    Bob Wilkin, Confusing Illustrations on Saving Faith

10:50–11:20    Donnie Preslar, TBA

11:30–12         Q&A

12–1:30           Lunch

1:30–2:00        Wayne Brindle, Justification Is by Faith, Not Faithfulness

2:10–2:40        James Borland, Joseph’s Bones and Jochebed’s Beautiful Baby (Heb 11:22-23)

2:50–3:20        Bob Wilkin, Lord I Believe, Help My Unbelief

3:30–4:00        Q&A

*Subject to change

Lodging Information:

Please join us for this year’s GES Regional Conference in San Antonio!

The theme is “The Epistle of James” featuring speakers Pastor John Lee, Wes Spradley, Ken Yates, Bob Wilkin, and Shawn Lazar!

Cost is FREE!!!

All registered attendees will receive a free copy of either Zane Hodges’ “James: Proven Character Through Testing” or Bob Wilkin’s “Inerrancy for Dummies” at registration!

**Please note the new location for this year’s conference!**

2016 Skyroom Map and Directions

To register click here

Schedule*

Friday January 26, 2018

6:15-6:30          Welcome + Preview of Free Grace Logos Mobile Ed Course (Bob)

6:30–7:00        Shawn Lazar, Introduction to James

7:10–7:40         Ken Yates, Respond to Trials Properly (Jas 1:1-18)

7:50–8:20        Wes Spradley, Be Swift to Hear, Pt 1 (Jas 1:21–2:13)

8:30–9:00        Bob Wilkin, Be Swift to Hear, Pt 2 (Jas 2:14-26)

Saturday Morning January 27, 2018

9:30–10:00      Ken Yates, Be Slow to Speak (Jas 3:1-18)

10:10–10:40    Pastor John Lee, Be Slow to Anger, Pt 1 (Jas 4:1-12)

10:50–11:20    Bob Wilkin, Be Slow to Anger, Pt 2 (Jas 4:13–5:6)

11:30–12          Q&A

12–1:30            Lunch

Saturday Afternoon

1:15-1:30          Logos Mobile Education Course will be running

1:30–2:00        Lucas Kitchen, Persevere in Trials, Pt 1 (Jas 5:7-11)

2:10–2:40        Ken Yates, Persevere in Trials, Pt 2 (Jas 5:12-20)

2:50–3:20        Bob Wilkin, What Difference Does a Proper View of James Make?

3:30–4:00        Q&A

*Subject to change

Please join us for this year’s GES Regional Conference in the Los Angeles area!

The theme is “Is Calvinism Biblical?” featuring speakers George Bryson, Ken Yates, Bob Wilkin, Shawn Lazar and Brad Doskocil!

Cost is FREE!!!

All registered attendees will receive an electronic copy of Bob Wilkin’s “Is Calvinism Biblical?” at registration!

To register, click here.

March 16, 2018: 6pm-9pm

March 17, 2018: 9am-4pm

Schedule*

Friday March 16, 2018

6:00-6:30         Registration, welcome, book tables open

6:30–7:00        Brad Doskocil 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 March 17, 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     George Bryson John 12:32 and Irresistible Grace (I)

11:30–12          Bob Wilkin Matthew 23:37-39 and Irresistible Grace (I)

12–1:30            Lunch

Saturday Afternoon

1:30–2:00        Ken Yates Luke 8:11-13 and Preservation of the Saints (P1)

2:10–2:40        Chris Clark 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

Parking

Biola Avenue would be easiest to access parking lots A and B. If you are going Northbound on Biola Avenue you will pass the main entrance on the right that will have an LED screen and yellow arms that come up and down to let people in. If you do turn in the area, there should be someone at the gatehouse to direct you to get to the lot. The next entrance on the right is where you will want to turn into for Parking Lot A. This entrance should be labeled Entrance 8. The gates should be open. If you are coming Southbound on Biola Avenue, then Entrance 8 will be on the left and will be the first turn you can make onto Biola’s campus. Any open spots are available for you to park in. If Lot A is full there is Lot B just on the other side of Sutherland Hall if you follow the road.

Here is a link to an interactive campus map that shows entrance numbers, Lot locations, and buildings: http://now.biola.edu/campus-maps/

Lodging

Unfortunately, on-campus lodging is not available.

Biola has a special rate at the nearby Holiday Inn. Visit this page https://www.biola.edu/about/location/accommodations to see special instructions and directions to the hotel. 

Dining

On-campus cafeteria offers all-you-can-eat dining at a reasonable price. Also recommended is the on-campus grill called the Eagle’s Nest.

Area restaurants recommended include: Pieology, Habit Burger, Ambrose Pizza, Albertos, and Tom’s Tailgate.