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.

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.

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.

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

The theme is “Is Calvinism Biblical?” featuring speakers Dix Winston, Dr. Steve Lewis, Dr. John Niemelä, Lucas Kitchen, Lon Gregg, Ken Yates, and Dr. Bob Wilkin!

Cost is FREE!!!

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

Schedule*

Friday September 14, 2018

6:20-6:30        Welcome and Disclaimer

6:30–7:00        Lon Gregg, John 6:35 and Total depravity (T)

7:10–7:40        Bob Wilkin, Acts 10:4 and Total depravity (T)

7:50–8:20        Lucas Kitchen Acts 13:46 and Unconditional Election (U)

8:30–9:00        Bob Wilkin, John 5:39-40 and Unconditional Election (U)

Saturday Morning September 15, 2018

9:30–10:00      John Niemelӓ, John 1:29 and Limited Atonement (L)

10:10–10:40    Dix Winston, John 12:32 and Irresistible Grace (I)

10:50–11:20    Bob Wilkin Matthew 23:37-39 and Irresistible Grace (I)

11:30–12:00    Lucas Kitchen, John 4:13-15 and Preservation of the Saints (P1)

12:00–1:00      Lunch at Church (Chick-fil-A)

Saturday Afternoon

1:00–1:30       Bob Wilkin John 11:25-27 and Perseverance of the Saints (P2)

1:30–2:00       Steve Lewis Rev 20:11-15 and Perseverance of the Saints (P2)

*Subject to change

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

The theme is “The Epistle of James” featuring speakers Dr. John Niemelä, Pastor David Janssen, Dr. Bob Wilkin, and more!

Cost is FREE!!!

Free ebook of The Epistle of James for those who register online!

Schedule

Friday October 26, 2018

6:20-6:30        Welcome and conference overview and disclaimer

6:30–7:00        David Janssen, Introduction to James

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

7:50–8:20        John Niemelä, 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 October 27, 2018

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

10:10–10:40    Bob Wilkin, Be Slow to Anger, Pt 1 (Jas 4:1-12)

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

11:30–12:00    Q&A

12:00–1:10      Lunch

Saturday Afternoon

1:15-1:45        Bob Wilkin, Persevere in Trials, Part 1 (Jas 5:7-11)

2:00-2:30       John Niemelä, Persevere in Trials, Pt 2 (Jas 5:12-20)

2:45–3:15       Brian Ritchie, What Is Salvation in James?

3:30–4:00     Jared Donigian, God Rewards Those Who Love Him

Please join us for this year’s GES Regional Conference in Charlotte! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

The theme is “Romans 5-8” featuring speakers Donnie Preslar, Allen Rea, Ken Yates, Dr. Bob Wilkin, and Shawn Lazar!

Cost is FREE!!!

Free ebook of Zane Hodges’ Romans: Deliverance From Wrath if you register online!

***There will be childcare at this event for ages 12 months and up!***

Schedule:

Friday November 30, 2018

6:20-6:30         Welcome and Disclaimer

6:30–7:00        Donnie Preslar, Introductions to Romans and Romans 5-8

7:10–7:40        Ken Yates, Romans 5:1-11: God’s Righteousness Makes Spiritual Victory Possible

7:50–8:20        Bob Wilkin, Romans 5:12-21: Death in Adam, Life and Liberty in Jesus

8:30–9:00        Shawn Lazar, Romans 6:1-14: Dead to Sin and Alive to God

Saturday Morning December 1, 2018

9:30–10:00      Ken Yates, Romans 6:15-23: Slaves of Righteousness

10:10–10:40    Donnie Preslar, Romans 7:1-12: Preoccupation with Commandments Kills

10:50–11:20    Shawn Lazar, Romans 7:13-25: Legalism Does Not Work

11:30–12:00    Bob Wilkin, Romans 8:1-13: Victorious Living by Walking in the Spirit

12:00–1:10      Lunch

Saturday Afternoon

1:15–1:45        Ken Yates Romans 8:14-30: From Suffering to Glory

2:00–2:30       Donnie Preslar, Romans 8:31-39: Nothing Can Separate Us from God’s Love

2:30–3:15        Allen Rea, Inheritance (Heirship) in Romans 8:17

3:30-4:00        Bob Wilkin, Two Types of Justification in Romans

Lodging:

These hotels are near the church and offer free breakfast. GES does NOT have a block of rooms set up at any of these properties.

Fairfield Inn & Suites

8540 E. Independence Blvd.

Matthews, NC 28105

980-245-9200

Holiday Inn Express

9420 E. Independence Blvd

Matthews, NC 28105

704-443-3100

Sleep Inn

9900 Matthews Park Dr.

Matthews, NC 28105

704-841-1660

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

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

The theme is “Romans 5-8” featuring speakers Ken Yates, Shawn Lazar, Lucas Kitchen, Trent Muller, and John White.

Cost is FREE!!!

Free ebook of Zane Hodges’ Romans: Deliverance From Wrath if you register online! (E-book is emailed out the Thursday before the conference to all registrants.)

***We are meeting in the Sage Ballroom at the Hilton Garden Inn Houston Galleria. Daytime parking is complimentary for conference attendees.

Friday, February 1: 6:00 pm-9:00 pm

Saturday, February 2: 9:00 am-4:00 pm

Lodging:

GES has secured a small block of rooms at the Hilton Garden Inn for those interested. 2 Queen bed or 1 King bed guest rooms are available for $99/night through our block. Overnight parking is being offered at $10/night (normally $19/night) and breakfast buffet at $8/person (normally $14.95/person) when you book through our link below.

http://hiltongardeninn.hilton.com/en/gi/groups/personalized/H/HOUGHGI-GRACE-20190201/index.jhtml

Schedule:

Friday February 1, 2019

6:20-6:30        Welcome and Disclaimer

6:30–7:00        Lucas Kitchen, Introductions to Romans and Romans 5-8

7:10–7:40        Ken Yates, Romans 5:1-11God’s Righteousness Makes Spiritual Victory Possible

7:50–8:20        John White, Romans 5:12-21 Death & Bondage in Adam, Life & Liberty in Jesus

8:30–9:00        Shawn Lazar, Romans 6:1-14 Dead to Sin and Alive to God

Saturday Morning February 2, 2019

9:30–10:00      Ken Yates, Romans 6:15-23 Slaves of Righteousness

10:10–10:40    Lucas Kitchen, Romans 7:1-12 Preoccupation with Commandments Kills

10:50–11:20    Shawn Lazar, Romans 7:13-25 Legalism Does Not Work

11:30–12:00    Trent Muller, Romans 8:1-13 Victorious Living by Walking in the Spirit

12:00–1:10      Lunch

Saturday Afternoon

1:15–1:45        Ken Yates Romans 8:14-30 From Suffering to Glory

2:00–2:30     Lucas Kitchen, Inheritance (Heirship) in Romans 8:17

2:30–3:15      Shawn Lazar, Romans 8:31-39 Nothing Can Separate Us from God’s Love

Registration for the National Conference is now closed. In-person registration will be available beginning Monday, May 20 at 11 a.m. Please plan to join us then!

Please make plans to join us for our 2019 National Conference! This year’s theme will be Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians.

Schedule

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.

Early Bird Discount: $15.00 off regular registrations only through 1/31/2019.

Conference Registration Page

Lodging

We have set up a block of guest rooms again at the Homewood Suites, 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

The Homewood offers 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.

Rooms and Rates are as follows:

Homewood: 1 bedroom suite with King bed- $104 (Sunday) & $143 (Monday-Wednesday nights) plus tax
Homewood: 2 bedroom suite with King bed and 2 Queen beds- $174 (every night) plus tax

http://group.homewood-suites.com/graceevangelicalmay2019conference

Reservations can be made online at the above links using our special code: GE9

Or by phone at the above listed phone numbers and ask for the Grace Evangelical Society group block.

Local Transportation

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

The theme is “The Epistles of John” featuring speakers Pastor Gary Karwoski, Ken Yates, John Niemelä, and Lucas Kitchen!

Cost is FREE!! Register Here!

***Childcare for 12 months+ may be available if we have enough interest. Upon registering, email bethany@faithalone.org with number and ages of kids needing childcare during the conference.

Schedule

Friday June 28, 2019

6:20-6:30           Welcome + Disclaimer

6:30–7:00          John Niemelä, Introduction to 1 John and 1 John 1:1-4

7:10–7:40           Gary Karwoski, 1 John 1:5–2:2: Fellowship Via Walking in the Light and Confession

7:50–8:20          Ken Yates, 1 John 2:3-11: Knowing Him in our Experience

8:30–9:00         Lucas Kitchen, 1 John 2:12-27: Beware of Deception by Antichrists

Saturday Morning June 29, 2019

9:30–10:00       John Niemelä, 1 John 2:28–3:10a: How We Show Others We’re His Children

10:10–10:40      Ken Yates, 1 John 3:10b-23: The Role of Love in Fellowship, Part 1

10:50–11:20      Gary Karwoski, 1 John 3:24–4:6: The Spirit of Truth and the Spirit of Error

11:30–12:00      Lucas Kitchen, 1 John 4:7-19: The Role of Love in Fellowship, Part 2

12:00–1:30       Lunch

Saturday Afternoon

1:30–2:00        Ken Yates, 1 John 4:20–5:5: Obedience by Faith

2:10–2:40        Lucas Kitchen, 1 John 5:6-13: The Role of Assurance in Fellowship

2:50–3:20        Gary Karwoski, 1 John 5:14-21: Closing Concerns (Prayer & Hold True, Reject False)

3:30–4:00        John Niemelä, 2 & 3 John: Support the Good Teachers, Not the Bad Teachers

Please join us for this year’s GES Regional Conference in the Philadelphia/Camden NJ area!

The theme is “The Epistles of John” featuring speakers Bob Wilkin, Ken Yates, Shawn Lazar, Lucas Kitchen, Doug Brock, Nate Stevens and our host, Pastor Cliff Freeman!

Cost is FREE!!! Free e-book of Zane Hodges’ The Epistles of John to those who register online!

Register here!

Schedule:

Friday November 22, 2019

6:20-6:30            Welcome + Disclaimer (Wilkin)

6:30–7:00           Introduction to 1 John and 1 John 1:1-4 (Lazar)

7:10–7:40            1 John 1:5–2:2: Fellowship Via Walking in the Light and Confession (Yates)

7:50–8:20           1 John 2:3-11: Knowing Him in our Experience (Wilkin)

8:30–9:00          1 John 2:12-27: Beware of Deception by Antichrists (Freeman)

Saturday Morning November 23, 2019

9:30–10:00         1 John 2:28–3:10a: How We Show Others We’re His Children (Stevens)

10:10–10:40        1 John 3:10b-23: The Role of Love in Fellowship, Part 1 (Lazar)

10:50–11:20        1 John 3:24–4:6: The Spirit of Truth and the Spirit of Error (Freeman)

11:30–12:00        1 John 4:7-19: The Role of Love in Fellowship, Part 2 (Kitchen)

12:00–1:30         Lunch

Saturday Afternoon

1:30–2:00           1 John 4:20–5:5: Obedience by Faith (Brock)

2:10–2:40           1 John 5:6-13: The Role of Assurance in Fellowship (Yates)

2:50–3:20           1 John 5:14-21: Closing Concerns (Kitchen)

3:30–4:00          2 & 3 John: Support the Good Teachers, Not the Bad Teachers (Wilkin)

More details coming soon…