Grace Evangelical Society

GES 2025 National Conference
2025-05-19 11:00 - 2025-05-22 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Camp Copass, 8200 E McKinney St, Denton, TX, 76208, United States
Please join us at Camp Copass in Denton, TX for the 2025 GES National Conference on Dispensationalism and Eternal Rewards!

The National Conference is available to watch live! Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get notifications when we go live or you may watch the videos later! https://www.youtube.com/GESVids/live

The Talley Retreat Center offers the most comfortable accommodations as well as the meeting rooms for Plenary and Workshop sessions.

Recreational opportunities include swimming during designated times, mini-golf, basketball, human foosball, a lake nearby for fishing and kayaking (bring your own gear), evening fire pit fellowship, women’s fellowship, teen and young adult fellowship, RV hook-ups, and more.

VBS for the kids will take place at the Angel Conference Center.
**Deadline for VBS registration: May 1, 2025**

Accommodations:
Talley Retreat Center

$154/night
2 Queen beds
Sofa bed available in some rooms (request at registration)
Check-in at 3pm, checkout at 10am Thursday

Angel Motel

$114/night
2 Full beds
Check-in at 3pm, checkout at 10am Thursday

RV Hook-ups
5 sites available with full hook-ups.

Check-in at 3pm, checkout at 11am
$40/night

Schedule:

Time
Location
Event
Details

Monday, May 19, 2025

11:00-12:45
Foyer
Registration

12:00-12:30
Dining Hall
Lunch
Free for Paid Conferees; $12 for unpaid.

12:45-12:55
Main Room
Disclaimer/Intros/2026 Theme
Bob

1:00-1:50
Main Room
Plenary Session 1
Ken, Dispensationalism and Discipleship

2:05-2:55
Main Room
Plenary Session 2
Bob Bryant, Earth, Heaven, Hell, and Beyond

3:10-4:00
Main Room
Plenary Session 3
John Claeys, Revelation: Road to Reward

4:00-5:15
Main Room
Optional Session
Discussion for returning conferees

4:00-5:15
Tally 2nd
Optional Session
Introduction for new conferees

4:00-5:15
Various
Free Time
Pool, Frisbee Golf, etc.

5:30-6:00
Dining Hall
Supper
Cost = $12

7:00
Various

Young Adult Fellowship (30 & under)

9:00

Campfire

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

8:00-8:30
Dining Hall
Breakfast
Free Continental for guests; $12 for others.

8:40-8:55
Main Room
Scripture in Song
Jack & Caroline Stevens lead singing

9:00-9:50
Main Room
Plenary Session 4
Dix Winston, DISPENSATIONALISM: Demystified, Simplified and Applied.

10:05-10:55
Main Room
Plenary Session 5
David Janssen, What’s the Difference between Heaven & the New Earth?

11:10-12:00
Main Room
Plenary Session 6
Bob Wilkin, Eternal Rewards Teaching in the Old Testament

12:00-1:30
Dining Hall
Lunch
Free for Paid Conferees; $12 for others.

1:30-2:10
Various
Parallel Sessions 1**
Bryant, Janssen, Rossen

2:20-3:00
Various
Parallel Sessions 2
Bond, Lewis, Muller

3:10-3:50
Various
Parallel Sessions 3
Yates, Niemelä, Claeys

4:15-5:15
Various
Free Time
Swimming and other activities

4:15-5:15
Main Room
Optional Session
Ken and Bob

5:30-6:00
Dining Hall
Supper
Cost = $12

7:30
Various

Fellowship for women

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

8:00-8:30
Dining Hall
Breakfast
Free continental for Guests; $12 for others.

8:40-8:55
Main Room
Scripture in Song
Jack & Caroline Stevens lead singing

9:00-9:50
Main Room
Plenary Session 7
Geoff Stevens, The Deadly Results of Dismantling Dispensationalism

10:05-10:55
Main Room
Plenary Session 8
Tony Badger, Does the Parable of the Day Laborers Teach That All Are Rewarded Equally?

11:10-12:00
Main Room
Plenary Session 9
Mike Lii, Has the Saving Message Changed After the Coming of Jesus and the Cross?

12:00-1:30
Dining Hall
Lunch
Free for Paid Conferees; $12 for others.

1:25-1:30
Main Room
Video Clip
Dr. Wallace on Believing

1:30-2:20
Main Room
Plenary Session 10
John Niemela, Pardon Me, The Great White Throne Summons

2:30-3:10
Various
Parallel Sessions 4
Strathman, Stevens, Vacendak

3:20-4:00
Various
Parallel Sessions 5
Sterling, Wright, Wyant

4:15-5:15
Various
Free time for swimming and other activities

4:15-5:15
Main Room
Optional Session
Bob & Ken, Answering Your Questions about the Bema and GWTJ

5:30-6:00
Dining Hall
Supper
Cost = $12

7:00

Fellowship

Thursday, May 22, 2025

8:00-8:30
Dining Hall
Breakfast
Free continental for Guests; $12 for others.

8:40-8:55
Main Room
Scripture in Song
Jack & Caroline Stevens lead singing

9:00-9:40
Various
Parallel Sessions 6
Wilkin, Badger, Lii

10:00-10:40
Various
Parallel Sessions 7
Varela, Winston, Pierce

11:00-11:50
Main Room
Plenary Session 11
Bob Wilkin, Five Objections to Dispensationalism

11:55-12:00
Main Room
Thanks for coming
Bob and Sharon

12:00-12:30
Dining Hall
Lunch
Cost = $12

Parallel Session Titles
Tony Badger, Dispensationalism and the Sermon on the Mount
JB Bond, Wouldn’t It Be Great to Hear Jesus Say, “Well Done”?
Bob Bryant, God’s Eternal Plan for Unsaved Children
John Claeys, Why Kingdom Rewards Are Eternal Rewards
David Janssen, How to Build Gold for Eternity (1 Cor. 3.10-15)
Steve Lewis, Three Level Dispensationalism
Mike Lii, The Life of Zane C. Hodges
Anneka Muller, Basics of Rewards
John Niemelä, Famous Quotes or Famous Unquotes? John 1:16-18; 3:16-21, 31-36
Ken Pierce, Satan’s Activity and Influence in the Job Narrative
Nicole Rossen, From Eden to the Millennium: A Comparative and Contrastive Analysis
Philippe Sterling, UFOs, UAPs, ETs and Angels: A Theological Consideration
Geoff Stevens, Dinosaurs and Dispensationalism
Ellie Strathman, The Psychology of Rewards
Bob Vacendak, 1 Timothy 1:16: Is Eternal Life the Objective of One’s Faith in Jesus Christ?
Jon Varela, The Parables of the Minas & the Talents: Lessons on Rewards (Luke 19:11-27; Matt 25:14-30)
Bob Wilkin, Dispensationalism Before Darby
Dix Winston, WHAT’S AN OVERCOMER TO DO? Looking back on Daniel
Kathryn Wright, Understanding the Armor of God: Unity in Spiritual Warfare
Dave Wyant, Does the Epistle of James Teach about Eternal Rewards?
Ken Yates, Free Grace for Beginners

Registration:
Online registration is closed, but walk-in registration is still available at the conference. There are also a limited number of meal tickets available for purchase at registration.

GES 2025 Trego WI, Regional Conference
2025-10-05 09:30 - 2025-10-06 19:00 | Trego Community Church, W5635 Park St,, Trego, WI, 54888
October 5–6, 2025 | Trego Community Church
Topic: “Eternal Rewards in the Gospel of Mark”Discover how the Gospel of Mark highlights the often-overlooked doctrine of eternal rewards. Join us as we explore key passages that illuminate Christ’s teaching on faithful service, discipleship, and future reward.
Location:Trego Community ChurchW5635 Park St, Trego, WI 54888(Just 7 miles north of Spooner, off US-53)🔗 Visit Church Website
Conference Schedule
Sunday, October 5th

9:30–10:15 AM | Opening Session & Q&AIntroductory teaching and open discussion with Dr. Ken Yates and Kathryn Wright
10:30–11:00 AM | Worship Service
11:00–11:45 AM | Morning MessageDr. Ken Yates preaching
7:00–8:30 PM | Evening SessionTeaching by Dr. Ken Yates

Monday, October 6th

7:00–8:30 PM | Final SessionTeaching by Kathryn Wright

Passages: TBDScripture selections from the Gospel of Mark will be announced at the event.

Featured Speakers
Dr. Ken YatesEditor of the Journal of the Grace Evangelical Society, retired Army chaplain, and Bible teacher.
Kathryn WrightGES Missions Coordinator, conference speaker
Plan Your Visit
This is a free event and open to all. Whether you’re local or traveling in, we’d love to have you join us for this grace-filled weekend.
Local Accommodations:
🏨 Best Western Spooner Riverplace101 W. Maple St, Spooner, WI 54801📞 715-635-9770Approx. 7 miles from the church
🏕 Shell Lake Lodge315 US-63, Shell Lake, WI 54871📞 +1 715-468-4494Approx. 15 miles from the church
Bring your Bible, and bring your questions! The doctrine of rewards isn’t just for scholars—it’s for every believer who longs to hear, “Well done.”

GES 2026 National Conference
2026-05-18 08:00 - 2026-05-21 12:00 | TX
National Conference 2026
Date: May 18–21, 2026 Theme: Believe in Him for Life Venue: Camp Copass — Denton, TX
Join us as we celebrate 40 years of proclaiming the message of life by grace through faith in Christ alone! This milestone conference will bring together speakers, pastors, and believers from across the country to focus on key Free Grace truths that continue to change lives and clarify the gospel.
It’s more than a conference—it’s a celebration of God’s faithfulness and the life we share in His Son.
🗓️ Registration is available now!
Schedule:

Time
Location
Event
Details

Monday, May 18, 2026

11:00-12:45
Foyer
Registration

12:00-12:30
Dining Hall
Lunch
Cost = $12

12:45-12:55
Main Room
Welcome Session

1:00-1:50
Main Room
Plenary Session 1

2:30-3:20
Main Room
Plenary Session 2

4:00-5:15
Main Room
Optional Session

4:00-5:15
Tally 2nd
Optional Session

4:00-5:15
Various
Free Time
Mini Golf, Frisbee Golf, etc.

5:30-6:00
Dining Hall
Supper
Cost = $12

8:00-9:00
Angel

Young Adult Fellowship (30 & under)

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

8:00-8:30
Dining Hall
Breakfast
Free Continental for guests; $12 for others.

8:40-8:55
Main Room
Scripture in Song

9:00-9:50
Main Room
Plenary Session 3

10:30-11:20
Main Room
Plenary Session 4

11:20-12:00
Various
Free Time Before Lunch

12:00-1:00
Dining Hall
Lunch
Cost = $12

1:00-1:40
Various
Parallel Sessions 1-3

2:00-2:40
Various
Parallel Sessions 4-6

3:00-3:40
Various
Parallel Sessions 7-9

4:15-5:15
Various
Free Time

4:15-5:15
Main Room
Optional Session
Bob and Ken Q&A

5:30-6:00
Dining Hall
Supper
Cost = $12

7:15-8:15
Angel

Women’s Fellowship

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

8:00-8:30
Dining Hall
Breakfast
Free continental for Guests; $12 for others.

8:40-8:55
Main Room
Scripture in Song

9:00-9:50
Main Room
Plenary Session 5

10:30-11:20
Main Room
Plenary Session 6

11:20-12:00
Various
Free Time Before Lunch

12:00-1:00
Dining Hall
Lunch
Cost = $12

1:00-1:40
Main Room
Plenary Session 7

2:00-2:40
Various
Parallel Sessions 10-12

3:00-3:40
Various
Parallel Sessions 13-15

4:15-5:15
Various
Free time

4:15-5:15
Main Room
Optional Session
Bob & Ken Q&A

5:30-6:00
Dining Hall
Supper
Cost = $12

7:00

Fellowship

Thursday, May 21, 2026

8:00-8:30
Dining Hall
Breakfast
Free continental for Guests; $12 for others.

8:40-8:55
Main Room
Scripture in Song

9:00-9:50
Main Room
Plenary 8

10:00-10:40
Various
Parallel Sessions 16-18

11:00-11:50
Main Room
Plenary Session 9

11:50-12:00
Main Room
Thanks for coming
Bob and Sharon

12:00-12:30
Dining Hall
Lunch
Cost = $12

The National Conference is available to watch live! Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get notifications when we go live or you may watch the videos later! https://www.youtube.com/GESVids/live

The Talley Retreat Center offers the most comfortable accommodations as well as the meeting rooms for Plenary and Workshop sessions.

Recreational opportunities include swimming during designated times, mini-golf, basketball, human foosball, a lake nearby for fishing and kayaking (bring your own gear), evening fire pit fellowship, women’s fellowship, teen and young adult fellowship, RV hook-ups, and more.

VBS for the kids will take place at the Angel Conference Center.
**Deadline for VBS registration: May 1, 2025**

Accommodations:
Talley Retreat Center

$154/night
2 Queen beds
Sofa bed available in some rooms (request at registration)
Check-in at 3pm, checkout at 10am Thursday

Angel Motel

$114/night
2 Full beds
Check-in at 3pm, checkout at 10am Thursday

RV Hook-ups
5 sites available with full hook-ups.

Check-in at 3pm, checkout at 11am
$40/night

Idaho: Regional Conference
2026-07-19 08:00 - 2026-07-23 21:00 | Grace Bible Church, 1115 Idaho St, Kamiah, ID, 83536, United States
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 SoteriologySpeaker: John H. Niemelä
Evening Session 2 — The Canon of Scripture
Authority, Recognition, and the Word of GodSpeaker: 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

Long Camp RV Park – Kamiahwww.longcamprvpark.com

Kamiah / Clearwater River KOA Journeywww.koa.com

Hotels

Hearthstone Elegant Lodge – Kamiahwww.hearthstonelodge.com

Clearwater 12 Motelwww.clearwater12motel.com

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
