10th Anniversary Conference
A Glorious Church
the power & possibilities of the local church
OCT 7 - 8
New Life Church — CHESAPEAKE, VA
“that he might present her to himself,
a glorious church…”
Ephesians 5:27
Plenary Speakers
Inspirational and engaging spiritual leaders.
Stuart Bell
Merle Shenk
Louis Kotzé
Paul Benger
Katherine Johnson
Featuring Breakout Sessions
Dan Backens
Jack Groblewski
Eunice Barruel-Lam Yuen
Dave Bell
Sarah Blackwell
Tiera-Lyn Colon
Ian Martin
Natasja Kotze
Paul & Priscilla Reid
Paul & Priscilla Reid
Matt Ruckel
Jayce O'Neal
Jeremy & Angie Perigo
Merle Shenk (DOVE International)
Duane White
Howard Williams
Kent Yorgey
Tina Davis
Wednesday, October 7
| TIME | EVENT |
| 8:00 AM | Registration Opens / Coffee & Pastries |
| 9:00 – 10:30 AM | Morning Plenary: “A Glorious Church” — Stuart Bell Worship by Big House Church |
| 10:30 – 11:00 AM | Coffee & Snack Break |
| 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Breakout Round 1 (5 sessions) “Raising up the Prophetic I” – Duane White with Priscilla Reid – Room 221 “Ministry Team Dynamics” – Howard Williams – Room 222 “The Power of Corporate Worship” – Sarah Blackwell & Dave Bell – Room 223 “Building Dynamic Small Churches” – Kent Yorgey – Room 224 “Four False Gods: A Pastoral Tool for Deep Discipleship” – Ian Martin – Room 225 |
| 12:00 – 1:30 PM |
Lunch (Food Trucks — Outdoor Tent for all) |
| 1:30 – 3:00 PM | Afternoon Plenary: “Christ as Lord’s Body” — Merle Shenk (Dove Int) Welcoming New Churches into Network |
| 3:00 – 3:30 PM | Coffee & Snack Break |
| 3:30 – 4:30 PM | Breakout Round 2 (5 sessions) “Prophetic Panel” – Duane White, Priscilla Reid, Paul Reid & Trish Groblewski – Room 221 “Catalyzing Intergenerational Creativity in Worship” – Jeremy & Angela Perigo – Room 222 “8 Pillars of a Healthy Church” – Jayce O’Neal – Room 223 “Winds of Doctrine: Keeping the Church Focused” – Natasja Kotze – Room 224 “Sacred Listening: ‘Let anyone who has an ear listen to what the Spirit is saying…’” – Tina Davis – Room 225 |
| 5:00 PM |
Dinner (Catered Buffet — Outdoor Tent for all) |
| 6:30 – 8:00 PM | Evening Plenary: Worship Night led by David Bell with New Life Church, featuring the One Flame Collective Intergenerational Choir Holy Eucharist – Joel Solomon |
Thursday, October 8
| TIME | EVENT |
| 8:00 AM | Registration Opens / Coffee & Pastries |
| 9:00 – 10:30 AM | Morning Plenary: “The Local Church: God’s Plan A in a Plan B World” — Paul Benger Worship by Holy Trinity Church OFN: Global Alliance Spotlight |
| 10:30 – 11:00 AM | Coffee & Snack Break |
| 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Breakout Round 3 (6 sessions) “Church and Kingdom” – Jack Groblewski – Room 200 “Church Governance and Authority” – Merle Shenk – Room 221 “Architecture of a Well-Run Church” – Howard Williams – Room 222 “Navigating Church Crisis” – Tiera-Lyn Colon & Matt Ruckel – Room 223 “Building a Prayer Movement” – Eunice Barruel-Lam Yuen – Room 224 “Recovering Catechism” – Dan Backens – Room 225 |
| 12:00 – 1:30 PM | Lunch (Catered Lunch — Outdoor Tent for all) |
| 1:30 – 3:00 PM | Afternoon Plenary: “The Glory of the Gathered Church” — Katherine Johnson OFN: Spotlight on PTIs and Marriage Retreat OFN: Ordinations |
| 3:00 – 6:30 PM |
Afternoon — Rest, Connect, Reflect (dinner on your own) |
| 6:30 – 8:00 PM | Closing Session: “God’s Love for the Local Church” — Louis Kotzé Worship by Grace Covenant Church Harrisonburg Commissioning by Pastor Dan Backens Introduction of OFC 2027 |
Accommodations
Discounted hotel blocks are available at nearby hotels. Enter your email during registration and you will be contacted with details.