2024 Spring Bible Conference
March 22-23, 2024
Our 2024 Bible conference will feature Dr. Jonathan Pennington teaching from the Sermon on the Mount. The first fifty registrants will receive a copy of Dr. Pennington's newest book Come and See: The Journey of Knowing God through Scripture courtesy of the publisher Crossway.
Register Online Schedule Lodging Promotional Slide (.pdf)
Plenary Speaker
Dr. Jonathan Pennington
Professor of New Testament Interpretation
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Jonathan Pennington is Professor of New Testament Interpretation at Southern Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky (USA). Additionally, he regularly serves as a visiting professor at various schools as well as church-based theological institutes. He is also one of the Teaching Pastors at Sojourn East in Louisville and regularly speaks and teaches in churches all over the country. He is the author of several books including Reading the Gospels Wisely, The Sermon on the Mount and Human Flourishing, Jesus the Great Philosopher, and, most recently, Come and See: The Journey of Knowing God through Scripture.
Parallel Sessions
Two faculty members from the School of Theology and Missions along with two alumni will lead four parallel sessions on interpreting and applying the Bible. Attendees can choose from these four.
- Dr. Kelvin Moore, University Professor of Biblical Studies, Union University
Landmark Moments: Ten Turning Points to Understand the Old Testament Story
- Dr. Justin Wainscott, Assistant Professor of Ministry; Associate Dean, School of Theology & Missions; Union University
Was Jesus a Genius?: "The Surprising Genius of Jesus" and What the Gospels Reveal about the Greatest Teacher
- Dr. Russ Quinn, Associate Pastor, Englewood Baptist Church
The Truth Will Make You Free: Reading John 8:31-36 with Nehemiah 8-9
- Dr. Benjamin Quinn, Associate Professor of Theology and History of Ideas; Associate Director of the Center for Faith and Culture; Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
The Every-Day Lord's Prayer for Every-Day People
Schedule
Friday, March 22
- 10:00 a.m. — University Chapel with Jonathan Pennington
- 2:30–3:00 p.m. — Welcome, name badge, and packets in the lobby of the Carl Grant Events Center
- 3:00–5:00 p.m.
- For Pastors: Small Preaching with Jonathan Pennington
- For Laypeople: Reading the Bible Well for Understanding & Teaching with Benjamin Quinn
- 6:00 p.m. — Dinner in the Carl Grant Events Center
- 6:45 p.m. — Welcome, introductions, student & alumni word
- 7:00 p.m. — Plenary 1: Dr. Jonathan Pennington
Saturday, March 23
- 8:00 a.m. — Breakfast for attendees
- 8:30 a.m. — Plenary 2: Dr. Jonathan Pennington
- 9:30-11:00 a.m. — Parallel sessions in Jennings Hall
- 11:15 a.m. — Plenary 3: Dr. Jonathan Pennington
- 12:00 p.m. — Lunch
- 12:45 p.m. — Plenary 4: Dr. Jonathan Pennington
- 1:45 p.m. — Q&A with Dr. Pennington and other speakers
REGISTRATION
Cost for the conference is $30 for those who register by March 18, and $50 March 19-21 (registration closes on March 21).
$30.00 (thru March 18)
Registration includes sessions and three meals.
Suggested Lodging
Hilton Garden Inn Jackson
1324 Vann Drive, Jackson, Tennessee, 38305
TEL: 731-868-3500 FAX: 731-868-3501
Reserve Online
Room block goes from March 21-25 (Stay for the Dockery Lectures on Monday March 25 with Robert Smith, Jr..
Book by March 1.