Midwestern Seminary will host the annual For The Church National Conference on its campus on September 26-27, focusing on the theme For The Nations.
At the conference, attendees will have opportunities to hear from world-class Bible teachers, connect with fellow ministry leaders, and be refreshed in their ministry callings.
“The For The Church National Conference is something I look forward to every year,” said President of Midwestern Seminary Jason Allen. “It is a special time to gather and to be equipped as we sit under the preaching of God’s Word.”
“This year, I am particularly excited about our theme ‘For The Nations.’ We have the high calling of making disciples of all nations. I am praying that God will further equip us for this great task and perhaps even call out new workers to this glorious end during our time together in Kansas City.”
Main Sessions
The FTC National main sessions will begin on Monday afternoon, September 26, and continue throughout the day on Tuesday, September 27, in Midwestern Seminary’s chapel. During each main session, speakers will focus on an essential aspect of local church ministry and how it applies to the work of the Great Commission. Participants will hear the following topics from ministry leaders:
“Every Tongue, Tribe, and Nation” by Tony Merida
Merida, pastor of preaching and vision of Imago Dei Church in Raleigh, Nc, will focus on the need to reach the nations in the confidence of Revelation 7:9.
“Reaching Hard Places” by J.D. Greear
Greear, pastor of The Summit Church in Raleigh-Durham, Nc, will focus on the need for courageous missionaries working in the hardest places on the planet.
“The Gospel for the Nations” by Jason K. Allen
Allen, president of Midwestern Seminary in Kansas City, Mo, will focus on the centrality of the gospel to the missionary task.
“The Missionary Pastor” by H.B. Charles, Jr.
Charles, pastor-teacher at the Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Fl, will focus on the pastor as the leader of missions within the local church.
“Reaching the Nations at Home” by Matt Carter
Carter, lead pastor of Sagemont Baptist Church in Houston, Tx, will focus on the urgent task of reaching those from other countries who have moved to the United States.
“The Heart of Jesus” by Jared C. Wilson
Wilson, Assistant Professor of Pastoral Ministry and Author in Residence at Midwestern Seminary in Kansas City, Mo, will focus on Jesus’ love for sinners and the importance of pursuing Christlikeness in missions.
Matt Boswell, founding pastor of The Trails Church in Prosper, Tx, will lead worship at each main session. To view the playlist for this year’s conference, visit here.
Breakout Sessions
The FTC National Conference will also host a variety of breakout sessions focusing on applying the missionary task to the context of local church ministry. This year’s FTC National Conference breakout speakers include:
- Paul Davis, president of ABWE
- Brian Davis, pastor at Del Ray Baptist Church in Alexandria, Va
- Phil Newton, director of pastoral care and mentoring for the Pillar Network
- Nancy Guthrie, author and Bible teacher
- Micah Fries, director of engagement at Glocal.net and director of programs at the Multi-Faith Neighbor’s Network
- Jeff Dodge, teaching pastor at Veritas Church in Iowa City, Ia
- Rudy Gonzalez, professor of Biblical Studies at Midwestern Seminary in Kansas City, Mo
- Daniel Sanchez, distinguished professor emeritus of missions at Southwestern Seminary
Pre-Conference: Student Pastor Summit
Prior to the conference, Spurgeon College is hosting the Student Pastor Summit on Midwestern Seminary’s campus on Monday, September 26, from 9:30am-2:30pm.
Traditionally hosted as a one-day spring conference, the Student Pastor Summit will now serve as a pre-conference to the FTC National Conference, allowing more pastors and ministry leaders to be involved.
This year’s pre-conference will aim to equip and refresh student ministers and lay leaders by providing a space to think through the issues facing the next generation, while also being encouraged in the work of the ministry. Keynote speakers include Alex Duke, Sam Bierig, and Jared Bumpers. Register today while space remains!
What to Do in Kansas City
Once you try the barbecue here, you’ll understand why so many love Kansas City. Also, students can enjoy spending time walking around the Plaza, eating at over 80 different restaurants, or drinking coffee with friends downtown. Kansas City is also home to a number of professional sports teams including the Kansas City Royals, Kansas City Chiefs, and Sporting Kansas City.
The city boasts wide boulevards, beautiful parks, fantastic architecture and more than 200 fountains; not to mention world-class museums, a vibrant arts district and superb shopping and attractions. Lastly, our students have access to Spurgeon’s personal library on campus!
While in town for the conference, be sure to check out our local bookstores, visit popular attractions, and see what makes Kansas City the place to be.
Register to Attend Today
The For The Church National Conference is a vital part of Midwestern Seminary’s aim to train ministry leaders for the magnification of God through the building up of the local church. There’s still time to make it to this year’s conference, so register today while space remains.
We hope to see you in Kansas City soon!
