Christ is central to the entire Scriptures. He is not just relegated to the New Testament, but is interwoven throughout and essential to the Old Testament as well. Preaching Christ from the Old Testament can get tricky. Often we as pastors and teachers are tempted to write Christ into passages outside of the authorial intent. On other occasions we can miss the full implication of a passage that does point to Christ. It is critical to our ministry and to the beliefs of those we shepherd that we get it right! Understanding and accurately articulating the prophetic fulfillment of Christ and His infinite, omnipresent characteristics are fundamental to the confidence we have in the Trinity, in God’s promises to the church today, and in God, Whom we trust for our eternal security. Join us as we explore Christ in the Old Testament in depth. An incredible lineup of speakers will open God’s Word and challenge us to accurately teach passages that are often misunderstood among evangelicals and twisted in meaning.
Host church Harvest New Beginnings Oswego, Illinois
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SPEAKERS
Daniel Davey President of Virginia Beach Theological Seminary
John Greening National Representative of Regular Baptist Churches
Scott Poling Pastor of Harvest New Beginnings, Oswego, Illinois
Jim Lytle President of Summit University
John Klem Director of Regular Baptist Press
CONFERENCE MODULES New this year! We will have two concentrated modules that will equip pastors in a practical way. Preaching Christ from the Old Testament, a Preconference Module Date: Tuesday, June 28 at 1:30 p.m. Cost: $45, includes materials and resources Preaching Christ from the Old Testament demands an ability to not only handle textual details in context, but to also think theologically across the Biblical canon. This three-hour study group is designed to be an interactive session that allows participants the opportunity to dig into a chosen passage, wrestle with textual details, and think theologically in a whole-Bible way about how to handle references to or inferences about Christ in the Old Testament. Participants will be guided in this discovery by our guest presenter, Dr. Steven Mathewson, author of The Art of Preaching Old Testament Narrative (2002) and Joshua and Judges (The People’s Bible Commentary, 2003) and pastor of CrossLife Evangelical Free Church in Libertyville, Illinois.
Growing Churches Module Date: Thursday, June 30 at 2:00 p.m. Cost: FREE, offered by Regular Baptist Churches as part of the new Regular Baptist Church Planting initiative The time for church planting is now! Any established congregation can catch the vision for church planting, cultivate the passion among its members, and actually do it. Becoming a reproducing church will have a dramatic, life-changing impact on your local ministry. Join Clare Jewell, regional director for church planting with ABWE, and Ken Davis, director of Project Jerusalem and chairman of the church planting council with Baptist Mid-Missions, in this practical “how-to” module to learn the action steps a church of any size can take to become a reproducing church.
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WORKSHOPS Title
Leader
Ministry Life: The Wife’s Perspective Narrative Preaching Counseling those with Homosexual and Same-Sex Attraction Outreach Continuity and Discontinuity Convincing the Unconvinced: Biblical Higher Education The Youth Pastorate Use of the Law: Dispensationals
Tonda Curry and Carla Poling Mike Augsburger Jeff Bartz Mickey Farlow David Gunn John Klem and College Presidents Eric Puff Brian Trainer
LODGING
Multiple hotels varying in style and rate are within 25 minutes of the church to meet your lodging needs. Be sure to book early, as hotels in the area often fill up quickly! Mention the GARBC at the following hotels and get a reduced rate: AmericInn Lodge and Suites, Oswego 630.554.9090 • Rate: $105 Holiday Inn, Oswego 630.844.4700 • Rate: $109 Hampton Inn, Yorkville 630.553.9805 • Rate: $109
AREA ATTRACTIONS
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Oswego, Illinois, has the best of both worlds! Explore this small town and its neighboring communities, with their eclectic and unique shops; stroll or bike along the Fox River, which flows through the center of town; go on a hike at one of the many state parks in the area; or enjoy the large waterpark nearby with your kids! Oswego is also a distant suburb of Chicago, so you can hop onto a train and experience the bustling excitement of the big city. The 2016 Conference is a great summer destination for the entire family.
RECEPTIONS We have an amazing network of organizations and ministries. Be sure to get in on the special events they host throughout the conference!
LADIES’ OUTING A special outing just for the ladies! Join us as we head to Emerson Creek Pottery & Tearoom. Enjoy refreshments, shopping, and relaxation at this quaint location with a gorgeous view. Thursday, June 30, 2:00 p.m. • Cost: $15
MINISTRY MEALS The ministries of our association are doing great things across the country and around the world! Celebrate all that is going on and support the ministries by attending the following luncheons. Regular Baptist International Wednesday, June 29 • Cost: $10 Regular Baptist Builders Club Thursday, June 30 • Cost $10 Sign up on the registration form and get excited about how God is at work through the Regular Baptist Ministries! Family Dinner Nothing’s better than enjoying a time together, making new friends, and fellowshipping with friends you get to see only once a year! Join us for a family dinner on Wednesday. Games will be available for all to enjoy. June 29 at 5:00 p.m. • Cost $15 per adult $6 for kids age 5–12 • Kids 4 and under eat free.
KIDS Join Jim Cook from ABWE for an exciting week of fun and learning the Scriptures!
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STUDENTS ALIVE! The teen conference is perfect for helping students grow in their faith and become a more active part of the association! Students will have an opportunity to worship together, study God’s Word, and help spread the love of God through an outreach event. Combine Students Alive! with a missions trip and help out an area church before or after the conference.
www.GARBCCONFERENCE.org/youth
TALENTS FOR CHRIST Encourage your teens to use their gifts and abilities to serve God through Talents For Christ! Whether they enjoy music, speaking, the written word, art, or acting, there is something for everyone! National competition will take place on Tuesday, June, 28. A special highlight of competitors and the award announcement will take place Wednesday evening, June, 29. When you bring your teens to compete in Talents For Christ, be sure to have them take part in Students Alive!
www.GARBCTFC.org
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2016 REGISTRATION FORM 1
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Online www.garbcConference.org
Mail GARBC Conference 3715 N. Ventura Dr. Arlington Heights, IL 60004
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Fax 1-847-843-3757
STEP 1 REGISTER AS AN INDIVIDUAL OR AS A FAMILY
Your Name Print your name as you want it to appear on your name badge. Your name (first, last) Spouse’s name (first, last) Home address City Daytime phone ( ) E-mail
Your Church or Organization Church or organization City Daytime phone ( )
State
Zip
I prefer not to receive any special offers or announcements via e-mail.
State
Zip
I prefer not to receive any special offers or announcements via e-mail.
Your Children List the names of your children who will attend the conference. Nursery (ages 0–2) Preschool (ages 2–5) Children (grades 1–6) Students (grades 7–12)
STEP 2 FIGURE YOUR REGISTRATION FEES Entire Conference
By May 13
Husband and wife
By June 10
On-site
One-day
$120 $135 $155 $65
Individual
$75 $85 $95 $40
One child in grades 1–12 (children 0–5 free)
$35 $45 $55 $20
Two or more children in grades 1–12 (children 0–5 free)
$70 $75 $85 $40
Students Alive! (grades 7–12; without attending parents)
$35 $45 $55 $20
College student (full-time student with valid student ID)
$35 $45 $55 $20
First-time attender (vocational ministry personnel; includes spouse and children)
N/C N/C $50 N/C
Church planter (in church or mission church listed in the GARBC directory; includes spouse and children)
N/C N/C $50 N/C
Total Registration Fees
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STEP 3 FIGURE YOUR ACTIVITY FEES
All activities are optional. Indicate the number of people for each activity. Prices are per person. Regular Baptist International Luncheon Wednesday, June 29
Family Dinner Wednesday, June 29 Regular Baptist Builders Club Luncheon Thursday, June 30
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x $10 = $
(adult) (child, age 5-12)
x $15 = $ x $6 = $ x $10 = $
Ladies’ Outing Thursday, June 30
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x $15 = $
Youth Activity Rally on Thursday afternoon and evening, June 30
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x $30 = $
Preaching Christ from the OT, Preconference Module Tuesday, June 28
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x $45 = $
Growing Churches, Conference Module Thursday, June 30
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x $0
Total Activity Fees
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Total Registration Fees (from front)
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TOTAL CONFERENCE FEES (activity fees + registration fees)
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CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIP Enable pastors to attend the conference who because of financial constraints could not otherwise attend. $25 $50 $100 $250 $500
STEP 4 CHOOSE FROM TWO WAYS TO PAY 1. Credit Card:
Visa
MC
Discover
Amex
Exp. date
3-digit security code
Card number Name on card Address
City
State
Zip
Signature 2. Check: Make check for the TOTAL CONFERENCE FEES payable to GARBC. Enclosed is my check for $ Mail this form with check or credit card information to GARBC Conference • 3715 N. Ventura Dr. • Arlington Heights, IL 60004 or fax this form with credit card information to 1-847-843-3757. For more information, visit www.garbcConference.org or call 1-888-588-1600, ext. 837. Cancellation: Should you need to cancel your registration, you must call, mail, or e-mail a request for a refund by June 10. Twenty-five dollars ($25) of the registration fee is nonrefundable. A registration fee may be transferred to another person not already registered.