2014 Leadership Conference

LC Header (Website)The 2014 Leadership Conference, “Affirming Biblical Marriage,” will be held December 8-9 at the Nashville Airport Marriott. Dr. Russell Moore, president of the Southern Baptist Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, will be the keynote speaker.

Conference Schedule

Directions to Nashville Airport Marriott

Pastors and church leaders are encouraged to attend the 2014 Free Will Baptist Leadership Conference, which will meet at Nashville Airport Marriott Hotel December 8-9. Dr. Russell Moore, president of the Southern Baptist Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, will be the keynote speaker.

He will be joined by speakers Matt Pinson, president of Welch College; Eddie Moody, pastor of Tippett’s Chapel Free Will Baptist Church, member of the Welch College Board of Trustees, and chair of the Department of Counselor Education at North Carolina Central University; and Phillip Whiteaker, a judge serving on the Arkansas Board of Appeals and chairman of the FWB Foundation Board. Together, these men will explore “Affirming Biblical Marriage,” from the scriptural basis of marriage to historic beliefs and practices and new ways to strengthen and defend marriage in today’s increasingly hostile culture.

14Leader-3

More than 150 church leaders from across the U.S. and Canada are expected to gather for the annual event. The meeting will feature worship services, practical instruction, and plenty of time for conversation and networking. Registration for the conference is $190.

Dr. Moore is a widely sought cultural commentator who speaks frequently to issues of theology, culture, and public policy. He has been quoted and published by many of the nation’s leading news agencies and periodicals including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, USA Today, and the Associated Press.

He blogs frequently at “Moore to the Point,” and has authored or edited five books, including Tempted and Tried: Temptation and the Triumph of Christ and Adopted for Life: The Priority of Adoption for Christian Families and Churches. In addition, Moore has authored dozens of academic articles and essays on systematic theology and Christian ethics. He is senior editor of Touchstone: A Journal of Mere Christianity. Dr. Moore earned a B.S. in history and political science from University of Southern Mississippi, a M.Div. in biblical studies from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Ph.D. in systematic theology from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

An ordained Southern Baptist minister, Moore has pastored a number of churches, most recently serving Highview Baptist Church from 2008-2012. He is a four-time member of the SBC Resolutions Committee and a regular columnist for Baptist Press.

“Dr. Moore has made a profound impact on today’s church,” said Executive Secretary Keith Burden. “He understands the challenges churches face in trying to reach a suspicious and sometimes hostile culture, and he offers practical advice for bridging the gap between church and culture. We are pleased to welcome him to this year’s conference.”

Worship services will feature music provided by Welch College, including the Rejoice ensemble and The College Choir, directed by Dr. James Stevens.

Several national boards will meet in conjunction with the conference, including the Executive Committee, Board of Retirement, FWB Foundation, Home Missions, International Missions, Randall House, and Welch College.