2012 National Preaching Conference
The Sufficiency of Christ
September 6-7, 2012 | South Hamilton, MA
Online registration coming soon...

Come to Worship, Be
Equipped and Be Inspired
The schedule includes four opportunities to worship God together and listen to inspiring sermons. Two teaching sessions will cover insightful topics of Dangerous Assumptions Preachers Make and Theology of Preaching. Two workshop sessions will equip participants with new tools to develop their skill in preaching God’s Word.
The biennial preaching conference, sponsored by the Center for Preaching at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, exists to promote preaching excellence by modeling biblical preaching, and by equipping preachers with practical skills for proclaiming the Word of God.
Plenary Speakers
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Kevin DeYoung
University Reformed Church
East Lansing, MI
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Walter Kaiser, Jr.
President Emeritus
Gordon-Conwell
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Winfred Neely
Moody Bible Institute
Chicago, IL
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Ramesh Richard
RREACH
Dallas, TX
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Haddon Robinson
Gordon-Conwell
South Hamilton, MA
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David Wells
Gordon-Conwell
South Hamilton, MA
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Schedule
Thursday, September 6
| 9:00 a.m. | D.Min. "Post-Doc" Preaching Workshop* |
| 11:00 a.m. | Registration opens |
| 1:00 p.m. |
Session I: Kevin DeYoung
“Bearing Shame and Scoffing Rude”
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| 2:30 p.m. | Break |
| 3:00 p.m. |
Session II: Haddon Robinson
“Seven Dangerous Assumptions Preachers Make about their Listeners”
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| 4:15 p.m. | Break |
| 4:45 p.m. | Session III: Workshops |
| 6:00 p.m. | Dinner |
| 7:30 p.m. |
Session IV: Ramesh Richard
“The Unique Mediator—The Urgent Mandate”
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Friday, September 7
| 7:30 a.m. | D.Min. Breakfast with Haddon Robinson |
| 8:00 a.m. | Doors Open |
| 8:30 a.m. |
Session V: Winfred Neely “March Madness” |
| 10:00 a.m. | Break |
| 10:30 a.m. |
Session VI: David Wells “Theology of Preaching: The Biblical Word in the Contemporary World” |
| 12:00 p.m. | Lunch/Dedication of the Alumni Hall** |
| 1:30 p.m. | Session VII: Workshops |
| 3:00 p.m. | Break |
| 3:30 p.m. |
Session VIII: Walter Kaiser “The Sufficiency of the Old Testament Predictions of Christ" |
*D.Min. Alumni are invited to join us for a pre-conference workshop with Walter Kaiser on "Lessons I've Learned from Mistakes I've Made in Preaching."
**Join us for a dedication of the new Alumni Hall! This year’s conference includes a special alumni luncheon and formal dedication of the new Alumni Hall on Friday. Please include Friday lunch in your registration and indicate your alumnus/a status to register for this event.
Practical Workshops
Pricing
- Late Registration*: $145, after August 6
- Early Registration*: $135
- Spouse: $99
- Group* (4+ people): $120
Lodging Information
Listed below are accommodations within 30 minutes of the seminary. Blocks of rooms are reserved for conference participants. Participants must arrange their own accommodations. Please call the hotel directly and mention “Gordon-Conwell Preaching Conference.”
Courtyard by Marriott
275 Independence Way, Danvers, MA 01923
800-321-2211 | 978-777-8630 | Website
$89/night plus tax
SpringHill Suites Boston/Peabody
43 Newbury Street (US 1 North), Peabody, MA 01960
888-297-9400 | 978-535-5000 | Website
$89/night plus tax
Questions?
Call 978.646.4190 or email preaching@gcts.edu.


















