The “O Church, Arise” conference is a biblical counseling conference hosted by The Shepherd’s Way Biblical Counseling of Bethany United Reformed Church. They invite Reformed believers aged high school and up to come together for a short time of encouragement, instruction, fellowship, and growth.
The theme of this year’s conference is “Living Out Love: How the Great Commandment Changes Everything.” The Friday pre-conference for pastors and ministry leaders is titled “Loving Leadership.” Join us as we hear from our plenary speaker, Scott O’Malley (Executive Director, 12 Stones Ministries) and other pastors and counselors from our area.
At this conference, Dr. Jared Poulton will be hosting a breakout session titled “What is Biblical Counseling?” The Institute for Reformed Biblical Counseling will also be exhibiting.
Pre-conference Schedule – “Loving Leadership” (Registration Fee: $30)
Friday Afternoon
1:00 PM – Doors open for registration
1:15 PM – Welcome and singing
1:30 PM – R.E.P.E.A.T. to Thrive: How to more than survive in ministry – Scott O’Malley
2:15 PM – Break
2:45 PM – Loving by Leading Faithfully – Scott O’Malley
3:30 PM – Break
4:00 PM – Panel Discussion: How Consistories and Counselors Working Together
5:00 PM – Complimentary dinner for all pre-Conference attendees
Conference Schedule (Registration Fee: $30)
Friday Evening
6:00 PM – Doors open for registration, fellowship, vendor browsing
6:45 PM – Singing begins
7:00 PM – Welcome and opening prayer
7:15 PM – Communing with God (John 15:1-13) – Scott O’Malley
8:15 PM – Break
8:30 PM – Breakout Session A
9:30 PM – Fellowship, vendor browsing
Saturday Morning
8:30 AM – Fellowship, browse vendors
8:45 AM – Opening announcements and prayer
9:00 AM – Breakout Session B
10:00 AM – Break
10:30 AM – Loving the Neighbor Well (Proverbs 29:25) – Scott O’Malley
11:30 AM – O Church, Arise! 2027 Conference reveal
11:45 AM – Fellowship, vendor browsing