March 6-10, 2013

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

8:00 amRegistration
10:00 amGeneral Session 1 - John MacArthur
11:30 amLunch*
1:30 pmSeminar Session 1
Glass Houses
Why Spiritual Leadership Must Begin at Home
Chris Hamilton
J370
Faith at Work
Equipping Your People to Be Witnesses in the Workplace
Mark Tatlock
J260
The Noble Lie
Is It Ever Right to Bend the Truth?
Michael Grisanti
J270
The Heart of the Matter
Getting to the Core of Effective Biblical Counseling
Carey Hardy
J360
Grace, Good Works, and the Gospel
A Biblical Response to Current Forms of Free Grace Theology
Jerry Wragg
Chapel
An Hour to Raise the Dead
Preaching that Pierces the Heart and Assaults the Will
Alex Montoya
Worship Center
Generations of Grace
Defining a Biblical Philosophy of Children’s Ministry
Matt White, Rich Harasick
J72
Details
2:45 pmBreak
3:15 pmGeneral Session 2 - Phil Johnson
4:30 pmDinner Break
7:00 pmGeneral Session 3 - Steve Lawson

Thursday, March 7, 2013

9:00 amGeneral Session 4 - John MacArthur
10:15 amBreak
10:45 amGeneral Session 5 - Keynote Q&A
NoonLunch*
2:00 pmSeminar Session 2
Act Like Men
Promoting Biblical Masculinity in the Local Church
Austin Duncan
Basement
Letter to a Christian Nation
What Would Jesus Say about the Church in America?
Tom Patton
J370
Adam, Where Art Thou?
Rediscovering the Historical Adam in the Pages of Scripture
Bill Barrick
Chapel
On the Doorstep of Divorce
Restoring Hope to Broken Marriages
Bill Shannon
J270
Here I Stand
The Courageous Preaching of Martin Luther
Steve Lawson
Worship Center
Maximizing Missions
How to Increase Your Effectiveness as a Sending Church
Michael Mahoney
J360
Details
3:15 pmBreak
3:45 pmSeminar Session 3
The Effective Elder
Becoming the Leader God Calls You To Be
Dave Muxlow
J370
Stirring the Waters
Practical Thoughts on Baptism and Youth Ministry
Andrew Gutierrez
J360
Hanging on Every Word
How to Cultivate an Appetite for Solid Preaching in Your Church
Chris Mueller
Chapel
When God Gives His Word
Understanding the Promises of God Contained in the Biblical Covenants
Dick Mayhue
J270
Dealing with Difficult People
How to Shepherd Strong Personalities in Your Church
John Street
Basement
Did Constantine Invent the Trinity?
Why Rob Bell, The Da Vinci Code, and the Jehovah's Witnesses Are Wrong
Nathan Busenitz
Worship Center
Details
5:00 pmDinner Break
7:00 pmGeneral Session 6 - Al Mohler

Friday, March 8, 2013

9:00 amGeneral Session 7 - Tom Pennington
10:15 amBreak
10:45 amSeminar Session 4
Q & A on Leadership

Austin Duncan, Chris Hamilton, Dave Muxlow, and Irv Busenitz
J370
A Few Good Men
How to Start a Vibrant Men’s Ministry in Your Church
Scott Ardavanis
Basement
Servant of the Word
Reflections on the Preaching Ministry of John MacArthur
Lance Quinn
Chapel
Heaven on Earth
Exploring the Glories of the Eternal State
Mike Vlach
J270
When God Won't Remove the Thorn
How to Persevere with Joy through the Hardships of Ministry
Matt Waymeyer
J360
Enemies at the Gate
Four Liberalizing Trends That Threaten the Contemporary Church
Phil Johnson
Worship Center
Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
How to Organize a Music Ministry in Your Church
Clayton Erb & Bill Brandenstein
Choir Room
Details
NoonLunch*
2:00 pmGeneral Session 8 - Steve Lawson
4:00 pmDinner Break
7:00 pmGeneral Session 9 - John MacArthur

Saturday, March 9, 2013

Local Attractions & Activities

Sunday, March 10, 2013

8:30 am
10:30 am
The Lord's Day at Grace Community Church

*Complimentary meal served in the main parking lot, weather permitting.

Dr. John MacArthur

Dr. John MacArthur

Dr. John MacArthur has been the pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church for more than 40 years. His pulpit ministry provides the material for the Grace to You radio ministry. John is the author of numerous books, including The Gospel According to Jesus, Hard to Believe, and The MacArthur Study Bible. He is also a conference speaker and president of The Master's College and Seminary.


Dr. R. Albert Mohler

Dr. R. Albert Mohler

Dr. R. Albert Mohler Jr. serves as the ninth president of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary -- the flagship school of the Southern Baptist Convention and one of the largest seminaries in the world. Besides hosting a nationwide radio program on the Salem Radio Network, Dr. Mohler is the author of numerous books including Culture Shift and He is Not Silent. He also writes frequent commentaries and blogs addressing theological, moral, and cultural issues.


Dr. Steven Lawson

Dr. Steven Lawson

Dr. Steven Lawson is the Senior Pastor of Christ Fellowship Baptist Church in Mobile, Alabama, having served as a pastor in Arkansas and Alabama for the past 29 years. Steve has authored numerous book including The Unwavering Resolve of Jonathan Edwards and The Expository Genius of John Calvin. He also has contributed articles to several theological journals and magazines.


Phillip R. Johnson

Phil Johnson

Phil Johnson is the executive director of Grace to You. He has been closely associated with John MacArthur since 1981 and edits most of John's major books. But he may be best known for several popular websites he maintains, including The Spurgeon Archive, Pyromaniacs, and The Hall of Church History.


Tom Pennington

Tom Pennington

Tom Pennington is the senior pastor of Countryside Bible Church in the Dallas area. Before his ministry in Texas, Tom served 16 years in various roles connected to Grace Community Church, including executive pastor and personal assistant to John MacArthur. For many years he was also managing director of Grace to You, overseeing the day-to-day operations of the international radio, audio, publications, and internet ministry.


Hotel information


Marriott Los Angeles Burbank Airport

2500 Hollywood Way
Burbank, CA 91505
800.736.9712 or 818.843.6000
Mention "Shepherds' Conference" to get the conference rate.
Use the code "SHP" when registering online.

Airtel Plaza Hotel

7277 Valjean Avenue
Van Nuys, CA 91406
818.997.7676
In order to receive the group rate, you must ask for the "Shepherds' Conference rate" when phoning the hotel.
To register online follow this web registration link and use the group code "SC0304" and the attendee code "0304SHEP".

Hyatt Regency

24500 Town Center Drive
Valencia, CA 91355
661.678.4030
You must mention "Grace Community Church" to receive the group rate.
Use the corporate/group number "G-GRAC" when registering online.

In order to attend this Conference you must have an American Visa. If you do not, you must apply for one at the American Embassy of your country.

The process must begin at least 90 days before the conference date.

If you register to attend the conference and need to apply for an American Visa, we can provide a letter to assist you in the process. The letter does not guarantee that you will obtain a visa.

If you registered and the visa was not obtained, upon notification, you will receive a 100% refund to your credit card.

Translation for Spanish and Russian is available.

Please bring a radio with headphones to hear the conference in the language of your choice. You will be informed of the frequency once you are at the conference.

If you have any questions regarding international registration process you can also email us at spanishministry@gracechurch.org

How to Register

To register for the Shepherds' Conference, you will be required to create a free Shepherds account. One you have created your Shepherds' account, you can sign in to proceed with the online registration form. At this time, only Visa and Mastercard are accepted via the website.

Registration Confirmation Email

We will notify you with a confirmation email immediately after you have registered. This email will be your receipt and proof that you have registered for the conference. If the registration has not been accepted or if there is any technical problems that you may have run into, contact us and we will assist you in this matter. You can call us at 818-909-5530 or email at coordinator@shepherdsconference.org. Please be aware that many times the email is automatically shuffled into the "Junk" folder. Make sure to check all the appropriate email locations to confirm your registration.

Cancellation/Refund policy

If you are unable to come to the conference, you can cancel your registration at any time. Please be aware that there will be a $50 processing fee for the cancellation. We will consider a full refund if the cancellation is due to medical emergency or death. In order for us to issue a refund, you will need to provide us an email stating the reason for your cancellation. Our email address is coordinator@shepherdsconference.org. Please allow up to 4-6 weeks for the refund.

Transfer of Registration

Conference registration is non-transferrable.

Meals

Continental breakfast and lunch are included in the conference fee. The attendee is responsible for arranging their dinner. A list of local restaurants will be provided for you in our Shepherds' Conference Guide.

For Men

Please note, the Shepherds' Conference is specifically geared for men only. Our purpose is to minister to the pastors, elders, and leaders of the local church. We encourage you to allow us to serve these men by not bringing your spouse to the conference. We have limited space in our worship center as well as on campus. Our focus is to make this conference a time for these men to be refreshed and rejuvenated in their ministry.

Dress Code

The dress code for the conference is business casual. Please note that March is our rainy season, so please come prepared for potentially rainy and cold weather.