Make Plans to Attend this Important Conference

 

April 10-12, 2008

Saint Louis Conference on Biblical Discernment

PFO will again sponsor its biennial national conference on apologetics, worldviews, evangelism, biblical spirituality, disciplines, and discipleship with nationally known experts conducting multiple plenary sessions and workshops.
 

Rev. G. Richard Fisher Dr. Gary. E. Gilley Dr. Paul L. Maier Dr.  Ron Rhodes Rev. Jay Wegter Dr. Donald S. Whitney


Plenary Session Leaders and Titles:

• Rev. G. Richard Fisher  —
   
•  Why Are So Many Deceived? Understanding What Deception Is
    •  Staying Motivated – How to Keep From Running Out of Gas

Richard Fisher is pastor of Laurelton Park Baptist Church in Bricktown, N.J. Pastor Fisher is a long time member of Personal Freedom Outreach’s board of directors, is the senior researcher and writer for its newsletter publication, The Quarterly Journal, and has co-authored The Confusing World of Benny Hinn.


• Dr. Gary E. Gilley  —
   
•  The Radical Sufficiency of the Word of God for the Church Today

Gary Gilley is pastor of Southern View Chapel in Springfield, Ill., and director, researcher, and writer for Personal Freedom Outreach.  Dr. Gilley is the author of “I Just Wanted More Land” – Jabez, This Little Church Went to Market, This Little Church Stayed Home and  Is That You Lord?


 

• Dr. Paul L. Maier  —
    •  Christianity and the Competition
 

Paul Maier is the Russell H. Seibert Professor of Ancient History at Western Michigan University, the Second Vice-President of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, and a much published author of both scholarly and popular works, including  Josephus—The Essential Writings.  Dr. Maier appears frequently in national radio, television, and newspaper interviews.


 

• Dr. Ron Rhodes  —
   
•  Unity on the Essentials, Liberty on the Nonessentials, Charity in All Things
 

Ron Rhodes is president of Reasoning from the Scriptures Ministries.  Dr. Rhodes is a frequent guest on radio broadcasts and is the author of the popular ‘‘Reasoning from the Scriptures’’ series and over fifty other apologetic works including Christianity According to the Bible, Answering the Objections of Atheists, Agnostics and Skeptics, and The 10 Things You Need to Know About Islam.


 

• Rev. Jay Wegter  —
   
•  The Power of Biblical Worldview in Today’s Evangelism
 

Jay Wegter is founder of The Gospel for Life, an organization designed to strengthen local churches in the Gospel ministry; he is also an experienced pastor, Bible teacher, and a professional artist. Pastor Wegter is an adjunct faculty member at The Master’s College in Santa Clarita, Calif., and is the author of Purity Workbook.


 

• Dr. Donald S. Whitney  —
   
•  Postmodern Spirituality

Donald Whitney is Associate Professor of Biblical Spirituality and Senior Associate Dean at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ky.  Dr. Whitney is the founder and president of the Center for Biblical Spirituality and has authored several works including Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life and Simplify Your Spiritual Life.

 

Alongside the seven plenary sessions, four 75-minute workshop sessions are scheduled for the 2008 Conference.  You will be able to choose from four different workshops during each session.

Click here for a detailed schedule and description of all workshops.

 


 

Conference Schedule:

Thursday — April 10th

2:00 p.m. Conference Welcome and Plenary Session #1
Why Are So Many Deceived? Understanding What Deception Is – G. Richard Fisher
3:30 p.m. Break
4:00 p.m. Workshop Session #1
5:15 p.m. Afternoon Break
6:00 p.m. Banquet
7:30 p.m. Plenary Session #2
Postmodern Spirituality – Donald S. Whitney


Friday — April 11th

9:00 a.m. Plenary Session #3
The Radical Sufficiency of the Word of God for the Church Today – Gary E. Gilley
10:15 a.m. Break
10:45 a.m. Workshop Session #2
12:00 p.m. Lunch Break
1:30 p.m. Plenary Session #4
Unity on the Essentials, Liberty on the Nonessentials, Charity in All Things – Ron Rhodes
2:45 p.m. Break
3:15 p.m. Workshop Session #3
4:30 p.m. Dinner Break
7:00 p.m. Plenary Session #5
Christianity and the Competition – Paul L. Maier


Saturday — April 12th

9:00 a.m. Plenary Session #6
The Power of Biblical Worldview in Today's Evangelism – Jay Wegter
10:15 a.m. Break
10:45 a.m. Workshop Session #4
12:00 p.m. Lunch Break
1:30 p.m. Plenary Session #7
Staying Motivated – How to Keep From Running Out of Gas – G. Richard Fisher
2:45 p.m. Conference Concludes


Registration Information:

Pre-Registrations (through March 20, 2008)

 Individual Pre-Registration

$65.00

 Husband & Wife Pre-Registration

$100.00

 Student/Faculty or Minister Pre-Registration* $50.00
 Conference Daily Rate Pre-Registration (Thursday or Saturday) $20.00
 Conference Daily Rate Pre-Registration (Friday) $35.00


Standard Registrations
(March 21 through On-Site)

 Individual Standard Registration $80.00
 Husband & Wife Standard Registration $125.00
 Student/Faculty or Minister Standard Registration* $60.00
 Conference Daily Rate Pre-Registration (Thursday or Saturday) $25.00
 Conference Daily Rate Pre-Registration (Friday) $40.00


Conference Banquet
(Thursday, April 10, 6:00 p.m.)
 

Conference Banquet Reservations $15.00

*Active full-time high school, college, or seminary students/faculty and ministers on a local church staff.
 (Please provide copy of school ID for students; church publication with name listed or business card for ministers.)
Register early for conference banquet. Reservations are limited and accepted on a first-come, first-sold basis.

Click here for a printable Conference Registration Form

Click here for a printable Conference Flyer with Registration Form

Make checks payable to:
PFO Saint Louis Conference

and mail to:
Personal Freedom Outreach
P.O. Box 26062
Saint Louis, MO 63136-0062

(314) 921-9800
 

Hosted at:
Parker Road Baptist Church
2675 Parker Road
Florissant, Missouri 63033

Conference Location: Parker Road Baptist Church is located at 2675 Parker Road in Florissant, MO. The church is 2½ miles north of I-270 and New Florissant Road (Exit 27). Go 1.7 miles north on New Florissant Road, then .8 mile east on Parker Road. It is just 9 miles from the Saint Louis International Airport and minutes from motels and a wide variety of restaurants. Please call PFO at (314) 921-9800 for additional information.

Click here for printable directions to Conference Site and Motels

Motel information for those traveling to the Conference from outside the Saint Louis area.


 

Motel Information

Printable Conference Flyer (.pdf file)

Printable Registration Form (.pdf file)

Printable Directions (.pdf file)