The Conference
Two Days of Spiritual Renewal
October 23-24, 2026
“In the future, when your son asks you, ‘What does this mean?’ say to him, ‘By the strength of his hand the LORD brought us out of Egypt, out of the place of slavery.’”
-Exodus 13:14
When God redeemed Israel out of slavery in Egypt he did so by “the strength of his hand.” His demonstration of power in saving Israel was more than a one-off. By rescuing Israel in such dramatic fashion, God was ensuring that he would get the glory as they experienced the blessing of redemption.
It is no mistake that this remarkable part of the Old Testament is often referred to in the New Testament. Understanding the Exodus helps us understand what God is doing when he redeems sinners by faith in Jesus Christ.
Seeing God’s glory in redemption helps us to value him above all else, and to be confident that he will finish his work. As Pastor John Newton argued this gives us practical help by strengthening our faith and hope, “When he thus begins, he will make an end; and such persons, however feeble, poor, and worthless, in their own apprehensions, if they have obtained a glimpse of the Redeemer’s glory, as he is made unto us, of God, wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption, so that his name is precious, and the desire of their hearts is towards him, have good reason to hope and believe.” Join us this year as we behold the glory of God in redemption.
SCHEDULE
Friday, October 23
6:30 pm
Doors open
7:00 pm
Session 1
Saturday, October 24
8:30 am
9 am
11am
Child Drop-Off Opens
Session 2
Breakout Sessions
What is Biblical Theology and how does it help us?
- Jeremy Leong
12 pm
1pm
2 pm
How Redemption Fosters Humility
- Mike Ruel
How a theology of redemption helps us in Biblical counseling
- Farid Elyas
Lunch
Panel Discussion
Session 3
PRICING
$40 Early Bird Price
$50 Regular Price
$20
Friday Only
$30
Saturday Only
Childcare will be provided for children under 12・Teens 12-18 attendance is free・Lunch: Child $5 Teen $10
About the Spiritual Life Conference
The Spiritual Life Conference is a ministry of Green Pond Bible Chapel. Our goal for the SLC is to provide an opportunity for our church body and those in our community to experience growth in spiritual maturity. Each year we focus on a relevant theme and hear a speaker uniquely gifted by God to help us consider God's Word.
Speakers
Keynote Speaker
Dr Raymond Johnson
Raymond serves as the senior pastor of Christ Church West Chester in West Chester, PA. A Southern Miss graduate, Dr. Johnson holds a M.Div.,Th.M., and Ph.D in New Testament from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY. He has taught as an adjunct at Boyce College, Kenya Baptist Theological College, and Martin Bucer Seminary. Dr. Johnson is the author of I See Dead People: The Function of the Resurrection of the Saints in Matthew 27:51-54 and a few articles. He and his wife Meghan live and minister in West Chester. They have five children.