2025 Spring Bible Conference
March 21–22, 2025
Our 2025 Bible conference will feature Dr. John Oswalt teaching on "The Bible & Holiness: How Scripture Works Transformation in Our Lives".
Schedule Lodging Promotional Slide Poster (.pdf)
Plenary Speaker
Dr. John Oswalt
Visiting Distinguished Professor of Old Testament
Asbury Theological Seminary, Wilmore, Kentucky
is the author of 16 books, most notable of which is his two-volume commentary on Isaiah in the New International Commentary on the Old Testament (; ). His most recent book is . Dr. Oswalt's unfolds the Bible's teaching about the Spirit-filled life and explains the intimate connection between forgiveness and a life of holiness. He has also written numerous articles in Bible encyclopedias, scholarly journals and popular religious periodicals. Dr. Oswalt is an ordained minister and has served as a part-time pastor in congregations in New England and Kentucky, and is a frequent speaker in conferences, camps and local churches.
Parallel Sessions
On Saturday, attendees can choose two of four parallel sessions on interpreting and applying the Bible. Our four sessions will be led by:
- Dr. Mark Catlin, Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies and Director for MCS, Union University
- Dr. Mark Dubis, University Professor of Biblical Studies, Union University
- Dr. Matt Albanese, Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies, Union University
- , Senior Pastor, Concord Baptist Church, Chattanooga, Tenn.
Friday Afternoon Seminars
Join us Friday afternoon for practical seminars for specific audiences. These sessions will be held in the Carl Grant Events Center from 3–5 p.m.
- For Pastors: Preaching the Old Testament
- , Senior Pastor, Concord Baptist Church, Chattanooga, Tenn., author of
- For Laypeople: Reading the Bible Well for Understanding & Teaching
- , Pastor, Hickory Grove Baptist Church, Trenton, Tennessee
- Dr. Justin Wainscott, Assistant Professor of Ministry; Associate Dean, School of Theology & Missions and University Ministries; Union University
Schedule
March 11–13 and March 18–20
- 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. — Scripture Reading Marathon
Friday, March 21
- 10:00 a.m. — University Word Series Chapel with Dr. John Oswalt (Sermon on Samson and Delilah)
- 2:30–3:00 p.m. — Welcome, name badge, and packets in the lobby of the Carl Grant Events Center
- 3:00–5:00 p.m. — Afternoon Sessions
- For Pastors: Preaching the Old Testament with Dr. David King OR
- For Laypeople: Reading the Bible Well for Understanding & Teaching with Dr. Michael McEwen & Dr. Justin Wainscott
- 6:00 p.m. — Dinner in the Carl Grant Events Center
- 6:45 p.m. — Welcome, introductions, School of Theology & Missions alumnus and student
- 7:00 p.m. — Plenary 1: Dr. John Oswalt - "The Uniqueness of the Bible and the Character of God"
Saturday, March 22
- 8:00 a.m. — Breakfast for attendees
- 8:30 a.m. — Plenary 2: Dr. John Oswalt - "How the Israelites Learned about God's Character"
- 9:30-11:00 a.m. — Parallel sessions in Jennings Hall
- 11:15 a.m. — Plenary 3: Dr. John Oswalt - "The Problem and the Solution"
- 12:00 p.m. — Lunch
- 12:45 p.m. — Plenary 4: Dr. John Oswalt - "Implementing the Solution"
- 1:45 p.m. — Q&A with Dr. Oswalt and other speakers
REGISTRATION
Cost for the conference is $30 for those who register by March 14, and $50 March 15-20 (registration closes on March 20).
$30.00 (thru March 14)
Registration includes sessions and three meals.
Suggested Lodging
Hilton Garden Inn Jackson
1324 Vann Drive, Jackson, Tennessee, 38305
TEL: 731-868-3500 FAX: 731-868-3501
$139/night; Room block goes from March 20-22 (Come early for the Dockery Lectures on Thursday, March 20 with Eric Smith.
Book by March 7.