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LAS COLINAS In a society that encourages Christians to hold their convictions silently, this year’s Empower Conference, Feb. 27-28, will equip pastors and church members to proclaim the gospel boldly. The two-day conference put on by the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention evangelism department will feature inspiring messages and breakout sessions from notable pastors, evangelists and ministry leaders.
Speakers for this year’s conference include Matt Carter, Ed Stetzer, Jerry Vines, K. Marshall Williams, Grant Skeldon, Steve Gaines, and others, with music led by the Prestonwood Praise Team and Austin Stone Worship. A complete list of speakers is included on the event website.
Those planning to attend the free conference at the Irving Convention Center in Las Colinas, near DFW airport, are asked to pre-register online at sbtexas.com/empower. The first 1,000 who pre-register will receive an exclusive access code upon check-in for online video access to conference messages following the event.
Conference organizers have streamlined this year’s schedule to encompass two full days instead of three days, as it was in previous years. The conference will kick off Monday, Feb. 27, with a Classics Luncheon at 11:45 a.m. featuring Christian comedian and singer Mark Lowry. The luncheon, which is open for all age groups and designed to honor senior adults, will be followed by a Classics Session from 1:30–4:05 p.m., featuring Lowry, Jimmy Draper, George Harris and Bailey Smith.
Conference breakout sessions will be offered Monday afternoon from 1:00–2:30 p.m. and 2:45–4:15 p.m. A Ladies Session will also be offered Monday afternoon from 1:30–4:00 p.m., with messages by Thelma Wells, Donna Gaines and Sheila Walsh as well as music led by Austin Stone Worship. SBTC Disaster Relief teams will provide a Phase 1 Intro to DR training Monday morning from 8:00–11:15 a.m., and those interested must pre-register online.
The Men’s and Ladies’ Dinner featuring Steve and Debbie Wilson will take place on Monday evening before the main session, and a Cooperative Program Lunch with SBC President Steve Gaines will take place on Tuesday.
For a full list of speakers, breakout sessions, childcare and hotel information, conference schedule, and meal registration, visit sbtexas.com/empower.
