North America Conference 2022: Convictional Faithfulness

North America Conference 2022

The theme of the 2022 North America Conference is Convictional Faithfulness because what we believe shapes our desires and our actions. Our theology makes us long for Christ’s kingdom and labor to advance it in our communities for God’s glory. Unwavering commitment to our theological beliefs is essential in our mission to plant healthy, multiplying churches.

Click here to view the session recordings from the conference.

EVENT SCHEDULE

Monday, October 3

3-7 p.m. – Conference Check-in
7:30-9 p.m. – Main Session 1

Tuesday, October 4

9-10:30 a.m. – Main Session 2
11 a.m.-12 p.m. – Main Session 3
12-1 p.m. – Global Church Partnerships Interest Meeting (RSVP here)
3-4:30 p.m. – Group Gatherings
5-6:30 p.m. – Main Session 4

Wednesday, October 5

8:30-9:30 a.m. – Main Session 5
10 a.m. – Main Session 6
11:30 a.m. – End of Conference

All meals are on your own. View a list of local restaurant recommendations here.

SPEAKERS

Vision Casting

Brian Howard

Brian Howard has over 20 years of proven leadership experience as a leadership coach, non-profit executive, church planter, lead pastor, and business owner. Brian holds a Master’s degree from Talbot School of Theology, has been married for 26 years to the love of his life, and has four children. Brian is also the Executive Director of Acts 29.

Healthy Relationships

Dwayne Bond

Pastor Dwayne Bond is the Acts 29 Director of Pastoral Care and serves as the lead pastor of Wellspring Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dwayne has been married to his beautiful wife, Leslie, for over 32 years and they have three wonderful children.

Missional Lifestyle

Ryan Kwon

Originally from Los Angeles, CA, Ryan was called to plant a multi-cultural church in hard soil, which led him to plant Resonate Church in the San Francisco Bay Area. He is passionate about gospel-centered preaching, making disciples, and has a vision to see many churches planted in his city. He currently serves on the board of Acts 29, and outside of spending time with his wife Jenni, their two sons and daughter, he enjoys planting succulents and the torture of both Crossfit and cheering for UCLA football.

Theological Clarity

Tony Merida

Tony Merida is the founding pastor of Imago Dei Church in Raleigh, N.C. Tony has an extensive itinerant ministry, and has written several books including The Christ-Centered Expositor, Love Your Church, and The Faithful Church Planter. He is happily married to Kimberly, and they have five adopted children. Tony is also the Vice President of Theological Training for Acts 29 and the Dean of Grimkè Seminary.

Brothers and Sisters on Mission Together

Jen Oshman

Jen Oshman has been a missionary and pastor’s wife for over two decades on three continents. She’s also a writer, speaker, and podcaster, and especially passionate about encouraging women to deepen their faith and develop a biblical worldview. She is the author of Enough About Me: Find Lasting Joy in the Age of Self and Cultural Counterfeits: Confronting 5 Empty Promises of Our Age and How We Were Made for So Much More. Jen and her husband, Mark, currently reside with their daughters in Colorado where they planted Redemption Parker, an Acts 29 church.

Keeping Your First Love Under Pressure

Hunter Beaumont

Hunter Beaumont is lead pastor of Fellowship Denver Church, which he planted with a few friends. They’ve supported and coached many church planters and recently launched their second congregation. He started his career as a CPA before the Lord called him to go to seminary and then move to Denver. Hunter serves on the Acts 29 board. He loves studying American church history, all forms of riding a bike and the Arkansas Razorbacks.

The Future of Christian Leadership

Justin Anderson

Justin has spent the last 20 years leading churches. He has planted three thriving churches (Phoenix, San Francisco and Seattle), led a large-scale church merger and has coached and consulted dozens of leaders through major church transitions. Justin currently resides in Los Angeles with his wife Emilie and five kids.

Maintain the Unity

One Mokgatle

One, his wife Confidence, and their two daughters live in Pretoria, South Africa. They planted Rooted Fellowship in 2015, a gospel-centered, disciple-making, transcultural church. One is currently the lead pastor. He also serves as the regional director for Sub-Saharan Africa for Acts 29.

EMCEES

Doug Logan

Doug Logan is an Associate Director for Acts 29 & has been in urban ministry for nearly 25 years. In 2011, he planted Epiphany Fellowship of Camden with his wife, Angel. They have 3 sons & 3 grandchildren. He serves as the President of Grimké Seminary, founded On the Block Collective, & is the author of ‘On The Block'. Doug is also the Vice President of Advancement of for Acts 29.

Jen Oshman

LOCATION

Denver, CO

Sheraton Plaza Ballroom at the Sheraton Denver Downtown
1550 Court Place
Denver, CO 80202

REGISTRATION

Regular Admission: $119 until September 9

Late Registration: $139 from September 10 until October 3

Group discount: $5 per ticket discount for every 5 tickets purchased ($10 off for first 5)

LODGING

The blocks of rooms we had secured at local hotels have all been reserved in full. If you are having trouble finding a place to stay, please email our team at us.events@acts29.com.

TRANSPORTATION

The closest airport is Denver International Airport (DEN).

There are many options for getting from the airport to the hotel. If you stay at the Sheraton, you will not need a car once you arrive at the hotel.

Ride Share: DEN is approximately a 40-minute drive from the Sheraton Denver Downtown. Plan on rideshare costs to be approximately $50, one-way.
Public Transportation: Take Denver’s A-line train from the airport to Union Station. Tickets are $10.50 one-way and can be purchased at a kiosk or via the RTD app (available for Android and iOS). Once you arrive at Union Station, transfer to the “Mall Ride” bus (board at 16th Street and Wewatta). The 16th Street Mall & Court Pl stop is right by the Sheraton.
Car Rental: You are welcome to rent a car if you desire. We have negotiated a daily parking rate of $31.50 at the Sheraton. Street parking is only offered in 2-hour increments.