West Coast Ministers’ Conference 2024

What Is Man?

What Is Man?

What Is Man? Responding to Contemporary Challenges

From its very first chapter, the Bible makes it clear that human beings are unique within the created order. More than this, it defines our uniqueness by saying that we – both male and female – are made in the image and likeness of God himself (Genesis 1:26–27). The implications for this in terms of understanding our identity and recognising our responsibilities in life, are traced upwards to God and our relationship with him.

The post-Enlightenment era, in which we live, has reshaped and redefined our self-understanding as a race; and, despite its claim to usher in new freedoms, it has created a level of confusion, angst and social disintegration not witnessed before. Many Christians have been left floundering as to how we should respond.

Hence the theme for this year’s Ministers’ Conference. We as pastors have a unique responsibility, not only to lead our congregations towards a deeper knowledge of God; but, as Calvin so astutely points out, to a deeper knowledge of ourselves as well. This is the very essence of ‘wisdom’ in its purest form.

Our prayer for the conference is that as we are reminded of this great reality, we will be better equipped and emboldened to instruct our people more effectively.

Speakers

Joel E. Kim

Joel is the President of Westminster Seminary California where he has taught New Testament for almost 20 years. He has also pastored several churches in Michigan and California. Born in South Korea, he speaks internationally through agencies like the South East Asia Partnership.

Jeff Kingswood

Jeff has served as senior pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church (Associate Reformed Presbyterian) in Woodstock, Ontario, Canada for over 20 years and serves as Chairman of the Banner of Truth Trust. He continues to serve as a Board member of the Christian Hospital Sahiwal, Pakistan.

Warren Peel

Warren is the minister of Trinity Reformed Presbyterian Church in Newtonabbey, Northern Ireland, UK. He also teaches New Testament Greek and Studies at Reformed Theological College in Belfast. Warren is the co-author (with his wife) of What about Going Out? on dating for relationships.

Neil Stewart

Neil studied medicine at Queen’s University, Belfast and was awarded the Ulster Hospital Gold Medal for his studies. He has further advanced degrees from Reformed Theological Seminary and is the senior minister of First Presbyterian Church in Columbia, SC.

Donald John Maclean

Dr. Donald John MacLean (BSc, Heriot-Watt University; PhD, University of Wales, Trinity Saint David) is professor of historical theology and president elect at Westminster Seminary UK. He is an elder of Cambridge Presbyterian Church, where he preaches regularly. With a background in senior leadership in the corporate finance sector, Dr. MacLean also serves as a trustee of the Banner of Truth and of Tyndale House, Cambridge.

R. Carlton Wynne

Carlton has advanced degrees from Reformed Theological Seminary and Westminster Theological Seminary, is the associate pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church, and teaches Systematic Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary in Atlanta, GA.

FAQs

Who attends?

The West Coast Ministers’ Conference is arranged for men in (or who have been in) pastoral ministry; students in theological training for the ministry; men serving in missionary work (at home or overseas); and men serving the church as elders. In addition, we welcome those who are sponsored by their church/minister where the church is seriously considering them for eldership or full-time ministry.

We ask that only men attend to maximize opportunities for fellowship, accountability, and prayer. We understand the difficulty of being away from family for a couple of nights, but one of the goals of this conference is to encourage men to forge strong friendships with like-minded brothers and fellow gospel ministers.

Where is it located?

Mount Hermon, Felton, CA. With many conferences utilizing large church campuses and off-site lodging, some might ask, ‘Why a conference center?’ A retreat center allows us to keep everyone together. The vast majority of the attendees will stay in the lodgings on site, share meals together, and enjoy fellowship together in the retreat recreation centers.

What does it cost?

Retreat centers allow us to keep rates lower than a normal hotel conference set up. Mount Hermon provides a comfortable retreat setting. Our conference fee covers room and full board (six meals, coffee & snacks), conference registration, and the use of campus facilities. There are no hidden costs.

Rooms and Registration

Registration RatesEarly Bird RegistrationStandard RegistrationLate Registration
Before
July 1, 202
4
July 1, 2024 to
August 31, 202
4
After
August 31, 2024
Triple Occupancy1$450$500$550
Double Occupancy2$495$545$595
Single Occupancy3$570$620$670
Seminary Student4$315$365$415
Commuter Plan5$335$365$395
  1. Triple Occupancy: Three people sharing a room with an ensuite bathroom. Two nights accommodation and six meals (Tuesday dinner to Thursday lunch).
  2. Double Occupancy: Two people sharing a room with an ensuite bathroom. Two nights accommodation and six meals (Tuesday dinner to Thursday lunch).
  3. Single Occupancy: One person exclusively using a room with an ensuite bathroom. Two nights accommodation and six meals (Tuesday dinner to Thursday lunch). Limited availability.
  4. Seminary Student: Utilizing Triple Occupancy accommodation with ensuite bathroom. Two nights accommodation and six meals (Tuesday dinner to Thursday lunch).
  5. Commuter Plan: Arrange your own accommodation. Includes six meals (Tuesday dinner to Thursday lunch).

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