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Biblical Learning Center = BLC
Questions?
Marlene – 484-991-8581 (home & office)
Cell – 267-436-2503 (only during conference)
You are more likely to reach Laura.
A reminder: I avoid texting & typically don’t see them.
Laura Shaffer – our “go-to” girl for questions
303-669-6383
Eric Sprinkle – our “go-to” guy for
rides, help with luggage, etc.
719-322-6992
Donna Brennan – on campus lodging
484-264-9028
Roland Bubaker
Rides, help with luggage, etc.
267-978-9221
Paul Bagnull
Rides between buildings on campus
& Langhorne train station
215-353-2464
When you arrive on Wednesday, July 26 – Click here for a detailed schedule.
Taking Dave’s Limo – Ask driver to leave you at Heritage Hall (#1 on map)
Before 12:00 noon - Go to the downstairs floor of the Biblical Learning Center (#1 on map). This is where you'll pick up your packet and name tag (probably not available until mid-afternoon), consign your books, and drop off any free lit. It is also where the early bird workshops will be held beginning at 1:00 pm.
After 12:00 noon - If you’re staying on campus, you can go to Heritage Hall (#12 on map) to check in. There’s a lovely “Great Room” where you’re welcome to fellowship.
Click here for a description of all 20 early bird workshops
in the Biblical Learning Center (#1 on map).
1:00 – 2:30 pm, Early Bird Workshops - Choose from six great workshops. If you did not register and pay for an early bird and our registration desk is not yet open, you can go to a workshop and come back and pay for it later. Cost $25 for one workshop, $40 for two, $55 for all three.
2:45 – 4:00, More Early Bird Workshops
4:15 – 4:45, First-timer’s Orientation in BLC 220 lecture hall
5:00 – 6:00, Still more Early Bird Workshops
Dinner (6:00 pm - dining hall will be open until 7:00 for late arrivals) - Go to the Mason Activity Center (#7 on map). Important: We are not using meal tickets this year. If you did not purchase meals when you registered online or from the registration desk when you arrived, please sign the sheet at the entrance to the dining hall. Later you can pay for it at the registration desk.
7:15 pm and later - Go to Chatlos Chapel (#3 on map) for our opening session with Terrence Clark in concert. I can’t think of a better way to begin the conference than worshiping with Terrence. Following worship, you will not want to miss Rob Cook’s keynote, “Hidden in Plain Sight.”
The public is invited free of charge to all the keynotes.
Click here for times and descriptions.
If you’ve not yet checked into your room in Heritage Hall, there will be someone at the desk throughout the evening.
Please note: You will receive sheets, a thin blanket (there is a heater/air conditioner you control in each room), pillow, towel, and washcloth when you get your room key. I always bring a larger towel from home and my favorite blankie. :) Unlike a hotel, you will not find complimentary soap, shampoo, toothpaste etc. We have a small stash of essentials at the desk in Heritage Hall if you forget to bring something.
When you arrive on Thursday, July 27 - Click here for detailed schedule.
IMPORTANT – If you arrive Thursday and are staying on campus, please call or text Donna Brennan (484-264-9028) when you arrive so she can meet you at Heritage Hall and give you the key for your room.
7:00 am Breakfast in Dining Hall – if you have not purchased, you can sign sheet at the door and pay later at the conference registration desk.
7:30 am Registration Desk open in Biblical Learning Center – Pick up your packet and name tag in downstairs lobby of the Biblical Learning Center (BLC). Walk-ins register here and purchase your meals.
8:30 am Keynote in Chatlos Chapel - “Redemptive Writing in a Hostile Culture,” Peter Lundell
The public is invited free of charge to all the keynotes.
Click here for times and descriptions.
9:45 am Coffee Fellowship - downstairs lobby of BLC
10:15 am Continuing Session, Part 1 – BLC
12:00 noon Lunch in Dining Hall – If you’ve not purchased, you can sign sheet at the door and pay later at the conference registration desk.
1:15 pm Keynote in Chatlos Chapel – “Second Act: Storytelling to Inspire Change,” DJ Williams
2:15 pm Workshop 1 or Part 1 Clinic – BLC. (pre-registration needed for clinics)
3:15 pm Coffee Fellowship
3:30 pm Workshop 2 or Part 2 Clinic
4:45 Continuing Session Part 2 - BLC
6:00 Dinner in Dining Hall - If you’ve not purchased, you can signsheet at hte door nad pay later at the conference registration desk.
7:30 pm Keynote in Chatlos Chapel - “A Christian Writers Jihad,” Al Janssen
When you arrive on Friday, July 28 - Click here for detailed schedule.
IMPORTANT – If you arrive Friday and are staying on campus, please call or text Donna Brennan (484-264-9028) when you arrive so she can meet you at Heritage Hall and give you the key for your room.
7:00 am Breakfast in Dining Hall – if you have not purchased, you can sign sheet at the door and pay later at the conference registrationn desk.
7:30 am Registration Desk open in Biblical Learning Center – Pick up your packet and name tag in downstairs lobby of the Biblical Learning Center (BLC). Walk-ins register here and purchase your meals.
8:30 am Keynote in Chatlos Chapel - “Embracing the Spirit of the Martyr,” Michael Gantt
The public is invited free of charge to all the keynotes.
Click here for times and descriptions.
9:45 am Book Editors/Agents Panel in Chatlos Chapel
Magazine Editors Panel in BLC 220
10:30 am Coffee Fellowship in BLC downstairs lobby
10:45 am Continuing Session, Part 4 – BLC
12:00 noon Lunch in Dining Hall – If you’ve not purchased, you can sign shee at the door and pay later at the conference registration desk.
1:15 pm Indie Publishing Panel or Agents Panel
2:15 Workshop 3 or Part 3 Clinic – BLC. (pre-registration needed for clinics)
3:30 Workshop 4 or Part 4 Clinic
4:45 Continuing Session Part 4 - BLC – If you’ve not purchased, you can sign shee at the door and pay later at the conference registration desk.
6:00 Dinner in Dining Hall - If you’ve not purchased, you can signsheet at hte door nad pay later at the conference registration desk.
7:30 pm Keynote in Chatlos Chapel - “Courage for Dry Bones,” Terry Brennan
When you arrive on Saturday, July 29 - Click here for detailed schedule.
7:00 am Breakfast in Dining Hall – if you have not purchased, you can sign sheet at the door and pay later at the conference registrationn desk.
7:30 am Registration Desk open in Biblical Learning Center – Pick up your packet and name tag in downstairs lobby of the Biblical Learning Center (BLC). Walk-ins register here and purchase your meals.
8:30 am Keynote in Chatlos Chapel - “Say Yes to God; Live with Purpose,” Kevin Wayne Johnson
The public is invited free of charge to all the keynotes.
Click here for times and descriptions.
9:45 am Book Editors/Agents Panel in Chatlos Chapel
Magazine Editors Panel in BLC 220
10:30 am Coffee Fellowship in BLC downstairs lobby
10:45 am Workshop 5 or Clinic Part 5 – BLC
12:00 noon Lunch in Dining Hall – If you’ve not purchased, you can sign sheet at the door and pay later at the conference registration desk.
1:15 Continuing Session Part 5 – BLC
2:45 Workshop or Part 6 Clinic – BLC. (pre-registration needed for clinics)
4:00 Closing Keynote in Chatlos Chapel – “Write & Speak His Answer Prayerfully,” Linda Evans Shepherd
Weather & What to Wear?
Well the weather is anyone’s guess :), but it does look like we will be in the 80s instead of the 90s. I know that’s not really hot for some of you, but add Philly’s humidity and it can get quite uncomfortable. So, please, dress cool and comfortable. Shorts and capris are fine. Seriously! This is NOT a dress up
conference. There’s the possibility of rain every day, so bring an umbrella!
Now glory be to God,
who by his mighty power at work within us
is able to do far more than we would ever dare to ask or even dream of—
infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts, or hopes.
Ephesians 3:20 TLB
