Monday, Nov 17
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Bethany United Methodist Church
10010 Anderson Mill Road, Austin TX, 78750
Cost: $90 per person (includes lunch)
Join pastors, preachers, and ministry leaders for a powerful one-day event focused on reclaiming the heart of preaching. Through two keynote messages, worship, and hands-on workshops, you'll leave refreshed, inspired, and equipped to speak the Word with boldness, clarity, and compassion.
Keynote Speakers
Bishop Will Willimon
"The Listener’s Dare: Preaching That Engages"
One of America’s most respected voices in preaching, Bishop Will Willimon challenges pastors to reclaim the daring task of preaching for the listener’s sake. His keynote will stretch your imagination, convict your heart, and renew your love for the pulpit.
"The gospel is not simply proclaimed—it’s heard. We are preaching for listeners, and that changes everything." — Will Willimon
Insight into how listeners really receive a sermon
Tools for shaping messages that connect deeply
Renewed courage to preach with truth and love
Rev. Ryan Tinetti
"Preaching by Heart: Preaching Without Notes"
Imagine stepping into the pulpit without being tied to your manuscript—free to connect, adapt, and truly speak from the heart. Ryan Tinetti, pastor and author of Preaching by Heart, shares a practice that helps preachers internalize their message rather than read it or memorize it. It’s not about performance—it’s about presence.
"Preaching by heart doesn’t mean memorizing every word. It means allowing the message to live so deeply in you that it flows freely through you." — Ryan Tinetti
A practical method for internalizing your sermon
Greater confidence and freedom in the pulpit
A deeper connection with both your message and your listeners
Don’t Miss This Day of Renewal and Growth
Space is limited. Reserve your seat today and take a bold step toward preaching with renewed purpose.
Conference Schedule:
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Registration & Fellowship
Enjoy coffee, light breakfast, and conversation as you check in.
9:00 AM – 9:45 AM | Opening Worship (Worship Center)
Bishop Will Willimon preaching
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Keynote #1 – Ryan Tinetti (Worship Center)
Preaching by Heart: Finding Freedom Without Notes
Learn how to internalize your sermon and preach without notes to transform your preaching and your listeners' experience.
11:30 AM – 12:10 PM | Breakout Sessions
12:15 PM – 1:00 PM | Lunch & Fellowship (Fellowship Hall)
Enjoy a meal and meaningful conversation with colleagues in ministry.
1:00 PM – 1:45 PM | Breakout Sessions
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM | Keynote #2 – Bishop Will Willimon (Worship Center)
The Listener’s Dare: Preaching That Engages
Discover the art of preaching that listens deeply and speaks directly to the hearer’s heart.
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM | Closing Ceremony (Worship Center)
We conclude with a short prayer, sending, and song of thanksgiving. Go forward renewed in your calling.
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