Schedule
Wednesday
Dec. 29
| 6:30 pm | Session 1 |
| — Singing — Welcome — Singing — Main Talk: “The Cross of Christ” (1 Cor. 1) by J.D. Greear — Singing — Q&A — Reflection & Prayer Break — Announcements — Eric and Danica (missionaries) — Panel: “The Purpose of Your Life” — Singing | |
| 10 pm | End |
thursday
Dec. 30
| 9 am | Session 2 |
| — Announcements — God’s Heart for the Nations from Genesis to Revelation (Part 1 of 4) — Singing — Main Talk: “The Word of God and the Spirit of God in the Mission of God” (1 Cor. 2) by Conrad Mbewe — Singing Break — Testimony: Brooks and Nina Buser (Testimony) — Prayer for the Nations — Main Talk: “The Importance of the Church in the Mission of God” (1 Cor. 3-4) by Mack Stiles — Singing — Q&A — Prayer | |
| 12 pm | Lunch |
| 2 pm | Afternoon Options |
| 5 pm | Dinner |
| 7:30 pm | Session 3 |
| — Announcements — God’s Heart for the Nations from Genesis to Revelation (Part 2 of 4) — Singing — Testimony: Rae Reid (missionary) — Reflection / Prayer — Main Talk: “A Call to Holiness” (1 Cor. 6:12-20) by Trip Lee — Singing Break — Testimony: Garrett Kell — Panel: “Pornography vs Purity: What’s at Stake?” | |
| 10:15 pm | End |
friday
dec. 31
| 9 am | Session 4 |
| — Announcements — God’s Heart for the Nations from Genesis to Revelation (Part 3 of 4) — Testimony: David and Emily (missionaries) — Singing — Main Talk: “Singleness, Marriage, and Missions” (1 Cor. 7) by Garrett Kell — Singing Break — Testimony: Andy and Meredith (missionaries) — Prayer for the Nations — Main Talk: “Idolatry and the Mission of God” (1 Cor. 8) by Kevin DeYoung — Singing — Panel: “Goers and Senders: Your Role in the Great Commission” | |
| 12 pm | Lunch |
| 2 pm | Afternoon Options |
| 5 pm | Dinner |
| 8:00 pm | Session 5 |
| — Announcements — God’s Heart for the Nations from Genesis to Revelation (Part 4 of 4) — Singing — Testimony: Brian Pate (missionary) — Prayer for the Nations — Main Talk: “Dying to Our Rights for the Spread of the Gospel in the World” (1 Cor. 9) by John Piper — Singing Break — Testimony: Marwan Aboul-Zelof — Panel: “Why I’ve made joy the central theme of my life” (an interview with John Piper) | |
| 11:20 pm | KB New Year’s Eve Concert |
| Midnight | End |
Saturday
jan. 1
| 9 am | Session 6 |
| — Singing — Testimony: H.S. — Panel: “Next Steps” Break — Testimony: Gracia Burnham — Prayer — Main Talk: “Living for What Matters Forever” (1 Cor. 15) by David Platt — Prayer for the Nations — Singing | |
| 12:30 pm | End of conference |
All times are EST and approximate. This schedule is subject to change. As we get closer to the conference, we will have a more detailed schedule for group leaders.
Afternoon Options
– meet with partner organizations
We will have 25+ curated exhibitors who are eager to help you. From sending agencies, to seminaries, to resourcing organizations — each organization affirms the teaching of CROSS CON and we’d strongly encourage you to get to know them.
– Gather your group for discussion
If you are coming with a group, we will have a large ballroom with round tables that is always open for your use to meet and discuss what you’ve heard throughout the conference. We will also have discussion questions.
– Spend Time Meditating on What You’ve Heard
With so much content available to be absorbed, you may find it useful to simply rest or spend some time praying through what you’ve heard.
– Attend the Breakout Tracks
Three breakout tracks are available to attend that do not require pre-registration and allow for you to come and go as you please. A detailed schedule will be provided in the conference app.
#1 – Missions Track
Short talks on the following topics:
– Why go overseas when there are lost people all around me?
– Do the nations really need our gospel?
– How can I grow a heart for the nations?
– Five things you can do if you want to be a missionary
– Three things you should know before evangelizing Muslims
– Five things every woman should know before going to the field
#2 – Discipleship Track
Short talks on the following topics:
– How to meet with God each day
– Why trials are your friends
– How do I humble myself?
– You NEED a church more than you may think
– 5 ways to prepare for a God-honoring marriage (from a marriage counselor’s perspective)
– Is it LGBTQ+ or Jesus?
#3 – meet a missionary track
Informal “meet and greet” opportunity with veteran missionaries from around the world.
