SAVE THE DATE
Preaching Conference – November 17, 2025
Bethany United Methodist Church | Austin, TX
Pastors and laity from across Rio Texas, the Texas Annual Conference, and the Horizon Texas Conference — you're invited to a one-day preaching conference designed to refresh, recharge, and refocus your preaching ministry.
Featuring:
• Bishop Will Willimon, author of Listener’s Dare, will preach opening worship and offer a keynote on preaching that truly engages your listeners and draws them into a life-changing encounter with the Gospel.
• Dr. Ryan Tinetti, author of Preaching by Heart, will teach us how to preach without notes — with greater freedom, authenticity, and connection from the pulpit.
Plus: Practical breakout sessions, lunch together, and time to connect with others who share your calling to preach boldly and faithfully.
Date: Monday, November 17, 2025
Location: Bethany United Methodist Church, 10010 Anderson Mill Road, Austin, TX
Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Cost: $90 per person (includes lunch)
Register: https://bethany-umc.org/preaching-conference/
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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