Event Type : Public

Join Dr. Mark Farnham for an Apologetics Conference at The Bible Chapel in McMurray, PA (south of Pittsburgh). The conference will be held September 19, 2026.

Save the Date! More Details to Come.

Plenary Speaker: Dr. Robert A.J. Gagnon, author of The Bible and Homosexual Practice: Texts and Hermeneutics (Nashville: Abingdon Press, 2001); co-author (with Dan O. Via) of Homosexuality and the Bible: Two Views (Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2003)

Location: Grace Baptist Church of Millersville, 242 Bender Rd, Millersville, PA 17551

Cost:

• Friday Evening Only: $20
• Saturday Only: $40
• Friday & Saturday: $55
• Saturday Lunch Option: Add $12

Friday Schedule:
6:00 Doors Open and Registration
7:00 Session 1
8:00 Session 2

Saturday Schedule:
8:00 Doors Open and Registration
9:00 Plenary Session 1
9:50 Break
10:00 Plenary Session 2
10:50 Break
11:00 Breakout Session 1
12:00 Lunch
12:45 Breakout Session 2
1:45 Plenary Session 3
2:45 Q&A

Step away from the demands of ministry and renew your spirit at Camp Calvary’s annual Pastors’ Retreat! This rejuvenating getaway offers you the chance to connect with fellow church leaders, engage in deep spiritual reflection, and receive tailored resources to enhance your pastoral care. Join us for a time of restoration and encouragement in a supportive environment designed just for you.

Dr. Mark Farnham will lead a session entitled, “Guarding Your Family – Apologetic inoculation to the latest threats in culture.”

P&R Publishing is excited to host its first Shepherd Leader Conference this October. Featuring keynote speakers Tim Witmer, Chap Bettis, and Mark Farnham, this event is designed for your entire church leadership team to attend together. It will be a dynamic time of learning and fellowship focused on the key tasks of shepherding the flock well. Topics will include:

• Developing effective and sustainable shepherding strategies and plans
• Applying biblical leadership skills in the home and the church
• Crafting a shepherding approach that leads to enthusiastic sharing of the faith

If you have always wanted a more effective approach to shepherding in your church or simply want to learn more about best practices, this conference will be a blessing to you and your team. Make plans now to attend with your staff and elders.