1. Pastors, ministry leaders, church planters, elders, deacons, volunteers, and anyone passionate about rural ministry are encouraged to attend. Wives are especially invited to join their husbands - we have a special event planned just for you!

Yes, more details for registration will be provided here soon.

1. You can email us at contact@brainerdinstitute.com.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10 – The Spread of God’s Glory

Demonstrating the theological importance of rural places in God’s eternal plan for Creation.

8:00–9:00 AM — Registration & Coffee

9:00–9:05 AM — Welcome

9:05–9:20 AM — Worship

9:20–10:20 AM — Opening Sermon – Sean DeMars

10:20–11:05 AM — Break

11:15–12:05 PM — Session 1 – TJ Freeman: God’s Plan A for Creation: A Theology of Place

12:05–1:30 PM — Lunch on Your Own (group sign-ups encouraged)

1:40–2:30 PM — Session 2 – Mike Miosi: Expositional Preaching & Listening

2:30–3:15 PM — Break & Optional Activities (haircuts, massage, games)

3:25–4:15 PM — Session 3 – Raphael M: Church History & Rural Witness

5:30–7:30 PM — Dinner Groups (Los Agaves, Timeless Destination, etc.)

7:30–7:40 PM — Building History – Mike Birbeck

7:40–7:55 PM — Worship

7:55–8:45 PM — Evening Sermon – Sean DeMars

8:45–9:00 PM — Singing to Close Day 1

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11 – Making His Glory Visible

Focusing on the importance of ordinary means of grace and every-member ministry in rural places

8:00–9:00 AM — Coffee & Breakfast

9:00–9:05 AM — Intro

9:05–9:20 AM — Worship

9:20–10:10 AM — Morning Sermon – Sean DeMars

10:10–10:55 AM — Break

11:10–12:00 PM — Session 4 – Mike Miosi: Shepherding & Healthy Teams in Rural Contexts

11:30–12:30 PM — Pastor’s Wives Luncheon (separate room)

12:00–1:30 PM — Lunch (provided)

1:30–2:20 PM — Session 5 – Raphael M: The Kingdom Advancing in Forgotten Places

2:20–3:00 PM — Break & Optional Activities

3:00–3:15 PM — Worship

3:15–3:55 PM — Closing Sermon – Sean DeMars

3:55–4:15 PM — Worship Response

4:15 PM — Conference Close