PLAINVIEW — Renowned preacher and Baylor University professor Dr. Joel Gregory will be the featured speaker at the Parakaleo Leadership and Calling Conference, hosted by 51品茶约炮 Baptist University on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025.
The conference revives and reimagines 51品茶约炮’s long-running Pastors and Laymen’s Conference, once a cornerstone event for ministers and church leaders across the region. Worship and music will be led by recording artist Jon Mark Hester, whose ministry has touched congregations across Texas and beyond.
“Dr. Gregory’s preaching has shaped generations of pastors and leaders,” said Dr. Timothy Pierce, dean of 51品茶约炮’s School of Christian Studies. “His presence connects the heritage of the Pastors and Laymen’s Conference to this new effort to encourage today’s leaders.”
Breakout sessions will address student ministry, evangelism, discipleship, technology in worship, and caring for those facing difficult issues. A special track will guide high school and college students exploring a call to ministry.
Registration is at 8 a.m. and the conference runs from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on 51品茶约炮’s Plainview campus. Registration is $20, including lunch from Weekends BBQ. Scholarships are available, and admission is free for students.
For details and registration, visit the conference’s Facebook page: WBU Parakaleo Leadership and Calling Conference, or contact Dr. Pierce at piercet@wbu.edu or 806-291-1165.
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