It is imperative that we understand what God’s word says about how one becomes a disciple of Christ and thus a child of God. We cannot truncate, sterilize, simplify, adjust or in any other way modify the message of the gospel that was once and for all delivered to God’s people in God’s word. We will not shy away from clearly articulating God’s truth on heaven, hell, sin, judgment, repentance and faith. It will be our goal to hold tightly to a biblical gospel.
The National Equipped Conference takes place bi-annually and is hosted by the Compass Church Planting Association (headquartered in Aliso Viejo, California). The conference aims to provide needed tools and godly strategies to help Christians to “Proclaim” a Biblical Gospel in these turbulent times.
Our Speakers
Conference Schedule
Friday
June 14th
5:30 PM
Check In Opens
6:30 PM
Plenary Session, Pastor Bobby Blakey – Evangelistic Optimism
8:00 PM
Saturday
June 15th
9:00 AM
Plenary Session, Pastor Elliott – The Saving Power of the Gospel
10:30 AM
11:30 AM
Lunch (offsite / on own)
1:30 PM
Plenary Session, Pastor Ben Blakey – The Gospel & Absolute Truth
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
Panel of Senior Pastors
5:00 PM
Dinner (offsite / on own)
6:30 PM
Plenary Session, Pastor Hayden Thomas – Church Health & Evangelism
8:00 PM
Sunday
June 16th
8:30 AM
Sermon at CBC Hill Country
10:00 AM
Sermon at CBC Hill Country
11:30 AM
Sermon at CBC Hill Country
Breakout Sessions
Evening
- Pastor John Fabarez – Cultural Counterfeits for Repentance and Faith
- Pastor Taylor Thompson – Sharing the Gospel with Children
- Pastor PJ Berner – The Importance of a Biblical Understanding of Hell
- Pastor Matt Fabarez – How to Evangelize Mormons
- Pastor Jacob Mock – Why a “Man-Centered Gospel” Is Not the Gospel
Morning
- Pastor Rod Gomez – The Problem with the “Prosperity Gospel”
- Pastor Charlie Matz – A Deeper Dive into Saving Faith
- Pastor Josh Petras – Original Sin, What It Means and Why It’s Important
- Pastor Kellen Allen – Evangelism in the Workplace
- Stephanie Schwartz – How Wives Should & Shouldn’t Evangelize Their Husbands – WOMEN ONLY
Afternoon
- Pastor PJ Berner – When & Why to talk about Creation & Evolution
- Pastor Nate Mason – How to Evangelize Jehovah’s Witnesses
- Pastor Josiah Smith – Why the Deity of Christ Is Essential
- Pastor Mark Kelley – Leveraging Your Marriage to Share Christ
- Pastor Doug Atterbury – How to Evangelize Muslims
Evening
- Pastor Evan Jacobsen – A Deeper Dive into Repentance
- Pastor Elvis Illescas – How to Evangelize Roman Catholics
- Pastor Roi Brody – Engendering Confidence in the Bible
- Pastor Lucas Pace – How to Evangelize “Good” People
- Erica Schrader – How and When to Share the Gospel with Children – WOMEN ONLY
Plan Your Trip
Conference FAQs
General
WHO CAN ATTEND?
The NEC is designed to encourage and equip the church for greater effectiveness and service. If this sounds like something you need, then this conference is for you.
WHAT DOES THE REGISTRATION FEE COVER?
The registration fee covers admission to all plenary sessions and breakouts, plus conference materials.
WILL THERE BE A LIVESTREAM TICKET OPTION?
There will not be a livestream option. We encourage you to join us in-person for the conference.
Lodging
CAN I STAY AT A HOTEL OTHER THAN THE ONES LISTED ON THE WEBSITE?
Yes. We have chosen the hotel listed on our website because they are within a 5-10 minute drive of the conference location, and we were able to negotiate special rates. There are certainly more hotels, as well as AirBnB and VRBO options, but they do not offer the conference rates and we can’t predict availability.
Travel
ARE THERE AIRPORT-TO-HOTEL TRAVEL OPTIONS PROVIDED?
NEC cannot arrange transportation but the airport offers numerous transportation options.
WHERE SHOULD I PARK?
The New Braunfels (TX) Civic Center has onsite parking available.
Contact Us
Location
375 S Castell Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130
