Prayer & Preaching .. The Foundations of Ministry.
The church is distracted. When the apostles in the first-century church faced mounting distractions, they found it necessary to give themselves continually to prayer and to the ministry of the Word (Acts 6:4). We believe there is a need to return to these same foundations of ministry in our day.
With all that is happening in our society, the temptation for the church is to become sidetracked with fighting individual, secondary issues.
The dual conference themes of preaching and prayer reflect the realization that only ministries grounded in the faithful exposition of the Word and upheld by prayer have the power to effect any lasting changes in their hearers. Our goal is to establish a conference that not only maintains this reminder but also provides an opportunity for fellowship and soul-refreshment.
SPEAKERS
We have worked hard to assemble an incredibly unique combination of powerful speakers including Steven Lawson, Steve Pettit, Paul Washer, Joel Beeke, Armen Thomassian, and Bob Vradenburgh. It is a rare occurrence to have such diverse men all together at a single event so we're looking forward to a very special time of Christian unity and friendship.
Refreshments will be provided for both days.
The Foundations Conference is being organized by SermonAudio.
Location
Greenville, SC
Stratton Hall at Bob Jones University
1700 Wade Hampton Blvd
Greenville, SC 29614
Address
1700 Wade Hampton Blvd, Greenville, SC 29614, USA

Schedule
- 7:30 AMRegistrationBookstore & Coffee
- 7:30 AMTalk: Mark AcevedoUnited Prayer at Levinson Hall
- 9:00 AMWelcomeSteven Lee: Opening Remarks
- 9:30 AMSteven J. LawsonThe Life of John Rogers
- 10:30 AMBreak
- 11:00 AMJoel BeekeTaking Hold of Ourselves and of God: The PRTS/RHB Story
- 12:00 PMLunch BreakOpen House @ The Vault
- 2:00 PMKevin Kindall, BusinessmanEnron Scandal: The Inside Story
- 2:30 PMArmen ThomassianRevival: Breath From Heaven
- 3:30 PMBreak
- 4:00 PMPaul WasherPrayer and the HeartCry Story
Notes
2025 Wade Hampton Blvd, Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 800-5600
Standard King Bed or 2 Queen Beds $99
Group ID: TFC or The Foundations ConferenceAdditional Info:
Free Parking
Full Hot Breakfast included
Rate good until Nov. 18th, 2022BJU Campus View Apartments
1647 Wade Hampton Blvd, Greenville, SC 29609
(Across the street from the BJU main entrance)
(864) 242-5100 ext. 4200The CVA pricing will be $60-80 per night depending on room type:
[+] SINGLE [1 queen or 2 twin]
[+] DOUBLE [2br – 1 with 1 queen, 1 with 2 twin]
[+] SUITE [double with kitchen + living room]All general sessions will be held in Stratton Hall on the campus of Bob Jones University. This venue is used primarily for music and speech performances by fine arts students as well as public concerts by University ensembles.
Check-in, registration, book tables, and light refreshments will all be located in the Welcome Center. The Welcome Center and Stratton Hall are conveniently located next to each other. The Welcome Center is your one-stop location for information about BJU.
We are pleased to be partnering with Reformation Heritage Books for this event. RHB specializes in publishing literature of historic Christianity.
They will be offering a broad array of classic works at a steep discount for conference attendees along with a free gift. Be sure to take advantage of this special offer!
Although the Foundations Conference focuses on themes that may be most helpful to pastors and church leaders, everyone is welcome to attend including students, families, and church groups.
Falls Park on the Reedy River in Greenville, SC is quickly becoming one of the nation’s most famous parks. It’s hard to beat the quaint beauty of Greenville, SC. The family vibe of Greenville’s artistic and welcoming community is palpable. Still southern enough to be eminently friendly, and modern enough to be hip and cultured, Greenville is catching the eye of the nation.
Paris Mountain is located in the rapidly-developing city of Greenville, South Carolina, and although the park was once a rural retreat, bikers, hikers and those visiting Camp Buckhorn now keep the park bustling year round. When it comes to camping in state parks, the Paris Mountain State Park camping facilities are top-notch and include paved camping sites, 13 of which offer tent pads, and five trailside campsites around the North Lake Trail Loop.
The Swamp Rabbit Trail is a 22-mile multi-use (walking and bicycling) greenway that traverses along the Reedy River, an old railroad corridor and City parks to connect Travelers Rest with the City of Greenville, South Carolina.
The breathtaking overlook in South Carolina that lets you see for miles and miles. The overlook is known as Bald Rock and is part of the Bald Rock Heritage Preserve managed by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. Prepare to be amazed by this newfound view of South Carolina.
Visit this one-of-a-kind building and experience the past, present and future of BMW in the only BMW museum in North America. Your senses will come alive as you feel the power of the BMW brand firsthand, from its beginnings in aviation and motorsports to its rise to prominence on the global stage. Take a self-guided trip through the museum to experience BMW exhibits that both astonish and inspire.
The Upcountry History Museum – Furman University connects people, history, and culture. Through our collections, programs, and exhibitions the Museum preserves and interprets historical subjects pertaining to the Upcountry of South Carolina. Spanning two floors of permanent and changing exhibit galleries, the Museum tells the story of the Upcountry and features a year-round calendar of changing exhibits and program that dive deeper into history, art, science, and culture.
Greenville Attractions
Other interesting things to see and do around Greenville include:
The Pavilion
Shoeless Joe Jackson Museum
Museum and Library of Confederate History
Table Rock State Park
Greenville Zoo
Runway Park at GMU
The Christmas season at Bob Jones University brings with it a beautifully decorated campus that will delight every visitor. There are plenty of places around campus to enjoy the impressive lights and decorations that make wonderful photo opportunities.
One of the most spectacular displays is a powerful beam of light that shines into the night sky from the front gate of the University representing the Christmas star. This can be seen for miles around and children enjoy seeing how far into the sky they can follow the beam!
For your convenience, there will be free parking available on the campus of Bob Jones University. Look for the signs directing you to the Foundations Conference for parking nearest to Stratton Hall.
You'll not want to miss a very special Q&A SESSION where Christian business leaders will share their stories of God's mighty acts in modern-day demonstrations of prayer in action. The rising generation needs to hear these incredible stories.
The following will be participating in the Q&A panel:
[+] A senior quantitative analyst in the financial markets.
[+] A successful entrepreneur and one of the largest cattle exporters in the world.
[+] The president of a leading collegiate marketing firm.
[+] The CEO of Cornerstone Payment Systems.Be sure to submit your questions ahead of time to [email protected] for consideration during the session. Please specify the individual to whom the question is to be directed.
We plan to have complimentary light refreshments during all breaks but do not have the ability to provide lunch. However, Greenville is known for its great restaurants and given the 2-hour lunch break each day, there should be plenty of options to choose from.
Take a look around BJU:
Restaurants found on Google MapsAlthough the construction of The Vault will continue as a longterm, ongoing project, we intend to mark its official opening with a special session Friday morning at 9am. Steven Lee, the founder of SermonAudio, will tell its story.
The Vault is located on the second floor of the Mack Library and is a 5-minute walk from Stratton Hall.
Learn more here:
www.sermonaudio.com/vault