Livestream Conference Link
See schedule below for times conference Livestream will be available.
SPEAKERS

Dr. Conrad Mbewe
Pastor of Kabwata Baptist Church, Zambia, Conference Speaker and Author

Pastor Joe Jacowitz
Pastor of Christ Bible Church, President at FirstLove Ministries

Pastor Steve Hofmaier
Pastor of Trinity Baptist Church, Montville, New Jersey

Pastor Austin Huggins
Pastor of Mt. Zion Bible Church (Chapel Library), Vice President at FirstLove Ministries
SPEAKER BIOS
Dr. Conrad Mbewe has served as pastor of Kabwata Baptist Church in Lusaka, Zambia since 1987. He is a graduate of the University of Zambia, the Cape Town Baptist Seminary, and the University of Pretoria in South Africa. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Missions. He is the founding Chancellor of the African Christian University. He is a blogger and an author. He is also the editor of the Reformation Zambia magazine. He is married to Felistas and they have 6 adult children and 6 grandchildren.
Joseph Jacowitz is the president of FirstLove Ministries. He has been the pastor of Christ Bible Church, Pleasanton, CA, since 1990. He has a Bachelor's degree in Pastoral Theology. He and his wife Sherry have been married since 1978 and have five children and eight grandchildren.
Steve Hofmaier has been married to Carol for 41 years. God has blessed them with two children and three grandchildren. For 34 years, Pastor Hofmaier labored in planting a church in metro Manila, Philippines (Moonwalk Community Bible Church), and subsequently aided in planting several other churches throughout the Philippine islands. Then, in 2018, they returned to their home church at Trinity Baptist Church, Montville, New Jersey, USA, where he continues to serve as one of their pastors.
Austin Huggins serves as a pastor at Mr. Zion Bible Church (Chapel Library) Pensacola, Florida. He is also currently serving as the Vice President, FirstLove Ministries and is actively involved in mission work in Africa and around the globe. He is married to Britney and their union is blessed with three boys and two girls.


VENUE
Hope Reformed Baptist Church
26 Westfield Road
Coram, NY 11727
SCHEDULE
Thursday, January 16, 2025
6:00 PM
Registration
7:00 pm
Welcome & Announcements
7:10 pm
Session 1 – The Shepherd's Character
Conrad Mbewe
Friday, January 17, 2025
8:00 am
Late Registration
9:00 am
Welcome & Announcements
9:10 am
Session 2 – The Shepherd's Walk
Conrad Mbewe
10:10 am
Break and Fellowship
10:30
Session 3 – The Shepherd's Strength
Joe Jacowitz
11:30
Ministry Updates
12:00 pm
Lunch Break and Fellowship
Food provided at church
2:00 PM
Announcements and Song
2:15 pm
Session 4 – The Shepherd's Love
Austin Huggins
3:15 pm
Break and Fellowship
3:30 pm
Session 5 – The Shepherd's Sacrifice and Care for the Flock
Steve Hofmaier
4:45 pm
Q&A Discussion with All Speakers
6:00 pm
Dismiss
Dinner on your own.
Saturday, January 18, 2025
9:00
Coffee and Fellowship
10:00 am
Announcements and Song
10:10 am
Session 6 – The Shepherd's Fruit
Conrad Mbewe
11:15 am
Q&A Discussion with All Speakers
12:00 pm