January 16-18, 2025 | Hope Reformed Baptist Church, Coram, New York

2025 FirstLove Pastor's Conference The Minister as Shepherd

2025 FirstLove Pastor's Conference

The Minister as Shepherd

Please join co-sponsors FirstLove Ministries and the Iron Sharpens Iron radio program for their first pastor’s conference in the United States on January 16-18, 2025 at Hope Reformed Baptist Church, Coram, New York.  Dr. Conrad Mbewe from Kabwata Baptist Church in Zambia will be our keynote speaker.

The messages will draw from biblical principles and wisdom and emphasize the importance of character and compassion in the pastor's ministry. Those attending will be reminded that ministry is not just about delivering sermons; it’s about becoming more Christlike, cultivating the loving heart of a shepherd, and ultimately sharing in the glory of the Chief Shepherd, Jesus Christ.

A "pastor's pack” of books will be given freely to each attendee. The food, registration, books, and teaching are free. Enjoy fellowship with colleagues, compare notes, and meet new friends.

We hope that you will be able to make it to our FREE pastor's conference at Hope Reformed Baptist Church in Coram, New York, as we examine the Minister as Shepherd.

Conference Registration is Free

Books & Literature Included with Registration

SPEAKERS

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Dr. Conrad Mbewe

Pastor of Kabwata Baptist Church, Zambia, Conference Speaker and Author

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Pastor Joe Jacowitz

Pastor of Christ Bible Church, President at FirstLove Ministries

Pastor Austin Huggins 2

Pastor Austin Huggins

Pastor of Mr. Zion Bible Church, Vice President at FirstLove Ministries

Conference Registration is Free

Books & Literature Included with Registration

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.

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.

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Hope Reformed Baptist Church

VENUE

Hope Reformed Baptist Church

26 Westfield Road
Coram, NY 11727

Conference Registration is Free

Books & Literature Included with Registration

DRAFT SCHEDULE

Thursday, January 16, 2025

6:00 PM

Registration

7:00 pm

Welcome & Announcements

7:10 pm

Session 1 – The Shepherd's Character

Friday, January 17, 2025

8:00 am

Late Registration

9:00 am

Welcome & Announcements

9:10 am

Session 2 – The Shepherd's Walk

10:10 am

Break and Fellowship

10:30

Session 3 – The Shepherd's Love

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 Strength

3:30 pm

Q&A Discussion with All Speakers

4:30 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 5 – The Shepherd's Fruit

11:15 am

Question and Answers

12:00 pm

Conference Close

Conference Registration is Free

Books & Literature Included with Registration

ACCOMODATIONS

Hampton Inn Long Island

Hampton Inn Long Island - Brookhaven*

2000 N Ocean Ave,
Farmingville, NY 11738

*10 room block reserved at discounted rate. Mention Group "Shepherd's Conference”

Phone: 631-732-7300

Holiday Inn Islip

Holiday Inn Long Island – IHG- Islip Arpt East 

1730 N Ocean Ave
Holtsville, NY 11742

Phone: 631-758-2900

Comfort Inn Medford

Comfort Inn Medford-Long Island

2695 NY-112
Medford, NY 11763

Phone: 631-310-4073

Fairfield Inn Medford

Fairfield Inn Medford Long Island

2695 NY-112
Medford, NY 11763

Phone: 631-447-6200

AIRPORTS

ISP Airport

Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP)
(Preferred airport closest to church)

100 Arrival Ave
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779

Located about 14 miles from church.
Southwest, JetBlue airlines fly into MacArthur Airport.

JFK

John F. Kennedy International Airport

Queens, New York

Located 55 miles from church.
All major airlines fly into JFK.

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