Spring Bible Conference
After hosting a biannual Bible conference for many years, we are moving to an annual conference that explores various aspects of God's Holy Word.
Spring 2026
Our 2026 Bible conference will feature Dr. Robert Stewart, professor emeritus of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, teaching on the truthfulness of the Bible from an apologetics perspective.
- Dates: March 20–21, 2026
- Location: Grant Center
Spring 2025: The Bible & Holiness
Our 2025 Bible conference will feature Dr. John Oswalt teaching on how scripture works transformation in our lives.
- Dates: March 21–22, 2025
- Location: Grant Center
- Cost: $30 (includes sessions and three meals)
Spring 2024: Sermon on the Mount
Our 2024 Bible conference featured Dr. Jonathan Pennington teaching on the Sermon on the Mount.
Spring 2023: The Smoke of our Existence: Ecclesiastes for Christians
Our 2023 Bible conference featured Dr. Mark Gignilliat teaching from the Book of Ecclesiastes.
Spring 2020: The Defeat of the Unholy Triumvirate
Our 2020 Bible conference featured Dr. Don Carson teaching from the Book of Revelation, chapters 12-14.
Spring 2019: Ancient Text, Fresh Touch
Our 2019 Bible conference featured Dr. Jim Shaddix speaking on "Ancient Text, Fresh Touch: Revival and the Word of God."
Spring 2018: The Place of Grace
Our 2018 Bible conference featured Dr. George Guthrie speaking on "The Place of Grace: God's Tabernacling Presence as the Key to Human Flourishing." Dr. Guthrie will speak 3 times and we will have 2 sessions where you can choose from different sessions.
Spring 2015: But As For You: Regaining Our Confidence in God's Word
- Watch Sandy Willson Addresses: Plenary 1 | Plenary 2
- Listen to Audio of Addresses
- Jackson Sun Article: Pastor calls for focus on biblical conduct
- Conference Website
Spring 2013: Read, Pray, Sing: The Psalms as an Entryway to the Scriptures
- Plenary Speakers: Andy Davis and Heath Thomas
- Ryan Center conference speakers show how Psalms point to Christ
- Ryan Center conference draws pastor from Myanmar
- Conference Website
- Conference Photos
- Conference Audio: Audio Project | iTunesU
Spring 2011: Read the Bible for Life
- Plenary Speaker: David Platt
- Special Guest: Michael Card
- Bible knowledge must result in godly obedience, Platt says at Ryan Center conference
- Conference Website
- Conference Audio: Audio Project | iTunesU
Spring 2009: Word Within the Word
- Plenary Speaker: D.A. Carson
- Carson addresses Old Testament usage in the New Testament at Union Bible conference
- Conference Website
- Conference Audio: Audio Project | iTunesU
Spring 2007: One Bible, One Gospel: Exploring the Unity of Scripture
- Plenary Speaker: Paul House
- Special Guests: Grant Osborne and Ken Mathews
- Ryan Center conference April 27-28 to explore Scripture's unity
- Conference Website
- Conference Photos
- Conference Audio
Spring 2005: For All It’s Worth! Reading and Studying the Bible for Life
- Plenary Speaker: Gordon Fee
- Special Guest: Michael Card
- Fee, Card to headline Bible conference at Union
- Conference Website
- Conference Photos
- Conference Audio
Spring 2003: The Power and the Promise of the Word
- Speakers: Dan Block, Grant Osborne, Robert Smith, Jr., and Sandy Wilson
- Union's Ryan Center Hosts "The Power and the Promise of the Word"
- Conference Website
- Conference Audio