117th Annual
Christian Believers Conference
July 29th - August 1st, 2026

“Encountering the Risen Christ” 

“Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life.
The one who believes in me will live, even though they die” John 11:25-26 

Come join us in lifting a triumphant shout to the Lord at Gordon College Wenham, Massachusetts

Interest Groups:

Woman to Woman Moira Blitzstein, Ostrander, OH
(Sewing Fig Leaves) How can we step away from our fragile fig leaves of shame and into the unashamed covering of Christ?

Man to Man Paul Jezuit, Wheaton, IL
Its” Encouraging” to Men today need encouragement more than ever!! A ministry of coming alongside is needed.
be a Barnabas Learn how to be instrumental in empowering ,supporting and encouraging other men . The encouraging effect that Barnabas had on the apostle Paul ,Luke and others was life changing and had a great impact on the church. He was
someone who instead of taking center stage himself quietly empowered others.

- We will learn how to be a Barnabas in the 21st century.
    - We will learn to be open to disciple, develop and support the men around you.
    - We will learn how “coming alongside “ and a relational investment can impact an individual ,
      a family, and even The Church. 

CBC.education Jacinto Bowks
Learn about three steps to achieve something truly edifying as a Bible Student,
and  learn the strategies to share your gospel message with audiences of any size,
and plan your message based on your communication goals and needs! 

Renewing the Mind Bryan English, Berwick, ME
Biblical Answers for Depression, Anxiety & Grief

Subject pending Michael Finkbeiner, Largo, FL

The Book of Psalms Jeff Hausmann,  Detroit, MI
The Book of Psalms – Passion, Honesty, Enemies, Pilgrimage, Praise, Love, Desperation, Prayer, Lamentation,
Prophecy, Refuge, Faith, and Hope

  The Psalms are possibly the most popular book of the Bible.  Perhaps this is because – as much or more as any of the
books – the writers seem to be people just like us.  They have all the fears and hopes and faith and passions and
distress and peace that we have.  We'll learn about the overall book itself, but mostly we'll look at examples of all the
thoughts and emotions that we share with them.

Prayer and Share Bo and Laureen Shaw, Mesa, AZ

What They’ll Still Andy Weeks, Batavia, IL
Remember on Monday  Ninety percent of what you say on Sunday will be forgotten by the time your congregation reaches the parking lot. That's not failure — that's how listening works. In this session, we'll dig into what separates a message people politely applaud from a message that actually changes how they think, feel, and act. You'll walk away with practical ways to pre-engage your audience before you ever step on stage, sharpen your introduction so it creates real tension instead of just information, and deliver even the most familiar stories with fresh presentation. Because the goal was never to be heard for thirty minutes — it's to be carried out the door, into Monday, and into a life that looks a little more like Christ's.