What is the chief and highest end of man? Our end shall be to glorify God and fully enjoy him forever (Westminster Larger Catechism). But, in a world full of competing affections and loud obligations, how often does our life reflect this chief end?
Even mature believers can feel the gap between who we are and who we are called to be. Scripture calls us to live holy lives (1 Pet. 1:15–16), but how do we grow in that holiness in the midst of ordinary life?
Join us for our fourth annual Sacred Truths Theology Conference and gain a deeper understanding of the doctrine of sanctification – our pursuit of holiness in Christ. Celebrate your positional sanctification, be encouraged in your progressive sanctification, and leave transformed with a confident expectation in your ultimate sanctification.
SPEAKERS
UCHE ANIZOR
Associate Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies at Biola University
MATTHEW BINGHAM
Vice President of Academic Affairs and Associate Professor of Church History at Phoenix Seminary
DON PAYNE
Vice President of Academic Affairs, Academic Dean, and Professor of Theology at Denver Seminary
BRANDON SMITH
Associate Professor of Theology and Early Christianity at Oklahoma Baptist University
Saturday, February 21, 2026 08:00am – Breakfast with the speakers and seminary professors 09:00am – Session 3 09:50am – Break 10:00am – Session 4 11:00am – Break 11:10am – Panel with speakers 12:00pm – Dismissal
THE PERSON AND WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
Hosted by Phoenix Seminary
The calling on a pastor is a noble task—one of divine calling (1 Timothy 3:1). We are confident that any lasting strength church leaders receive will come as God works by his Spirit through his Scripture. Christian ministry, from small group leaders to senior pastors, is best run at a marathon pace, and we commend this long sacrifice in the same direction. Following the Apostle Paul’s example, we “press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 3:14).
This fall, our inaugural theme at Sacred Task will focus on biblical truths about endurance that can be found within the book of Philippians. Service to our Lord is to be marked not only by grit but also by gospel-rooted joy.
Featuring theological teaching by noted evangelical leaders, Sacred Task is a conference established to encourage and equip pastors and church leaders in faithful enduring ministry.
Conference Schedule
Thursday, October 26th, 2023
8:00am – Check-In & Full Breakfast with the speakers and Phoenix Seminary faculty 8:45am – Doors Open 9:15am – Welcome & Worship 9:30am – Session 1 with Tony Merida 10:20am – Break 10:30am – Session 2 with David Mathis
11:20am – BBQ Lunch 12:45pm – Worship 1:00pm – Session 3 with Nathan Tarr 1:50pm– Break 2:00pm – Session 4 with Dane Ortlund 2:50pm – Closing Comments 3:00pm - Dismissal
Register Now
$85
Phoenix Seminary Alumni - $65
Student - $45
Group Sales – Purchase 10 full-price tickets and receive your 11th free.
Yes! A full breakfast will be provided on-site for all registered attendees. Cold brew, hot coffee, and refreshments will be available throughout the conference.
Are group rates available?
Yes! Churches or ministries bringing groups of ten or more at the full ticket price will receive their eleventh ticket free. For group sales, please email sacredtruths@ps.edu.
Is my ticket refundable?
Refunds will be offered until December 31st.
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