Refresher Conference

“Fueling Disciple Making for the Next Generation”

Thursday, April 17, 2025
9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Corban alum and ministry leaders throughout the NW are invited to Corban’s campus for a day of fellowship and a “refresh” on core ministry topics with Corban’s School of Ministry faculty.

Join us for worship, a keynote address from Dr. Clare Jewell, connection with fellow ministry leaders, and encouragement in “Fueling Disciple Making for the Next Generation,” this year’s conference theme.

You’ll also choose from a variety of breakout sessions on topics such as emotional health in ministry, biblical archaeological discoveries, theology, missions, and more!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Cost: $35
Registration closes April 10, 2025.

Lunch and swag included in registration!

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Clare Jewell

Dr. Clare Jewell serves as the Executive Director for ABWE EveryEthne, which seeks to mobilize the church to reach every ethnic group in North America through disciple making that multiplies leaders and churches. Dr. Jewell also serves as the Director for Generate, a Regular Baptist ministry focused on fueling the health and reproduction of leaders and churches within the GARBC, and was recently announced as National Representative of the GARBC.

Dr. Jewell has been with ABWE EveryEthne since 2014 and with Generate since 2016. He has also taught Missional Living at Corban University for 7 years. Prior to these ministry opportunities, Clare served as the Senior Pastor of Lakewood Park Baptist Church in Auburn, Indiana, for 21 years. His passion is to engage people in God’s mission so they can experience the enormous joy of introducing people to Jesus and discipling them to become more like Him.

Conference Schedule

Time

Topic

Location

9:00 a.m.

Welcome

Psalm Center

9:30 a.m.

Worship and Keynote Speaker, Dr. Clare Jewell

Psalm Center

10:15 a.m.

Breakout Session 1

Pavilion Rooms & Psalm Center

11:15 a.m.

Lunch & Fellowship

Dining Hall

12:30 p.m.

Breakout Session 2

Pavilion Rooms & Psalm Center

1:30 p.m.

Breakout Session 3

Pavilion Rooms

2:30 p.m.

Keynote Speaker, Dr. Clare Jewell

Psalm Center

Breakout Sessions

Get insights and encouragement from theology experts, seasoned ministry leaders, and mental health professionals through breakout sessions on a wide variety of ministry-related topics.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW BREAKOUT SESSION TOPICS & DESCRIPTIONS

Questions? Contact Dr. Jordan Newton, Director of the KAIROS Program and Associate Professor of Christian Ministry

NWCCU ACCREDITATION

Corban University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) and completed a Year-Seven Comprehensive (Evaluation of Institutional Effectiveness (EIE)) in 2022 for continued accreditation. The comprehensive self-study was followed by an onsite evaluation in October 2022. In February 2023, Corban received reaffirmation of its accreditation for 7 years. Corban University’s last Mid-Cycle Evaluation was fall 2018, and its Policies, Regulations and Financial Review (PRFR) was completed in fall 2021. As of our most recent evaluation, Corban University is compliant with the Standards, Policies, and Eligibility Requirements of the NWCCU.