Churches by the Book: A Conference on Biblical Ecclesiology

Join us in Augusta, Georgia for the 2026 Churches by the Book Conference — an annual one-day conference on biblical ecclesiology for pastors, church planters, and ministry leaders in the CSRA and beyond.

This year's topic is Church Membership. Sessions are led by CABC pastor Bert Daniel and feature guest speaker Sam Emadi (Hunsinger Lane Baptist Church, 9Marks editor, Bible Talk cohost, and author). Sam Emadi is a trusted voice on church polity, church membership, and biblical ecclesiology.

This conference will consider why church membership is so important for the health of local churches, as well as practical considerations for pastors and church leaders seeking to implement biblical church governance.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This conference is ideal for senior pastors, associate pastors, seminary students, church planters, elders, and church members seeking biblical training on church membership and church governance. Whether you serve a large congregation or a church plant, this one-day conference will equip you with practical, gospel-centered tools.

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE - Monday, October 5, 2026

8:45am | Doors Open / Light Breakfast

9:15am | Session 1

10:45am | Break

11:00am | Panel Discussion

11:30am | Lunch (included w/ registration)

1:30pm | Session 2

2:30pm | Break

2:45pm | Session 3

3:45pm | Panel Discussion

4:30pm | Conference Concludes

LOCATION

Crawford Avenue Baptist Church, 507 Crawford Avenue, Augusta, Georgia 30904, in the heart of the CSRA.

Questions? Email [email protected], or call (706) 738-2527.