Mountain Top Conference 2023

The 2023 Mountain Top Conference is heading back to beautiful Branson, Missouri! Don't miss this exciting event packed with powerful preaching from Dr. James Merritt plus inspiring music from Charles, Billingsly, The Booth Brothers, and Jim and Melissa Brady. (See below for details)

This year's conference will be held in one location - the renowned Mansion Theatre. Many new additions to the 2023 schedule include a hymn sing and a time spent with Dr. James Merritt answering your questions about ministry, the culture today, and the Bible. 

You will leave relaxed, refreshed, and renewed after spending time in the beautiful Ozark Mountains with old and new friends. Join James and Teresa Merritt and make plans to be part of the 2023 Mountain Top Conference!

James Merritt is the host of Touching Lives and one of the most dynamic, Gospel-centered preachers on air today. Dr. Merritt strives each week to deliver God's truths in a clear and concise manner. His pure passion is to reach lost people all over the world with the life-changing and life-saving Gospel of Jesus Christ.

His formal education includes an undergraduate degree from Stetson University and Master of Divinity and Doctor of Philosophy degrees from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. His pastoral service includes pastoral positions with churches in Kentucky, Mississippi, and Georgia. He regularly preaches outside his home church as he is frequently called to preach, lead pastor training courses, and minister directly to people all over the world.

From 2000 to 2002, Dr. Merritt served as President of the Southern Baptist Convention, which is the world's largest Protestant denomination, and he has appeared on numerous television programs including Hannity and Colmes, Scarborough Country, and 60 Minutes.

Dr. Merritt has been married to his wife Teresa for over 40 years and have three sons, a daughter-in-law, and four grandchildren.

From the stages of Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center to numerous events and conferences around the country, Charles Billingsley has been one of Christian music’s most distinctive artists for nearly 30 years. Beginning his career as a lead vocalist for GRAMMY®-nominated genre giant NewSong, Billingsley has since headlined more than 3,200 concerts, released 24 recordings as a solo artist, and garnered seven #1 Inspirational radio hits. Charles and his wife, Shae, have been married for 28 years and they have two sons, Caleb and Cooper.

Michael, Paul, and Buddy love Southern Gospel music. They believe it touches the soul and offers encouragement and hope. By singing and ministering to audiences through word and song, these gentlemen are fulfilling God’s call on their lives

Heritage: Ron Booth Sr., Ronnie and Michael Booth’s father, immersed his sons in Southern Gospel music during the time he sang with the Rebel’s Quartet and other musical groups. They sang with their father as “Ron Booth and the Booth Brothers” until 1998 when Ron Sr., or PawPaw, as he is affectionately known to his grandchildren, left the road. Ronnie and Michael renamed the group and continued on as “The Booth Brothers”. Paul Lancaster joined the group in 2014 to replace Jim Brady and Buddy Mullins replaced Ronnie in 2021 when he left the group to spend time with his family – especially his grandchildren! The harmonies, which has been a trademark of the Booth Brothers, is continuing with the outstanding vocal abilities of Michael, Paul, and Buddy.

Present: Michael, Paul, and Buddy are deeply committed to musical excellence yet have a greater desire to impact the hearts of those listening to their music. Refreshing humor, inspiring songs, and encouraging words are embedded in every concert. This trio, collectively and individually, has been acknowledged as one of the finest in the business having received many awards over the years, including Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, Album of the Year, Trio of the Year, Male Group of the Year, and Best Live Performers among other awards. Although the group is grateful for the recognition of their work, their aspiration is for all honor and glory to be God’s alone.

Legacy: Michael, Paul, and Buddy do not know when they will no longer climb on the bus and travel the highways to meet and minister to people. They do know, however, that until that day comes, they will continue their mission of proclaiming that Jesus Christ is the only way to achieve salvation and eternal life and they will never cease announcing to the world that He is the only One who can give the peace and comfort they desire.

Award winning artists and songwriters, Jim & Melissa Brady, possess a rich musical heritage that started in family ministry and transitioned to some of the greatest gospel music stages of our day, including The Brooklyn Tabernacle, The Gaither Homecoming tour, The Dove Awards, The National Quartet Convention, and In Touch with Dr. Charles Stanley.

While enjoying Dove and Singing News Fan Awards, Grammy nominations, Absolutely Gospel Awards, number one songs and many other honors, one purpose propels them onward. Whether writing a new song, singing in concert, or simply in conversation with a friend, the story of their lives is to share the love and hope of Jesus.

With exciting new music and a touring schedule that is taking them all over the world, the future looks bright for Jim & Melissa Brady.

You can cancel up to 30 days prior to the event for a full refund, less the Eventbrite fees which are not refundable. Once we are 30 days or less from the event, no refunds are available as the ministry will lock in your spot and fund the expenses in anticipation of you joining this event.

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