ONE HOPE Conference: Soli Deo Gloria

What is the ONE HOPE Conference? A theology conference applying the historic doctrines of the faith to church ministry in the urban context.

Overview:

We believe the best ministry is driven by good Biblical theology through the local church. Every two years, we gather to explore the doctrines of our faith to create stronger churches. We strive for accessible depth, exploring the one hope of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Who is it for? We aim for church ministry leaders and laborers which include pastor and their wives, elders, Bible study leaders, women’s workers, and “Titus 2” church mommas and fathers. Stronger ministries begin with stronger disciples. Pastors, bring your team.

This year's theme is "Soli Deo Gloria” — Glory to God Alone.

Cost: $30 (includes lunch)

Speakers:

Mark Dever is the Senior Pastor of the Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington, DC, where he has served for 30 years. He also serves as the President Emeritus of 9Marks and has authored a number of books, including Nine Marks of a Healthy Church. He and his wife, Connie, have two adult children.

Shai Linne is an author and recording artist who has released numerous acclaimed Christian hip-hop albums, including The Atonement, The Attributes of God and Jesus Kids. After completing a pastoral internship at Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington D.C., Shai co-founded Risen Christ Fellowship, an inner-city church in his hometown of Philadelphia, PA. Shai is the author of The New Reformation: Finding Hope in the Fight for Ethnic Unity, Penelope Judd and God Made Me and You (2018). He is also the host of The Halftime Podcast. Shai lives in Dallas, TX with his wife Blair and their three children.

Omar Johnson serves as a pastor at Temple Hills Baptist Church in Temple Hills, Maryland—the community where he was raised and now joyfully ministers. With a deep love for the local church, Omar is especially passionate about seeing the power of God’s Word at work in places that are often overlooked. He is a graduate of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and cares deeply about shepherding God’s people through faithful preaching, discipleship, and presence. Omar and his wife, Stephanie, are raising their three children in Temple Hills, where they remain committed to serving their neighbors and pointing them to Christ.

Joel Kurz serves as Lead Pastor of The Garden Church in Baltimore, MD. Additionally, Joel serves as director of ONE HOPE and leads the Baltimore Baptist Association as Executive Director. Joel is married to Jess and lives in Baltimore with their four children.

Saturday, March 7, 9am-3:30pm

Deadline to Register: Wednesday, February 25, 2026

FOR CHURCHES/GROUPS:

If you would like to pay through check or cash to save online fees, please email us at [email protected].

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