Telos Bible and Theology Conference 2026
About this Event
The Telos Bible & Theology Conference is an annual gathering devoted to deep engagement with Scripture and theological insights to the Christian faith. Each year, Telos brings together scholars, pastors, and the people of the church to explore central themes in biblical and theological reflection for the sake of faith, maturity, and faithful witness.
This year’s conference will take place October 9–10, beginning Friday evening at 6:30 p.m. (ET) and concluding Saturday afternoon at 3:30 p.m. (ET). The title of this years conference is: Redeemed and Restored: The Jubilee in Biblical-Theological Perspective. Join us, as we hear from Dr. Christine Palmer, Dr. David Palmer, and Dr. Scott Gibson on the biblical theme of Jubilee.
As in years past, the Telos Conference will feature:
- Exegetical and theological teaching rooted in the authority of Scripture
- Engagement with historic Christian doctrine and its significance for the church today
- Worship through song, reflection, and thoughtful discussion
- A setting intentionally designed for pastors, ministry leaders, students, and laypeople alike
Location: SouthPoint Community Church (7556 Salisbury Rd, Jacksonville, FL)
Speakers: Dr. Christine Palmer (MAOT '99), Dr. David Palmer (MDiv '97), and Dr. Scott M. Gibson (MDiv '83)
Theme:
Redeemed and Restored: The Jubilee in Biblical-Theological Perspective
Leviticus 25 instructs the Israelites to practice the year of Jubilee, which required that every 50 years all debts would be cancelled and land that had been sold would revert back to the original owners. This unique practice ensured that once in every generation, Israelite society would have a “reset,” where every person was released from the toil of their labors and burden of their debts to be reunited with family on their ancestral inheritance. The Jubilee was a homecoming that served as a signpost of the coming redemption when all creation would be released from bondage to decay and brought into the freedom of the children of God (Rom 8:21). Jesus began his public ministry by announcing that the Jubilee had arrived in him: ‘Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing’ (Luke 4:21). He came to release those in bondage to sin, restore us to the Father, and repatriate us into our heavenly inheritance as redeemed children of God.Please join us as we explore the riches of God’s word together, reflecting upon the Jubilee and God’s heart for bringing freedom to the captives and rest to the weary.
Conference Schedule
Friday, October 9: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (ET)
- Detailed schedule to be announced
Saturday, October 10: 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (ET)
- Detailed schedule to be announced
Conference Speakers
Dr. Christine Palmer (MAOT '99): Dr. Palmer is adjunct professor of Old Testament at Gordon-Conwell. She is dedicated to helping others encounter the Lord through his Word. She teaches courses on Hebrew exegesis and biblical theology and leads global archaeological study tours. She authored ESV Expository Commentary: Leviticus and has contributed articles on Israelite religion and culture in other major publications.
Dr. David Palmer (MDiv '97): Dr. Palmer is adjunct professor of New Testament at Gordon-Conwell. A pastor-scholar with a deep love for the Church, he has pastored at Kenwood Baptist Church for over two decades and has been blessed to participate in missions across the globe. He is the author of Casket Empty: God’s Plan of Redemption through History and contributed to thirty articles in the Archaeological Study Bible.
Dr. Scott M. Gibson (MDiv '83): Dr. Gibson is a Haddon W. Robinson Professor of Preaching at Gordon-Conwell. He is the author and editor of numerous books on preaching, including The Big Idea of Biblical Preaching, Preaching with a Plan, and Preaching Hope in Darkness, and has contributed to many volumes and journals. An ordained Baptist minister, he is a co-founder and past president of the Evangelical Homiletics Society. His interests include contemporary issues in preaching, discipleship, pastoral ministry, and the history of preaching and evangelicalism.
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The Telos Bible and Theology Conference seeks to cultivate Christian maturation in the greater Jacksonville area through leveraging the teaching resources of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary to make robust theological training even more accessible. The conference gathers scholars around key topics in the areas of biblical studies and theology. Telos Bible and Theology Conference is for the whole Church: pastors, leaders, and laypeople. The conference is named after a Greek word (telos) meaning “end,” “consummation,” or “aim,” with a view toward encouraging believers to live today in light of the ultimate victory that has been secured in Christ.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 156.57
