Modern Missions in the Reformed World
March 5-7, 2024
Speakers
Brooks Buser
Ian Hamilton
Jason Helopolous
Jonathan Master
Michael Morales
Chad Vegas
Schedule
Tuesday, 3/7
9 AM Open House Tours at GPTS 10:30 AM Pre-Conference Chapel at GPTSSpeaker: TBA 11:30 AM Pre-Conference Lunch at GPTS 11 AM – 1:45 PM Registration Opens at WRPC 1:45 PM Welcome & Announcements 2:00 PM Session 1
Speaker: TBA 3:30 PM Session 2
Speaker: TBA 5:00 PM Dinner Break 7 PM Session 3
Speaker: TBA
Wednesday, 3/8
9 AM Session 4Speaker: TBA 10:30 AM Session 5
Speaker: TBA 12 PM Lunch Break 2:00 PM Session 6
Speaker: TBA 3:30 PM Question and Answer 4:30 PM Dinner Break 7 PM Session 7
Speaker: TBA
Thursday, 3/9
9 AM Session 8Speaker: TBA 10:30 AM Session 9
Speaker: TBA 11:45 AM Question and Answer 12:30 PM Conference Dismissal 6:00 PM Spring Scholarship Banquet Begins
Location: Poinsett Club of Greenville
Location & Directions
The 2024 GPTS Spring Theology Conference will take place at Woodruff Road Presbyterian Church in Simpsonville, SC. The main sessions will be in the auditorium, and other special events will take place in classrooms throughout the building. All meals will be served in the Gymnasium. The Conference bookstore will be housed in the Gymnasium as well. The church facility is easily accessible from I-85, and there is ample parking for conference attendees. There are many restaurants nearby to the church. Please note that pre-conference activities will take place at Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, 200 E. Main St. Taylors, SC 29687.
Food & Lodging
Conference registration now includes all catered meals! This includes Tuesday (Lunch & Dinner) and Wednesday (Lunch & Dinner). We look forward to the increased time together at our conference where we can break bread and fellowship with one another. We have done our best to provide gluten-free and dairy-free options for all of our meals. However, if you have an extreme sensitivity, you may wish to make different arrangements for meals.
Tuesday Lunch at GPTS after the Pre-Conference Lecture – Jimmy Johns
Tuesday Dinner at WRPC – Bucky’s BBQ
Wednesday Lunch at WRPC – Chick-fil-A
Wednesday Dinner at WRPC – GPTS Taco Bar
Conference attendees are responsible for their own lodging arrangements, though we are happy to help!
Lodging Options
Drury Hotel (4.5 miles from conference site)864.288.4401
10 Double Queen Beds Deluxe Rooms Available
$121.00/night
Includes Hot Breakfast
Book here
Confirm by February 2rd
Hampton Inn(3.5 miles from conference site)
864.213.8200
10 Double Queen Rooms Available
$112.00/night
Includes Hot Breakfast
Book here
Confirm by February 10th
Cambria Hotel Greenville(5.4 miles from conference site)
864.800.5900
10 Double Queen or King Rooms Available
$99/night
Includes Hot Breakfast
Book here
Homewood Suites by Hilton
864.297.9140
10 Double Queen or King Rooms with Kitchenets Available
$114/night
Includes Hot Breakfast
Book here
Confirm by February 21st by calling Amanda DuVall directly at 864-527-6274
Crowne Plaza (5.5 miles from conference site)
851 Congaree Road
Greenville, SC 29607
864. 297. 6300
Book here
Extended Stay America (5 miles from conference site)
Pelham Road @ I 85
3715 Pelham Road
Greenville SC 29615
864. 213.9698
Book here
Hilton Greenville (6.9 miles from conference site)
Haywood Road @ I-385
45 W. Orchard Park Drive
864. 232. 4747
Book here
Holiday Inn Express(4.7 miles from conference site)
Woodruff Road @ I 85
1036 Woodruff Road
Greenville, SC 29607
864. 678. 5555
Book here
Baymont by Wyndham (4.2 miles from conference site)
Woodruff Road @ 185
31 Old Country Road
Greenville SC 29607
864. 297. 3500
Book here
Book a local VRBO here
Book a local Airbnb here
FAQ
How does the Family rate work?
The family registration rate is for any married couple, with any amount of dependents. 1 child, or 12 children will all be covered in one family registation. Note that children must be under the age of 18 to be included in a family rate. "How does the seminary afford to this?", you might wonder. We want the conference to be a welcoming place for families and we are happy to incur additional costs to make that happen. We want our children to grow up with exposure to great teaching and like-minded Christian fellowship. What better investment could we make?
How much does it cost to attend the 2023 Conference?
We try to make registration simple and affordable. The registration price for the 2023 Conference includes attendance and all catered meals, but not lodging. We have made special arrangements with local hotels. See our "Food & Lodging" section (above) for more information.
The full pricing schedule is available on our Registration Page. There are special rates listed for non-GPTS students and their wives. Youth under the age of 18 years old are permitted to attend the conference with their parents under the "Family Registration" rate. The early-bird registration rate will expire after 2/1, and there is a final jump in price after 3/6.
Are overnight accomodations available?
Conference attendees are responsible for their own lodging arrangements, though we are happy to help! We have made special arrangements with local hotels. See our "Food & Lodging" section (above) for more information.
Is there a dress code?
There is no formal dress code. Attendees generally wear what they would wear to church and so there is a good bit of variance. Speakers will naturally be dressed more formally.
Can I transfer my registration to someone else?
Yes. Registrations are transferable until Monday, March 6, 2023. You can make substitutions by contacting Miss Lanie Price (lprice@gpts.edu or 864.322.2717 ext. 305). There is no cost for substitutions.
What if I need to cancel my registration?
We'll miss you at the Conference! You can cancel a registration and receive a refund of your payment minus a $15 non-refundable deposit, if you cancel on or before February 17, 2023. Cancellations may be requested by contacting Miss Lanie Price (lprice@gpts.edu or 864.322.2717 ext. 305). Requests for a refund after the deadline will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Who is providing the bookstore?
At this point, we are planning to once again provide the bookstore in partnership with Reformation Heritage Books, Presbyterian & Reformed Publications, Reformation Trust, The Banner of Truth Trust, and other Christian books publishers.
Where can I watch the Tuesday and Wednesday evening sessions online?
You can view it on our website at gpts.edu/livestream. You can also open it up in your Internet browser by clicking this link.
What is the Spring Scholarship Banquet?
Our Spring Scholarship Banquet is a time when friends and supporters of GPTS gather to give thanks to God for the work he is doing at the seminary, and to learn about upcoming opportunities. All are welcome to attend by registering online.
Proceeds from the banquet will benefit the Student Scholarship Fund. For more information, please contact the Seminary at info@gpts.edu or visit gpts.edu/banquet for updates.
When is the Spring Scholarship Banquet?
Thursday, March 9, 2023.
Events
Alumni Association Meeting
Tuesday, March 5th 6-6:45 PMChoir Room, Woodruff Road Presbyterian Church
Contact: Jim Stevenson
Planned Giving Meeting
Wednesday, March 6th – 1-1:30PMChoir Room, Woodruff Road Presbyterian Church
Contact: Pat Daly
Pastoral Search and Internship Meeting
Wednesday, March 6th – 6-6:45 PMLibrary, Woodruff Road Presbyterian Church
Contact: Pat Daly
Youth Fellowship
Wednesday, March 6th – 5:45-6:45 PMYouth Room, Woodruff Road Presbyterian Church
Contact: Jim & Tricia Stevenson
Spring Scholarship Banquet
Thursday, March 7th – 6:00 PMPoinsett Club of Greenville
Contact: Pat Daly
2024 STC Sponsors & Exhibitors
*For information on registering as an exhibitor for the 2023 STC, please click here.