About this event
9Marks Weekender at Mount Vernon Baptist Church (2025)
Why attend a Weekender?
Why attend a Weekender? Why attend a Weekender? We believe that a strong philosophy of ministry is better "caught" than "taught." While many church leaders may be drawn to certain biblical principles, they might not know how those principles should manifest themselves in a local church. Moreover, they might not feel equipped in how to implement those principles. While we don't expect all Weekender attendees to agree with or embrace everything at Mount Vernon, we think this event is a good opportunity to show the building blocks of how to build a healthy church.
Who should attend a Weekender?
Who should attend a Weekender? Who should attend a Weekender? Though women are welcome to the Weekender, most of the content is oriented toward elders/pastors and those pursuing vocational ministry. Seminarians, aspiring pastors, and motivated church members are welcome.
We ask that those who register for the Weekender stay for the event in its entirety. Those who plan to leave early might be taking the spot of someone who would get more out of the Weekender.
We ask that those who register for the Weekender stay for the event in its entirety. We ask that those who register for the Weekender stay for the event in its entirety. We ask that those who register for the Weekender stay for the event in its entirety.
Price
Price Price Early Bird | $135 plus fees (ends December 20)
Standard | $155 plus fees (ends February 28)
Late | $170 plus fees (ends March 10)
Weekenders receive lunches and dinners and 8-12 books.
What's the Schedule?
What's the Schedule? What's the Schedule? FRIDAY
FRIDAY FRIDAY 4:00pm – Registration
5:00pm – Welcome & Introductions
6:00pm – Elders Meeting & Dinner
SATURDAY
SATURDAY SATURDAY 9:00am – Elders Meeting Q&A
10:00am – Session: Membership
10:45am – Session: Discipline
11:30am – Session: Corporate Worship
12:15pm – Lunch
1:45pm – Session: Congregationalism
2:45pm – Session: Being Elder-led & Raising Up Elders
3:45pm – Break
4:15pm – Multiple Short Sessions
5:30pm – Dinner (Panel/Q&A): History of MVBC
7:00pm – Session: Word-based Ministry
SUNDAY
SUNDAY SUNDAY 9:00am – Sunday School
10:30am – Morning Service
12:45pm – Lunch w/ an elder
4:00pm – Prep for Evening Service
4:15pm – Prep for Members Meeting
4:30pm – Members Meeting
6:00pm – Evening Service
7:30pm – Dinner (Panel & Conference Close)
Other Details
Other Details Other Details Lodging
Lodging Lodging Formal lodging is not offered. Weekenders can seek accommodations at a nearby hotel or Airbnb. However, we do offer host-housing with our church members based on availability. If you're interested in staying with a member from Mount Vernon, contact Trent Roberts (trentroberts@mvbchurch.org) .
Other Questions?
Other Questions? Other Questions? For any other questions, please reach out to Trent Roberts at (trentroberts@mvbchurch.org).
Why attend a Weekender? Why attend a Weekender? We believe that a strong philosophy of ministry is better "caught" than "taught." While many church leaders may be drawn to certain biblical principles, they might not know how those principles should manifest themselves in a local church. Moreover, they might not feel equipped in how to implement those principles. While we don't expect all Weekender attendees to agree with or embrace everything at Mount Vernon, we think this event is a good opportunity to show the building blocks of how to build a healthy church.
Who should attend a Weekender?
Who should attend a Weekender? Who should attend a Weekender? Though women are welcome to the Weekender, most of the content is oriented toward elders/pastors and those pursuing vocational ministry. Seminarians, aspiring pastors, and motivated church members are welcome.
We ask that those who register for the Weekender stay for the event in its entirety. Those who plan to leave early might be taking the spot of someone who would get more out of the Weekender.
We ask that those who register for the Weekender stay for the event in its entirety. We ask that those who register for the Weekender stay for the event in its entirety. We ask that those who register for the Weekender stay for the event in its entirety.
Price
Price Price Early Bird | $135 plus fees (ends December 20)
Standard | $155 plus fees (ends February 28)
Late | $170 plus fees (ends March 10)
Weekenders receive lunches and dinners and 8-12 books.
What's the Schedule?
What's the Schedule? What's the Schedule? FRIDAY
FRIDAY FRIDAY 4:00pm – Registration
5:00pm – Welcome & Introductions
6:00pm – Elders Meeting & Dinner
SATURDAY
SATURDAY SATURDAY 9:00am – Elders Meeting Q&A
10:00am – Session: Membership
10:45am – Session: Discipline
11:30am – Session: Corporate Worship
12:15pm – Lunch
1:45pm – Session: Congregationalism
2:45pm – Session: Being Elder-led & Raising Up Elders
3:45pm – Break
4:15pm – Multiple Short Sessions
5:30pm – Dinner (Panel/Q&A): History of MVBC
7:00pm – Session: Word-based Ministry
SUNDAY
SUNDAY SUNDAY 9:00am – Sunday School
10:30am – Morning Service
12:45pm – Lunch w/ an elder
4:00pm – Prep for Evening Service
4:15pm – Prep for Members Meeting
4:30pm – Members Meeting
6:00pm – Evening Service
7:30pm – Dinner (Panel & Conference Close)
Other Details
Other Details Other Details Lodging
Lodging Lodging Formal lodging is not offered. Weekenders can seek accommodations at a nearby hotel or Airbnb. However, we do offer host-housing with our church members based on availability. If you're interested in staying with a member from Mount Vernon, contact Trent Roberts (trentroberts@mvbchurch.org) .
Other Questions?
Other Questions? Other Questions? For any other questions, please reach out to Trent Roberts at (trentroberts@mvbchurch.org).
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