2024 Conferences
We are thrilled to introduce new teachers, speakers and communicators to our line-up this year, providing the very best in biblical teaching. Check back regularly for updates.
SPRING CONFERENCES
Specialized, Biblically-based Conferences from April–June
COUPLES CONFERENCE
April 12-14
Introducing Scott & Katie LaPierre
Scott LaPierre is the teaching pastor of Woodland Christian Church in Woodland, WA, an author, and conference speaker. He wrote Your Marriage God’s Way, the book and workbook, and he puts on marriage conferences across the country. He holds an MA in Biblical Studies from Liberty University. God has blessed Scott and his wife, Katie, with ten children. Scott is a former schoolteacher and Army officer.
WOMEN'S No1 CONF.
May 3-5
Kim Meeder
Kim Meeder is the cofounder/CCO of Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch, a unique ministry that rescues mistreated horses and pairs them with hurting children, encouraging all toward the healing hope of Jesus Christ. The ranch was founded in 1995 and serves thousands of kids a year, all free of charge. Kim's first book, Hope Rising, inspired the ranch to win the national Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Award and launched her inspirational speaking ministry. She remains passionate to share complete freedom and wholeness in Christ by following the leadership of the Holy Spirit. Together, Kim and her husband Troy have helped to establish over two hundred other similar ranch ministries throughout the United States, Canada, and a dozen in foreign nations. She and her husband have been married since 1981 and live in Bend, Oregon. Together they enjoy deep wilderness adventuring.
WOMEN'S No2 CONF.
May 17-19
Introducing Roberta Rowe
Roberta Rowe has been married for 30 years to her husband Todd who is her encourager and partner in ministry. Roberta has participated in Bible Study fellowship for over 30 years and as a teaching leader for 9 years. Recently, she was called to be the Women's Ministry Director at Canyon Hills Community church in Bothell, Wa. She is passionate about studying and teaching the Word of God, learning together with other women, and helping build meaningful friendships in her local community and abroad.
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
May 24-27
Introducing Joe Lum
Joe was born and raised in Seattle, was saved by the Lord Jesus from his sins at a young age, and called to ministry after his studies at the UW (BS Electrical Engineering, 1992). He was ordained in 1998, educated at The Master’s Seminary (Master of Divinity, 1995), and Dallas Theological Seminary (Master of Sacred Theology 1998; Doctor of Ministry in 2005 in Biblical Counseling). He assisted in the planting of Living Hope Bible Church, has served there in various roles since 1995 and as the senior pastor since 2001. He enjoys spending time with his family, fellowship with other believers, worshiping the Lord, home projects, working out, and has been very involved in short-term missions often with a focus on training pastors (Cambodia, India, Philippines, Uganda, Mexico, Honduras, Malawi, South Africa, and Sierra Leone). He served for four years as a board member of Action International Ministries, a mission agency reaching the neediest people in the world with the Gospel. His favorite scriptures include Ecclesiastes 12:13, Acts 20:24, 2 Timothy 2:15, and 2:24.
MILITARY & FIRST RESPONDERS
May 31–June 2
Cancelled
Regreatably, we've had to cancel this year's Military & First Responders Conference. Thank you for your interest. For any questions, please contact our resgistration team at (503)-436-1501 or (800)-745-1546.
WOMEN'S No3 CONF.
June 7-9
Carol Kent
Carol Kent is a bestselling author and an international speaker for conferences, outreach events, and retreats. She’s the executive director of the Speak Up Conference, an event committed to helping people develop their speaking and writing skills. She and her husband, Gene, have founded the nonprofit organization, Speak Up for Hope, which benefits inmates and their families. Carol holds a master’s degree in communication arts and a bachelor’s degree in speech education. Carol has trained Christian speakers for over twenty-five years and she has been a featured speaker at Women of Faith, Extraordinary Women, and Women of Joy arena events. She is the author of over twenty-five books, including the bestselling When I Lay My Isaac Down, Tame Your Fears, and Becoming a Woman of Influence. Her two newest titles are a 365 page-per-day devotional titled, He Holds My Hand, and Life Lessons for Moms.
SUMMER CONFERENCES
Week-long Family Conferences from June–August
Summer here at Cannon Beach is the ideal time to experience all that the Cannon Beach Conference Center has to offer: fun activities, special events, exceptional, Christ-centered bible teaching and worship, all located by one of the most beautiful beaches in the world! It makes for an unforgettable week not to be missed.
We call it "A Vacation with a Purpose."
SUMMER WEEK 1
June 17-22
Ray Pritchard
Dr. Ray Pritchard serves as president of Keep Believing Ministries. He ministers extensively across the US and in South Korea, Ukraine, Uganda, Kenya, China, and the Philippines. He has written 31 books, including Stealth Attack, The Healing Power of Forgiveness, and An Anchor for the Soul. He is a co-host of Today's Issues on American Family Radio. He has been married to Marlene for 50 years. Their eleven grandchildren can be found in Kansas, Illinois, and Montana. Dr. Pritchard’s hobbies include biking, surfing the Internet, and anything related to the Civil War. He recently hit the 50,000 mile mark on his bicycle riding.
SUMMER WEEK 2
June 23-29
Brad Klassen
Dr. Brad Klassen serves as Professor of Bible Exposition at The Master's Seminary in Sun Valley, California. He also is an elder at Grace Community Church (Sun Valley), where he teaches in the church's weekly men's ministry, "Men of the Word." Prior to joining The Master's Seminary in 2013, Brad and his wife Heather served as missionaries in the former Soviet Union for over a decade. Together, they have four adult children, one son-in-law, and one grandson!
SUMMER WEEK 3
June 30–July 6
Bill Butterworth
Bill Butterworth is an award-winning communicator whose talks, columns and books are providing education and encouragement to people throughout North America.Through the wit, warmth, and realism of his presentations, he brings love, laughter, and hope to his audiences. Bill holds a Bachelors degree from Florida Bible College and Masters’ degrees from both Dallas Theological Seminary, and Florida Atlantic University. He was on the faculty of Florida Bible College for eight years and he was Director of Counseling Ministries at Insight for Living, the radio ministry of Chuck Swindoll for seven years. Bill now devotes himself full time to encouraging people through speaking, writing and ghostwriting. As a writer, Bill has written or ghostwritten over fifty books.Bill maintains a robust speaking schedule made up of conventions, banquets, conferences, retreats, businesses, churches, and school-sponsored lectures. Bill and his wife Kathi have five grown children and eleven grandchildren.
SUMMER WEEK 4
July 7–13
Darryl & Kent DelHousaye
Dr. Darryl DelHousaye (pronounced DEL-who-say) truly embodies–Scholarship with a Shepherd’s Heart. He has served as Senior Pastor of Scottsdale Bible Church and as President and Professor of Practical Theology at Phoenix Seminary. He now serves as both Pastor-emeritus of the Church and Chancellor of the school as well as the Teaching and Training Pastor at Redeemer Bible Church in Gilbert. He also speaks at Bible Conferences within and out of state. Holding degrees from Talbot Theological Seminary and Western Seminary, Dr. DelHousaye is a renowned expository Bible Teacher who has devoted his life to communicating God’s Word in a winsome, practical and scholarly manner. Dr. DelHousaye has over 55 years of broad local church experience. His early background as a youth pastor at Grace Community Church in southern California, his six years as senior pastor of First Baptist Church of San Lorenzo Valley in northern California, and 25 years as Senior Pastor of Scottsdale Bible Church in the heart of Arizona have given him a very special pastoral heart as He shepherds God’s people to “walk worthy.” Combining biblical truth with his personal authenticity, transparency and engaging sense of humor, Darryl is able to communicate effectively to all generations. Dr. DelHousaye offers a unique biblical perspective on a wide range of subjects including marriage and parenting, servant leadership and love as the primacy of our faith. Married since 1970, Darryl and Holly have two married sons, John (Tiffany), a Professor at Phoenix Seminary, and Kent (Stephanie), Co-Founder of Love and Transformation Institute. They also love being grandparents to Livia, Joslyn, Tate, Ethan, Christian and Claire. --------------- Kent is the lead pastor of The Pursuit as well as the co-founder and president of the Love and Transformation Institute in Boise, Idaho. In addition to being a pastor and non-profit director, Kent is a college and seminary professor and executive coach. Kent has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Print Journalism from Arizona State University, a Master of Divinity degree in Biblical Communication from Phoenix Seminary, a Doctor of Ministry degree in Cultural Apologetics from the Talbot School of Theology at Biola University, and a Graduate Certificate in Executive Coaching from the Townsend Institute at Concordia University Irvine. Kent and his wife Stephanie have been married for 28 years and reside in Eagle, Idaho. They have three children named Ethan, Christian, and Claire.
SUMMER WEEK 5
July 14–20
Introducing Steve Crane
Steve graduated from Puget Sound Christian College with a Bachelor of Arts in Preaching. He received a Master of Arts in Practical Ministry from Pacific Christian College and a Master of Divinity in Theology from Lincoln Christian Seminary. Steve received his Doctorate from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. In 1995, Steve planted Eagle Christian Church—a non-denominational, Bible-believing church in Eagle, Idaho. Since that time, the church has helped plant nine other churches and ECC has grown to four campuses in the greater Boise area. Steve and Sally have four children and one (recent) grandchild. In addition to his love for Jesus and his family, he likes classic cars and is an active mountain biker.
SUMMER WEEK 6
July 21–27
JP Jones
Dr. JP Jones is the Founding Senior Pastor for Crossline Community Church in Laguna Hills, CA. JP has a doctorate in theology and apologetics and is a popular speaker at Retreats and Christian Camps. On the Adjunct Faculty in Biblical Studies at Biola University, JP has traveled worldwide, preaching the gospel and teaching the Bible. His radio program and podcast, “Truth that Changes Lives,” is listened to in all 50 states and 162 countries. JP is married to his wife Donna and they have three young adult children and five grandchildren.
SUMMER WEEK 7
July 28–Aug 3
Introducing Jerry Wragg
Jerry has served as Senior Pastor at Grace Immanuel Bible Church in Jupiter, Florida, since 2001. Prior to his ministry in Florida, Jerry served for many years as Sr. Associate Pastor and Personal Assistant to Dr. John MacArthur at Grace Community Church, Sun Valley, CA. He serves as President and a faculty member of The Expositors Seminary in Jupiter and is a graduate of The Master’s Seminary. In addition to various articles and essays, Jerry is the author of Courageous Churchmen and co-author of Free to Be Holy. He and his wife, Louise, have been married for 40 years. They have four grown children and eight grandchildren. Jerry’s greatest joy is watching the flock become mature followers of Jesus Christ as His truth is brought to bear upon their hearts.
SUMMER WEEK 8
Aug 4-10
Dennis Keating
Dennis Keating was raised in a devout Catholic family and placed his personal faith in Jesus Christ in 1972. He received his Master of Divinity degree from Talbot Theological Seminary. He served at Emmanuel Faith Community Church in Escondido, CA for 40 years and now leads Grateful Shepherd Ministries that’s dedicated to preaching, teaching, mentoring, and leading so that pastors and church congregations can thrive. Dennis and Marsha have been married for 45 years and have three adult children and eight grandchildren. In his free time, Dennis enjoys woodworking and most things athletic.
SUMMER WEEK 9
Aug 11–17
Introducing Steve Walker
Steve is the Founding Pastor of Canyon Hills Community Church in Bothell, Washington since 1995. He received his doctorate degree in theology from the Northwest Graduate School of the Ministry and a certified biblical counselor with the National Association of Certified Biblical Counselors. Steve enjoys salmon fishing, playing tennis, and hanging out with his four really loud and crazy grandsons who all live in the neighborhood. But absolutely doesn’t enjoy yard work, science fiction, or pet cats. Steve has been married to Tammi for 39 years and have three adult children that still like them!
SUMMER WEEK 10
Aug 18–24
Dr. Matt Hannan
As a young man, Matt came to a living faith in Jesus from an utterly non-religious background and he has never really recovered from the thrill of being forgiven, delivered and adopted by God. Matt brings more than 40 years of experience in pastoral ministry. Under his leadership, his congregation grew to twelve services across four locations in two languages. The church ministers in the local community via a no cost medical clinic, a counseling center and a charitable foundation. Matt developed a gifted group of pastors, who now share the teaching load at the church. Having handed over the lead role to his successor, he now serves as a pastor at large for his congregation, training pastors how to teach the Scriptures, coaching church planters and encouraging missionaries world-wide. Matt is married (50 years!) to the best woman in the world. He has two great kids and grandkids that he loves. He is an avid fisherman and hunter.
SUMMER WEEK 11
Aug 25-29
Introducing Phil Johnson
Phil Johnson is the Executive Director and radio host of Grace to You, the media ministry of John MacArthur. Phil is also an elder at Grace Community Church, where he pastors the GraceLife fellowship group. Phil’s wife, Darlene, has been his partner in life and ministry since 1978. Together they raised three sons and now delight in being grandparents to seven prodigiously cute children.
FALL CONFERENCES
Specialized Conferences during September and November
Fall continues our specialized conference series for women, men, retiree's, and more. Here's our latest selection:
LABOR DAY WEEKEND
Aug 30–Sep 2
Gary Thomas
Gary Thomas’ writing and speaking focuses on bringing people closer to Christ and closer to others. He is the author of over 20 books that together have sold two million copies and have been translated into more than a dozen languages. These books include When to Walk Away: Finding Freedom from Toxic People; Sacred Marriage: What if God Designed Marriage to Make Us Holy More Than to Make Us Happy?, The Sacred Search: What If It’s Not About Who You Marry, but Why?, and the Gold Medallion award winner Authentic Faith. Gary holds a B.A. in English Literature from Western Washington University, an MA degree in systematic theology from Regent College (Vancouver, BC), and an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree from Western Seminary (Portland, OR). He is the teaching pastor at Cherry Hills Community Church in Highlands Ranch, Colorado and an adjunct faculty member at Western Seminary in Portland, Oregon. Gary’s speaking ministry has led him to speak in all 50 states and nine different countries, and on numerous national television and radio programs, including multiple appearances on Focus on the Family and Family Life Today. Gary’s interviews on Focus on the Family have been chosen among the “Best of 2013,” “Best of 2014” “Best of 2017” “Best of 2021” and “Best of 2022.” Gary enjoys running in his spare time and has completed 14 marathons, including the Boston Marathon three times. He and his wife Lisa have been married for 39 years and they have three adult children and two grandchildren.
MEN'S CONFERENCE
Sep 20-22
Bill Butterworth
Bill Butterworth is an award-winning communicator whose talks, columns and books are providing education and encouragement to people throughout North America.Through the wit, warmth, and realism of his presentations, he brings love, laughter, and hope to his audiences. Bill holds a Bachelors degree from Florida Bible College and Masters’ degrees from both Dallas Theological Seminary, and Florida Atlantic University. He was on the faculty of Florida Bible College for eight years and he was Director of Counseling Ministries at Insight for Living, the radio ministry of Chuck Swindoll for seven years. Bill now devotes himself full time to encouraging people through speaking, writing and ghostwriting. As a writer, Bill has written or ghostwritten over fifty books.Bill maintains a robust speaking schedule made up of conventions, banquets, conferences, retreats, businesses, churches, and school-sponsored lectures. Bill and his wife Kathi have five grown children and eleven grandchildren.
WOMEN'S No5 CONF.
Oct 4–6
Brooke Andrews
Brooke is a lover of people and a passionate student and teacher of the words and ways of Jesus. She has a beating heart for authentic discipleship and a desire to help others grasp the living, breathing Word of God. She has served at her home church in Redondo Beach for 17 years and she finds joy teaching at churches, retreats, events, and schools across the country. Since Brooke was called into ministry she has collaborated on various Bible study curriculums and devotionals, has partnered with the Luis Palau Association, is currently on staff at The River Church of the South Bay, and teaches at Biola University as an adjunct professor. Brooke has a degree in communications from the University of Southern California and a masters degree in Bible exposition from the Talbot School of Theology. She has been married to her husband George for 12 years and the Lord has blessed them with three children, August (age 5) and Clara (age 3), and Crew (age 1).
WOMEN'S No6 CONF.
Oct 18–20
Allison Allen
From her kindergarten stage debut as a bovine to performing one-woman pieces with Women of Faith, Allison Allen has always relished the power of story, the thrill of walking in the shoes of others, and the joy of stringing words together. After graduating as an Andrew Carnegie Scholar from the prestigious acting program at Carnegie Mellon University, Allison (Metcalf) Allen landed on Broadway in the revival of “Grease”, and stayed there for almost two years. Following her tenure of 650 performances with the show, the hand-jive from Rydell High still returns to grace her dreams. For three years, Allison experienced the joy of being Women of Faith’s dramatist, performing her original one-woman pieces for over 200,000 women in arenas around the country. She counts walking the same platform as the Women of Faith “porch-pals” among one of the profound honors of her life. Currently, she has the joy of teaching at conferences around the country, watching from the wings as God brings His daughters more fully to life. In 2017, her first nationally published (Revell) book, Shine, was released. Her second book, Thirsty for More, went off into the world in September of 2018, with the hope of helping women navigate difficult desert seasons with unique hope. On a personal note, Allison is married to a good and handsome man – a man with whom she can wear heels. This is no small feat, as Allison resides somewhere around 5’12”. Jonathan is a worship pastor, and together they have two delightful sons: Levi and Luke.
RETIREES' CONFERENCE
Nov 1–3
Dennis Keating
Dennis Keating was raised in a devout Catholic family and placed his personal faith in Jesus Christ in 1972. He received his Master of Divinity degree from Talbot Theological Seminary. He served at Emmanuel Faith Community Church in Escondido, CA for 40 years and now leads Grateful Shepherd Ministries that’s dedicated to preaching, teaching, mentoring, and leading so that pastors and church congregations can thrive. Dennis and Marsha have been married for 45 years and have three adult children and eight grandchildren. In his free time, Dennis enjoys woodworking and most things athletic.
WINTER CONFERENCES
Celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmastime at CBCC!
CHRISTMAS
Dec 13–15
Kent DelHousaye
Kent is the lead pastor of The Pursuit as well as the co-founder and president of the Love and Transformation Institute in Boise, Idaho. In addition to being a pastor and non-profit director, Kent is a college and seminary professor and executive coach. Kent has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Print Journalism from Arizona State University, a Master of Divinity degree in Biblical Communication from Phoenix Seminary, a Doctor of Ministry degree in Cultural Apologetics from the Talbot School of Theology at Biola University, and a Graduate Certificate in Executive Coaching from the Townsend Institute at Concordia University Irvine. Kent and his wife Stephanie have been married for 28 years and reside in Eagle, Idaho. They have three children named Ethan, Christian, and Claire