CCGG 2026: "The Church for God's Glory"

Dear Pastors, Deacons, and Fellow Laborers for Christ,

Please mark your calendars for this year’s Conference on the Church for God’s Glory for Monday, May 18, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

This year’s theme is Dispensationalism, Israel, and the Nations.

What has Christianity to do with Jerusalem? Dispensationalists expect a future restored nation of Israel: a literal kingdom on earth, with David's Greater Son reigning over the redeemed ethnic descendants of Abraham. Recent political trends in America call for a renewed defense of dispensational theology. Debates with our covenantal brethren will endure until Christ's return. But the support of the current nation of Israel, long a feature of the American right, has been sharply criticized by elements of a new right—sometimes in overtly anti-semitic terms echoing those of the fringe left. On the other hand, some evangelical supporters of Israel speak as though the modern nation of Israel can do no wrong, and that "blessing the descendants of Abraham" requires virtually unqualified defense of Israel's government.

Biblical dispensationalists need to address these issues with courage and clarity, with fidelity to the Word of God rather than the pressures of the moment. In this year's Conference on the Church for God's Glory, we endeavor to restate foundational, exegetical convictions: to the clarity of Scripture, to the irrevocability of God's promises, and to the call for robust faithfulness as we await the return of the King and the future establishment of his Kingdom.

• Steve Thomas - The Mystery of God’s Mercy
• Ryan Martin - The Hope of a Future Redemption for Ethnic Israel Is No Novelty
• Mark Snoeberger - Marching to Zion?
• Michael Riley - The Lord Is Enraged Against All the Nations
• Panel Discussion
• Scott Aniol - Christian Nationalism and the Kingdom of God

As you’re able, this one-day conference will be well worth your time. I am praying that the Lord will greatly bless the preaching and fellowship that will enjoy.

In Christ,
First Baptist Church
Rockford, IL

PS As always, wives are free to attend (but please still register), and there is a discount for students in college or seminary. We do not have staffed nurseries for the day, but our nursery rooms will be available to mothers who wish to use them.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

First Baptist Church of Rockford Illinois , 5304 Charles Street, Rockford, United States

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