About
The 9Marks Northwest Conference is a way for Christians to learn about often-overlooked biblical practices for the church. The focus of this 2025 conference is the important topic of Church Discipline. Many evangelical Christians may have already formed opinions about church discipline informed by their good or bad experience of church discipline in the local church. But does the Bible talk about church discipline? And how should we practice healthy membership for the good of the church? This conference will be helpful to both vocational church leaders as well as lay leaders and congregants as we seek to encourage the breadth of the local church.
Speakers will present nine sessions on building healthy (that is, biblical) churches through a Biblical understanding and practice of church discipline. We will study the theology behind church discipline and the practical outworking of church discipline in the local church. There will be many opportunities throughout the conference to ask questions, dialogue with the speakers, and build relationships with other Christians.
Who should Attend
This conference will be a chance for you to listen and learn about the difference conversion should make for both the doctrine and the culture of the local church. Because the focus will be on implications for ministry across the breadth of the church, the content of each session and Q&A is not just for the pastor, but for anyone engaged in the local church. You will be provided with the opportunity to not only sit under great teaching, but also to build relationships with other like-minded pastors, students, and ministry leaders.
Whether you are a preaching pastor, lay-elder, staff member, or regular attender, you’ll find this conference helpful. If you love your local church and want to see it get stronger, this conference will be a fruitful setting for you to grow in your understanding of how to help.
Speakers
Jonathan Leeman - Cheverly Baptist Church / 9Marks (Washington, DC)
Juan Sanchez - High Pointe Baptist Church (Austin, TX)
Geoff Chang - Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (Kansas City, MO)
Todd Miles - Western Seminary (Portland, OR)
Registration
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION (Dec. 1 - Jan. 15)
Regular Attendee: $65
Student Attendee: $45
Hinson Church Member: $30
REGISTRATION (Jan 15 - Mar. 8)
Regular Attendee: $75
Student Attendee: $55
Hinson Church Member: $40
Hotel Recommendations
The DoubleTree Hotel in the Lloyd District is offering conference attendees a special rate. Use this link to lock in the 9Marks Conference Rate.
Housing
Weekenders can seek accommodations at a nearby hotel or Airbnb.
We have a relationship with https://www.stayportlandcollection.com/ where you can use code HINSONBAPTIST for a discount.
We are also happy to recommend the DoubleTree by Hilton.
COnference Schedule
Friday, March 7
5:00 – 7:00 pm Check-in
6:00 – 6:45 pm Optional Session: Pastor as member
7:00 – 7:30 pm Welcome/Intro
7:30 – 8:15 pm Session 1
8:30 – 9:15 pm Session 2
9:15 – 9:30 pm Q&A
Saturday, March 8
8:00 – 9:00 am Check-in for Saturday attendees only
8:45 – 9:00 am Opening
9:00 – 9:45 am Session 3
10:00 – 10:45 am Session 4
11:00 – 11:45 am Session 5
11:45 am – 12:30 pm Q&A
12:30 – 2:00 pm Lunch (not provided)
2:00 – 2:45 pm Session 6
3:00 – 3:45 pm Session 7
4:00 – 4:45 pm Session 8
4:45 – 5:15 pm Q&A
5:15 – 5:30 pm Closing