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Preaching-Teaching Convention

Preach the Word landing

Preaching-Teaching Convention

  • Location
    Joplin, MO
  • Date
    February 17 - 19, 2025

Tickets and Registration

  • $130
    EXTENDED REGISTRATION
    Jan 1-Feb 19
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Event Summary

Preach the Word: Preaching-Teaching Convention 2025

NOTE: You’ve likely seen Joplin’s weather forecast for this Tuesday, February 18, with plenty of snow and freezing temperatures predicted to come our way. As of now, the Preaching-Teaching Convention will continue as scheduled, beginning with the President’s Banquet and Andrew Peterson concert on Monday evening. However, your safety comes first, so we understand if you decide to watch the main sessions online rather than in person. If you decide not to attend in person, our team will work with you to change your registration to online, to transfer your payment toward next year’s convention, or to refund your registration costs altogether.

We’ll continue to monitor the weather, and we’ll keep you posted as new information becomes available. We’re excited to see you soon as we open God’s Word and worship together. And, we’ll have plenty of coffee on hand to warm you up when you arrive!

-Jim Dalrymple
Chief Advancement Officer


The Preaching-Teaching Convention at Ozark Christian College helps leaders lead better longer. Through main sessions, practical workshops, and special events in this three-day convention, you'll have several opportunities to engage in worship and biblical teaching.

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The theme for 2025 is Preach the Word: "Preach about Jesus from the Word of God like those who have gone before us to all people in all ways in the courage of the Holy Spirit with great endurance." Join us for main sessions, worship, workshops, and more on the campus of OCC.

Questions regarding the Preaching-Teaching Convention? Contact Event Director Peyton Marple at marple.peyton@occ.edu or 417.626.1249. For registration support, contact Destiny Smith at smith.destiny@occ.edu or 417.680.5608.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Registration for the Preaching-Teaching Convention is now open! 
READ OCC’S P-T CONVENTION REGISTRATION POLICIES HERE.

All registered attendees will receive free recordings of sessions and workshops via email following the convention.

· $130 per attendee (January 1-February 19)
· $50 Virtual Attendee
· $10 per attendee Andrew Peterson concert ticket

*Registration for the President’s Banquet on Monday, February 17, is required. Registration for the banquet is free. For registration support, contact Destiny Smith at smith.destiny@occ.edu or 417.680.5608.

Workshops

Choose from over twenty-four workshops in six different tracks. Workshop leaders include Rusty George, Matthew McBirth, Dr. Michael DeFazio, Lydia Florence, Dave Faust, Dr. Mark Scott, and more! Find the full workshop schedule at occ.edu/ptworkshops.

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President's Banquet

Monday, February 17, at 5:00 p.m.

Hear Andrew Peterson as the special guest at the 2025 President’s Banquet (Monday, February 17, at 5:00 p.m.) and in concert in the OCC Chapel immediately following. (UPDATE: The Andrew Peterson concert is sold out.)

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Children's Sessions

Children’s sessions are available for ages birth-grade 5 during the main sessions at 9:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., and during the President’s Banquet on Monday.

Children’s sessions are available for children of P-T attendees. When you arrive, check in with your children at the main P-T Convention registration areas in the MPB, and then proceed to the children’s areas in the upper level of the OCC Dining Hall. 

For children’s session questions, contact Katrina Coquillard at coquillard.katrina@occ.edu. 

ALUMNI & FRIENDS AFTER-PARTY

Tuesday, February 18, immediately following the evening main session. Connect with friends! This event will begin immediately after the Tuesday evening session and is open to everyone. Refreshments will be provided.

Additional Details

Find local hotels with special rates for guests of OCC at occ.edu/hotels.

Here’s a list of Joplin activities for your free time.

More details will be communicated through e-mail from our registration system. For any questions regarding Preaching-Teaching Convention contact Event Director Peyton Marple at 417.626.1249 or marple.peyton@occ.edu.

Ozark Christian College strives to provide reasonable accommodations for special events with adequate notice. To request accommodations for events, complete this form at least two weeks prior to the event. If you need assistance completing this form or need an alternate format, contact Peyton Marple at 417.626.1249, marple.peyton@occ.edu, or at 1111 North Main Street, Joplin, MO 64801.

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Event Itinerary

Monday

  • 5:00 PM President’s Banquet — Tickets Required (add on to your registration-free)
  • 7:30 PM Andrew Peterson in Concert - Tickets Required ($10/ticket)

Tuesday

  • 8:30 AM Bible Study & Coffee (Ben Cross)
  • 9:30 AM Main Session — Preach About Jesus (Rusty George)
  • 1:00 PM Main Session — Preach from the Word of God (Lydia Florence)
  • 2:30 PM Workshops — (options listed in registration)
  • 3:30 PM Workshops — (options listed in registration)
  • 7:00 PM CANCELED DUE TO WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS

Wednesday

  • 8:30 AM Bible Study & Coffee (Ben Cross)
  • 9:30 AM Main Session — Preach Like Those Who Have Gone Before Us (Dr. Mark Scott)
  • 1:00 PM Main Session — Preach in the Courage of the Holy Spirit (Drake Holderman)
  • 2:30 PM Workshops — (options listed in registration)
  • 3:30 PM Workshops — (options listed in registration)
  • 6:00 PM Alumni & Friends Party — Multi-Purpose Building
  • 7:00 PM Main Session — Preach with Endurance (Dr. Chuck Sackett)

Keynote Speakers

  • Rusty George Main Speaker
  • Lydia Florence Main Speaker
  • Dr. Mark Scott Main Speaker
  • Dr. Orpheus Heyward Main Speaker
  • Drake Holderman Main Speaker
  • Dr. Chuck Sackett Main Speaker
  • Andrew Peterson President's Banquet Guest/Musician
  • Christ's Church Creative Worship