2016 Chafer Theological Seminary Bible Conference

Frequently asked questions ...
Q:How much does the Conference cost?
A: There is no charge for the conference. If you feel led
to give a donation, there will be a free-will offering
each evening to help with expenses of the ­conference.
Q:Who is this conference intended for?
A:Anyone interested in more information on the Bible –
theologians, pastors, Christians, and students.
Q:How do I cancel my registration?
A: Go to www.deanbibleministries.org/chafer, look on
the left side under Registration for the Cancel Registration link, fill out the form with your name and email
address and submit the form.
Q:How do I reserve space for a display at the conference?
A: We are providing ten display tables for ministries
wishing to represent their organization. These are on
a first-come/first-serve basis, and must be approved
in advance. Those interested in reserving a display
table should e-mail Connie Balthrop at
[email protected].
Q:How do I access the latest conference information,
including schedules, papers, presentations, audio
and video files?
A:Go to www.deanbibleministries.org/chafer to get
up-to-date information.
Q:If I’m unable to attend some of the sessions, how can
I access the information that was ­presented?
A:1. W
e will have live streaming available for all
­sessions at www.deanbibleministries.org/live, so
you can view the presentations live from your
computer and mobile devices.
2. A
udio and video files of each session, as well as
the papers and/or presentations, will be available
within a day of presentation at
www.deanbibleministries.org/chafer.
3. O
nce the conference is completed, you can order
video DVD and/or audio files from Dean Bible
Ministries – visit www.deanbibleministries.org.
Note: If viewing this on a computer, click on any of the
above links with dotted lines to be taken to the webpage.
Hotel: LaQuinta Inn & Suites
4424 Westway Park Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77041
(713) 939-1400
LaQuinta Inn & Suites is ­offering the following
­special ­conference rate until March 1, 2016:
•Standard room
(1 king or 2
queen beds):
$119.00 per
night plus applicable hotel tax
•King extended suite: $129.00 per night plus tax
The above rate includes continental breakfast
each ­morning and free Internet. You must mention
“Chafer Pastors’ Conference” when making your
reservation to get this special conference rate.
Hotel/Conference Transportation: Transportation
will be provided each day of the conference by
volunteer drivers from the LaQuinta hotel to the
conference and back to the hotel in the evening.
Airport Transportation: Super Shuttle furnishes
­affordable transportation to/from both Houston
airports. For reservations, contact them at
www.supershuttle.com or 1-800-Blue-Van
(1-800-258-3826). Just follow the “ground transportation” signs at the airport. Please make sure
you furnish them with the address of the hotel or
you destination.
Note: We are unable to provide volunteer airport
pick ups or drop offs.
Notice to those planning to attend the 2016 CTS
Bible Conference: Please do not bring b
­ abies or
children to the conference. Unless your child is old
enough and well behaved enough to sit quietly with
you for long periods of time throughout the day,
please make other arrangements in advance for the
care of your child at a location other than West
Houston Bible Church. Rooms for baby­sitting or
childcare will NOT be made available at any time
during the 2016 conference. Parents of little ones
are reminded that live streaming of the entire conference is available at www.deanbibleministries.org.
2016
Chafer Theological
Seminary
Bible Conference
Insights Into Biblical Creation
and
Other Critical Biblical Studies
Wednesday–Friday
March 16–18, 2016
West Houston Bible Church
1500 W. Sam Houston Parkway N., Suite 104
Houston, Texas 77043
(713) 468-0900
www.deanbibleministries.org/chafer
Daytime speakers
The annual Chafer Theological Seminary Bible
Conference is open to theologians, pastors, Christians, and students. It is a tremendous opportunity
for all attendees to grow in their understanding of
the Scriptures and to enjoy fellowship with other
like-minded believers.
•
Check-in: Wednesday, March 16 at 12:00 p.m.
•
Conference begins: 1:00 p.m.
• Evening keynote session: 7:30 p.m.
• Cost: Free
To register,
Click here
Overview of the 2016 conference
Chafer Theological Seminary (CTS) continues to stand
for an inerrant Bible and a literal interpretation. One of
the foundational doctrines derived from this is a young
earth creation (with or without a gap between Genesis
1:1 and 1:2). Young Earth creation was a standard view
of literal inerrantists in the 60s and 70s, but is poorly
represented among contemporary evangelical elites.
Many Christians have not yet truly come to grips with
the evidence of a young Earth vs. an old Earth compromise with the presuppositions of evolution’s time tables.
How can we understand these issues? Come hear and
discuss these issues with our keynote speaker Dr. Steve
Austin, one of the most profound scientific voices for
biblical creationism today. Dr. Ray Mondragon, one of
our CTS professors, will present two sessions on the
Tower of Babel. Along with that we will also be challenged with other issues related to dispensationalism,
hermeneutics, and eschatology. We hope you will find
the time to strengthen your understanding of the Word
of God and join us for rich biblical fellowship and a
time of encouraging one another in our study and
­application of God’s eternal truths.
Bruce Baker, Pastor, Washington
County Bible Church;
Brenham, TX
•What in the World is God Doing?
Charles Clough, Bible Teacher;
Bel Air, MD
•The Political Environment of the
Climate Debate
Keynote speaker
Dan Hill, Missionary;
Liberia and Sierra Leone
•African Tribal Religion and it­s
­Influence on American Culture
and the American Church
Steve Austin
Dr. Steven A. Austin is an adjunct
professor at Cedarville University. Previously he was Professor of Geology
and chairman of the Geology Department at the Institute for Creation
­Research Graduate School where he
specialized in field geology research
as well as teaching and directing
­research. He has three degrees in Geology–University of Washington, San Jose State, and
Pennsylvania State University (Ph.D.). He has made
­notable discoveries at the Grand Canyon and Mount St.
Helens and has performed geologic research on six of
the seven continents of the world. Dr. Austin has written four books and numerous technical papers for the
Christian and secular press on creationist geology, and
has also produced four videos dealing with geology
plus developed a computer software program.
Currently Dr. Austin is also leading trips to the Grand
Canyon, Mount St. Helens, and other sites of geological
interest.
Topics Dr. Austin will cover during the conference
­include:
•Creation, Evolution, and the Grand Canyon
•Earthquakes of the Bible
•Mount St. Helens: Evidence for Creation
•Signs on the Day of the Cross (daytime session)
Chafer Conference information:
www.deanbibleministries.org/chafer
Tommy Ice, Executive Director,
­Pre-Trib Research Center;
Dallas, TX
•Christ at the Checkpoint
­Conference
Image not
available
Bill Katz, Chosen People Ministries;
New York, NY
•Seder Dinner Presentation
Ray Mondragon, Professor, Chafer
Theological Seminary;
Albuquerque, NM
•Babel–Implications & Evidence of
Early Advanced Culture
David Roseland, Pastor, Preston
City Bible Church; Preston, CT
•Theological Method and
John Nelson Darby
Andy Woods, Pastor, Sugar Land
Bible Church; Sugar Land, TX
•The Kadesh Barnea Paradigm as
a Solution to the Problem of
Hebrews 6:4–6