Welcome to GO 2024

The GO 2024 Conference is Friday, May 3-4 at Burke Community Church in Burke, Virginia. The conference starts Friday evening and is followed by a full day of speakers, seminars, and worship sessions on Saturday.

Few would deny that we are living in polarizing times. Whether it’s over politics, religion or any number of social issues, it seems like people are in a constant state of conflict. And like parents of squabbling children, most are growing weary of the battle. But how is a Christian to respond? By simply being who Christ called us to be. Followers of Jesus Christ have the one and only answer for a divided world; the one and only way to peace. We are united in Him. Against a backdrop of back-biting and division, our Christian unity stands out like a candle in a pitch-black room. When we are united in our devotion to Jesus, we offer a view of a life everybody needs and, deep inside, everybody wants. GO 2024 is all about how we set that example, how we can be united for the cause of Christ.

Dates: May 3 & 4

Cost:  Students – $39  |  General Admission – $59

Theme: United for the Cause of Christ

Michel Hendricks

Michel Hendricks is a teacher, trainer, pastor, missionary, inventor and author. He has been teaching and training for over 25 years. He was a pastor of spiritual formation at Flatirons Community Church in Lafayette, Colorado. In addition, he served and trained people in Argentina, Mexico, Kenya, South Sudan and Uganda. Drawing from the cross-section of the Bible and brain science, he helps churches and communities implement a relational discipleship that transforms. He is the director of Life Model consulting at Life Model Works and is the co-author with Dr. Jim Wilder of the book The Other Half of Church: Christian Community, Brain Science, and Overcoming Spiritual Stagnation. He is a graduate of The University of Colorado, Boulder and Denver Seminary. He is married to Claudia and they have three adult children.

Dr. Sandra L. Glahn

In addition to teaching on-campus at Dallas Theological Seminary, Dr. Glahn teaches immersive courses in Italy and Great Britain, as well as immersive courses in writing and in worship. Dr. Glahn is a multi-published author of both fiction and non-fiction, a journalist, and a speaker who advocates for thinking that transforms, especially on topics relating to art, gender, sexual intimacy in marriage, and first-century backgrounds as they relate to gender. Dr. Glahn’s more than twenty books reveal her interests in bioethics, sexuality, and biblical women. She has also written twelve Bible studies in the Coffee Cup Bible Study series. A regular blogger at Engage, bible.org’s site for women in Christian leadership, she is the owner of Aspire Productions, and served as editor-in-chief for Kindred Spirit from 1999 to 2016. She and her husband have one adult daughter.

Rev. Dr. Nathan Chiroma

Friday, May 3, 2024

5:30pm – Doors Open 

6:00-8:30pm – Main Session #1

Saturday, May 4, 2024

8:30am – Doors Open

8:50-11:00am – Main Session #2

11:00-11:15am – Break

11:15-1:00pm – Main Session #3

1:00-2:00pm – Lunch (provided)

2:00-3:00pm – Breakout Session #1

3:00-3:15pm – Break

3:15-4:15pm – Breakout Session #2

4:15-4:30pm – Break

4:30-5:00pm – Closing Session

All breakout sessions are available session 1 & 2

The 3 Buckets: A New Paradigm for Church Unity – Dr. Craig Schill 

Learn a model that you can take into your ministry to help achieve the unity Jesus desires. Jesus’ great commission depends on his children living in concord, not conflict. In this session, you will learn a deeper biblical theology of cardinal doctrines, moral commands and gray issues. From this framework any ministry can take practical steps toward harmony. Jesus teaches us that the unbelieving world will be drawn to the gospel because of our love for one another (John 13:34-35). To put it another way, unified Christians are effective evangelists.

Beauty Like A Lighthouse – Kristin Powell

Why the creative arts belong front-and-center in the church’s mission in our post-modern world.  What could/should this look like in your local church? How does the gospel challenge our definition of beauty? Join us to discuss these ideas as we build a vision together.

Equipping Your Mind Through Seminary Training – Kevin Gottlieb

Do you feel God calling you into ministry? If so, you may be wondering what the next step might be. Doing missions in a pluralistic and rapidly changing world requires a deep foundation to share the truth of God’s Word to those who desperately need it and to love them as Christ did.  Dallas Theological Seminary has been equipping men and women for almost 100 years to fulfill our motto of “Teach Truth and Love Well”. In this session, a team from Dallas Theological Seminary will share important information and insights for those considering seminary and ministry.  Come learn more about how seminary can equip you for the plans God has for you.

WAIT: Why Am I Talking? – Rob & Jane Hyde

If you want to listen better, to be a better friend, to be seen and heard more reliably by a close friend or spouse, to experience more joy and yes, to love God, others and yourself better, this session is for you. The WAIT (Why Am I Talking) card can help in a very practical way based on brain science and God’s brilliant design. We’ll introduce you to this transformative framework and practice using it together.

Can’t We Just Get Along?  A Guide to Unity in Our Relationships – Pastor Bob Thornton & Bethany Hardy, Licensed Professional Counselor and Board Certified Supervisor

God has created each of us as a uniquely special person in His own image.  Like beautiful fine art, each person has distinct characteristics and is uniquely positioned in life by God’s design.  Our differences naturally result in perspectives and actions that contrast with others.  In this session, we will explore how to build and maintain unity in our relationships in the midst of our differences.

Good News, Propaganda, and Everything In-Between – Pastor Greg Triplett

The message of Jesus Christ is good, true, and life changing…but daily we’re bombarded with news and messaging that is discouraging, often manipulative, and ever increasingly hard to discern. Join Greg Triplett, Communications Pastor at Burke Community Church, as we discuss how the message of the Gospel shines against today’s communication culture and how the church can avoid the pitfalls of propaganda.

Conference Location:

Burke Community Church

9900 Old Keene Mill Road

Burke, Virginia 22015

burkecommunity.com

Local Lodging

Residence Inn by Marriott Springfield Old Keene Mill (6.4 mi)

Homewood Suites by Hilton Springfield, VA (6.5 mi)

Embassy Suites by Hilton Springfield (7.6 mi)

Local Food

Glory Days (American – 1.0 mi)

El Pueblo (Mexican – 1.0 mi)

Chi Mc (Korean Fried Chicken – 2.3 mi)

Chick-Fil-A (3.1 mi)

Five Guys (3.1 mi)

Cava (Mediterranean – 3.1 mi)

Curry House (Indian – 3.1 mi)

Chipotle (3.1 mi)

Pupatella (Pizza – 3.2) 

Located in Burke, Virginia, 30 minutes outside of Washington D.C., Burke Community Church is a large non-denominational church with a family feel.  With a heart for people and a heart to understand, “What is True?”, Burke Community Church founded the Digging Deeper Conference and Podcast in 2022. Join us in-person or online at burkecommunity.com.

Dallas Theological Seminary is a non-denominational evangelical seminary in Dallas, Texas, with satellite campuses and regional locations throughout the United States and the world, including its Washington D.C. campus located at Burke Community Church. Founded in 1924, our mission is to glorify God by equipping godly servant-leaders for the proclamation of His Word and the building up of the body of Christ worldwide. Learn more about DTS programs and all of the degrees offered at dts.edu.