Building Tomorrow’s Church 2026 National Conference

January 8, 9, 10 • Gilbert, Arizona

At BTC 2026, we will get back to the basics to consider the doctrine of the church from a biblical-theological perspective. This year’s speakers are Chris Marley, James Renihan, Jim Butler, and Daniel Scheiderer.

See below for agenda and speaker info!

General Registration: $130/person (through Nov. 30)

Late Registration: $150/person (through Dec. 31)

What you get with your registration:

 

3 Days Admission
2 Lunches, 2 Dinners
Conference T-shirt
2026 Notebook
All-day Coffee!

Bonfire Fellowship
Sponsor Access
Bookstore Discounts
Free Promo Items
Early Access to Media

 
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Interested in being a BTC sponsor? Email us for details!

 

James Renihan, PhD

International reformed baptist seminary• mansfield, TX

After a ministry of church planting in central Massachusetts, Dr. James Renihan and his family moved to Escondido, CA in 1998 to begin serving as Dean of the newly formed Institute of Reformed Baptist Studies. He led that work for 20 years, and when it became IRBS Theological Seminary in 2018 was appointed the first president. He has served as a pastor of churches in Massachusetts, New York and California. He is a graduate of Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (PhD), Seminary of the East (MDiv), Trinity Ministerial Academy, and Liberty Baptist College (BS). His academic work has focused on the Second London Baptist Confession and the broader Puritan theological context from which it arose. Dr. Renihan is the author of several helpful works including For the Vindication of the Truth: Baptist Symbolics Volume 1; Faith and Life for Baptists: The Documents of the London Particular Baptist Assemblies, 1689-1694; and To the Judicious & Impartial Reader: Baptist Symbolics Volume 2.

Chris Marley

miller valley baptist church • prescott, AZ

Chris J. Marley is the senior pastor at Miller Valley Baptist Church in Prescott, AZ. Chris graduated from Westminster Seminary California with a Masters of Divinity and certificate from the Institute of Reformed Baptist Studies in May, 2009, and moved to Prescott with his wife, Leah. He was ordained by Miller Valley Baptist Church on September 20, 2009. He is the father of three children and the author of several works including Scarlet & White: The Ideal Husband & His Princess Bride, published by Founders Press. 

Jim Butler

Free Grace Baptist Church • Chilliwack, British Columbia

Jim Butler was born and raised in Long Beach, California. After serving four years in the US Air Force, he was saved by the grace of God in Palmdale, California. He joined the Palmdale Reformed Baptist Church and received training for the gospel ministry under the mentorship of Dr. Richard Barcellos. In 1997, he was sent out as a church-planter to Chilliwack, B.C. and has since served as the pastor of the Free Grace Baptist Church. His formal theological education is through Whitefield Theological Seminary where he earned the Master of Divinity and the Master of Theology degrees.

He is happily married to Rebecca and they have five children and seventeen grandchildren.

Daniel Scheiderer

International reformed baptist seminary• mansfield, TX

Dr. Daniel Scheiderer has ministered at churches in KY, MA, and PA. He received his Ph.D. in Systematic Theology at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (SBTS). He also received a B.A. from Boyce College and an M.Div. and ThM at SBTS. Before college, he served in the Army as an Infantryman for almost 6 years. After being wounded on deployments, he was medically retired in 2013. He's been married to Patsy since 2007, and they have 4 beautiful children. In addition to his ministry to the local church, he serves as Assistant Professor of Christian Theology at International Reformed Baptist Seminary (IRBS), adjunct at SBTS, and as a ThM Advisor at Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary (CBTS).

The Church: The Bride of Christ

This year’s conference is again fully-loaded with teaching and preaching. Most sessions will include congregational singing, Scripture-reading, corporate prayer, and the preaching of the Word of God. There will also be time for getting to know the other attendees during extended meal times and after the last session each day.

The bookstore will be open daily starting at 8am with coffee provided all day.

All early and general registrants will get lunch and dinner included. Each meal will include gluten-free and vegetarian options.

Check back continually for updated information!

Thursday,
January 8

2:00pm Check-in & Bookstore open

4:00pm Session 1 | “The Bride Foreknown and Chosen” (Speaker TBA)

5:30pm Dinner Break

7:00pm Session 2 | “The Courtship of the Covenant” (Speaker TBA)

8:00pm Fellowship

Friday,
January 9

8:00am Bookstore open

9:00am Session 3 | “The Dowry of Redemption” (Speaker TBA)

10:30am Session 4 | “The Betrothal of the Spirit” (Speaker TBA)

11:45am Lunch Break

1:30pm Session 5 | “The Adornment of the Bride” (Speaker TBA)

3:00pm Session 6 | “The Faithful Bride in a Faithless World” (Speaker TBA)

5:30pm Dinner Break

7:00pm Session 7 | Panel Discussion

8:00pm Bonfire & Fellowship

Saturday,
January 10

8:00am Bookstore open

9:00am Session 8 | “The Wedding Supper of the Lamb” (Speaker TBA)

10:30am Session 9 | “The Bride’s Mission Until He Comes” (Speaker TBA)

11:45am Closing Comments

12:00pm Lunch

Sunday,
January 11

All attendees are invited to join us at Grace Covenant Church for our weekly Lord’s Day services with guest speakers, along with our GCC family fellowship meal:

9:00am Sunday School | Guest Teacher TBA

10:30am Corporate AM Worship | Guest Preacher TBA

12:15pm Fellowship Meal

1:30pm PM Worship & Corporate Prayer

*Agenda subject to change.

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From hiking to shopping, from touring the state's natural wonders like the Grand Canyon to visiting local boutiques and small businesses like the Queen Creek Olive Mill, there is plenty to do near Gilbert, AZ while you're here for the Conference!

Gilbert & Immediate Vicinity

Phoenix Area

Across the State

Arizona is more than just a hot desert. The state boasts some of the most scenic high country in all of the United States. There are plenty of beautiful towns, lakes, and trails to discover within approximately 2 or 3 hours north and south of the Phoenix area.

 
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BTC 2026 Pricing & Registration

General Registration: $130/person (through Nov. 30)

Late Registration: $150/person (through Dec. 31)

What you get with your registration:

Bonfire Fellowship
Sponsor Access
Bookstore Discounts
Free Promo Items
Early Access to Media

3 Days Admission
2 Lunches, 2 Dinners
Conference T-shirt
2026 Notebook
All-day Coffee!

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