God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him.
Since Pastor John Piper penned these words 50 years ago, untold lives have been transformed by the God-centeredness of God and our happiness in him.
In these days of anxiety and turmoil, we believe that it is more important than ever that we turn our attention Godward and set our minds on things above. More than that, we believe that the Godward life must be handed down from generation to generation.
This year’s theme:
The steadfast soul:
enjoying peace in an anxious age
This Fall, join John Piper, the teachers of Desiring God, and the faculty of Bethlehem College and Seminary for our two-day interactive gathering at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis. This year the theme for our main sessions will be “The Steadfast Soul: Enjoying Peace in an Anxious Age.” We live in uncertain, confusing, and troubled times, yet the Lord Jesus offers his people enduring peace, true contentment, and abundant joy. We will reflect on Job’s remarkable example of steadfastness through suffering. We will consider why we should not be anxious about anything but prayerfully and confidently seek first God’s kingdom. And we will meditate on a classic Puritan work on Christian contentment.
The Generations, Together
This year’s gathering will feature interactive workshops on a variety of topics. We will have sessions on technology, hospitality, literature, mental health, philosophy, writing, pastoral care, and more! Bethlehem faculty will lead extended workshops that mine the treasures of God’s word and that wrestle with great books. We will have workshops for aspiring writers, for pastors and preachers, and for teachers and educators (whether traditional school or homeschool).
And all of it will be oriented by God-centered worship, Christ-exalting teaching, and Spirit-bound fellowship and camaraderie in the gospel.