The Good Shepherd Lays Down His Life for the Sheep
You Are Invited
March 3-5, 2026
Hilton Head Island, SC
Reflect on the Faith. Relax with Friends. Rekindle the Flame!
The annual Theology Matters conference is your opportunity to hear from renowned theologians and pastors from around the country as well as connect with fellow believers and build lasting relationships. Join us for a week of worship, seminars, and break out classes on a variety of topics.
We can’t wait to see you!
This Years Speakers

Richard Ackerman
Youtuber & MA Student
Richard Ackerman, aka “The Redeemed Zoomer,” has a YouTube channel with over 600,000 subscribers, and is a student in the MA in Reformed Theology Program sponsored by TM and the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary

Helane Church
Ruling Elder – Bethany Presbyterian Church & MA Student
Helane Church is a Commissioned Ruling Elder at Bethany Presbyterian Church and a student in the MA in Reformed Theology Program sponsored by TM and the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary

J. Andrew Dearman
Teaching Fellow for the Institute for Theological Education
J. Andrew Dearman is Professor of Old Testament Emeritus, Fuller Seminary, and a Teaching Fellow for the Institute for Theological Education

Raymond Hylton
Senior Pastor of National Presbyterian Church, Washington, D.C.
Raymond Hylton is Senior Pastor of National Presbyterian Church, Washington, D.C., and a longtime friend of Theology Matters

John M. Metzger
Board Member of Theology Matters
John M. Metzger is an attorney, board member of Theology Matters, and author of The Hand and the Road: The Life and Times of John A. Mackay

James Miller
Teaching Fellow for the Institute for Theological Education
James Miller is Senior Pastor Emeritus, First Presbyterian Church, Tulsa, Oklahoma and a Teaching Fellow for the Institute for Theological Education

Sara Jane Nixon
Senior Pastor of Crestview Presbyterian Church, Cincinnati, Ohio
Sara Jane Nixon is a Pastor of Crestview Presbyterian Church, Cincinnati, Ohio, and a Doctor of Ministry candidate at the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary

Doug Pratt
Senior Pastor Emeritus, First Presbyterian Church, Bonita Springs, Florida
Doug Pratt is Senior Pastor Emeritus, First Presbyterian Church, Bonita Springs, Florida, and has a longstanding passion for mentoring candidates for ordained ministry

David Yancy
President of Presbyterians for the Kingdom
David Yancy is President of Presbyterians for the Kingdom and a recent graduate of King University, Bristol, Tennessee, with a Bachelor of Arts in History
Schedule
Tuesday, March 3
2:00 p.m. Registration Opens (Fellowship Hall)
5:00 Dinner: Low Country Boil (Pavilion and Fellowship Hall)
7:00 Welcome (Sanctuary)
7:15 Opening Worship Service
Wednesday, March 4
8:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast (Pavilion)
8:45 Worship in the Sanctuary
9:00 Speaker
9:45 Break
10:00 Speaker
11:00 Speaker
12:00 p.m. Lunch: Banquet (Pavilion and Fellowship Hall)
1:20 Speaker
2:15 Workshop Sessions
3:15 Free Time
5:45 Dinner: Barbeque (Pavilion and Fellowship Hall)
7:00 Plenary Session
Thursday, March 5
8:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast (Pavilion)
8:45 Worship in the Sanctuary
9:00 Speaker
9:45 Break
10:00 Speaker
11:00 Progress Report on our Theological Education Initiative
12:00 p.m. Lunch (Pavilion and Fellowship Hall)
1:00 Speaker
2:00 Panel Discussion
3:00 Conference Ends
Individual
$275
- Two Breakfasts (Wednesday/Thursday)
- Two Lunches (Wednesday/Thursday)
- Two Dinners (Tuesday/Wednesday)
Couple
$375
- Two Breakfasts (Wednesday/Thursday)
- Two Lunches (Wednesday/Thursday)
- Two Dinners (Tuesday/Wednesday)

The Venue
Providence Presbyterian Church
171 Cordillo Pkwy, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
We are returning to Providence Presbyterian Church on Hilton Head Island in beautiful South Carolina.
For those flying in, the closest airports to the conference are Hilton Head, SC or Savannah, GA.
Lodging
Beach House Resort
171 Cordillo Pkwy, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
1 S Forest Beach Dr, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
855-433-0341
$165.00
Booking Link
Reservation cut-off is January 31st, 2026


Lodging
Holiday Inn Express
2 Tanglewood Dr, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
843-842-6662
$99.00
Cut-off date:
Booking Link
Reservation cut-off is February 3rd, 2026
Call the direct line if you want to stay additional days.
Lodging
Spark by Hilton
11 Lemoyne Ave, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
843-715-4116
$99.00
Booking Link
Reservation cut-off is January 30th, 2026.

Registration
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