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Shepherds Conference

For 56 years, Pastor John dedicated himself to the study and proclamation of the Word of God. John’s steadfast defense of both the lordship of Christ and the sufficiency of Scripture defined his theological commitments and formed an approach to ministry that became an example to multiple generations of pastors around the world.

Shepherds Conference 2026 will celebrate the biblical convictions and pastoral priorities that characterized the life and ministry of our pastor, friend, and fellow worker in the gospel, John MacArthur. Join us as we look to John’s example and, ultimately, to the Chief Shepherd, who is building His church through the ministry of faithful shepherds under His charge.

Servant of the Word:
The Life and Ministry of John MacArthur

Schedule

Sessions made available via Live Stream. All times (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time.

Time Description Location
7:00 am Registration
9:00 am General Session 1 • Abner Chou Worship Center
10:30 am Break
11:00 am General Session 2 • Joel Beeke Worship Center
12:30 pm Lunch
2:00 pm Friends of John MacArthur Q&A • Al Mohler, Mark Dever, John Piper, Ligon Duncan Worship Center
3:30 pm Break
4:00 pm Workshops
5:00 pm Food Trucks & Fellowship
6:00 pm General Session 3 • Michael Reeves Worship Center
Time Description Location
9:00 am General Session 4 • Phil Johnson Worship Center
10:30 am Break
11:00 am General Session 5 • Mike Riccardi Worship Center
12:30 pm Lunch
2:00 pm Seminars
  Leading the Charge • H.B. Charles
The God-Fearing Fearless Preacher 		Worship Center
  Fleeing from Ichabod, Following after Integrity • George Crawford
Practical Principles 		Tower Basement
  The Peril of Gentle Parenting • Chris Hamilton Chapel
  Shepherding the Heart • Tom Pennington
Overcoming Discontent in Ministry 		T260s
  The Strategic Role the Senior Pastor Plays in a Church’s Missions Ministry • Mark Tatlock Family Center North
  The Shepherd’s Paradox • Joe Zhakevich
Humility and Glory 		T270s
  The Call to His Mission Field • Paul Washer
Go therefore… 		Family Center Center
  Reformation Realities • Nathan Busenitz
Addressing Five Common Misconceptions about the Reformation 		T360s
  Christianity in Context • Mark Zhakevich
Understanding the New Testament in Light of its Historical Background 		Family Center South
  The Next Generation of Leadership • Abner Chou
Raising Up Youth For Christ 		T370s
  Spanish Seminar: La esposa del pastor • Luis Contreras
Una bendición o una maldición para la iglesia 		Heritage 2nd Floor
  Russian Seminar: Пастор-богослов • Igor Gerdov
Забытый аспект пасторского служения» 		CC230s
3:00 pm Break
3:30 pm General Session 6 • Paul Twiss Worship Center
5:00 pm Food Trucks & Fellowship
6:00 pm General Session 7 • John Piper Worship Center
Time Description Location
9:00 am General Session 8 • Nathan Busenitz Worship Center
10:30 am Break
11:00 am General Session 9 • Josiah Grauman Worship Center
12:30 pm Lunch
2:00 pm Seminars
  Pastoral Perseverance • Alex Montoya
How to Have Longevity in Ministry 		Worship Center
  Student Ministries Panel Discussion
Isaías Muñoz, Jay Lennington, Matt Poladian, Jon Scott 		Tower Basement
  Elders Q&A Panel
Chris Hamilton, Mark Zhakevich, Nathan Busenitz 		Chapel
  No Hope Without It • Mike Riccardi
A Biblical Defense of the Active Obedience of Christ 		T260s
  Preaching with God-Given Authority • Scott Ardavanis
Paul’s Charge to the Young Pastor 		Family Center North
  Hell under Fire • Phil Johnson
Defending the Biblical Doctrine of Eternal Damnation 		T270s
  Pastoral Counseling & Care Panel Discussion
Tom Patton, Carl Hargrove, John Street 		Family Center Center
  Are You Aspiring the Office of Overseer? • Brad Klassen, George Crawford
Practical Wisdom to Consider Before the Affirmation 		T360s
  Will You Disciple Me? • Brian Biedebach
A Busy Pastors Response to a Common Question 		Family Center South
  Spanish Seminar: Pasos para ser un falso maestro • Josiah Grauman Heritage 2nd Floor
  Russian Seminar: Но ты последовал мне… • Alexey Kolomiytsev
Роль менторов в служении 		CC230s
3:00 pm Break
3:30 pm General Session 10 • Paul Washer Worship Center
5:00 pm Food Trucks & Fellowship
7:00 pm General Session 11 • H.B. Charles Worship Center

Equipping

  • Sit under the preaching of faithful expositors and learn from experienced leaders and scholars in breakout sessions.

Fellowship

  • Connect with a brotherhood of fellow church leaders and reunite with ministry friends from all over the world.

Refreshment

  • Enjoy first-class conference amenities and refreshments served by our volunteer team, all within the comforts of our campus.