
2025 CONFERENCE
More details coming soon
November 3-5, 2025
Caraway Conference Center
Please pray for us as we continue making plans for this year's conference.
Keynote Speaker:
Joel Stephens

Joel has been a Christ-follower since 1981 and has served the Church in a pastoring role since 1996. He is currently serving as the Associate Pastor of Discipleship at Hopewell Baptist Church in Monroe, North Carolina since August of 2018. He and his wife, Lisa, have been married for 26 years, and have four children: Carson (married to Maddie), Carrie, Cooper, and Cathryn. Joel’s driving passion is to help other Christ-followers connect with the truth of God’s Word in a life-changing way.
Worship Leader:
Ashley Rouselle
Ashley Rouselle has agreed to lead our music for our Worship. She was with us last year as a member and our Worship Leader. She has lead worship for over 15 years and is currently at Hudson First Baptist. She, her husband and 4 year old son live in Lenoir. Ashley is very talented and serves God faithfully with her music abilities.
Cost:
Double Occupancy: $325 -Includes NCBMA membership ($30),
conference fee and materials, lodging, and meals
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Private Room: $410- If you do not have a roommate and do not
want a private room, we can assign a roommate to you.
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Commuter: $175-Includes NCBMA Membership, conference fee and materials, Monday dinner, Tuesday breakfast, lunch, and dinner,
and Wednesday breakfast.