MAR 15, 2026 - March 18, 2026
Disciple Conf
We Are Always Making Disciples
The Disciple Conf is a time of fellowship, strategy, and training that calls us to consider the question, "Are we effectively equipping the next generation?"
Discipleship isn't a ministry of the local church, it is THE ministry of the local church. Disciple Conf is about how to be disciple-makers and how to grow
disciple-making ministries and churches.
Here you will receive training in the philosophy of biblical discipleship as well as the tools necessary to implement a discipleship ministry within your church.
Speakers:
Keynote Speaker:
Pastor Joe McKaig of Decatur Baptist Church in Decatur, AL
General Sessions:
Monday - Code Blaise, Downtown Baptist Temple
Tuesday - Tony Godfrey, Harvest Baptist Church
Wednesday - Lee Ridings, Greater Hope Baptist Church
Alumni Track:
Monday - David Allred, Portland Gospel Church
Tuesday - Brandon Briscoe, Midtown Baptist Temple
Wednesday - Troy Stogsdill, First Baptist Church of New Philadelphia
Foundations Track:
Monday - Larry Murphy and Justin Thomas, Oakland Heights Baptist Church
Tuesday - Chris Allred and Josh Starr, Oakland Heights Baptist Church
Wednesday - James DeKoker & Danial Cochran, Oakland Heights Baptist Church
Plan your stay at Disciple Conf
Oakland Heights Baptist church
16 Highland Way NE, Cartersville, GA 30121
The Disciple Conf is a free conference besides room and board which must be arranged by attendee.
Host Homes
Host Homes are available via Oakland Heights families. Let us know if you'd like to stay with someone. Our folks would love to be given to hospitality.
Hotel
The Hampton Inn offers a conference rate of $119/night. Mention 'Disciple Conf' and 'Oakland Heights' when reserving a room.
Kids
Nursery & Children's Ministry is available for Birth-5th grade during evening worship services. An overflow room will be available for families during morning sessions.
*Providing children's information in registration helps with pre-service Check-In.
Morning Schedule:
Monday (3/16/26) - Morning Session 8am CST
Relationship: Cultivating a Teacher-Disciple Relationship / Code Blaise
Tuesday (3/17/26) - Morning Session 8am CST
Instruction: Applying God’s Word to Real Life / Tony Godfrey
Wednesday (3/18/26) - Morning Session 8am CST
Fellowship: Involving Disciple in Ministry / Lee Ridings
Morning Breakout Sessions / 9:30 am CST
Foundations Track
Monday (3/16/26)
The Philosophy of Discipleship / Larry Murphy & Justin Thomas
Tuesday (3/17/26)
The Seven Stages of Spiritual Growth / Chris Allred & Josh Starr
Wednesday (3/18/26)
The Goals & Tools of Discipleship / James DeKoker & Danial Cochran
Evening Schedule:
Sunday (3/15/26) - Evening Service 5:30pm CST
Balance in Discipleship #1 / Joe McKaig
Monday (3/16/26) - Evening Service 5:30pm CST
Balance in Discipleship #2 / Joe McKaig
Tuesday (3/17/26) - Evening Service 5:30pm CST
Balance in Discipleship #3 / Joe McKaig
Wednesday (3/18/26) - Evening Service 5:30 pm CST
Balance in Discipleship #4 / Joe McKaig
Alumni Track
Monday (3/16/26)
Structuring a Leader Equipping Ministry / David Allred
Tuesday (3/17/26)
Developing Leaders Into Pastors / Brandon Briscoe
Wednesday (3/18/26)
Continuing to Grow / Troy Stogsdill
