Overview

The 2025 Center for Missions and Evangelism Conference invites believers, ministry leaders, and mission-minded individuals to explore the theme "Gossiping the Gospel: Everyday Evangelism." The word "gossip" comes from the Old English godsibb, meaning “God-relative” or “godparent” — someone connected through spiritual kinship. Over time, the word evolved to describe casual conversation, eventually taking on a negative tone as it became associated with spreading rumors. Our conference this year seeks to reclaim the word’s original relational meaning, encouraging believers to share the good news of Jesus as naturally and freely as they would chat with a close friend.

Through engaging keynote speakers and thought-provoking panel discussions, participants will gain practical tools and theological insights on how every believer can share the gospel effectively in their community. Key themes will include conversational evangelism, hospitality, sharing a testimony, and overcoming barriers to talking about faith. Attendees will learn how to integrate gospel-mindedness into their daily lives — at work, with family, and in social settings — while addressing common fears and cultural challenges that can make evangelism feel daunting.

Whether you’re a pastor, small group leader, missionary, or simply someone who wants to share your faith more naturally, this event is for you.

Join us as we embrace the call to make Christ known — one conversation at a time.

This two-day conference will take place at Bethel Church, located in Lansing, Illinois, beginning on October 3rd, with doors opening at 8:00 am. The conference will wrap up at approximately 12:15 pm on October 4th.

Keep up to date with this webpage as the conference schedule becomes finalized.

This event is in-person only and will not be livestreamed. 

Conference Location: Bethel Church, 3500 Glenwood Lansing Rd, Lansing, IL 60438

Registration Fees (Early Bird Pricing)

Early Bird Individual Admission — $99.00
Early Bird Family (2 or more in same household) Admission — $179.00
Early Bird MARS Alumni: Individual Admission — $79.00
Early Bird MARS Alumni: Couple/Family Admission — $125.00

Register early to secure these discounted rates!

We are also excited to announce a Youth Groups fee of $275! Please fill out the necessary form to register your young ones today. 

Discounted Hotel Rates for the Conference
Homewood Suites in Munster, IN (Cutoff Sept. 1, 2025)
Hampton Inn in Munster, IN (Cutoff Sept. 1, 2025)

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