LOCAL & NATIONAL MINISTRIES CONFERENCE

October 17–19, 2026

Briarwood Presbyterian Church

Join us on Sunday, October 18 and Monday, October 19 to hear from our speaker Alistair Begg and the various ministry partners during the Sunday School and breakout sessions on Sunday and Monday night.

Our conference kicks off on October 17 with IMPACT Birmingham Day where our church will partner with local ministries to do service projects ranging from yard work, painting, distributing food to repair projects. 

CONFERENCE SPEAKER: Alistair Begg

Senior Pastor, Parkside Church (1983–2025)
Alistair Begg was the senior pastor at Parkside Church near Cleveland, Ohio, from 1983 to 2025. His teaching can be heard daily on the syndicated radio program, Truth for Life. Alistair is the author and coauthor of several books, including Preaching for God’s Glory and Name above All Names.

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

Saturday, October 17
8:00 A.M.            Nursery Opens for IMPACT volunteers only
9:00 A.M.            IMPACT Birmingham
11:45 A.M.          Lunch with your IMPACT team

Sunday, October 18
8:00 A.M.            Early Morning Worship with Alistair Begg
9:30 A.M.            Congregational Communities – Ministry Partners share in Sunday School classes
10:55 A.M.          Late Morning Worship with Alistair Begg
6:00 P.M.            Evening Worship with Alistair Begg
6:00 P.M.            SHINE Children’s Conference
6:45 P.M.            Ministry Partner Glimpses

Chapel: Chad CavanaughLifeline Children’s Services
FH-A: John Long Missionary Athletes International
FH-E: Hank Marshman Cru International
FH-F: Greg Salazar Church Plant, Charlotte, NC
G-101A: Latasha Allston RUF, Howard University
G-101B: Ben Griffith RUF, Samford University
G-103: Tracy Hipps Christian Service Mission
W-202: Paul Reynoso Navigators
WC: Stephen King Church Plant, Tampa, FL

7:20 P.M.            Dessert and Displays

Monday, October 19
5:15 P.M.            Dinner in the Fellowship Hall
6:30 P.M.            Evening Worship with Alistair Begg
6:30 P.M.            SHINE Children’s Conference
7:10 P.M.            Ministry Partner Glimpses

Chapel: Chris Granberry Sacred Road Ministries
FH-A: Bob Mest Alabama Teen Challenge
FH-E: Ike Reeder Birmingham Theological Seminary
FH-F: Davis Sweatt RUF, University of Alabama
G-101A: Tony Elswick Church Plant, Winter Haven, FL
G-101B: Russell Long Briarwood Disaster Response
G-103: Paul Neville NorthStar Soccer Ministries
WC: Alton Hardy Urban Hope Community Church

7:50 P.M.            Dessert and Displays

CONFERENCE FEATURED EVENTS

IMPACT Birmingham 
On the morning of October 17, we will partner with local ministries to do service projects ranging from yard work, painting, distributing food to repair projects. This will be an opportunity to serve together as the body of Christ and IMPACT Birmingham for Christ!
Dinner & Fellowship: Come by for a delicious dinner prior to the nightly events on Monday evening at 5:15 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Adults $9, Children $6, ($30 family max). Reservations are not required.

National Glimpses: After Evening Worship on Sunday and Monday nights, you will have the opportunity to hear from and interact with our staff and conference attendees.

Desserts & Displays: After National Glimpses conclude, enjoy a sweet treat in the Fellowship Hall and visit our ministry partners at their display tables.
SHINE ( Sharing Him In Neighborhoods Everywhere ) 
Children grades K4 – 6th, join us Sunday, October 18 and Monday, October 19 during our Local & National Ministries Conference in the Children's Auditorium. There will be missionaries speaking, fun and games! No registration is required. Parents, drop off your children at their normal locations Sunday morning.

Contact: Emily Baker, Children’s Missions Coordinator • ebaker@briarwood.org

CONFERENCE LOCATION

Conference Location:
Briarwood Presbyterian Church
2200 Briarwood Way, Birmingham, AL 35243

Conference Dates:
October 17–19, 2026

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