Feed the Flock
Two days centered on the health and life of the local church.
Date & Location
May 14-15, 2027
Jefferson Park Baptist ChurchCharlottesville, Virginia
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Friday · May 14
Conference Primer
An evening focused on establishing and belonging to a healthy local church.
- Biblical Membership - Lance English
- Church Planting - KJ Washington
- Q&A: Joining and Building Healthy Churches
Saturday · May 15
Feeding the Flock
The primary conference day featuring Matt Smethurst, Keith Foskey, Sean DeMars, and Keith Goad.
- Congregational Singing - Sean DeMars
- Biblical Deacons - Matt Smethurst
- Creating a Biblical Culture in Your Local Church - Keith Goad
- A Theology of Comedy - Keith Foskey
- Stand-Up Comedy Routine - Keith Foskey
Why We Are Gathering
Feed the Flock is a two-day Reformark Pillar Conference centered on the health and life of the local church.
Friday is a primer focused on establishing and belonging to a healthy local church.
Saturday is the primary conference day focused on feeding, serving, worshiping, and cultivating biblical culture in the local church.
REGISTRATION
May 14-15, 2027Jefferson Park Baptist Church, Charlottesville, Virginia
Ticket prices cover both meals, one for each day. Youth tickets cover the cost of meals for them.
Adult Registration
Closed. Sold on site during the 2026 conference.
On sale now through November 13, 2026
November 14, 2026 through February 13, 2027
February 14 through April 13, 2027
April 14 through May 14, 2027
Youth Registration
Cancellation
Schedule
Friday, May 14
4:00–5:00 p.m.
Registration, Exhibit Hall, and Welcome Reception
Break
5:00–5:10 p.m.
Opening Welcome and Conference Vision
Corey ColvinProgram
5:10–5:25 p.m.
Opening Worship
Luke HillWorship
5:25–5:55 p.m.
Biblical Membership
Lance EnglishTalk
5:55–6:00 p.m.
Sponsor Spotlight #1
Sponsor
6:00–6:30 p.m.
Church Planting
KJ WashingtonTalk
6:30–7:25 p.m.
Dinner and Exhibit Hall
Break
7:25–7:35 p.m.
Worship Music
Worship
7:35–8:05 p.m.
Q&A #1: Joining and Building Healthy Churches
Lance English and KJ WashingtonQ&A
8:05–8:15 p.m.
Closing Exhortation, Saturday Preview, and Closing Worship Song
Program
Saturday, May 15
8:00–9:00 a.m.
Doors Open, Check-In, Coffee, and Exhibit Hall
Break
9:00–9:10 a.m.
Welcome, Friday Recap, and Opening Prayer
Program
9:10–9:25 a.m.
Worship
Worship
9:25–9:55 a.m.
Congregational Singing
Sean DeMarsTalk
9:55–10:00 a.m.
Sponsor Spotlight #2
Sponsor
10:00–10:30 a.m.
Biblical Deacons
Matt SmethurstTalk
10:30–10:55 a.m.
Q&A #2: Serving and Singing in the Local Church
Matt Smethurst, Sean DeMars, and Lance EnglishQ&A
10:55–11:30 a.m.
Exhibit Hall, Coffee Break, and Book Signings
Break
11:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Creating a Biblical Culture in Your Local Church
Keith GoadTalk
12:00–12:05 p.m.
Sponsor Spotlight #3
Sponsor
12:05–12:15 p.m.
Giveaways and Announcements
Program
12:15–1:10 p.m.
Lunch and Exhibit Hall
Break
1:10–1:20 p.m.
Worship
Worship
1:20–1:50 p.m.
A Theology of Comedy
Keith FoskeyTalk
1:50–2:20 p.m.
Stand-Up Comedy Routine
Keith FoskeyTalk
2:20–2:45 p.m.
Q&A #3: Culture, Comedy, and Christian Joy
Keith Foskey, Keith Goad, and Sean DeMarsQ&A
2:45–3:00 p.m.
Final Giveaways, Sponsor Recognition, Closing Prayer, and Congregational Song
Program
3:00 p.m.
Conference Concludes
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Lodging
Hampton Inn & Suites Charlottesville-At The University
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Hyatt Place Charlottesville
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Hilton Garden Inn Charlottesville
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Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Charlottesville Downtown/University Area
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The Draftsman, Charlottesville, University, Autograph Collection
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Courtyard by Marriott Charlottesville - University Medical Center
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charlottesville
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Omni Charlottesville Hotel
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Kimpton The Forum Hotel
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Hampton Inn Charlottesville
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FAQ
Yes. Two meals are provided for each registered attendee during the conference.
No. Feed the Flock is for pastors, church leaders, ministry volunteers, and everyday Christians who want to better understand and participate in the life of a healthy local church.
Friday is the Conference Primer, focused on establishing and belonging to a healthy local church. Saturday is the primary Feed the Flock conference day, with sessions centered on serving, singing, leadership, church culture, Christian joy, and the life of the local church.
Expect two days of biblical teaching, congregational worship, Q&A, fellowship, books and exhibitors, and practical sessions centered on the health and life of the local church.
There is no formal dress code. Come in whatever you would normally feel comfortable wearing to a church conference. Casual to business casual is perfectly appropriate.
No. All registration must be completed online before the conference. After purchasing your ticket, you'll receive a confirmation email with your ticket information.
Plan to arrive early enough to check in, get settled, visit the exhibit area, and find your seat before the first session begins.
Yes. Feed the Flock includes dedicated Q&A sessions where attendees can hear speakers address practical questions related to the local church.