FutureChurch Conference 2025
Recap & Videos of Seminars
On May 2-4, with terrific church, ministry and sponsor support from across the U.S, Western NY, & Canada, over 500 attendees came together at FutureChurch Conference 2025, for a timely infusion of gospel culture, gospel doctrine, gospel hope and gospel power to instruct and inspire us that renewal is within reach for the future of the church!
And over 200 pastors and leaders from dozens of backgrounds and denominations attended our Friday night dinner for a deeply moving message by pastor and author Sam Allberry.
We closed out the conference with nearly 4000 at the Chapel campuses with Pastor-Scholar Dr. Ray Ortlund sharing “The Future of the Church: Renewal Is Within Reach.”
FCC2025 presented painstakingly curated content in nearly 30 seminars & keynotes bringing together a rare and unprecedented group of some the world’s finest pastor-scholars, all under one roof, at The Chapel At Crosspoint in Western NY.
Topics explored the future of the church in discipleship, hermeneutics/Bible study, engaging politics in a polarized world, sexual identity, how to reach Gen Z, The Art of Disagreement, technology, spiritual gifts, counterfeit gospels, honesty and transparency in the church, doubt & faith, justice & loving our neighbor, theological triage, the Holy Spirit, the Trinity, urban ministry, and more!
TESTIMONIALS
“The absolute best part of the conference was the quality of the speakers…Some of the best in the Christian world on these topics. I couldn’t believe we had them here in Buffalo.”
“My church was thrilled to be a part of it, and to hear so many speak overwhelmingly positive about their experience was so encouraging.”
“We loved the conference! Our (church) staff was blessed & refreshed! Thank you for doing all the work to put on a quality conference!”
Please enjoy the keynotes and seminars below, and share them with others:
MAIN SESSIONS:
Friday Morning
The Radical Future of the Church - TJ Tims | Watch Video
Saturday Morning
Counterfeit Gospels - Trevin Wax | Watch Video
Pastors/Leaders Dinner
Sam Allberry | Watch Video
KEYNOTES:
Friday Night
The Future Church - Robbie Symons | Watch Video
Saturday Night
Rediscovering the Gospel - Sam Allberry | Watch Video
Sunday Morning (9 A.M.)
The Future of The Church: Renewal Is Within Reach - Dr. Ray Ortlund | Watch Video
Sunday Morning (11 A.M.)
The Future of The Church: Renewal Is Within Reach - Dr. Ray Ortlund | Watch Video
FRIDAY morning BREAKOUTS:
EWC Room
Navigating Conversations Around Sexuality & Identity - Sam Allberry | Watch Video
James Andrews Chapel
Better Together! Accessing The Full Life of Scripture Through The Church - Jerry Gillis | Watch Video
Fireside Room
Public Witness in a Politically Polarized World - Dan Trippi & Stephen Johnson | Watch Video
FRIDAY afternoon BREAKOUTS:
1:25pm – EWC Room
Rightly Dividing The Word of Truth - Craig McClure | Watch Video
1:25pm – James Andrews Chapel
Faith, Fear, Science & Tech: The Future Is Now - Scott Shafer | Watch Video
1:25pm – Fireside Room
Postmodern Monks - Bryan Wandel | Watch Video
2:55pm – EWC Room
Gospel Culture as Plausibility Structure - TJ Tims | Watch Video
2:55pm – James Andrews Chapel
“I think, therefore I’m Trans”: A Closer Look at Transgenderism - Alycia Woods | Watch Video
2:55pm – Fireside Room
The Future of the Church is Off Grid - Mark Stevens | Watch Video
FRIDAY Evening BREAKOUTS:
Worship Center
Walking In The Light: Honesty & Authenticity In The Church - Barnabas Piper | Watch Video
James Andrews Chapel
Learning from Gen Z Disciplers - Panel Discussion | Watch Video
TESTIMONIALS
“I can’t even begin to fully describe my emotions…There’s a renewed fervor and hunger for more of God, in my heart and the hearts of others. The caliber of the speakers — just wow — they taught with such biblical love, humility, and wisdom. The sense of community and unity from the different denominations was powerful and moving.”
“This was an AMAZING event, and weeks later, I am still digesting what happened. I had dinner at a (church) member’s home…and we were soon discussing the conference (all three of us had attended)…We all remarked on what a spiritually rich and intense weekend it was - easily the spiritual ‘high water mark’ of the year so far. The entire project remains a regular part of my prayers. I pray for God’s guidance over the entire project, and I know it is a bit selfish - but I hope it happens again...soon.”
Saturday morning BREAKOUTS:
EWC Room
The Art of Disagreeing - Gavin Ortlund | Watch Video
James Andrews Chapel
Convergence of Word and Spirit - Sam Storms | Watch Video
Fireside Room
The Future of Our Neighbor - Dr. Myron Glick | Watch Video
saturday afternoon BREAKOUTS:
1:25pm – EWC Room
Rightly Dividing The Word of Truth (Pt. 2) - Craig McClure | Watch Video
1:25pm – Worship Center
Finding the Right Hills to Die On - Gavin Ortlund | Watch Video
2:55pm – EWC Room
The Holy Spirit: A Path Forward - Sam Storms | Watch Video
2:55pm – James Andrews Chapel
Changing The Story Where You Live - Doug Logan | Watch Video
2:55pm – Fireside Room
Trinity: The Deep Things of God - Fred Sanders | Watch Video
saturday Evening BREAKOUTS:
EWC Room
Help My Unbelief: Why Doubt is Not the Enemy of Faith - Barnabas Piper | Watch Video
James Andrews Chapel
Making Decisions in a "Re-paganized" World - Dan Trippie | Watch Video
Fireside Room
Living By The Spirit - Fred Sanders | Watch Video
TESTIMONIALS
“Love enthusiasm for God’s Word and application to contemporary life/issues.”
“Felt Like Family!”
“I’m always seeking ways to better relate to God personally. Conferences - especially with Q&A sessions - are very helpful on my journey.”
