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Bible at the Beach
April 17-19, 2024
Gulf State Park, Gulf Shores, Alabama

Where will this be? The Learning Campus at Gulf State Park was built after a recent hurricane devastated the area. The campus includes the beautiful Conservation Hall, a really great restaurant for breakfast, lunch, and dinner as well as several housing options. There will be plenty of time in the schedule for taking a bike ride around the park, going kayaking, having good meals with friends, and enjoying some walks on the beach.

How will it work? Conservation Hall, where the sessions will be held, seats 200 people. Sessions will begin at 2:30 in the afternoon on Wednesday, the 17th of April, and run through 6:30 p.m. on Friday, the 19th.

What will the topic be? We will focus on the book of Acts, exploring how the word of God spread in the first century, bringing salvation to the ends of the earth, and to people like you and me. Optional Personal Bible Study Questions on the Acts passages covered will be provided to registrants. Nancy’s new book, Saved: Experiencing the Promise of the Book of Acts will release in late May or early June. It will provide an 18-week study of the Book of Acts, so would work for a fall and spring Bible study. One goal of the week is to prepare participants to lead a study of the book of Acts, but it is not required that you plan to do so to attend.

Who will the speakers be? Nancy Guthrie will present several messages on the book of Acts. Benjamin Gladd will present sessions on how Luke-Acts work together and the Use of the Old Testament in the Book of Acts. Stephanie Seefeldt will be leading the music. In addition, Nancy will interview several other theologians via Zoom projected on the screen including:
• Fred Sanders on the Holy Spirit
• Patrick Schreiner on the Theology of the Book of Acts
• Greg Lanier on Taking the Gospel into the Roman Empire
We’ll have a sing-along with Stephanie night and a hymn sing before we depart on Friday. And we’ll have a beautiful bookstore set up by our friends at 10ofThose.

Current Schedule:

Wednesday, April 17
2:00 – 2:30 Check-in
2:30 – 3:00 Welcome, singing, fun
3:00 – 3:45 Nancy: Acts Introduction
4:00 – 4:45 Interview via Zoom: Patrick Schreiner on the Theology of Acts
5:00 – 5:45 Nancy: Acts 1
5:45 – 6:00 singing

Thursday, April 18
8:45 – 9:00 singing
9:00 - 9:45 Nancy: Acts 2
10:00 – 10:45 Interview via Zoom: Fred Sanders on The Holy Spirit
11:00 – 11:45 Nancy: Acts 3-4
11:45 – 12:00 singing
4:00 – 4:45 Interview in person with Ben Gladd on the use of the OT in Acts 
5:00 – 5:45 Nancy: Acts 8
5:45 – 6:00 singing
7:30 – 8:30 Stephanie: Greatest Hits Sing-Along

Friday, April 19
8:45 – 9:00 singing
9:00 - 9:45 Interview in person with Ben Gladd on the significance of Luke-Acts
10:00 – 10:45 Interview via Zoom: Greg Lanier on Taking the Gospel into the Roman Empire
11:00 – 11:45 Nancy: Acts 16:6—17:9
11:45- 12:00 singing
4:00 – 4:45 Benjamin Gladd: A Biblical Theology of the People of God
5:00 – 5:45 Nancy: Acts 17:10-18:22
5:45 – 6:30 hymn sing

How much does it cost? $129 for conference registration. Housing on your own.

Where will we stay? The Lodge at Gulf State Park is a beautiful Hilton Hotel property that is right on the beach within the state park. Rooms are available at a significantly reduced rate ($229 to $259 per night) for Bible at the Beach participants. To reserve one of these rooms at a rate that is $100 cheaper per night than their regular rate, you’ll need to pay for the room in advance. You will also be able to get this rate on Monday and Tuesday nights prior to the event nights and on Saturday and Sunday following the event nights if there is a room available. To book a room at The Lodge, click here. If the room type and view you prefer is no longer available at this link, call the number for Hilton you’ll find at the link. Have the group code 902 for Bible at the Beach handy and they will get you the room type you want if it is available. Currently there are no more queen/queen rooms available at The Lodge.

Registrants can also stay at other hotels or vacation rentals.

How do I register? To register, click here.