
Connect • Renew • Equip
CoRE Conference 2024
Jan. 29 – 31
Schedule
Monday, Jan. 29
3–6:45 p.m. | Check-In Welcome Center |
7 p.m. | Session 1: Grace and Shame — Think About It Tim Jordan — Stratton Hall |
8:45 p.m. | Reception Welcome Center Second Floor |
Tuesday, Jan. 30
8:30 a.m. | Check-In Welcome Center |
9 a.m. | Session 2: Depression Brian Hand — Stratton Hall |
10:30 a.m. | Fellowship Break with Coffee and Snacks Welcome Center Second Floor |
11 a.m. | Session 3: How Does Depression Develop? Is There a Pill for That? Dan Dionne — Stratton Hall |
12:30 p.m. | Lunch Tickets for purchase at the dining common, or enjoy restaurants in the area or The Den |
2 p.m. | Breakout Sessions 1 The Anatomy of Forgiveness Tim Jordan One on One Counseling of People with a Medical Illness Dan Dionne Helping Children of Divorce with Loss Kelli Dionne TBA Greg Mazak |
3:30 p.m. | Panel |
5 p.m. | Dinner Tickets for purchase at the dining common, or enjoy restaurants in the area or The Den |
7 p.m. | Session 4: Conversation About Suicide Stuart Scott and Dan Dionne — Stratton Hall |
Wednesday, Jan. 31
9 a.m. | Session 5: The Soul, Inner Man Stuart Scott — Stratton Hall |
10:30 a.m. | Fellowship Break with Coffee and Snacks Welcome Center Second Floor |
11 a.m. | Session 6: A Focused Look at a Familiar Song Tim Jordan — Stratton Hall |
12:30 p.m. | Lunch Tickets for purchase at the dining common, or enjoy restaurants in the area or The Den |
2 p.m. | Breakout Sessions 2 Trusting Our Ever Present, Ever Faithful God in Our Time of Despair and Disappointment Steve Cruice Handling Losses Biblically Jim Berg Why Those in Ministry Are Especially Susceptible to Depression and How to Maintain Gospel Hope Pearson Johnson The Psalmist Speaks in Despair Bruce Meyer Counseling Kids with Anxiety Kelli Dionne |
5:30 p.m. | Banquet Alan Benson — Davis Room (Dining Common) |
Speakers

Tim Jordan, retired pastor of 44 years of Calvary Baptist Church, Lansdale, Pennsylvania

Brian Hand, BJU Seminary professor of New Testament

Dan Dionne, internal medicine specialist and ACBC certified counselor

Stuart Scott, BJU Seminary professor of biblical counseling and ACBC Fellow
Registration and Pricing
Early Bird Discount
$100
$25 for spouses
General Admission
$125
$25 for spouses
BJU Community*
FREE
*faculty, staff and students (books not included)
Early bird discount ends Dec. 15
Registration closes Jan. 24
FAQs
Will the conference be livestreamed?
There will be no livestream, but we plan to make session recordings available on our CoRE archives page.
Can I attend just part of the conference?
Attend as much of the conference as you can! However, we do not offer partial refunds for registered guests if you do not attend every session.
Is food included in the conference cost?
We offer refreshments in the mornings, but you can choose from a variety of options to purchase lunch and dinner. See the schedule or accommodations for details.
Location and Directions
The conference is hosted by BJU Seminary on the campus of Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina.
1700 Wade Hampton Blvd.
Greenville, SC 29614
Accommodations
Food
There are several options for purchasing meals on campus at The Den as well as the University dining common. Or you’ll find many restaurants close by.
Hotels
Coming from out of town? You’ll find a variety of local hotels that offer a special BJU rate. Check out these hotels.
Questions?
Email or call (864) 242–5100 ext. 4210