Everyday Missionary
Conference

Thursday, October 10-Saturday, October 12, 2024

Everyday Missionary Conference

Conference Details

TIMES & DATES
7 p.m. Thursday, October 10
8 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, October 11
8 a.m.-noon Saturday, October 12
LOCATION
LifePoint Wesleyan Church
10395 Berry Road
Waldorf, MD 20603
You are created on purpose for a purpose!

Esther felt powerless. Jonah felt frustrated. Peter felt discouraged. Most of us can relate.

God's heart for people hasn't changed; but our world has. What do we need to know to love like Jesus right where we are?  

Esther, Jonah, and Peter were PLACED on purpose. They became Everyday Missionaries empowered by God right where they were.  

That’s what the Everyday Missionary Conference is all about: empowering, equipping, and encouraging God's people right where they work, study, live and play. So whether you're a plumber or a painter or a pastor or a parent (or anything else), this is for you. 

If you are a pastor, we want to help you shepherd your people well. If you’re not, we want to help you “make the most of every opportunity” to live for Jesus (Ephesians 5:16). Together we will be catalyzed for extraordinary work through inspiring stories, powerful new cultural insights, and a greater awareness of God's work through our work.

We want you to join us October 10-12 at LifePoint Church in Waldorf, Maryland.

You are an Everyday Missionary brimming with purpose and the power of God! Let’s unleash it together!

speakers & Special guests

Tiffany Barber

Executive Director
Poiema Movement
Tiffany has been the executive director of Poiema Movement, a nonprofit serving women in crisis in Southern Maryland, since 2018. However, she has been preparing for this mission all of her life, honing her skills in healthcare, ministry, and more. Tiffany lives with her husband on a small farm in Southern Maryland. Together, they have eight children and five grandchildren.

Earl McJett

Everyday
Missionary
By day Earl McJett works as an information management analyst with a federal financial regulatory agency. In his heart, Earl is an Everyday Missionary, which is why he serves as a member of the GodWorx strategic planning team, as well as on the executive and general boards of the Wesleyan Church. 

Steve Deneff

Senior Pastor
College Wesleyan Church
Steve has more than 35 years of pastoral experience, is a conference speaker, leadership trainer, author, and contributor to Wesleyan Life magazine. His books include More Than Forgiveness, 7 Saving Graces, and the best-selling Soulshift: The Measure of a Life Transformed, which he co-wrote.

Dr. Dwight Nash

President
1000 Churches and Mobilize the Church
Dwight has more than 37 years of pastoral experience and has spent more than 20 years helping church planters fulfill God-given dreams of church planting. With 498-plus church planters under his belt, his “well-done” in life is to play a part in starting 1,000 churches through the nonprofits he founded — 1000 Churches; and Mobilize the Church. 

Tony Heard

Pastor
Everyday Missionary
Pastor Tony has 35 years of experience in construction and is currently a manager at LFC Services, Inc. He is also one of the pastors at LifePoint Church. Pastor Tony is married to his wife of 39 years, Althea, and they have two adult daughters. Tony loves Jesus and loves people, and finds the field of construction affords him incredible access to missionary opportunities.

Tonga Turner

President and CEO
Turner & Associates
Tonga Turner serves as the president and CEO of Turner & Associates and ranks in the top 1 percent of realtors in the United States. She draws from her background in executive leadership roles in government and the private sector. In 2018, Tonga became the first person of color and female mayor of the City of Upper Marlboro, Md. 

FAQs

What does the $50 registration fee include?
The $50 registration fee includes entry to the conference October 10-12, 2024; dessert and refreshments at the fellowship event on the evening of October 10; light breakfast on October 11 and 12; and lunch on October 11. 
Can I bring my kids?
We love kids!  However, there will not be childcare available or accommodations for children at the conference. 
Will there be WiFi access?
LifePoint Church will provide guest WiFi access to anyone attending the conference.
Will transportation be available for conference attendees?
Though horseback riding may be fun for some, LifePoint will not provide transportation.  We recommend renting a vehicle of your choice (Mustang, anyone?).
What airports are closest in proximity?
Airports within close proximity to LifePoint include: 
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), 26 miles
  • Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), 49 miles
  • Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), 53 miles
*Please bear in mind when scheduling your flight, this is a high-volume-traffic region -- even outside of rush hour. You should plan accordingly. 
What is there to do in the area while I’m here?
LifePoint is organizing two shoulder events for those interested in seeing more of Washington, DC.

The first event, a private, guided walking tour of some of the most historic sites in Washington, D.C., will take place from 1-4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10. This pre-conference event will be lead by author and educator (a Wesleyan and former IWU grad) Brad Metzger. Cost is $25 per person. For more information or to register, click here.

Second, LifePoint has organized discounted tickets to the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., available for registrants and their families to purchase for Saturday, October 12. For details, cost, or to purchase tickets, please click here.

In addition, the Washington, D.C., metro area has a wide range of restaurants, museums, tourist attractions, and activities to enjoy if you are extending your stay. 
What hotels are nearby the conference?
There are several hotels within the Waldorf area, including:
 
The Hampton Inn 
3750 Robert S. Crain Hwy, Waldorf, MD

The Hilton Garden Inn 
10385 O’Donnell Place, Waldorf, MD

The Residence Inn 
3020 Technology Place, Waldorf, MD

In addition, there are hotels at National Harbor, in Northern Virginia near DCA, and in Washington, DC, that may prove good options, depending on where registrants fly in and if they are attending any of the soon-to-be announced separate shoulder events (please check back on those soon).

For those using Airbnb, the conference address is 10395 Berry Rd, Waldorf, MD  20603.