Sword & Trowel Conference 2027 at Southland Christian Ministries – Ringgold, LA

Sword & Trowel Conference 2027

Date: December 31, 2026 January 2, 2027

Location: Southland Christian Ministries at 3555 Highway 371, Ringgold, LA

Theme: The 1689 & the Christian Life

Speakers: Pastor emeritus Earl Blackburn and Pastor Corye Smith

Overview: STC is a time for Reformed Baptist young adults to take a retreat and unplug from the busyness of life. There are many activities to do in between the teaching sessions including kayaking, canoeing, basketball, human foosball, games in the coffee shop, scenic walks, and much more. This year we will be celebrating the 350th year anniversary of the Second London Baptist Confession of Faith that was written in 1677 and officially published in 1689. The six teaching sessions will focus on how practical the LBCF is for the Christian life. The goal is to have a space for young adults to get to know one another, build relationships, with all of it centered around God's Word and worship.

Registration:

Early Bird Registration before Novemeber 1st: $150
Regular Registration before December 1st: $160
Late Registration after December 1st: $175
Sessions Only: $50

The main registration costs include 5 meals and two nights stay at the camp. In addition, it includes the conference and the t-shirt. The sessions only registration only includes the teaching sessions, not the meals, nor the stay. However, if you register before December 1st, you should be able to get a T-shirt no matter which registration you do. Also, for married couples, you only have to register once as a couple. You do not have to pay for two registration costs.