10/20/2026
God gave us a great fall conference in Watkins Glen! Surrounded by peak foliage outside and warm fellowship inside, friends from across the Northeast gathered for encouragement.
The conference included messages on the theme Rooted and Reaching, highlighting the need for doctrinal roots and evangelistic reach, both in balance.
We had plenty of participation when we gathered by local region and discussed the needs and potential opportunities to better reach our local areas with the gospel.
In the closing session, we heard testimonies from a panel who found unique ways to engage with their communities (ex. driving school bus, teaching Bible classes at public schools, serving as Police Dept. Chaplain, ministering to parents who have lost a child as they did, supporting teen-to-teen witness in a season of great growth in their teen ministry, coaching the church in evangelism at summer tourist sites, and sharing the Gospel of John in winsome ways).
This year‘s Thinkubator addressed the doctrinal basis for the two local church ordinances: Believers Baptism and The Lord’s Supper.
We also welcomed two new churches to the Fellowship: First Baptist Church of Chittenango, NY (Pastor Dan Maxfield) and Shiloh Baptist Church of Malone, NY (Jay Scaccio).
Christine Bowers of Imago Dei Apparel LLC set up a book table of resources related to the conference theme and more.
Ministry Exhibitors included Longview Camp, Camp Lamoka, and The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry, Inc.
We look forward to next year’s Fall Bible Conference:
October 18-19, 2027
Central Baptist Church, Binghamton
Speaker: Tim Kroll (Woodrow Kroll Ministries)
