Life Pacific University is hosting the inaugural MPI Preaching Conference out of the newly launched McPherson Preaching Institute on October 26^th from 9 am – 3 pm. The MPI Preaching Conference is completely FREE and will feature keynote speaker, Foursquare President Randy Remington and breakout sessions surrounding this year’s topic, Preaching Toward Unity: How to Be Unifying From the Pulpit. 

Pastor Randy will be speaking in 2 keynote sessions

Session #1: How to Preach for Unity

• This session focuses on how preaching can foster unity within the church, especially in today’s diverse and often divided cultural landscape.

Session #2: A Theology of Expectation 

• This session highlights understanding the importance of preaching that is both theologically sound and open to the fresh movements of the Holy Spirit, encouraging a dynamic and expectant faith within congregations

The MPI Preaching Conference is designed to equip and inspire current and future preachers with practical and theological insights to enhance their ministry, so join us for this landmark moment for LPU and the future of Pentecostal Preaching.

The MPI Conference will also feature workshops with preaching legends of the Foursquare denomination, including Pastor Jerry Dirmann, Pastor Mario Barahona, and Dr. Doretha O’Quinn.

Workshop #1: Preaching in the Midst of Division with Pastor Jerry Dirmann

• This workshop will provide a framework for selecting topics, studying them biblically, researching various worldviews, and presenting biblical truths in a way that honors both Scripture and the individuals who hear the sermons, regardless of their stance on the issues.

Workshop #2: Preaching 101: Foundational Structure for Developing a Spirit-led Sermon with Dr. Doretha O’Quinn

• This workshop will focus on the basics of sermon preparation, ensuring that sermons are both Spirit-led and biblically sound.

Workshop #3: The Voice of God in Sermon Development with Pastor Mario Barahona 

• This workshop will cover how to practically engage with the voice of God during sermon preparation and development, ensuring that preaching is an active conversation with God and driven by His desire for each pastor’s congregation.

We cannot wait for you to join us for this inaugural conference and to usher in this new season of LPU as we launch the McPherson Preaching Institute.

About the Speakers 

Pastor & President Randy Remington

Randy serves as the President and senior pastor of The Foursquare Church in the U.S., and chair of the Foursquare Global Council. He and his wife, Sandy, have been married for over 30 years and have three adult sons. Prior to being inaugurated president in 2020, Randy served as lead pastor of Beaverton Foursquare Church, located in Beaverton, Oregon. His leadership was marked by a commitment to prayer, investing in leaders, championing diversity and engaging in local and global missions. Before coming to Beaverton, Randy pastored two Foursquare churches in Washington and lived as a missionary to Jamaica. Randy is known for his practical teaching, humor, authenticity, and love for the people he serves. Since becoming elected as president, he has modeled the priorities of prayer, discipleship, health, and teamwork with the key target of more and growing leaders together on mission. Though he calls himself a pastor, he is truly a pastor of pastors.

Dr. Doretha O’Quinn

Dr. Doretha O’Quinn, C.E.O. and President of B.C.G., has built a remarkable 50-year career in ministry, education, and leadership. As the only African American female in her class at LIFE Bible College in the early 1970s, she earned a B.A. in Theology, followed by an M.A. in School Administration and a Ph.D. in Intercultural Education. Dr. O’Quinn has served as a teacher, principal, university professor, and senior administrator at Christian universities throughout Southern California. She is an IDI Qualified Administrator, diversity trainer, and global leadership consultant, with a career that includes mentoring leaders internationally and authoring two books. An ordained minister, conference speaker, and former Foursquare Church executive, Dr. O’Quinn continues her work as a Church and Educational Consultant, while also being a wife, mother, and grandmother.

Pastor Jerry Dirmann

Pastor Jerry Dirmann is the founder and Senior Pastor of The Rock in Anaheim, California, and co-founder of Solid Lives with his wife, Kimberly. Solid Lives is dedicated to equipping leaders, pastors, and disciples, answering the call to resource and strengthen the global Body of Christ. Jerry is also the author of *Operation Solid Lives* (OSL), an impactful discipleship program that has transformed over 10,000 students at The Rock alone, with many more worldwide through churches and OSLonline.com. Since 2019, Jerry has focused on disciple-making movements, developing *Jesus Disciple*, a system that builds on OSL’s foundation while empowering believers to fulfill the Great Commission. With over 30 years of ministry experience, including as National Youth Director for The Foursquare Church, Jerry and Kimberly are bold and anointed teachers, known for their transparency and sensitivity to the Holy Spirit.

Pastor Mario Barahona

Pastor Mario Barahona currently serves as the Senior Pastor of Angelus Temple Hispanic, a role he has held since October 2013. He is also the President of Angelus Bible Institute (since 2009), overseeing 58 extensions across the U.S. and internationally. In addition to his pastoral and educational leadership, Mario has been a dedicated member of the Board of Trustees for Life Pacific University since 2008. He also serves as the Regional Pastor for the Metropolitan Area of Los Angeles in the Foursquare Hispanic District. Mario has been happily married to his wife, Adriana, for 27 years, and they have two daughters, Esther Grace and Andrea Marie.