SAN DIMAS, CA – Life Pacific University is excited to announce the second annual MPI Preaching Conference, hosted by the McPherson Preaching Institute (MPI), on October 25th, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. This year’s conference will explore the timely and essential topic: Preaching Truth in an Era of Lies.
The MPI Preaching Conference offers a transformative day for preachers, aspiring ministers, and church leaders who want to deepen their understanding of both the theological and practical aspects of preaching. For just $15, attendees will have the opportunity to hear from renowned keynote speakers, including Dr. AJ Swoboda and Bishop Kenneth Ulmer, with additional workshop speakers to be announced soon.
The conference will feature dynamic workshops that engage participants in conversations surrounding the challenges and opportunities of preaching in a world filled with misinformation, disinformation, and spiritual confusion. Designed to inspire and equip, the conference aims to help preachers enhance their ministry and deliver messages of truth and hope to their communities.
About the Conference
The MPI Preaching Conference is designed to provide preachers with the tools and insights needed to effectively communicate the truth of the Gospel in today’s complex and often misleading world. From the plenary sessions to hands-on workshops, participants will be equipped with both the theological foundations and the practical skills necessary to address the challenges of preaching in an era where truth is often under siege.
The MPI Preaching Conference is open to all ministers, students, and anyone with a passion for effective preaching. Registration is just $15, and space is limited. Secure your spot today!
About the Speakers
Dr. AJ Swoboda
Dr. A.J. Swoboda is an associate professor of Bible and Theology at Bushnell University and has a deep and impactful history in ministry. With a Ph.D. from the University of Birmingham, he has served as a college pastor at the University of Oregon, pastored an urban church in Portland, Oregon, and teaches at institutions like LIFE Pacific University and Southeastern University. A prolific author with over ten books to his name—including Redeeming How We Talk, After Doubt, and the award-winning Subversive Sabbath—Dr. Swoboda is also the host of the Slow Theology podcast and writes the Low-Level Theologian Substack. His work centers on spiritual formation, soul care, and the intersection of faith and culture.
Bishop Kenneth Ulmer
Bishop Kenneth Ulmer is the Presiding Bishop of Macedonia International Bible Fellowship, serving pastors across the U.S. and Africa. A former President and founding board member of The King’s University, Dr. Ulmer holds a Ph.D. from Grace Graduate School of Theology and an honorary Doctor of Divinity from United Theological Seminary. He is the author of several books, including A New Thing and Spiritually Fit to Run the Race. Bishop Ulmer’s leadership spans both the academic and church worlds, with a deep commitment to mentoring future leaders in ministry.
