JULY 15-18, 2024 — LANCASTER, PA

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Speakers throughout the conference will include Executive Director Steven Cole and Moderator Jayne Wilcox, and our keynote speaker Dr. David Anthony Basham. Along side our speakers, various breakout session presenters will provide engaging content to attendees.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Dr. David Anthony (“Tony”) Basham is Assistant Professor of New Testament and Director of Field Education at Ashland Theological Seminary. Additionally, Tony also oversees the pre-seminary track for Ashland University religion majors and minors. From 2021–23, Tony was a Scholar-in-Residence with Ashland University’s Religion Department. After earning degrees at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, and Durham University in the North of England, Tony completed his PhD in Early Judaism & New Testament Studies at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec.

Tony’s journey has made him particularly aware of certain challenges that students can face, especially first-generation students of higher education. A desire to study the Bible academically propelled him to be the first in his family from Appalachia to complete high school. Several church communities were instrumental in this regard through their patience and generosity. Furthermore, he knows what it is like to hold ministry positions while completing one’s education. For these reasons, Tony is committed to theological education that benefits the local church.

Tony and his wife, Mallonee, live in Ashland and have two children, Josephine and Lawrence.

CONFERENCE EMCEES

Zac & Tessa are so excited to be back to serve as your 2024 Brethren General Conference emcees. This marks their 5th conference together, and they are excited to gather with you all to dream, learn about and pray for where God is guiding the Brethren Church. 

Zac is the lead pastor at Vinco Brethren Church in Johnstown, PA. He is a graduate of Waynesburg University with BA in English Literature. He is also a graduate student at Ashland Theological Seminary. Zac is passionate about reading, writing, and creating good- authentic community.

Tessa is a 7th grade English teacher at Westmont Hilltop Junior High School. She is also a graduate student at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Tessa loves to travel (with her most recent endeavors taking her to Thailand), reading, and friend gatherings in their living room. 

WORKSHOP PRESENTORS

LODGING

Preferred lodging is available at the Wyndham Lancaster.

In addition to being the host location for the Brethren General Conference, a special lodging rate has been extended to us by the Wyndham.

NIGHTLY RATE . single/double . $149

NIGHTLY RATE. triple/quad . $159

*Rates are subject to occupancy tax of 11%

This discounted rate is good for two days before and two days after General Conference should you desire to come early or stay after. Additionally, parking is free at the Wyndham.

To book your room, call (717) 299-5500

WORSHIP

Jonas & Becky Woods are singer/songwriters with a heart for worship. They will be leading us in songs of praise and celebration, both new and familiar, throughout our time together.

Official website: https://www.jonaswoods.net/

Tekiuh "Teknical" Hutton is a spoken word poet based in the Greater Cincinnati area. A lover of words and communication, she began writing short poems and songs in elementary school. During her undergraduate career, she discovered her love for the art of spoken word performance, as it presented her writing in a way that was more aligned with her expressive personality. As a follower of Christ, Teknical hopes to spread the message of the gospel through creative writing and moving delivery of the Word of God.