“The NAES staff is so warm and helpful.”
— Biennial 2018 Attendee
Thursday, November 5
PLEASE NOTE: WORKSHOPS AND SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
Exhibits
HOURS: 9AM–11am, 5:30PM–7pM EST AND ALL BREAKS
Explore the exhibit hall and meet our sponsors and exhibitors. Drop by the virtual booths and say “Hi!” You can also browse exhibits and schedule a meeting at any time during the conference.
Morning Coffee
10AM EST
Before our main program begins, join colleagues from around the country for some coffee and conversation.
Morning Meditation
10:30 AM EST
We’ll get the day off to a positive and affirming start with a brief meditation led by one of our chaplains.
Plenary Session
Welcome • Awards • Keynote Speaker
11:00 AM EST
After a brief message from our Executive Director, we’ll dive into our first of three inspiring keynote addresses.
Walter Earl Fluker
Professor of Spirituality, Ethics, and Leadership
Candler School of Theology, Emory University
SPEAKER INFORMATION
1 HOUR BREAK
12:30 – 1:30 pM EST
Workshops Block A
Featured Speaker: Walter Fluker
1:30 PM EST
Choose from one of several workshops to attend from Workshop Block A, or join Walter Fluker for a follow-on session from his keynote address.
30 MINUTE BREAK
2:30 – 3:00 pM EST
Workshops Block B
Featured Speaker: Reveta Bowers
3:00 PM EST
Choose from one of several workshops to attend from Workshop Block B, or hear from our featured speaker, Reveta Bowers.
This event sponsored by
Conference Worship
4:00 PM EST
Worship is always a highlight of Biennial Conference. This year, the Rev. Mark Jefferson, Ph.D., professor of homiletics at Virginia Theological Seminary, will be our preacher. The Rt. Rev. Susan Snook, Bishop of San Diego, will officiate.
An Evening with Ketch Secor
5:00-5:30 PM EST
Best known as a founding member of Old Crow Medicine Show, Ketch Secor joins us from his home in Nashville, TN for an evening of song and story. As well as being a Grammy Award-winning musician, Ketch also is the founding Board Chair of the Episcopal School of Nashville.
Ketch Secor
Musician (vocals, fiddle, harmonica, banjo, guitar)
Old Crow Medicine Show
