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LONELY ROAD CONFERENCE 2027.

Desire of the Conference...
Information
To provide INFORMATION on:
The adoption process
The great need in foster care
Encouragement
To provide ENCOURAGEMENT:
- Taking away the stigma and loneliness of infertility
- Giving helps in coping with the emotional and physical pain of childlessness
- Bitterness: recognition and overcoming
- Husband and Wife: love and life while waiting
Helps
To provide HELPS in ministering to couples dealing with infertility or loss of a child:
- Highlighting infertility in the scriptures
- Revealing God always has a plan
- Showing prayer and patience are the best allies in our desire to become parents
WHAT ATTENDEES HAVE SAID
Don't take our word for it. See what past attendees say about the conference.
“I look forward to this every year. It has been such a blessing and encouragement to us both.”
Jimmy Thrasher
“This is a very needy topic, walking a lonely road, and its not about having all the answers, but just walking along side those hurting and ministering to them.”
Shane Mallard
“Jesus is about helping hurting people and the world is full of hurting people… Looking forward to God working in my heart. I’m thankful for this ministry and I have been encouraged being here.”
Tom Smith
JOIN US
We’re always looking at ways for more people to attend the conference. Pass along to someone you know that will benefit from the conference.
Conference location: Faith Baptist Church, 1208 NW 1st St, Oak Grove, MO 64075-8122
Conference Host: Pastor John Teater, Faith Baptist Church
Conference Dates: Friday, March 19, 2027 & Saturday, March 20, 2027
Conference Schedule: Friday at 6:00pm & Saturday at 9am.
Conference Theme
To be announced...
Conference Speakers
To be announced...
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Media
Here are messages from past conferences.
| Friday, March 20, 2026 |
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Session I - A Wounded Spirit (Bro. Mitch O'Neil) |
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Session II - Having Peace for Troubled Mind (Bro. Matt Fry) | |
| Saturday, March 21, 2026 |
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Session III - When You Feel Overcome (Bro. Matt Fry) |
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Session IV - Yet, Will I Trust Him (Bro. Sam Varghese) | |
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Session V - Paul’s Plan (Bro. Mitch O'Neil) | |
| Friday, March 21, 2025 |
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Session I - Governing Our Expectation with God (Bro. Jeff Hastings) |
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Session II - Afflicted, Affected, But Not Defective (Bro. Blaine Graham) | |
| Saturday, March 22, 2025 |
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Session III - Being Content (Bro. Blaine Graham) |
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Session IV - Physical or Spiritual, Where Does Your Help Come From (Bro. John Teater) | |
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Session V - Buy the Field, Even When It Doesn’t Make Sense (Bro. Jeff Hastings) | |
Friday, March 22, 2024
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Session I – The Truth about Religion (Bro. Tom Gibson) |
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Session II – Help Comes From The Lord (Bro. Tim Crumpton) | |
Saturday, March 23, 2024
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Session III – You Can Have Joy Again (Bro. Tim Crumpton) |
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Session IV – The Difference of Deferred and Desire Is Only a Season (Bro. Mason Funk) | |
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Session V – Adoption and Salvation (Bro. Tom Gibson) | |
Friday, March 24, 2023
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Session I – God Will Make This Trial A Blessing (Bro. Ken Graham) |
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Session II – Expectations Of Life (Bro. Thomas Smith) |
Saturday, March 25, 2023
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Session III – The Abortion War is Not Over (Bro. Thomas Smith) |
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Session IV – The How and Who of Fostering (Bro. Shane Mallard) |
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Session V – Helps and Hindrances in the Hour of Heartache (Bro. Ken Graham) |
FAQ
If you don't see an answer to your question, you can send us an email from our contact form.
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Anyone is welcome to attend and enjoy the preaching and fellowship. However, the conference will particularly be helpful for those dealing with infertility, loss, or other life changing events.
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On Friday evening there will be two preaching sessions and on Saturday morning there will be three preaching sessions, followed by lunch on the grounds.
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No, the conference is free and open to all those who would benefit from the conference topics.
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Yes, there is lodging available in the local area, Warrensburg (about 10mins from the church), and Sedalia (about 15 mins from the church).