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2027 GO CONFERENCE

February 26-27   |   Burke Community Church  |  Burke, Virginia

Ready to put your faith into action?

God calls us to live out the gospel through faithful discipleship, compassionate service, and intentional evangelism. Through biblical teaching and practical training, this conference will:

  • Equip believers to WALK HUMBLY with God through deeper discipleship
  • LOVE KINDNESS through Christlike compassion and service
  • Challenge us to DO JUSTICE by demonstrating God’s love in our communities


Join us at the 5th annual GO Conference as we explore how to share the gospel, make disciples, and cultivate a church culture where every believer is equipped to follow Jesus and help others follow Him.

“GO is a celebration of how God is working in our community and around the world to proclaim the good news...”

2027 SPEAKERS

Christian Apologist | Apologetics, Inc.

Alycia Wood

Alycia’s journey into apologetics began with a desire to explore deeper questions about the Christian faith. With degrees in Criminal Justice, Sociology, and Social Justice, she has served internationally and spent eight years with Ravi Zacharias International Ministries. She now speaks on cultural issues through apologetics ministry and hosts the Hey Alycia! podcast, available on Apple, Spotify, and apologetics.org.

Campus Minister | Missionary | Speaker

Jody Jennings

Jody Jennings serves as Associate Vice President for Campus Ministries at North Greenville University. Passionate about preaching the Gospel and helping people embrace God’s calling, he previously served as a missionary in Uganda and a church planter in North Dakota. Jody and his wife, Emily, have five children. He holds degrees from North Greenville University and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, where he is completing his Doctor of Education.

Professor | Pastor

Rev. Dr. Nathan Chiroma

Dr. Chiroma is the Principal of Africa College of Theology in Kigali City, Rwanda. He has been serving in theological education for the last 30 years, following his work as a pastor spanning different countries. Dr. Chiroma obtained a bachelor’s degree in theology at ECWA Theological Seminary Igbaja, a Master of Divinity at the International Leadership University and a Master of Theology and Doctorate of Philosophy in practical theology from Stellenbosch University.

Pastor | Speaker | Author

Rev. Jim Martin

Jim Martin serves as International Justice Mission’s Vice President of Spiritual Formation, equipping leaders to pursue justice through deeper dependence on God. A former pastor and author of The Just Church (Tyndale, 2012), Jim speaks internationally at churches and conferences. He and his wife, Jenna, live near Washington, DC, with their three children.

SCHEDULE

5:30pm  Doors Open
6:00pm  Welcome & Worship

6:40pm  Speaker: Dr. Nathan Chiroma – Across the Street and Across the World: Living Micah 6:8

God’s call to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly reaches from your neighborhood to the nations. Discover how sharing what we have and receiving what others offer can turn everyday faith into a powerful witness for Christ. Who might experience God’s love through what you choose to share?

8:00pm Worship & Closing Prayer

8:30am  Doors Open
9:00am  Welcome & Worship
9:10am  Speaker: Rev. Jim Martin – Doing Justice, Becoming Like Jesus
The prophet Micah boldly calls us to “act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with our God.” What if, more than a call to action, Micah is actually offering us an ancient secret of character transformation? Drawing from both biblical wisdom and his years of experience with the International Justice Mission, Jim will explore how the work of biblical justice is something God uses to make us more like Jesus.
10:00am  Speaker: Alycia Wood – God, Justice, and Restoration
The idea of forgiveness and restoration is not something we think of when we think of Justice in America. We live in a time where our justice system focuses mostly on the offender, while victims are often left to deal with the damage on their own. In this talk we will look at the biblical idea of Restorative Justice as a better way to deal with crime and how this often brings more healing to both offender and victim.
11:00am Panel
12:00pm Lunch (provided)
1:15pm Breakout Session #1
2:15pm Breakout Session #2
3:15pm Speaker: Jody Jennings – What Does the Lord Require? Micah 6:8 as a Missions Model
What does God require of His people as they engage the nations? When we view Micah 6:8 through a missiological lens, we gain the perspective that “to do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly” is a model for cross-cultural mission.

4:00pm Closing

BREAKOUTS

Rev. Jim Martin

The Justice Paradox

Are we called to do justice simply because we have something to offer those who suffer injustice? Or is it perhaps more complicated and more wonderful than that? Come dive into what the prophet Isaiah says about this fascinating question. Through a study and discussion of Isaiah chapter 58, we’ll gain a deeply compelling vision of what happens—for everyone—when we seek justice, rescue the oppressed, defend the orphan, and plead for the widow.

Jody Jennings

Living Out Micah 6:8 Across the Street and Around the World

During this breakout we will focus on how Micah 6:8 impacts our missions efforts. God sends people, not just principles, with a purpose. Micah 6:8 is not a clever slogan but a commission. This session will discuss ways everyone can be involved in the mission of God.

Rev. Dr. Nathan Chiroma

Making Room at the Table

Drawing on African perspectives on hospitality, shared responsibility, and the church’s ministry, this interactive session will translate Micah 6:8 into practical choices about giving and serving, locally and globally.

REGISTER

Pre-registration discounts of $20 applied if you register before January 8th.

QUESTIONS?

Please reach out with any questions you have about the 2027 GO Conference.