bible conference
January 25-27, 2026 | Bayside Church | Granite Bay, CA
Sunday
Jan 25
Main Session
Mark Clark
*6:00 PM
*6 PM start time is only on Sunday.
Monday
Jan 26
Seminars
5:30 PM
Main Session
Christine Caine
7:00 PM
Tuesday
Jan 27
Seminars
5:30 PM
Main Session
Ricky Jenkins
7:00 PM
registration open now!
What is the Bible Conference?
The Bible has withstood bans, criticism, and even attempts to destroy it—outlasting every critic throughout history. Yet today, one of the greatest challenges in Christianity is that God’s Word is either being altered or ignored altogether.
Our entire understanding of Jesus is built on the unshakable foundation of Scripture.
That’s why we’re hosting a Bible Conference—to help you start the year by prioritizing God’s Word and making it a central part of your life.
Who is it for?
The Bible is for everyone.
It was written across centuries by various authors, but its message is timeless and intended for all people—regardless of background, culture, or status. Here’s how it reaches different audiences:
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For the seeker – to discover who God is and what life is truly about.
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For the believer – to grow in faith, wisdom, and daily living.
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For the broken – to offer hope, healing, and purpose.
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For the skeptic – to explore truth and ask deep, honest questions.
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For all generations – its truths transcend time, speaking to both ancient and modern hearts.
At its core, the Bible is God’s way of revealing Himself to humanity—inviting everyone into relationship, transformation, and eternal hope.
Conference Details
Every evening, dinner is available for pick up at 4:45pm. You can pre-purchase dinner when you register. Seminars begin at 5:30pm. Main session will begin at 7:00pm in the Worship Center.
We will have Kids Ministry for 8 weeks to 5th grade. Make sure to register your kids in a separate link.
Your 2025 Main Session Speakers
Mark Clark
Pastor | Author | Speaker
Mark Clark founded Village Church, a multi-site church with locations in multiple cities across Canada and online around the world, that seeks to reach skeptics and challenge Christians. He is now Senior Pastor at Bayside Church in Granite Bay, a suburb of Sacramento, California. He is the author of The Problem of Jesus (Zondervan, 2021) and The Problem of God (Zondervan, 2017) winner of the 2018 Word Award for Evangelism. Mark has been the subject of several articles in Christianity Today and Outreach Magazine voted him one of the Top 26 Leaders to Watch. He has three beautiful daughters with his wife, Erin.
Christine Caine
Speaker | Pastor | Activist
Christine Caine is a speaker, author, and activist who has been serving the local church globally for over 30 years. She and her husband, Nick, founded the anti-human trafficking organization, The A21 Campaign, which works at the local, domestic, and international level to end modern-day slavery. They also founded Equip & Empower, a ministry that is mobilizing people everywhere to live on mission for Jesus. Propel Women is an initiative of the ministry dedicated to coming alongside women all over the globe to activate their God-given purpose. The ministry has also planted three life-giving Zoe Churches in Europe that are not only bringing the Gospel to the region, but also serve the most vulnerable through humanitarian outreach during times of crisis.
Christine is the best-selling author of more than a dozen books and studies and you can tune into her weekly podcast or television program to be encouraged with the hope of Jesus wherever you are. Christine holds a Master’s Degree in Evangelism and Leadership from Wheaton College.
Ricky Jenkins
Pastor | Speaker
Ricky Jenkins is the Senior Pastor of Southwest Church in Indian Wells, CA. Southwest is a thriving community of believers compelled by its vision to be a gospel-centered, multiethnic, intergenerational church that LOVES discipleship!
From his beginnings in Pearl, Mississippi, to Oakland, California, to Memphis, Tennessee, and Chicago, Illinois, Ricky has been preaching the gospel for over 20 years. Fueled by Acts 20:28, Ricky is called to pursue God passionately and pursue God’s people compassionately for the glory and honor of Jesus Christ. With a shepherd’s heart, Ricky’s preaching weaves together biblical exposition, vivid illustration, heartfelt application, and an extra helping of humor to convey the glorious gospel of Jesus Christ.
Ricky is married to the joy of his heart, April Jenkins. Together they have three beautiful children—Camden, Grand, and Andi. Ricky is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry degree with a focus on Southwest Church’s new Pastoral Residency program. The Jenkins’ have been serving in the Coachella Valley since January of 2018. They enjoy opening their home to create safe spaces where the gospel can flourish, and memories can be made.
The Bible and Healing
Apologetics
Bible and Human Sexuality
Fortifying Your Family
Answers to Real Questions On Doubt
Spiritual Formation
The Bible and Grief
Biblical Values Under Attack
The Four Major Attacks on the Bible
Doubt and Deconstructionism
Evidence for the Resurrection
The Bible and Mental Health
Four Core Questions for the Human Soul
How to Study Your Bible for All It’s Worth
… and many more!
unshakable foundation
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