Preaching Conference: Faithful Exposition
Thu, Aug 27
|Violet Baptist Church
The SCBO Annual Preaching Conference is a day set apart to equip pastors for faithful exposition of God’s Word.
Time & Location
Aug 27, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Violet Baptist Church, 8345 Blacklick-Eastern Rd NW, Pickerington, OH 43147, USA
About the event
The SCBO Annual Preaching Conference is a day set apart to equip pastors for faithful exposition of God’s Word. Join us on August 27th at Violet Baptist Church in Pickerington for encouragement, practical training, and sharpening conversations around best practices in preaching and planning. You’ll hear from national speakers and choose from breakout sessions led by pastors from across Ohio, all designed to help you preach with clarity, conviction, and care for your people.
Whether you’re refining your sermon prep rhythm, strengthening your outlines, or looking for tools to plan ahead with consistency, this conference is built to help you grow in confidence and faithfulness in the pulpit.
Meet the speaker!
Dr. Robert Smith Jr.
Robert Smith Jr. served as professor of Christian preaching at Beeson for more than 25 years and held the Charles T. Carter Baptist Chair of Divinity. Previously, he served as the Carl E. Bates Associate…