Connect25 will be held at Crosspoint Bible Church in Omaha, NE - July 10-12, 2025
Welcome to Connect25!
You are invited to connect with other congregation members, leaders, and pastors from around our Fellowship.
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Here are some ways we are working to connect you with people, information, and resources:
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Check out the Schedule of Events at the bottom of this page for more details.
Registration
We offer two options for registration for your convenience:
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Keynote Speaker: Mark CliftonMark Clifton is the Senior Director of Replanting at the North American Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention. Mark has served as a pastor, church planter, church revitalizer, mission strategist, coach, and mentor to young leaders. He has planted and replanted numerous churches, both in Canada and the U.S. Mark is the author of Reclaiming Glory, co-author of Rubicons of Revitalization, and podcaster on the weekly Revitalize and Replant podcast. He also serves as a visiting professor of Church Ministry at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Mark and his wife Jill live in Basehor, Kansas and have two sons, two daughters-in-law and four grandsons. Mark will present "Every Church Renewed." Jesus is in the business of renewing, whether your church seems healthy and vital or struggling to continue. We will explore a Biblical model for church renewal and practical ways to build up the strength of our churches.
Mark will also present a bonus Plenary Session: "The Prescription for a Healthy Church." |
Host Church: Crosspoint Bible Church
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Crosspoint Bible Church is located in the northwest part of Omaha, NE. The city of Omaha has much to see and do, and the folks at Crosspoint are looking forward to making your stay meaningful and comfortable. At Crosspoint Bible Church, our aim is to help people Glorify God, Grow in Jesus, and Go into the world. For a few days in July, we also hope to show hospitality and love to our brothers and sisters from around North America! Come and enjoy all that Omaha and Connect25 have to offer! We look forward to seeing you!
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Connect25 Project Offering
Springs of Life Camp - Andalusia, Spain
FEBC-supported Global Partners Brian and Susanna Dick (CBC Omaha) serve at Springs of Life Camp in Spain. This camp recently experienced severe flooding, which has impacted their ability to minister.
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The Connect25 Project Offering will restore the camp's main meeting room, which was heavily damaged by the flooding. The space will be completely refurbished, and additional storage space will be added that will better protect the room's equipment in the future.
Our goal for this offering is $15,000 USD. You can learn how to give at our giving page: FEBC Giving Or bring your contribution to Connect25! Please mark your contribution as "Project Offering." |
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Thursday Group Outings:
Thursday afternoon, Connect25 participants get the chance to fellowship together for a fun-filled outing!
Choose from one of the following. Costs are reduced or covered by your Connect25 registration fee!
Choose from one of the following. Costs are reduced or covered by your Connect25 registration fee!
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UNION PACIFIC RAILWAY MUSEUM
Experience the history of the Union Pacific Railway and the building of the transcontinental railroad
Free with adult Connect25 registration. Click here for more information about the museum. |
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BLUE SKY PICKLEBALL & BOWLING
Choose between pickleball and mini bowling and enjoy an hour of fun with your registration! Additional hours may be
purchased $20 (USD)/lane or court. Free with adult Connect25 registration. Click here for more information about Blue Sky |
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HENRY DOORLY ZOO
This massive zoo with both indoor and outdoor exhibits is consistently rated as one of the top zoos in the world!
Cost is partially covered with an adult Connect25 registration. Click here for more information about the zoo. |
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OLD MARKET / DURHAM MUSEUM
Visit the historic Old Market District and the Durham - frontier history in the beautiful historic Union Station building.
Free with adult Connect25 registration. Click here for more information about the Durham. Click here for more information about the Old Market |
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GOLF AT BENSON GOLF COURSE
18 holes of golf with cart included.
This well-maintained course has mature tree lined fairways and plenty of interesting terrain. Cost is partially covered by Connect25 registration. Click here for more information about the golf course. |
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Connect25 Schedule of Events:
Wednesday, July 9
- Directors and Commissions meet according to schedules they will determine.
- Morning – Directors and Commissions meet, delegates and attendees have free time, check in.
- Check in for group outings by 11:00 AM
- All group outings depart at 11:45 AM
- Afternoon – Group outings (Union Pacific Museum, Pickleball/mini bowling, Zoo, Old Market, or golf)
- 5:15pm – Dinner
- 6:30pm – Evening service with Mark Clifton
- 8:00pm – Snacks / fellowship / activity
- Morning – International and National business meetings
- Noon - Lunch
- Afternoon – Fellowship Updates / Breakout Sessions
- 5:15pm – Dinner
- 6:30pm – Evening service with Mark Clifton
- 8:00pm – Snacks / fellowship / activity
- Morning – International business (budget) / Special plenary session with Mark Clifton
- Noon - Lunch
- Afternoon – Ministry Conversations / Breakout Sessions
- 5:15pm – Dinner
- 6:30pm – Evening service with Mark Clifton
- 8:00pm – Snacks / fellowship / activity
- Crosspoint Bible Church services at 9am & 10:30am with one of our FEBC pastors
More FAQ
What can i expect at connect25?
Expect to feel like you are at a family gathering. There is something special about believers from similar churches in different parts of Canada and the US coming together to fellowship and to encourage one another. You will quickly find that you have far more in common than you might have guessed.
Expect a casual environment, with a healthy dose of fun to go with lots of learning and engagement. Expect to come away with new ideas for ministry and new friends that are experiencing the same struggles and victories in ministry as you.
Expect a casual environment, with a healthy dose of fun to go with lots of learning and engagement. Expect to come away with new ideas for ministry and new friends that are experiencing the same struggles and victories in ministry as you.
What are daily schedules like?
On Thursday morning, show up at the church by 11am to check in and get your tickets for the afternoon Group Outings. A box lunch will be served (unless your outing includes lunch), followed by an exciting outing with fellow believers (select your outing when you register).
Dinner is at 5:15pm, and the evening service begins at 6:30pm – where you will hear from our Keynote Speaker – Mark Clifton. At 8pm, grab a snack and stick around for fellowship.
Friday – Sessions begin at 9am and continue until 3pm (with a half-hour break at 10:30 and an hour for lunch at noon). Breakout Sessions are from 3:30pm-4:30pm. Dinner is at 5:15pm, and the evening service begins at 6:30pm. Snacks and fellowship are at 8pm.
Saturday – Sessions begin at 9am. At 11am, we will have a bonus session with Mark Clifton, followed by lunch at noon. At 1pm, we will have Directed Ministry Conversations. Breakout Sessions are from 3:30pm-4:30pm. Dinner is at 5:15pm, and the evening service begins at 6:30pm. Snacks and fellowship are at 8pm.
Sunday – One of our FEBC pastors will be preaching at Crosspoint Bible Church at 9am & 10:30am.
Dinner is at 5:15pm, and the evening service begins at 6:30pm – where you will hear from our Keynote Speaker – Mark Clifton. At 8pm, grab a snack and stick around for fellowship.
Friday – Sessions begin at 9am and continue until 3pm (with a half-hour break at 10:30 and an hour for lunch at noon). Breakout Sessions are from 3:30pm-4:30pm. Dinner is at 5:15pm, and the evening service begins at 6:30pm. Snacks and fellowship are at 8pm.
Saturday – Sessions begin at 9am. At 11am, we will have a bonus session with Mark Clifton, followed by lunch at noon. At 1pm, we will have Directed Ministry Conversations. Breakout Sessions are from 3:30pm-4:30pm. Dinner is at 5:15pm, and the evening service begins at 6:30pm. Snacks and fellowship are at 8pm.
Sunday – One of our FEBC pastors will be preaching at Crosspoint Bible Church at 9am & 10:30am.
What are evening services like?
Each evening, we will come together for a time of worship. The service includes a few FEBC highlights, along with worship music and a challenging message from our Keynote Speaker, Mark Clifton. Snacks and fellowship follow the service.
what are breakout sessions
A Breakout Session is an opportunity to dive deeper into one topic in a smaller group setting. There are sessions on Friday and Saturday afternoon, so you can choose two of the sessions. Stay tuned for this year's topics.
what are directed ministry conversations?
Directed Ministry Conversations are opportunities to get together with others who work in the same area of ministry as you to discuss methods, stories, and ideas. You’ll talk about things that work well and things that haven’t worked so well to sharpen what your church is doing. You are not alone!
Typical conversation topics are:
Typical conversation topics are:
- Lead Pastors
- Youth / Children
- Music /Worship
- Global Partners (Missions Support)
- Church Administration / Policy
what is the project offering about?
Each year, the FEBC selects a project to support with offerings at Connect. Traditionally, churches and individuals have supported this offering by mailing gifts before the event and by bringing gifts to the event. This year the Project Offering will go toward restoring and refurbishing the main meeting room at Springs of Life Camp in Spain, which was badly damaged by recent flooding.
should I come to connect25?
Yes.
Questions we didn't answer? Contact our Convention Coordinator at [email protected]
