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Fall Fellowship

Hosted by Grace Church!

This week, alumni, friends, and the staff of Grace Church are gathering on the South Shore for the BBFI Fall Fellowship Meeting. We're glad you're here!

Grace Church is led by Sean Sears, an alumnus and former BBFI officer. His team has helped rebuild and plant churches all over New England and partners with ministries around the world.

From September 21 to 24, 2026, you'll hear from great speakers, connect with pastors and ministry teams, and have time to explore Boston in between. Check the schedule below for times and locations, and grab the conference workbook so you have everything in one place.

Plan your week

Conference Schedule

Monday

September 21

Night Session

Monday Night

6:30 to 8:30 PM
Grace Church Avon 101 Wales Ave, Avon, MA
  • Speaker John Reilly Pastor, Beacon Baptist Church, Taylor, MI
  • Speaker Dave Melton President, Boston Baptist College
    Pastor, MetroWest Baptist Church, Wellesley, MA

Tuesday

September 22

Morning Track

Pastors Track

9:00 to 11:30 AM
Grace Church Braintree, Auditorium 14 Storrs Ave, Braintree, MA
  • Aaron Cavin Lead Pastor, Life Community Church Ministry Strategies

    You don't need a bigger vision, you just need a clearer plan. Walk away with strategies that turn what your church already believes into what your church actually does.

  • Michael Haley Pastor, Cross Creek Church Church Revitalization

    A plateaued church isn't a dying church. It's a church waiting for direction. Discover the first steps toward turning decline into renewed momentum.

  • Moses Heyward Executive Pastor, Grace Church Monetizing Your Facilities

    Your building sits empty more hours than it's full. Learn how to turn your existing space into a revenue stream that funds ministry instead of draining it.

  • Brian Beauford Executive Pastor, Grace Church AI in Ministry

    AI isn't coming for ministry. It's already here. Learn practical ways to use it so your team can spend less time on busywork and more time with people.

Morning Track

Staff Track

9:00 to 11:30 AM
Grace Church West Bridgewater, Auditorium 237 West Center Street, West Bridgewater, MA
  • Chaneika Jackson Communications Director, Grace Church Communication and Social Media

    Your church has a story worth telling and a people worth reaching. Learn how to use the platforms you already have as part of your mission.

  • Katrina Kastanotis Community Director, Grace Church Outreach and Volunteer Development

    Learn practical ways to turn first impressions into second time guests by building a culture where people feel seen, welcomed, and connected from the moment they arrive to the moment they leave.

  • Gail Brown Kids Director, Grace Church Kids Ministry Recruiting and Retention

    Your kids ministry doesn't need more volunteers. It needs better systems for keeping the ones you have. Learn how to build a team that sticks around.

  • Robb Hollifield Location Pastor, Grace Church Creating a Thriving Youth Ministry
Lunch
12:00 PM
Grace Church Avon 101 Wales Ave, Avon, MA

Food trucks will be on site.

Business Meeting

BBFI Annual Business Meeting

1:00 to 1:30 PM
Grace Church Avon 101 Wales Ave, Avon, MA

Includes missionary approvals.

Main Stage

Tuesday Afternoon

1:30 to 3:00 PM
Grace Church Avon 101 Wales Ave, Avon, MA
  • Message Sean Sears Lead Pastor, Grace Church Raising Leaders Inside Your Church

    The next leader of your church may already be sitting in your congregation. Find out how to spot them, develop them, and hand off with confidence instead of scrambling later.

Followed By Extended Q&A Led by BBFI

Featuring Ron Sears, Terry Thompson and Joel Byers.

2:00 PM
Women's Track

For Women Only

1:30 to 3:00 PM
Grace Church Avon 101 Wales Ave, Avon, MA
  • Led By Billie Sears Grace Church Being Content in Ministry Without Faking It
Afternoon Break
3:00 to 6:30 PM

No scheduled programming.

Night Session

Tuesday Night

6:30 to 8:30 PM
Grace Church Avon 101 Wales Ave, Avon, MA
  • Speaker Josh Adams Pastor, Harbor Church, Hyannis, MA
  • Speaker Keith Harrington Pastor, Rock Harbor Church, Boise, ID

Wednesday

September 23

Morning

Church Planting Hour

9:00 to 10:00 AM
Grace Church Avon 101 Wales Ave, Avon, MA

Missions Emphasis Morning

10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Grace Church Avon 101 Wales Ave, Avon, MA

Conference programming resumes Wednesday evening.

Night Session

Wednesday Night

6:30 to 8:30 PM
Grace Church Avon 101 Wales Ave, Avon, MA
  • Speaker Jerry Pelfrey Pastor, Grace Baptist Church, Mason, OH
  • Speaker Phillip Housley New BBF President
    Pastor, Parkcrest Baptist Church, Springfield, MO

Thursday

September 24

Optional Activities

Golf Tournament

8:00 AM
West Bridgewater Country Club West Bridgewater, MA

Boston Historical Tour

8:00 AM

Boston Red Sox Game

6:45 PM

No conference sessions will be held in any Grace Church building.