First Baptist Church to host mini Bible conference

Dr. J. B. Hixson of "Not By Works Ministries" will be the featured speaker at a mini Bible conference to be held at First Baptist Church February 9-10. J. B. Hixson has more that 30 years of ministry experience in the pastoral and academic arenas. He has a passion for communicating God's Word in a clear and meaningful manner and for helping others learn how to study the Bible effectively for themselves. Hixson is the president of Not By Works Ministries and host of the daily radio show "Not By Works with Dr. J. B. Hixson." He also serves on the adjunct faculty of several colleges and seminaries and has traveled to all 50 states where he has spoken in more than 600 churches and conferences.

Hixson earned his B.A. degree from Houston Baptist University, Th.M. degree from Dallas Theological Seminary, and Ph. D. degree from Baptist Bible Seminary. He is the author of six books, and numerous theological journal articles. Hixson and his wife Wendy have been married for 26 years and have six children. For more information about Dr. Hixson, please visit http://www.NotByWorks.org.

The theme for the Bible Conference is "Dying to Live; Embracing the New Life in Christ." The Conference begins Saturday, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m., and continues on Sunday with sessions at 9:30 a.m., 10:45 a.m., and 2 p.m. There will be a fellowship dinner at noon. All are welcome. For more information call Pastor Steve DeFord at 775-6760 or 406-690-0757.