(KUOO) — The 92nd annual Okoboji Bible Conference will get underway Saturday, August 1, at the tabernacle grounds in Arnolds Park and continue through Friday, August 7.
This year’s conference will again include special gatherings for international students, local young adults and pastors from throughout the region.
Nations and Nutty Bars
Conference Director Pastor Mark Schwarz says the Omaha-based Global Friends ministry works to build friendships with J-1 students visiting the area from around the world. That work will lead into the Nations and Nutty Bars gathering Monday, August 3.
“And on Monday night there will be a gathering of not just the young people from around the world, but also the young adults from our community here,” Schwarz said.
About 250 people attended the event last year. This year’s gathering will include a meal at 9:00 p.m. and a free Nutty Bar. The later meal time is intended to accommodate international students who work until 8:30 or 9:00 p.m.
The evening will also serve as a farewell before Global Friends returns to Omaha later in the week.
Event for Pastors and Leaders
Another special event will take place Tuesday, August 4, for pastors and other church leaders from throughout the region.
“We have two amazing speakers that will speak to subjects that pastors and leaders would be interested in, and then we provide a beautiful catered meal that’s going to be amazing, and then we also give them quite a few gifts,” Schwarz said.
Gifts and gift cards will also be distributed to those attending. Registration is not required to attend the Okoboji Bible Conference as a whole. However, pastors and leaders planning to attend the Tuesday event must register at okobojiconference.org.
The Okoboji Bible Conference begins this Saturday, August 1, and runs through Friday, August 7.
