2025 EA National Convocation

Event schedule

Thursday | September 18 9:00 am EA Board of Directors Friday | September 19 8:30 am - EA Company of Pastors Registration & Continental Breakfast 9:00 am - EA Company of Pastors Retreat 11:30 am - Lunch (Menu: Ham, corn casserole, dinner roll, dessert) 2:00 pm - Registration Opens 3:00 pm - Workshop Session 1 - 2 options "Wrestling with the Apocrypha" "Christ-Centered Preaching" 4:00 pm - Break 5:30 pm - Supper (Menu: chicken tenders or fried shrimp) 7:00 pm - Evening Worship with Houston Tidelanders concert and John Lepinski keynote 8:30 pm - After Hours - Homemade Ice Cream Social Saturday | September 20 8:00 am - Hot Breakfast (Menu: Pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, biscuits & gravy) 9:00 am - Morning Worship with Jon Lepinski keynote 10:00 am - Break 10:15 am - Workshop Session 2 - 3 options "Christ Centered Preaching" "Ministry Support Leadership" 11:00 am - Break 11:15 am - Workshop Session 3 - 3 options "Old Testament Biblical Archaeology" "Building Deeper Relationships with EA Missionaries" 12:30 pm - Lunch (Menu: spaghetti & meatballs, salad, garlic bread) 2:00 pm - Workshop Sessions 4 - 3 options "New Testament Biblical Archaeology" "Merging Teens with Jesus" 3:00 pm - Free Time (Dartball, Catacombs Game Room, Off Campus Activities) 5:30 pm - Supper (Menu: Texas barbeque) 7:00 pm - Evening Worship with Andrew Keuer keynote 8:00 pm - After Hours - All You Can Eat Dessert Bar Needville High School Jazz Band Sunday | September 21 8:40 am - Breakfast 9:00 am - Sunday School Classes 10:15 am - Morning Worship with Jason Ford
Theme Song
Special musical concert
Houston Tidelanders
Dartball
Dartball is a fellowship game played in churches around the country combining the game of darts with the rules of baseball.

EA Company Retreat

Friday, September 19th at 9:00 am (No Additional Cost to Attend. Lunch included.) Do you long for a deeper connection in the EA? Need prayer for your personal journey? Want prayer for your ministry and your congregation? If so, join us for the EA Company Retreat at Convocation 2025. This opportunity will provide a small-group type experience in which pastors, church leaders, and lay staff can share their hopes and frustrations and find encouragement through prayer and conversation with others who are in the trenches of ministry.

Workshops

Thrill-seekers can take advantage of our extensive network of adventure providers, offering everything from hiking and biking to scuba diving and skydiving. We prioritize safety by partnering with certified and experienced operators.
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Wide range of activities from hiking to diving, tailored to thrill-seekers of all levels.
Safety First
All adventures are led by certified professionals to ensure top safety standards.
Skill Matching
Activities aligned with your abilities, ensuring enjoyable and challenging experiences.
Seamless Planning
We organize all details, from equipment to permits, for a hassle-free adventure.

Convocation bookstore

Wellness programs include spa treatments, yoga sessions, and mindfulness retreats designed to rejuvenate mind, body, and soul. Personalized wellness plans cater to individual health goals, and privacy is paramount, ensuring a tranquil and restorative escape.
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Luxurious Amenities
Enjoy top-tier facilities designed for relaxation and rejuvenation.
Personalized Programs
Tailored wellness plans to meet individual health.
Expert Guidance
Guidance from wellness experts to enhance your physical.
Serene Locations
Retreats set in environments, perfect for unwinding.