The 2008 Preachers' Conference was the 7th annual conference and was by far, the best one yet. The Lord blessed the conference immensely by bringing nearly 400 Russian pastors and church leaders to the conference from 33 states in Russia and 2 other countries. The men gathered to hear preaching and teaching from a host of Russian pastors and teachers, as well as from featured speaker Dr. Stephen Lawson. Breakout sessions featured teaching by graduates of STS and main sessions centered on the teaching of the word by Dr. Lawson and seminary rector Victor Ryaguzov.

The attendees of the conference were extremely appreciative of the teaching, fellowship, and unity that

they experienced at the conference.

Here's what some attendees had to say:

“We thank the Lord that He allowed us to attend the conferences and seminars in Samara. These classes helped us to learn to preach the Word of God correctly and accurately. We thank the teachers, who helped us not only prepare sermons, but also learn how to live according to the Word”

“Dear brothers, I am heartily grateful that you have strengthened my heart and my soul. Your ministry, care, and exhortation are expressed in your visible devotion to the Lord Jesus Christ! I was tired, confused, and doubting if what I was doing was pleasing to the Lord. As the pastor of a church, I was ashamed of my life, and I was thinking about leaving the ministry. But you opened my way and lit my lamp. I thank you that you showed your love to Christ and His people and to my sinful soul. May the Lord return to you one hundred fold and more. The day will come when God will show His hidden help and strength that came through the sacrifices of others.”

We at STS are grateful to the Lord and to the many individuals and churches who participated in this conference by providing financial support. It truly was an amazing blessing to host such a conference and to know that the Lord is using the teaching and training at STS to influence the lives of these men and of those who attend their churches.

Click here to read the rest of the feedback that the pastors gave at the end of the conference. You'll agree that the impact of the 2008 Preachers' Conference is attributable to no one else than our great God. We praise him for the privilege of being a part of the ministry in Samara. We are anxiously awaiting the 2009 Conference which will be held in October and will feature John Piper as the guest speaker. Please contact us if you would like information on how you can partner with us in this upcoming Conference. A donation of only $60 will sponsor a Russian pastor's food, lodging, gifts, and materials for the entire 3-day conference!