Preaching Gospels & Acts: Luke
Practical Instruction - Persuasive Preaching - Small Group Practice
September 16-18, 2026 | Bellflower, California
What Is It?
The Workshop on Biblical Exposition is a three-day training event aimed to encourage and equip you in the skills needed to read, understand, and proclaim the Word of God.
Who Should Attend?
How Should I Prepare?
During the small groups, you will have an opportunity to get feedback on work you’ve prepared in advance.
Ben Panner
Director of Workshops
Ben Panner became the Director of Workshops in 2024. Before joining the Trust, he spent 12 years serving as a pastor at College Church in Wheaton, IL (2012-2024). After earning a Bachelor’s in Business and Economics and a Master’s in Christian Formation and Ministry from Wheaton College, he continued his theological training by completing an MDiv through Reformed Theological Seminary. In 2024, he was ordained in the Presbyterian Church in America. He has been a Workshop Instructor for the Simeon Trust since 2018. As the Director of Workshops, Ben will continue to instruct, train instructors, and work with a great team to coordinate workshops around the globe.
Joshua de Koning
Senior Pastor, Crossway Bible Church
Josh de Koning serves as Senior Pastor of Crossway Bible Church in San Antonio, Texas. Josh became a believer at age 25 and quickly began praying about ministry. After working in various fields and helping plant Harvest Bible Chapel Austin, he became the planting pastor for Crossway Bible Church in 2013. Josh is passionate about the power of Scripture, Christian growth, and seeing the fruit of the gospel in everyday life and relationships. Josh is enrolled at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
P. J. Tibayan
Pastor, Bellflower Baptist Church
P. J. Tibayan serves as pastor at Bellflower Baptist Church in Bellflower, California. He earned his BA from The Master’s University, his MDiv from The Master’s Seminary, as well as a Master of Missional Leadership from The Resurgence Training Center, before receiving his DMin in biblical theology from Southern Seminary. Previously, he served as an intern at Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington, D.C., as youth pastor and assistant pastor at Christian Fellowship Bible Church in Walnut, California, and as the pastor for preaching at CrossView Church. PJ currently serves on the steering team for The Gospel Coalition LA, and leads Shepherd LA. He participates with the pastors of the Los Angeles Southern Baptist Association and the Long Beach Harbor Baptist Association. He blogs at A Christward Life (SaintPJ.com) and sporadically writes for Desiring God, 9Marks, SOLA and The Gospel Coalition.
Bellflower Baptist Church
10010 Somerset Blvd
Bellflower, CA 90706
562-866-1719
Schedule
Schedule
8:15am-4:30pm, Wednesday, September 16
8:15am-4:30pm, Thursday, September 17
8:15am-12:30pm, Friday, September 18
Small Group Passages
Small Group Passages
Participants will each be assigned two of the following passages:
| Luke 1:5-25 | Luke 16:19-31 |
| Luke 4:16-30 | Luke 18:15-30 |
| Luke 6:37-49 | Luke 19:1-10 |
| Luke 12:1-12 | Luke 23:26-49 |
Cost
Cost
$139 USD before August 10
$159 USD after August 10
Lunch and refreshments are provided each day at no cost.