Vessels of Honor 2025
The goal of the conference is to see believers yield themselves as vessels available to God, sanctified and pure, prepared for the Master’s use. The theme of the Vessels of Honor 2025 conference is “Christian: Title or Identity?" We have an exciting slate of speakers and topics scheduled, young adults aged 18+ are welcome to join us as we dig into God's word! The conference will be over Memorial Day weekend, May 23-26, 2025.
OUR 2025 THEME
Christian: Title or Identity
What does your salvation mean to you? What place does your faith and service hold in your life? Is it a superficial badge of honor; just a way to join the "in-crowd"? Or is it something that transforms your soul and unshackles your heart? Join us as we dive into this topic.
OUR 2025
GENERAL SESSION SPEAKERS
Ali Farhadi
Steve Price
Vessels 2025 Location
Calvary University
for the fifth consecutive year, we will be borrowing the Belton Campus of Calvary University for the weekend. Just south of the Kansas City metro, Calvary offers dining, lodging, and an array of options for lectures, worship, prayer, athletics and fellowship.
Check-in starts at 4:30 on Friday. Please be sure to bring your own bedding, since those are not included. All rooms are double occupancy with two twin beds, and each room has its own bathroom.
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Breakout Seminars
Every year at Vessels, a team of seminar speakers presents on a range of topics to share what the Lord has put on their hearts for the next generation of believers. Each seminar is given twice to allow for the maximum number of attendees, while still maintaining a classroom-like dynamic. These are much smaller and more intimate than the General sessions, allowing for more interaction. Be sure to mark your choices in your registration forms! See the PDF below for a schedule matrix to help you build your roster.
0-60 mph on Islam
Ali Farhadi
A novel way to evangelize Muslims or Easterners. No prerequisite knowledge required. Sit back and let The Bible be your guide, as we go from 0 to 60 on basic Islamic history, and evangelism to Muslims in just one session. Questions are welcome.
Ali was born into a Muslim family in the Islamic Republic of Iran. His family immigrated to the United States in 1989. Over the next two decades, Ali heard the manifold witness of many saints, and was brightly saved in 2010. Veronika was born in the former USSR, where she was also saved in 2014. She married Ali a few years later, their wedding was at an assembly in Omaha, NE. Together, they are in full time ministry serving The LORD.
Fake Identities
Steve Price
You may have heard people define what and who we are in Christ. However, the Lord spent a whole chapter in Matthew on the fake identity of the Pharisees. In this seminar, we will discuss the features of what a “fake identity” looks like in the Scriptures and apply this to real life with audience discussion.
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Identity Struggles in Different Decades
Ladies' Panel
A woman-only panel discussion focusing on the unique identity struggles that come with each decade in life.
Hannah Kelderman et al
Knowing God's Heart (Pt. 1)
Daniel Morell
You've probably heard the saying, "There is a God-shaped hole in everyone's heart," often linked to the gospel. But even if you’ve known the Lord for a while, you may still not feel whole. Simply being saved isn't enough to fill that gap.
Modern western society promotes a philosophy of self-sovereignty, declaring, "I am my own; I define my identity and purpose. I will choose my journey in life." This belief creates a heavy burden to craft an authentic self-image that is admired to justify one's existence. In a world where everyone else is also vying for the same attention and admiration, it leads to a constant struggle for significance.
The church, too, is affected by these ideas. Even when we’re told “your identity is in Christ,” we still feel the pressure to create a meaningful image.
In this two-part session, we will learn how to think Biblically about these ideas. We will explore how a right relationship with God can answer some of the great needs of the human heart like identity, purpose, and fulfilment. Understanding this will help us solve some of life’s deepest dilemmas, leading to a more authentic, meaningful life with true joy.
Daniel Morell is lives in Wisconsin with his wife Emily, a missionary kid who grew up in Spain, and their two young sons. Daniel was raised in Christian home and put his trust in Christ for salvation at seven years old.
Daniel is active in discipleship, and Bible teaching at his home assembly, Fox Valley Bible Chapel, and beyond. He serves as a software developer at JAARS working on systems that make missionary aviation safer and more efficient.
Knowing Your Heart (Pt. 2)
Daniel Morell
You've probably heard the saying, "There is a God-shaped hole in everyone's heart," often linked to the gospel. But even if you’ve known the Lord for a while, you may still not feel whole. Simply being saved isn't enough to fill that gap.
Modern western society promotes a philosophy of self-sovereignty, declaring, "I am my own; I define my identity and purpose. I will choose my journey in life." This belief creates a heavy burden to craft an authentic self-image that is admired to justify one's existence. In a world where everyone else is also vying for the same attention and admiration, it leads to a constant struggle for significance.
The church, too, is affected by these ideas. Even when we’re told “your identity is in Christ,” we still feel the pressure to create a meaningful image.
In this two-part session, we will learn how to think Biblically about these ideas. We will explore how a right relationship with God can answer some of the great needs of the human heart like identity, purpose, and fulfilment. Understanding this will help us solve some of life’s deepest dilemmas, leading to a more authentic, meaningful life with true joy.
Daniel Morell is lives in Wisconsin with his wife Emily, a missionary kid who grew up in Spain, and their two young sons. Daniel was raised in Christian home and put his trust in Christ for salvation at seven years old.
Daniel is active in discipleship, and Bible teaching at his home assembly, Fox Valley Bible Chapel, and beyond. He serves as a software developer at JAARS working on systems that make missionary aviation safer and more efficient.
Sharing Your Faith At Work - We All Can Do It!
Johnny Douglas
This seminar will be a platform to encourage the saints to share the Gospel with courage, grace, joy, and love. Reduce your fears and share the Gospel with thoughtfulness and hope.
Johnny/Kelly have been married for over 33 years. We became born-again believers after 5 years of marriage and thankfully on the same night! Our lives radically changed in many ways and we also began having children as our eyes were opened and we realised they are a blessing from God. We have had 10 children, 8 living and two with the Lord. We have been serving in ministry for the last 15 years evangelizing, discipling, teaching, and at times working with children. God is all we need indeed.
Teaching (and working) in secular and Christian environments
Hannah Kelderman + Lori Kratzer
This session is for women and will consider scriptural principles for understanding teaching as working with the Lord in both secular and Christian school settings, with applications for children’s ministry and homeschooling.
Hannah Kelderman has been a public high school science teacher for 20 years. She has enjoyed being able to see the Lord’s continued work in her students’ lives to draw them to Himself and to set the captive free.
Lori Kratzer has been a teacher in a variety of settings - public schools, Sunday School ministry, children's programs, and helping others homeschool. She now teaches future elementary teachers at Emmaus University in Dubuque, Iowa. She desires to equip and encourage other women to serve through teaching.
To Be Encouraged and To Encourage
Kelly Douglas
We can be encouraged to live our life with joy and vigor in the Lord. Our purpose is not to be confused, lost, anxious, or apathetic but to know God, to love God, and connect with the real people around us.
Johnny/Kelly have been married for over 33 years. We became born-again believers after 5 years of marriage and thankfully on the same night! Our lives radically changed in many ways and we also began having children as our eyes were opened and we realised they are a blessing from God. We have had 10 children, 8 living and two with the Lord. We have been serving in ministry for the last 15 years evangelizing, discipling, teaching, and at times working with children. God is all we need indeed.
Where Your Identity and His Purpose Coincide: Made in His Image
Nick Weaver
In this seminar we will consider the significance and purpose of what mankind was to accomplish being created in the image of God. In what way were we created in His image? What does it mean to be created in His image? Why does this even matter in our current culture? And most importantly, what impact does this have on YOUR life?
I was born in Southern California where I spent the first 24 years of my life. I was blessed tremendously to have been raised in a very faithful Christian home. As a result of having a lot of exposure to the gospel, I came to faith at a young age. Starting in my early 20's, I have had the privilege of being involved in both the Galilee Discipleship Program as well as the Discipleship Intern Training Program (DITP). It was through these 2 programs that the Lord really took hold of my life. After meeting my wife Maggie, I made the move to Kansas City in 2018. We are happily in fellowship at The Bible Chapel of Shawnee where we serve the saints primarily through a High School and College-age Bible study.
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Schedule
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