Is the location wheelchair accessible?
Out of 28 sessions, 24 will occur on the first floor and are wheelchair accessible. Four workshops will be held on the second floor, requiring stairs.
Is there free parking?
Plenty. The church has 2 large parking lots: one at the main building (1677 Southside Blvd) and another at the Family Center across the street (9724 Arnold Road). You can park in either lot.
What food options will be available at the conference?
On Saturday, a simple lunch (sandwiches, chips and a drink) will be available for a few dollars at the church Family Center across the street from the main building. All other meals are on your own. The church is near the intersection of Atlantic Blvd and Southside Blvd, and 10 restaurants are less than 2 minutes away: Arby’s, Chick-Fil-A, Chili’s, Chipolte, IHOP, Olive Garden, Taco Bell, and others.
This link has nearyby restaurants highlighted:
https://www.google.com/maps/search/Restaurants/@30.3171707,-81.5564378,17z?entry=ttu
Can I bring my own food to the conference?
You may bring your own food and eat with other guests at the Family Center for Saturday lunch. You may bring water or other beverages to the workshops if they are in a container that does not spill when tipped over (like a bottle or travel thermos).
Do I have to attend both days?
You can attend one day or even just one session. However, we ask visitors to pre-register with tickets so we know how many guests to anticipate.
Are non-Christians welcome at this event?
Yes, non-Christians are welcome, even if they are follow a religion named at this conference (such as Islam or Wicca).
Will books or literature be available?
There will be booktables with literature from the conference speakers or other sources. Some items will be free, and others will be for sale.
Can my church or ministry have a booktable there?
Probably yes. Send an email to 2024conference@emnr.org, tell us about yourself and what you want to do, and we will get back to you.
If you have other questions that you think should be on this FAQ but are not there, email them to 2024conference@ emnr.org and we will add them if they are reasonable.