What is HOPE Conference?

HOPE Conference is an event organized and hosted by IBC that encourages all towards a journey of spiritual renewal. As ambassadors of Hope, we will rediscover the wonder of the spirit of God, and harness His power in living out and sharing hope in the different areas of our lives.

What can I expect from HOPE Conference?

In our journey of spiritual renewal and rediscovery, we will be hearing from our special guest speakers in plenary sessions, and learn from each other in relevant workshops. These sessions will be tailored to a wide variety of interests and needs in line with growing in hope and bringing it to our family, workplace, and opportunities of ministry and connection both locally and overseas.

Who are the Conference Speakers?

We'll have three conference speakers this year! Margaret and Lucy will be speaking to the women, and Leif will be with the men.

Host of the popular podcast, The Joycast, Margaret Feinberg is a popular Bible teacher and speaker at churches and leading conferences, and creator of best-selling coloring and creative books for grown ups. Her books, including Scouting the Divine, Fight Back With Joy, Taste and See: Discovering God Among Butchers, Bakers and Fresh Food Makers, and their corresponding Bible studies, have sold over one million copies and received critical acclaim and extensive national media coverage from CNN, the Associated Press, USA Today, Los Angeles Times, Washington Post, and more.

She was recently named one of 50 women most shaping culture and the church today by Christianity Today. Margaret lives in Utah with her husband, Leif, and their superpup, Zoom. She believes some of the best days are spent around a table with amazing food and friends.

Lucy Lim’s life spun out of control in 2017, when she was diagnosed with cancer a second time. This time, it had metastasized. Yet, she refused to let cancer take over her life. Her faith in God stems from a simple belief in the sovereignty of God and her surrender to His perfect will. She continues to live with hope, joy, and purpose. 

She loves sharing her adventures with the Lord with anyone who has time to listen. She enjoys studying and teaching the Bible as well as dining with family and friends - especially if she isn’t the one cooking! 

The author of Joy Beyond Cancer and When It's Beyond Me , Lucy continues to live out and share her story of enduring faith.

Leif Oines is a Relationship Catalyst and Community Builder. He is a fourth generation Southeast Alaska guy. Born into a Christian family and the oldest of three brothers, he has spent the majority of his life in and around the church—when he isn’t swimming, reading, or smoking meat. He loves how God uniquely shapes individuals and individual church communities to demonstrate the love of God and love of others in their unique spheres of influence.

Married to Margaret for over two decades, they have explored what being good neighbors means from Alaska, Colorado, and Utah with many smaller in state moves in each state. While two of their nicknames are anchor and orbit - they love hosting meals, being in the water, and spending time with their 4lb teacup poodle Zoom.

Leif is excited to share how God has used relationships with others to impact his journey with Jesus - both personally and professionally. 

Who can attend this event?

ALL men and women aged 18 and above are invited!

Will childcare be provided?

We will provide childcare for children ages 1-5 on the morning of November 23, Saturday, from 9:00am-12:00pm. Registration/check-in will start at 8:45am. Please indicate on your registration if you need childcare.

How will the program look like?

The sessions will all be held in person at the International Baptist Church, 81 King's Road.

FRIDAY, November 22 - Women's Session only, 6:00-9:00pm*

*light dinner will be provided

• More Power to You: Discovering Freedom From Negative Thought Patterns Through Scripture (by Margaret Feinberg)

SATURDAY, November 23 - Men and Women's Sessions

• 8:00-9:00 am - Registration and Breakfast
• 9:00-9:25 am - Combined Plenary Session
• 9:45am-12:00 pm - Men and Women's Sessions
• Where to Place Your Hope: Discovering the Empowerment that Comes From Faith (by Margaret Feinberg)
• Glorious Hope (by Lucy Lim)
• Hope Through Community (by Leif Oines)
• 12:00-1:00 pm - Lunch
• 1:30-2:30pm - Workshops 1
• 2:45-3:45pm - Workshops 2

What are the Workshops we can choose from?

There are 8 topics that you may choose from, most are open to both men and women, unless indicated otherwise. When you register for the event, make sure to choose 1 topic for Workshop 1, and a different topic for Workshop 2. Below is the list of workshop titles and their corresponding speakers:

• [MEN only] Hope in Recovery from Addictive Behaviour(s) - John Vincent
• Hope in God’s Design (Introverts & Extroverts) - Ps Peter Shannon and Anne
• Hope in the Marketplace - Boon Kim, Wilson Yeo, and Hwai May
• Parenting with Hope - Dr. Luke and Carol Tan
• Hope Beyond Adversity - Lucy Lim
• Journaling our Hope-filled Journey - Sasha Woo
• Hopeful, Joyful Hospitality: Embracing Others through a Biblical Lens - Emma Merritt
• Hope in Action - Melissa Richardson and Molly Jones

Find out more about our Workshops and Speakers here.

What is the cost of registration?

REGULAR REGISTRATION (Oct 15-Nov 10)

• Women (Friday ticket) - $40
• Women (Saturday ticket) - $40
• Women (2-day ticket) - $70
• Men (Saturday ticket only) - $40

Conference fees cover access to keynote speaker sessions (2 sessions for women and 1 session for men), 2 workshops, a conference gift bag, lunch, snacks, and beverages.

Please note: we are unable to accommodate different dietary requirements as the food is catered. We are unable to cater specifically for food allergies, so please be mindful of what you consume.

How can I apply for scholarships or financial assistance?

Students ages 25 and below can get a 25% ticket discount. In addition, anyone who needs financial assistance, may write to hopeconference@ibcs.org.

What is your refund policy?

Registration is non-refundable, but transferable. If, for any reason, you are unable to attend the conference, please find another person to take your place.

How do I sponsor a participant?

Thank you for your generosity. In the last part of the registration form, you will see a question to indicate details of your donation. Kindly transfer your registration fee and your donation together in one transaction.

How do I register?

Just click on the button below. Easy peasy! Payment will be via PayNow or Bank Transfer, and more information is on the registration form. If you require any assistance, find our team in The Gathering after service or email hopeconference@ibcs.org.

How can I help?

We are so glad you asked! Please send us an email at hopeconference@ibcs.org if you are interested to help with setup, registration, hospitality or other roles.

What's the best way to get to IBC?

Nearest MRT station: Farrer Road (Circle Line)

Nearest bus stops:

• Farrer Rd Stn Exit B (11111)
• Farrer Rd Stn Exit A (11119)

Nearest parking:

• Empress Road Multi-storey Carpark, 8A Empress Rd, Singapore 261008
• Farrer Road Estate Car Park, 2 Queen's Rd, Singapore 260002

There is limited parking at IBC. Hence, we encourage you to come early to secure a spot or park at the nearby HDB estates listed above. Please refrain from parking in front of houses within the vicinity. Here's the map to IBC, for ease of reference.

Bookmark this page for more updates as we go closer to the event!