Join us for the Equipping Conference 2025: The Work of His Hands, where faith and science converge in a powerful exploration of God’s creation. This year, we are honored to welcome Colonel Jeff Williams, a veteran astronaut with a record-setting 534 days in space, as he shares his firsthand experiences of space exploration through the lens of Scripture.
With a distinguished career in the U.S. Army and NASA, Col. Williams brings a unique perspective on God’s handiwork from the heavens, offering insights that inspire awe and deeper faith. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage in thought-provoking sessions, history-defining discussions, and a biblical approach to science and creation.
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE AND DESCRIPTIONS
Friday, June 6
- 5:00 p.m. – Doors open
- 5:00-6:00 p.m. – Registration
- 6:00-7:00 p.m. – SESSION 1: Space Exploration Seen Through the Lens of Scripture
- 7:15-8:15 p.m. – First Q&A Session
Saturday, June 7
- 8:00 a.m. – Doors open
- 9:00-9:45 a.m. – SESSION 2: God’s Work of Creation and Man’s Work of Science
- 10:00-10:45 a.m. – SESSION 3: The Bible in the Age of Science – A History Lesson
- 11:00-11:45 a.m. – SESSION 4: The Conflict Between Science & Scripture – History Revised
- 12:00-1:30 p.m. – Lunch
- 1:30-2:15 p.m. – SESSION 5: Redeeming Science for God’s Glory and Man’s Benefit
- 2:30-3:45 p.m. – Last Q&A Session
- 4:00 p.m. – Dismissal
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Please note: The church will not provide or arrange childcare for the conference on Friday and Saturday. Nursery will be provided for the morning services on Sunday. On Sunday, June 8, Col. Williams will teach during the Sunday School hour at 9:30 a.m. and preach the morning message at 10:45 a.m. If you don’t already attend a local church, we invite you to come to hear Jeff Williams preach at Kootenai Church this Sunday.
Col. Jeff Williams
Elder, Word of Grace Bible Church
An astronaut since 1996, Williams logged a record-setting 534 days in space on four flights, launching on both the Space Shuttle and the Russian Soyuz in direct support of the assembly and operation of the International Space Station (ISS). He most recently returned to Earth in September 2016. Over that time, he also logged nearly 32 hours during five spacewalks in U.S. and Russian space suits.
He is the author of The Work of His Hands: A View of God’s Creation from Space. Williams holds a bachelor’s degree from USMA, master’s and aerospace engineering degrees from the Naval Postgraduate School, a master’s degree in national security from the Naval War College, and a Doctor of Ministry from The Master’s Seminary.
Colonel Williams serves as an elder at Word of Grace Bible Church, a Russian-speaking Slavic immigrant community in Battle Ground, Washington. He also serves as a director on the boards of Grace to You, the Institute of Creation Research, and the Getty Music Foundation. He and his wife, Anna-Marie, have been married since 1980 and have two sons and seven grandchildren.