2026 Regional Conference
A two day event designed to center your faith in the gospel of Jesus Christ
Event Date
May 01 - 02, 2026
12:00 PM
Keynote Speakers
Daniel Emery Price
Daniel Emery Price is the Operations Executive at 1517, where he helps lead the organization’s mission to proclaim the Gospel clearly and creatively. He’s a frequent speaker, author, and co-host of 40 Minutes in the Old Testament and 30 Minutes in the New Testament. A former church planter, pastor, and worship leader, Dan brings a caring heart and a storyteller’s voice to everything he does. He lives in Northwest Arkansas with his wife and two daughters, and when he’s not writing or podcasting, he’s likely in the stands watching his kids run track or hit the hardwood. He’s also a devoted Razorbacks fan and a former touring musician, though these days the stage is mostly the podium or the podcast mic.
Kelsi Klembara
Kelsi Klembara is the online content manager for 1517 and host of the 1517 podcast/show, Outside Ourselves. She holds an MA in Reformation Theology from Concordia University Irvine. She lives in Dallas, Texas, with her husband, Doug, and her three children.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird is a Scholar in Residence at 1517. He has served as a pastor, professor, and guest lecturer in Old Testament and Hebrew. He holds master's degrees from Concordia Theological Seminary and Hebrew Union College. He has contributed articles to Christianity Today, The Gospel Coalition, Modern Reformation, The Federalist, Lutheran Forum, and other journals and websites. He is also the author of several books, including The Christ Key & Limping with God.
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Scott Keith
Dr. Scott Keith is the Executive Director of 1517, where he leads with clarity, vision, and a deep commitment to proclaiming the Gospel. He’s a speaker, writer, triathlete, and co-host of The Thinking Fellows podcast. Scott is the author of Being Dad: Father as a Picture of God’s Grace and contributes regularly to 1517’s theological work. He earned his doctorate from Foundation House Oxford, under the sponsorship of the Graduate Theological Foundation, studying under Dr. James A. Nestingen. Scott is also a proud father and grandfather, finding joy in both theology and time with his family.
Scott Davis
Scott Davis is a husband, father, magician, and pastor. He and his wife Leigh Anne live in beautiful Hot Springs, Arkansas with their five children, one dog, and one cat. Scott is the pastor of Hope Church Hot Springs, a small church that is affiliated with The Presbyterian Church in America.
Caleb Keith
Caleb Keith is a Summa Cum Laude, and Honors Scholar graduate of Concordia University Irvine, and holds an MA in systematic and philosophical theology from the University of Nottingham. In 2018, he published a translation of Luther's Heidelberg Disputation. Caleb is husband to Erika Keith and father to Esther, Emerson, Edmund, and Euna. He produces the Thinking Fellows and Outlaw God podcasts and oversees the 1517 Podcast network.
Flame
FLAME is a GRAMMY® nominated and Stellar Award-winning hip-hop artist. He is a well-versed leader in the Christian hip-hop scene with a growing list of accolades, including a GRAMMY® nomination, multiple Billboard chart toppers, and several Dove and Stellar Award nominations. He was born and raised in the inner city of St. Louis, MO. He has released 9 albums to date, Flame’s latest releases include three EPs: Extra Nos (2020), DayBreak (2020), and Christ For You (2021).
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