About MSBC
A multi-generational, multi-ethnic community — college students, second-generation children and believers of all backgrounds — gathering for four days to seek a fresh encounter with Jesus.
College students & young adults
From campuses across the Midwest and the Missouri Valley.
Families
Children ages 3 to 8 join a VBS program during sessions; older children study the Bible with their age group.
Shepherds & missionaries
Coworkers from UBF chapters, together for worship and mission.
What happens at MSBC
Four days of the Word, fellowship and mission.
01
Messages
Four messages from John, Mark and 1 Peter on what it means to follow Jesus.
02
Group Bible Study
Small groups study Mark 1 and 1 Peter 1 on Friday and Saturday mornings.
03
Testimonies
Representative testimonies on Friday night, reflection sharing on Sunday morning.
04
World Mission Night
Saturday night, closing with an altar call to follow Jesus.
05
Praise & worship
Conference praise in every session. Learn the songs beforehand on YouTube or Spotify.
06
Interest groups
Friday afternoon seminars, from preaching to apologetics and biblical sexuality.
07
Recreation
Basketball, volleyball, relay games, frisbee and a walk to the lighthouse.
08
Children's program
Treasured VBS for ages 3–8 during every main session, at no extra cost.
2027 Theme
Sent Out
“and he sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal.”
Luke 9:2
Program at a glance
Overview & Program →
Saturday
June 26 · Arrival & opening
2:00 PMCheck-in · Damen Student Center
5:00 PMDinner
7:00 PMIntroduction
Message: Who is Jesus?
Sunday
June 27 · Following Jesus
9:00 AMGroup Bible study · Mark 1:1–20
10:30 AMMessage: Why should we follow Jesus?
1:30 PMFellowship time
3:30 PMInterest groups
7:00 PMTestimonies & campus reports
Monday
June 28 · Mission night
9:00 AMGroup Bible study · 1 Peter 1:13–2:5
10:30 AMMessage: How to follow Jesus
1:30 PMReflection writing
3:30 PMSports & free time
7:00 PMWorld Mission Night & altar call
9:00 PMIce cream social
Tuesday
June 29 · Sunday worship
9:00 AMReflection sharing
10:00 AMMessage: The fruit of following Jesus
Offering
11:30 AMLunch
MSBC 2025 · Follow Me
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Last time
Yes, early bird registration is available until May 11, 2025 at 11:59pm (CST). After that, conference fee increases by $15.
Partial registration is not available.
Yes, you can cancel your registration prior to the registration close of June 8, 2025. You get the refund only if you have completed the full registration payment. However, there is a service fee of $20 deducted from the refund.
A graduate is a non-student who is beyond high school age but not currently attending college. A college is someone currently enrolled in college who has not graduated yet. A teen is someone who is from age 13-18. A child is someone who is age 12 and under. Note that the category selected should be made as of the 1st Day of the conference, June 26, 2025.
No, MSBC will not be live-streamed. Only the Sunday worship service at MSBC will be broadcast.