Event Calendar
Help & Hope Conference
Join us for the MARKINC Ministries Help & Hope Conference on Opioid Abuse, a two-day gathering focused on equipping the local church to address substance use disorders through a reformed biblical lens.
Partnering with leading voices and seminaries, this conference will provide theological clarity, practical tools, and long-term resources for churches seeking to respond faithfully to the opioid crisis.
Event Details
Dates: February 25–26, 2027
Location: Good Shepherd Chapel, Lancaster Bible College, 901 Eden Rd, Lancaster, PA 17601
What to Expect
Theologically grounded teaching
Practical ministry application
Collaboration between churches and seminaries
Resource launches and long-term ministry vision
Meaningful networking opportunities
This event is designed to educate, equip, and mobilize church leaders to respond faithfully to the opioid crisis.
Related Resource
Hear the Stories Behind the Mission.
Before the conference, we invite you to hear directly from those who have lived it. The Help & Hope - Addiction Docustories feature real accounts of addiction, loss, and redemption that illustrate why this work matters and why the Church must be ready to respond.
Featured Speakers
Hover over a speaker to read their bio
Before coming to Jacksonville, Heath served as Executive Director of the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC) and as a professor at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
He is the author of several books, including The Biblical Counseling Movement After Adams, Finally Free: Fighting for Purity with the Power of Grace, A Theology of Biblical Counseling, The Great Love of God, and The Ten Commandments.
Heath earned a Bachelor of Arts from Gordon College and a Ph.D. in Biblical Counseling and Systematic Theology from Southern Seminary. He and his wife, Lauren, have two sons, a daughter, a son-in-law, and a beautiful granddaughter.
Greg served as a Captain in the United States Army from 2008 to 2012. His research interests include the relationship between habits and desires as well as the impact of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder.
He is the author of Lies My Therapist Told Me, Heart and Habits, and Helping Your Family Through PTSD.
Greg earned a Ph.D. in Biblical Counseling from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is a certified fellow with ACBC, an ordained pastor, and hosts the podcast Transformed. He and his wife, Amber, have three sons.
He serves as an elder at Christ the Redeemer Church in Greenville, South Carolina and holds a Doctor of Educational Ministry from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and a Master of Arts from The Master's University.
Ben is certified through ACBC and helps train and supervise counselors pursuing certification. He and his wife have been married for over 28 years and have eight children.
With decades of experience in residential and medication-assisted treatment, he holds a leadership role mobilizing a collective of over 120 national leaders and serves as a frequent conference speaker across five continents.
Dr. Shaw is a certified member of ACBC and has authored numerous books, curriculum, and resources to help the local church speak the truth in love. Through his podcasts and training, he continues to advocate for genuinely biblical answers to the problem of addiction.
Mark and his wife, Mary, have four adult children and reside in Jacksonville, Florida.
Full schedule coming soon.
Interested in sponsoring?
Sponsorships help make this conference possible and directly support MARKINC’s mission to bring help, hope, and light to those affected by addiction.
IN-KIND SPONSORSHIPS
MARKINC welcomes in-kind partnerships that support the success of the conference. Recognition may reflect the estimated value of the contribution.
Common opportunities include:
• Coffee or refreshments
• Printing of programs or signage
• Attendee materials
• A/V support
Conference Registration
Registration is required for all attendees.
Please select the registration category that best applies to you.
If you qualify for a discounted rate, choose that section below. Otherwise, register under General Registration.
Pricing will increase after December 1, 2026
Traveling In?
Scroll down for discounted hotel options near the venue.
Eden Resort
Rate: $139/night
How to book: Call 866-801-6430 or 717-569-6444 and say “LBC” (corporate wing)
Perks: $10 food voucher/day
Distance: 4-minute drive to LBC
Eligibility: Anyone affiliated with LBC (Sun–Thurs)
Hampton Inn by Hilton Lancaster
Discount: 15% off best-selling rate
Phone:717-299-1200
Distance: 9-minute drive to LBC
Courtyard by Marriott Lancaster
Discount: 15% off best-selling rate (at time of booking)
Phone:717-393-3600
Distance: 9-minute drive to LBC
Eligibility: Anyone affiliated with LBC
Book with LBC link: Button: “Book Now”
Hawthorne Suites by Wyndham Lancaster
Phone: 717-290-7100
Distance: 12-minute drive to LBC
Extended Stay America (Mountville)
Rate: $80–$100/night
How to book: Call 1-800-4CHOICE and say “LBC”
Includes: Continental breakfast
Distance: 13-minute drive to LBC
Eligibility: Anyone affiliated with LBC
Want to volunteer?
This conference runs on people who are willing to serve.
Volunteers help create a welcoming, organized, and supportive environment for every attendee. From registration and hospitality to room support and general assistance, your time can make a meaningful difference.
If you’re interested in serving at Help & Hope Conference, fill out the form below and a member of our team will follow up with next steps.
2026 Help & Hope Golf Tournament
Join us for the Help & Hope Golf Tournament, a fundraising event where every swing brings hope. Proceeds support MARKINC’s mission to bring help, hope, and light to those lost in darkness.
Event Details:
Date: Monday, May 11, 2026
Location: Inniscrone Golf Club, 15 Athelone Way, Avondale, PA 19311
Registration Opens: 8:00 AM
Shotgun Start: 9:00 AM (Scramble)
Lunch + Awards Ceremony: 1:30 PM
Registration is now closed.
What’s Included
Refreshments and driving range access
Snacks provided in golf carts
Lunch and awards ceremony
First and second place prizes
Contests + Extras
Contests: Closest to the Pin, Longest Drive, Straightest Drive
Mulligans: $10 each (unlimited)
String: $20 per foursome
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Sponsorships help make this event possible and directly support MARKINC’s mission.
Sponsorship Packages
Eagle Sponsor: $2,250
1 Foursome
Option to add a 2nd foursome for $500
4 Tee Box Signs
Company info in golf brochure
Recognition on event signage, website, and social media
Logo included on welcome gift
Golf Cart Sponsor: $1,750
1 Foursome
Logo sign on each golf cart
Company info in golf brochure
Recognition on event signage, website, and social media
Birdie Sponsor: $1,600
1 Foursome
2 Tee Box Signs
Company info in golf brochure
Recognition on event signage, website, and social media
Par Sponsor: $750
1 Foursome
1 Tee Box Sign
Tee Box Sponsor: $200
Tee box sign with logo and QR code
GOLF REGISTRATION
Individual Golfer: $160 per golfer
(We will single golfers in foursomes as needed.)
2024 MARKINC GOLF TOURNAMENT
Join us this year for our annual golf fundraiser held St. Anne’s Golf course in Middletown, DE.
Hope Is Alive
Join us in celebrating 30 years of providing help, hope, and healing! Our 30-year celebration kicks off with a special event, "Hope is Alive" featuring Ben Fuller, coming to Delaware on July 28th! Doors open at 5 pm. Bring cash for food trucks, merchandise, and door raffle tickets to win amazing prizes!
2023 MARKINC GOLF TOURNEY
Join us this year for our annual golf fundraiser held St. Anne’s Golf course in Middletown, DE.
2022 MARKINC GOLF TOURNEY
Join us this year for our annual golf fundraiser held at White Clay Creek Country Club in Wilmington, DE.
Blue Jean Benefit
Join us as Rev.Thompson shares a compelling vision of the power of forgiveness to transform our lives--personally, in our communities, and even in our nation.
2021 MARKINC GOLF TOURNEY
Join us this year for our annual golf fundraiser held at Back Creek Golf Club.
Merry Christmas
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas as we celebrate the birth of our Savior!
2020 MARKINC GOLF TOURNEY
Join us this year for our annual golf fundraiser! This year our fundraiser will be held at Back Creek Golf Club.
Help Hope Bloom Spring Campaign
The need for help and hope has never been greater! MARKINC is here to bridge the gap between hurt and hope for so many people who live with depressing, physical pain, mental turmoil, and emotional darkness, and now compounded even more by the upset in each of our lives during the restrictions of this pandemic has a powerful message of hope to offer. Please Help Hope Bloom this May by joining our GoFundMe Spring Campaign today!
CANCELED: Purpose After Losing Your Identity with Dave Dravecky
In 1988, he was at the top of his game and his life, only to receive the diagnosis of cancer in his pitching arm. He came back a year later to defy the odds, but his comeback was short-lived. Five days later, he threw “the pitch that could be heard round the world” when his arm had split in two…
"Sing! An Irish Christmas" Featuring Keith and Kristyn Getty
Ireland’s Keith and Kristyn Getty, writers of modern hymns and carols, celebrate Christmas with their eighth annual tour of Sing! An Irish Christmas. The Getty’s are joined by their band of instrumentalists, fusing Celtic, bluegrass, Americana, and classical music as well as cultural dance and the choral sounds of the holiday. Keith and Kristyn and their special guest friends perform a program that unites tradition and innovation in celebration of the season.
Proceeds from this event will go toward reaching more people with the free help and hope resources MARKINC.org offers.
Laura Story
Laura Story, GRAMMY award-winning singer/ songwriter, is coming to the The Grand Opera House in Wilmington, DE on May 23, 2019. Bring your family and friends for a night of fun and inspiration! Laura’s music and writing show God’s love and grace intersecting with real life and serve as a reminder that despite questions or circumstances, He is the ultimate author of our story. Get your tickets now!
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer events raise money for the American Cancer Society’s efforts to save lives from breast cancer. They raise awareness about breast cancer prevention. Join the MARKINC team and walk in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event while handing out our Help & Hope CD “Breast Cancer”.
2018 MARKINC GOLF TOURNEY
Join us this year for our annual golf fundraiser! This year our fundraiser will be held at the exclusive Newark Country Club.
Run for the Wall Outreach 2018
Every year on Memorial Day weekend, thousands of veterans, active military, and their families converge on Washington DC at the Vietnam Memorial to complete the annual “Run For The Wall." Join us this year as we hand out our Help and Hope war resources to the veterans at this event!
Beauty from Brokenness: Spring Benefit
When tragedy invades... how do you respond? Our guest speaker Marie Monville ~ wife of the Amish Schoolhouse Shooter in October 2006 ~ tells her story of how she chose to simply believe that HE IS on her darkest day. MARKINC exists to meet people in their brokenness and to share with them that God is Sovereign and can be trusted to restore Beauty from the Broken places in their lives. On May 18th, Marie will share her journey of what “simply believe” means, and special music will be performed by recording artist, Caitlin Jane. Please join us for an evening of hope and encouragement ~ Beauty from Brokenness ~ like a beautiful flower blooming from the lifeless ground, there is hope!
2017 Golf Event
Join us this year for our annual golf fundraiser! This year our fundraiser will be held at the exclusive Newark Country Club.
MARKINC in Motion Spring Benefit Dinner
Come see the momentum we are building and how we are moving hearts to worship Christ!
Run for the Wall Outreach
Every year on Memorial Day weekend, thousands of veterans, active military, and their families converge on Washington DC at the Vietnam Memorial to complete the annual “Run For The Wall." Join us this year as we hand out our Help and Hope war resources to the veterans at this event!
Law Enforcement Outreach
Join us when we go to Washington DC for Law Enforcement week where we will hand out our Law Enforcement Help and Hope resource.
Red Lion High School Outreach
Matt Maher recently recorded a Help and Hope resource for MARKINC Ministries as part of our "Youth Series." Now MARKINC is sponsoring Matt Maher to speak at Red Lion Christian Academy.
Golf Fundraiser
Join MARKINC Ministries for a fantastic day of golfing, food and fun! With your sponsorship or foursome, you will directly support production and distribution of our free resources that offer help and hope to hurting people.