Christian Renewal Center

In Dickinson, Texas - 30 Minutes from Houston

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Dr. Bergsma is an international Catholic Bible Scholar that makes understanding Scripture simple!

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2026 Topic: Gospel of Matthew

Retreat for overnight guests include:
- 1 nights lodging
- 3 meals
(check-in begins at 2:00 pm)

Retreat for commuters include:
- 2 meals (Thursday Dinner & Friday lunch)
Cost:
- Commuter: Early $129/$159
- Overnight 1 Person: Early $229/ Late $259
Early registration ends April 16, 2026
About the Speaker

Dr. John Bergsma is Full Professor of Theology at the Franciscan University of Steubenville, in Steubenville, Ohio. He holds the M.Div. and Th.M. degrees from Calvin Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan, and served as a Protestant pastor for four years before entering the Catholic Church in 2001 while pursuing a Ph.D. in Theology from the University of Notre Dame. He specialized in the Old Testament and the Dead Sea Scrolls, graduating with high honors in 2004. His major study of the interpretation of the Year of Jubilee in ancient times is published as The Jubilee from Leviticus to Qumran (Brill Academic, 2007).

Dr. Bergsma’s articles, some co-authored with Dr. Scott Hahn, have appeared in several academic journals as well as Lay Witness, the magazine of Catholics United for the Faith, and he has published two books, Bible Basics for Catholics (Ave Maria Press, 2012) and New Testament Basics for Catholics (Ave Maria Press, 2015). He also has several Bible studies on CD, DVD, and MP3.

Additionally, he has appeared as a guest on EWTN’s The Journey Home, Franciscan University Presents, and Relevant Radio’s Drew Mariani Show, and has given presentations internationally through Parousia Media. Twice voted Faculty of the Year by graduating classes of the Franciscan University of Steubenville, Dr. Bergsma is a popular teacher who inspires his students with a love of Scripture. He and his wife Dawn reside with their eight children in Steubenville, Ohio.
Cancelation policy
- 94% Refund 90 days prior to the event (we have to pay online fees when money enters and money is refunded)
- 75% Refund 60 days prior to the event
- 50% Refund 30 days prior to the event
- No Refund 29 days or less until the event
*We allow you to have a substitute attend in your place. Name changes are accepted 24 hours prior to the event.

Clergy (Deacon & Priest) Bible Conference July 16-17, 2026
Topic: Gospel of Matthew

Conference Schedule for Commuters:
Thursday, July 16 4PM - 9PM
Friday 9AM - 4PM

Conference Schedule for Overnight Guest: Thursday at 4PM - Friday at 4PM
*One-of-a-kind conference and opportunity to learn from one of the leading Catholic Bible scholars. Dr. Bergsma speaks in a manner that is easy to understand while it takes you deep and breaks open Sacred Scripture.
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