The Midwest Fall Conference is an annual event in western Michigan at Maranatha conference and retreat center in Norton Shores, Michigan. Maranatha is located on the shores of Lake Michigan and has nearly 100 acres of scenic grounds. There will be recreational time on Saturday afternoon for attendees to enjoy the grounds between sessions. A children’s program is provided, and spouses and teen/adult children are more than welcome to attend the sessions or to enjoy the amenities at Maranatha, making this a family-friendly conference. Meals and lodging are provided by Maranatha, and Day Passes are also available if you live in the area.
We encourage students and residents to participate and we have scholarships available to help them attend!
This year we will hear from Farr Curlin, MD, co-author of The Way of Medicine, on important topics such as the role of the healthcare professional in society and conscience in medicine. We will also hear from Stephen Ko, MD, MDiv, author of Faith Embodied: Glorifying God with Our Physical and Spiritual Health.
The Fall Conference incorporates high-quality content from world-class instructors with a time of worship and fellowship. Do not miss the 35th annual Midwest Fall Conference this September 26-28! Register today and bring a friend or family member!
| Marantha Lodging Fees | |
| 2 nights lodging and 5 meals | |
| Type | Cost |
| Single | $301 |
| Double | $253 per person |
| Student Housing | $225 per person |
| Youth (12-18) | $225 |
| Child (5-11) | $176 |
| Child (age 4 and under) | free |
| Marantha Day Guest Fees | |
| Day guest | $30 for the weekend |
| Breakfast | $14.75 per |
| Lunch | $17.00 per |
| Dinner | 22.00 per |
| Children’s programs | |
| Ages 4-11 years | $75 per child |
| Age 3 and under | $75 per child |
CMDA Member: $200
Nonmember: $300
CMDA Member, Retired or Missionary: $150
CMDA Member, Student or Resident: $150
Spouse: $100
Teenage or Adult Child: $100
Maranatha Bible Conference Center
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Farr Curlin, MD is Josiah Trent Professor of Medical Humanities in the Trent Center for Bioethics, Humanities, & History of Medicine and Co-Director of the Theology, Medicine and Culture Initiative (TMC) at Duke University. Dr. Curlin received his BA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and his MD from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. Before moving to Duke in 2014, he founded and was Co-Director of the Program on Medicine and Religion at the University of Chicago. At Duke, Dr. Curlin practices hospice and palliative medicine, and he works with colleagues across the university to develop opportunities for education and scholarship at the intersection of theology, medicine and culture. He has authored more than 150 articles and book chapters dealing with the moral and spiritual dimensions of medical practice, and is co-author of The Way of Medicine: Ethics and the Healing Profession (Notre Dame University Press, 2021). |
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Stephen Ko, MD, MA, MPH, MDiv is a Pediatrician and Preventive Medicine Doctor at Massachusetts General Brigham in Boston, MA. Previously, he served as Senior Pastor of New York Chinese Alliance Church, Professor of Global Health at Boston University, and Adjunct Professor at Alliance Theological Seminary. Dr. Ko received his BA and MA from William and Mary, MPH from Columbia, MD from Medical College of Georgia, and MDiv from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary. Dr. Ko writes at the intersection of faith and health and is a frequent contributor to Christianity Today and the author of Faith Embodied (Zondervan, 2024). |
| Friday, September 26, 2025 | |
| 6:00 pm | Registration & Check-in |
| 7:30 pm | “The Way of Medicine for Christians” – Lecture by Dr. Farr Curlin |
| Saturday, September 27, 2025 | |
| 8:00 am | Breakfast |
| 8:45 am | “Autonomy and Authority in the Clinical Context” – Lecture by Dr. Farr Curlin |
| 10:15 am | “Conscience and Witness in Medicine” – Lecture by Dr. Dr. Farr Curlin |
| 12:00 pm | Lunch |
| 1:00 pm | Free time/Activities |
| 4:00 pm | Prayer and Hymn Sing |
| 5:30 pm | Dinner |
| 7:00 pm | “Breathe” – Lecture by Dr. Stephen Ko |
| Sunday, September 28, 2025 | |
| 8:00 am | Breakfast |
| 9:00 am | Worship Service – Sermon by Dr. Stephen Ko |
| 10:00 am | Panel Discussion with Dr. Farr Curlin and Dr. Stephen Ko |
| 12:00 pm | Lunch and Dismissal |
