Prevail

SCRIPTURES

Acts 19:20, NKJV
“So the word of the Lord grew mightily and prevailed.”

Isaiah 40:8, GNT
“Yes, grass withers and flowers fade, but the word of our God endures forever.”

EXPLANATION

In Matthew 7, Jesus told a parable. The story was about two men – one who heard the Word of the Lord and did it and one who did not. It says that when the rain fell, the floods came, and the winds blew, the house of the foolish man who built his house on the sand fell. However, the house of the wise man who built his house on the rock stood strong.

The Word of the Lord through Brother Copeland for 2023 is all about making God’s Word first place and final authority in our lives. Much like the story of the two builders, we have a choice to make regarding whether we will build our lives on the unfailing Word of God or the sinking sand of the world around us. Jesus said that it is on the revelation of His Word that He will build the Church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.

In a world built on the shaky foundation of relative truth, counterfeit love, deconstruction, distractions, and deception, God desires for His people to build their lives on the one thing that cannot be shaken, changed, or overcome. His Word says that faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God – and it is that faith in the Word of God that will unlock victory in every area of life. Faith is what gives the people of God the ability to stand on that solid rock.

The enemy has launched an attack on the next generation to undermine the Word of God and prevent them from understanding the dominating nature of the Word. But God is opening the eyes of His Glorious Church to see the truth. This generation of young people will know the authority of the Word. They will understand that it contains the power within it to cause them to prevail in the midst of any storm. They will not bow to the lies and the pressure of the world, but understand that the prevailing Word of God has proven itself more powerful than any opposing force. They will not shrink back in fear, but will bodly stand on the exceedingly great and precious promises contained in His Word. They will remain steadfast, rooted, assured, and established in the faithfulness of His Covenant. The Word of God is a mighty force. A strong tower. Alive. Active. The Word of God is God Himself. And the Word of God will prevail.

This generation will build their lives on this Solid Rock. All other ground is sinking sand. The theme for the 14forty Southwest Believers’ Convention 2023 is Prevail.


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Speakers

SPEAKER SCHEDULE

Monday, July 31st

9:00 a.m. Pastor Holden Hanley
2:00 p.m. Breakouts

  • Pastor John Jester - Men of Faith
  • Pastor Kathryn Hanley - Women of Faith

3:00 p.m. Pastor Ara Veney
7:00 p.m. Dean Sikes

Tuesday, August 1st

9:00 a.m. Pastor Kathryn Hanley
2:00 p.m. Kellie Copeland
3:00 p.m. Pastor John Jester
7:00 p.m. Pastor Mark Hankins

Wednesday, August 2nd

9:00 a.m. Pastor George Pearsons
2:00 p.m. Pastor David Luna Youth
2:00 p.m. Breakout: Youth Pastor Session - Pastor John Jester
3:00 p.m. Pastor Panel - All Pastors
7:00 p.m. Pastor Charity Kalstrup

Thursday, August 3rd

9:00 a.m. Pastor Charity Kalstrup
2:00 p.m. Prayer That Avails Much - Iva Bennett
7:00 p.m. Pastor David Winston

Friday, August 4th

9:00 a.m. Pastor David Winston
2:00 p.m. Pastor Ara Veney
3:00 p.m. Pastor Holden Hanley
7:00 p.m. Pastor Kathryn Hanley

Saturday, August 5th

9:30 a.m. Pastor John Jester - Healing School
7:00 p.m. Worship Night with the 14forty Youth Pastors

Monday, July 31st

9:00 a.m. Pastor Holden Hanley
2:00 p.m. Breakouts

  • Pastor John Jester - Men of Faith
  • Pastor Kathryn Hanley - Women of Faith

3:00 p.m. Pastor Ara Veney
7:00 p.m. Dean Sikes

Tuesday, August 1st

9:00 a.m. Pastor Kathryn Hanley
2:00 p.m. Kellie Copeland
3:00 p.m. Pastor John Jester
7:00 p.m. Pastor Mark Hankins

Wednesday, August 2nd

9:00 a.m. Pastor George Pearsons
2:00 p.m. Pastor David Luna Youth
2:00 p.m. Breakout: Youth Pastor Session - Pastor John Jester
3:00 p.m. Pastor Panel - All Pastors
7:00 p.m. Pastor Charity Kalstrup

Thursday, August 3rd

9:00 a.m. Pastor Charity Kalstrup
2:00 p.m. Prayer That Avails Much - Iva Bennett
7:00 p.m. Pastor David Winston

Friday, August 4th

9:00 a.m. Pastor David Winston
2:00 p.m. Pastor Ara Veney
3:00 p.m. Pastor Holden Hanley
7:00 p.m. Pastor Kathryn Hanley

Saturday, August 5th

9:30 a.m. Pastor John Jester - Healing School
7:00 p.m. Worship Night with the 14forty Youth Pastors

VOLUNTEER

We are looking for Students and Adults who:

  • Can minister the love and joy to those around them
  • Are prepared for each service assignment and on time
  • Maintain a positive attitude
  • Represent 14forty and KCM on and off site by being kind to hotel staff, convention guests, and any individuals you contact during the week

All adult volunteers must be 18 years and older and will have a background check completed before the beginning of SWBC 2023. This does not include seniors who just graduated in the 2022-2023 school year. Areas of service include: Camera Operators, Check-in Scanners, Ushers

Student Leaders will be allowed to serve in positions before and after services as greeters and check-in scanners.

Registration is Closed

YOUTH PASTORS

Calling all Youth Pastors! Come join Pastor John Jester in a breakout specially for you! Make sure you register so we know you are coming!

Register for Youth Pastors Breakout

FAQ

14forty SWBC services are considered a secure atmosphere, meaning that all the adults in our room are screened in advance and trained to be around minors. We do have a small designated area for parents or youth leader to sit in service, but they must check-in at our adult check-in and only sit in that area. We will require proof that any adult who wishes to attend is a parent or youth leader.

Parents or youth leaders may attend the breakout session in the main ballroom. Parents or youth leaders will be required to stay in the designated seating area. This year on Wednesday, August 2nd during the afternoon session we will have a special breakout open for all Youth Pastors! Please make sure you register for this breakout if you are a Youth Pastor and want to attend. Register Here

After students have initially been registered in our system, students may arrive for 14forty services on their own and check in. However, students are not in the care of 14forty staff and volunteers UNTIL they have officially scanned into the service and are safely in our room.
14forty SWBC services are geared towards students who are 13 to 18 years old. Therefore, students must be 13 -18 years old at the time of the convention in order to attend. This includes younger children who may want to attend with a parent and sit in the designated seating section.
14forty youth services for the Southwest Believers’ Convention 2023 will be held in the Fort Worth Convention Center in the Ball Room. The Ball Room is located on the 2nd level near the commerce street entrance.
We will not be streaming our services live this year. However, we will be uploading the previous day’s services to our social media platforms the following day! This will enable you to still engage with us the week of SWBC if you cannot attend in person.