March 20 – 22, 2026
What does it mean to seek first Christ’s kingdom in a divided and distracted age? How should citizens of heaven live as exiles on earth? Join us for a weekend of extended teaching as we consider the priority, character, politics, and hope of the kingdom of God.
Loving King and Kingdom will offer a vision for living as Kingdom people in a contentious age.
Whether you’re…
…exploring what Christianity is all about…
…new to the Christian faith and want to learn more about what God says in the Bible…
…or are a long-time Christian ready for a deep dive into this rich text…
…this conference is for YOU!
Rev. Kevin Smith is a native of West Philadelphia. He attended Penn State and graduated from Temple University. Before entering pastoral ministry, Kevin worked in psychiatric hospitals. He later interned at Tenth Presbyterian Church and studied at Westminster Seminary. After moving to Washington, D.C., he earned a Master of Theological Studies from Chesapeake Seminary.
Kevin and his wife, Sandra, have four daughters. Together they planted Mount Zion Church in Bowie, Maryland. He later pastored in Miami, Florida, before being called to serve as senior pastor of New City Fellowship in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Kevin has long been engaged in urban and cross-cultural ministry and served as chair of the PCA’s Study Committee on Racial Reconciliation. He also sits on the Board of Trustees of Covenant College and frequently speaks and teaches within the broader PCA.
Friday, March 20, 2026
6:30 PM – Registration & Welcome, Dinner
7:30 PM – Session 1: Kingdom Priority (Matthew 6:33)
8:45 PM – Desserts / Social Time
Saturday, March 21, 2026
9:00 PM – Lite Start Breakfast
9:30 AM – Session 2: Kingdom Character (Matthew 5:2–12)
10:45 AM – Break / Refreshments
11:15 AM – Session 3: Kingdom Politics (Philippians 3:20–21)
12:30 PM – Lunch Buffet
Sunday, March 22, 2026
10:00 AM Worship – Session 4: Kingdom Exiles (1 Peter 2:9–12)
11:45 AM Sermon Discussion / Q&A Session
CHILDCARE
Child care will be provided on Friday and Saturday for children ages 6 months to 6 years old. For Sunday morning, a nursery is provided for children 5 months to 5 years. Children ages 6 and up join with adults in worship.
COST
The cost is $35 for adults (18+) for Friday and Saturday, with no charge for Sunday. Free for children under 18.
LOCATION
2807 Church Road, Bowie, MD 20721