Schedule
Location:
Moody Bible Institute
Torrey-Gray Auditorium
821 N. Wells St.
Chicago, IL 60610
All times are in Central Time (CT).
Parking is available on the MBI campus, but space is limited so please arrive early to ensure you are able to park nearby.
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| Founder's Week 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, October 21 | |
| 7:00–9:00 p.m. | Evening Session Speaker: Priscilla Shirer Location: Torrey-Gray Auditorium |
| Thursday, October 22 | |
| 8:00–9:30 a.m. | Moody Radio Open House Location: Chapman Center |
| 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Morning Session Speakers: Dr. Philip Miller and Dr. Joe Stowell Location: Torrey-Gray Auditorium |
| 3:00–4:00 p.m. | Panel on Legacy Panelists: Dr. Tony Evans and Priscilla Shirer Location: Dryer Auditorium |
| 4:15–5:15 p.m. | Workshop Speakers: Dr. Elizabeth Smith and Dr. Andrew Beaty Location: Dryer Auditorium |
| 7:00–9:00 p.m. | Evening Session Speaker: Dr. Tony Evans Location: Torrey-Gray Auditorium |
| Friday, October 23 | |
| 8:00–9:30 a.m. | Moody Radio Open House Location: Chapman Center |
| 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Morning Session Speakers: Dr. Steve DeWitt, Dr. Crawford Loritts, and Dr. Bryan Loritts Location: Torrey-Gray Auditorium |
| 2:00–2:50 p.m. | Student Speakers Location: Dryer Auditorium |
| 3:00–4:00 p.m. | Moody Radio 100th Anniversary Short Film and Q&A Panel Location: Dryer Auditorium |
| 4:15–5:15 p.m. | Open Line Live Taping Speaker: Dr. Michael Rydelnik Location: Dryer Auditorium |
| 7:00–9:00 p.m. | Evening Session Speaker: Dr. Rick Melson Location: Torrey-Gray Auditorium |
NOTE: All events (except for the student speakers) will be livestreamed.
Workshop Description
The Lost Art of Boredom: Finding a Focused Faith in a World of Distractions
Featuring Dr. Elizabeth Smith and Dr. Andrew Beaty
We live in a world of constant stimulation, and as a result, people have developed a low tolerance for boredom. This context produces stress, distractions, and challenges that affect how people learn, grow, and connect with God and others. Discover simple, practical strategies to help your ministry and family create places where boredom is embraced while also maintaining personal safety, collective engagement, and a readiness to receive truth. From this foundation, stronger relationships and lasting faith can be built.
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