May 19, 2026
Hilltop University is a spiritual retreat for Adults 55+ hosted in May at East Texas Baptist University. Conference events include corporate worship, Bible studies, lunch, a matinee concert, breakout sessions, and fellowship. During your visit, enjoy the beautiful campus of ETBU. More details will follow, but make plans to join us on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. We'll see you then!
Conference Pricing
Pricing includes lunch, concert tickets, and admission to all conference events.
- Hilltop U's individual price is $30 per person.
- Groups of five or more qualify for group pricing of $25 per person.
Conference Schedule
10:00 a.m. | Morning Session | Baker Chapel, Rogers Spiritual Life Center
11:30 a.m. | Lunch | Bennett Student Commons
1:00 p.m. | Afternoon Session | Baker Chapel, Rogers Spiritual Life Center
2:30 p.m. | Coffee Break | Edwards Conference Center, Rogers Spiritual Life Center
3:00 p.m. | Matinee Concert | Baker Chapel, Rogers Spiritual Life Center
Special Guests
Dr. David Hardage is the Director of Church Engagement for Texans on Mission and is currently the Interim Pastor of First Baptist Church Waxahachie. Prior to his current role Dr. Hardage served as the Executive Director of Texas Baptists and was the Pastor of First Baptist Church Sulphur Springs.
Mark Bishop is a Grammy-nominated, Dove Award-winning Christian music artist who resides in east-central Kentucky with his wife Carolyn. 2024 marked 40 years in the Gospel Music industry as a recording artist and songwriter. In 1984, along with his father and brother, formed The Bishops and began a recording and touring career that spanned seventeen years, reaching millions for Christ. The family enjoyed appearances on popular TV programs including TNN’s Nashville Now, The Grand Ole Opry, and The Bill Gaither Homecoming video series. They were blessed with twenty-seven Top 40 songs, numerous #1 songs, along with countless awards and industry recognitions. Mark’s solo career began after the family group retired in 2001, with that yielding more chart-topping and #1 songs. Mark was voted “Soloist of the Year” in 2005 at the Singing News Fan Awards. In 2020, Mark’s “Beautiful Day” album was a Top-5 Grammy nominee for “Best Roots Gospel Album”. In concert, his love for God is evident. His songs weave stories of family and faith.
Presenting:
Content to Fill a Little Space: The Life and Memory of Susanna Wesley.
