ARISE: Because of the Times 2024
A Ministers' Conference
Because of the Times, 2024 will be a wonderful time with many members of the body of Christ gathering on our POA campus from January 16th - 18th. Registration opens Monday, November 6, 9AM Central Time. Registration is online only and can be accessed via a link that will be published on this page on November 6.
BOTT is a ministers' conference intended for Bishops, Senior Pastors, Associate Pastors, Assistant Pastors, Student Pastors, Pastors Emeritus, Evangelists, Missionaries (including AIM-ers, missionary evangelists, and Global Missions veterans), UPCI World Headquarters Employees, Bible College principals/administrators, Bible College students, and Ministers of Music.
Cost of registration is $90 per person. Upon sell-out, limited additional seating will be available in the overflow area (not in the sanctuary) for $75 per person.

Travel and Lodging
Because of the Times 2024 Accommodations
When you are ready to make travel and lodging arrangements, click the link below for a list of area hotels.
Alexandria & Pineville | Hotels
Americas Best Value Inn
318-443-1841
800-329-7466
Best Western Inn & Suites
318-445-5530
800-528-1234
Candlewood Suites
318-427-9020
877-660-8543
Econolodge (formerly Comfort Inn)
318-484-9155
Comfort Suites
318-445-9800
800-424-6423
Country Inn & Suites
318-641-8332
Courtyard by Marriott
318-445-2415
800-321-2211
Fairfield Inn & Suites
318-449-9000
800-329-7466
Four Points by Sheraton (Formerly Avalon Hotel and Suites)
318-619-3300
800-329-7466
Best Western Inn & Suites
318-445-5530
800-528-1234
Candlewood Suites
318-427-9020
877-660-8543
Econolodge (formerly Comfort Inn)
318-484-9155
Comfort Suites
318-445-9800
800-424-6423
Country Inn & Suites
318-641-8332
Courtyard by Marriott
318-445-2415
800-321-2211
Fairfield Inn & Suites
318-449-9000
800-329-7466
Four Points by Sheraton (Formerly Avalon Hotel and Suites)
318-619-3300
Hampton Inn & Suites
318-445-4449
Holiday Inn Alexandria-Downtown
318-541-8333
800-426-7866
Holiday Inn Express- Alexandria
318-487-9898
Holiday Inn Express-Pineville
318-704-6700
800-465-4329
Home2 Suites by Hilton
318-704-6450
Hotel Bentley
318-442-2226
LaQuinta Inn & Suites
318-442-3700
Quality Inn
318-445-6757
Siegel Select Extended Stay
318-310-7309
Sleep Inn & Suites
318-640-8505
Sure Stay by Best Western
833-612-9200
TownePlace Suites by Marriott
318-619-8420
800-800-8000
Wesley Conference Center
318-449-4500
318-445-4449
Holiday Inn Alexandria-Downtown
318-541-8333
800-426-7866
Holiday Inn Express- Alexandria
318-487-9898
Holiday Inn Express-Pineville
318-704-6700
800-465-4329
Home2 Suites by Hilton
318-704-6450
Hotel Bentley
318-442-2226
LaQuinta Inn & Suites
318-442-3700
Quality Inn
318-445-6757
Siegel Select Extended Stay
318-310-7309
Sleep Inn & Suites
318-640-8505
Sure Stay by Best Western
833-612-9200
TownePlace Suites by Marriott
318-619-8420
800-800-8000
Wesley Conference Center
318-449-4500
Bed & Breakfasts
Loyd Hall Plantation
318.443.9879888-602-5693
Susan’s Cottages
318-443-9624
318-443-9624
Tyrone Plantation
318-442-8528
318-442-8528
Natchitoches Hotels (52 miles via I-49)
Best Western Natchitoches Inn
318-352-6655
800-528-1234
Comfort Suites Natchitoches
318-228-8816
Holiday Inn Express Natchitoches
318-354-9911
318-352-6655
800-528-1234
Comfort Suites Natchitoches
318-228-8816
Holiday Inn Express Natchitoches
318-354-9911
Campground Facilities
LA District UPC Campground
(Dormitory style-linens not provided, RV hookups, no reservations required)
318-640-9657
River Cities RV Park
(I-49, 38 hookups, 24 Hour check in, washer/dryer)
318-880-7275
Rocky Creek Nazarene Campground
(Lodge style – RV hookups)
318-640-1280
Tall Timbers
(Motel style – linens provided)
318-445-6797
318-640-9657
River Cities RV Park
(I-49, 38 hookups, 24 Hour check in, washer/dryer)
318-880-7275
Rocky Creek Nazarene Campground
(Lodge style – RV hookups)
318-640-1280
Tall Timbers
(Motel style – linens provided)
318-445-6797
Conference Travel Codes
Delta Airlines
Meeting Code-NM39X
Click the link code above or call 1.800.328.1111* Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (EST) and refer to Meeting Event Code NM39X
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