Love Con 2027 • Seoul, South Korea
SIDE
BY
SIDE
Stronger Together. Growing Together. Walking Together.
Because love is not simply about looking at each other. It is about standing beside each other through every season of life.
Early Bird
25,000 KRW
On or before January 18, 2027
Regular Rate
30,000 KRW
After January 18, 2027
For singles, dating couples, engaged couples, married couples, and anyone who desires healthier relationships.
Love is more than a feeling
Real love learns how to walk together.
Relationships are easy when everything is going well.
But real partnership is revealed when life gets complicated.
When dreams change. When responsibilities grow.
When misunderstandings happen. When seasons become difficult.
When one person succeeds. When the other struggles.
When life requires patience, sacrifice, forgiveness, and grace.
Healthy relationships are not built by two perfect people. They are built by two people who continually choose to listen, understand, support, forgive, grow, and move forward together.
Love is not about walking ahead of each other.
It is about walking side by side.
Meet the speakers
Real wisdom for real relationships.
Both speaking pairs come to the stage together as couples.
Pastor Stephen & Jennie-Lin Prado
Speaking together as a couple
Ptr. Stephen Prado and Ps. Jennie-Lin Prado are Christian ministers, speakers, and partners in life and ministry who share a passion for helping people grow in faith, purpose, and healthy relationships. Ptr. Stephen serves as the Lead Pastor of Jesus Is Alive CMNV Monumento, where he leads, teaches, and equips people through practical and Christ-centered messages.
Together, Stephen and Jennie-Lin bring a relatable perspective on marriage, partnership, faith, growth, and walking through life’s different seasons together. Their journey reflects the heart of LOVE CON 2027: SIDE BY SIDE - building a relationship where two people support one another, grow together, and continue moving forward with God at the center.
Stronger Together. Growing Together. Walking Together.
Bishop Ariel & Jesalyn Bernardo
Speaking together as a couple
Bishop Ariel Cruz Bernardo, M.Div., Ph.D., and Jesalyn Bernardo, M.A. are Christian leaders, authors, speakers, and partners in life and ministry based in South Korea. Bishop Ariel is a global leadership educator and ministry leader known for equipping pastors, professionals, and emerging leaders in the areas of leadership, faith, and relationships. Jesalyn is a counselor, ordained preacher, and speaker with a background in counseling psychology.
Together, they bring practical, faith-centered insights on marriage, communication, partnership, and growing together through every season - a message that strongly reflects the heart of LOVE CON 2027: SIDE BY SIDE.
Stronger Together. Growing Together. Walking Together.
Different perspectives. Shared wisdom. One powerful conversation about relationships.
The Core Concept
What does “Side by Side” really mean?
Stronger Together
Relationships should not weaken identity or purpose. Healthy love creates a partnership where both people encourage each other, strengthen each other, and face challenges as a team.
Your battles become our battles.
Growing Together
Healthy relationships require growth. Two people should have the freedom and encouragement to mature emotionally, spiritually, personally, and relationally.
Love should help you become better-not smaller.
Carrying Together
There will be seasons when one person carries more than the other. Love means knowing when to support, encourage, listen, serve, and help carry the weight.
You don't have to carry everything alone.
Walking Together
The strongest relationships are built around shared direction. Not competition. Not control. Not comparison. But partnership.
Two lives. One journey. Side by side.
The goal is not simply to stay together.
The goal is to become
Better Together.
A healthy relationship should create an environment where both people are encouraged to grow, become healthier, pursue purpose, heal, dream, communicate, and become the people God created them to be.
I don't need to walk ahead of you.
I don't want to walk behind you.
I want to walk beside you.
Side by Side.
What destroys “Side by Side”
Love was never meant to become a competition.
Relationships become unhealthy when we…
- ✕Compete with each other
- ✕Control each other
- ✕Constantly compare
- ✕Keep score
- ✕Ignore each other's needs
- ✕Stop communicating
- ✕Refuse to grow
- ✕Walk away emotionally
- ✕Allow pride to replace partnership
Healthy relationships choose to…
- ✓Communicate
- ✓Listen
- ✓Encourage
- ✓Forgive
- ✓Support
- ✓Celebrate
- ✓Grow
- ✓Protect trust
- ✓Walk toward a shared purpose
You are not opponents.
You are partners.
Who should attend?
This conference is for you.
Dating
Learn how to build a relationship with healthy foundations before making lifelong decisions.
Engaged
Prepare for marriage with healthier expectations, communication, and partnership.
Married
Strengthen friendship, connection, communication, intimacy, and your shared journey.
Single
Prepare your heart and perspective for healthier future relationships.
Rebuilding
For couples who desire renewed connection, understanding, healing, and restoration.
Growing
Even healthy relationships need intentional investment.
You don't have to wait until something is broken before investing in your relationship.
Strong relationships are built intentionally.
What you'll experience
What to expect at Love Con 2027
Real Conversations
Practical conversations about the realities of relationships-not just idealistic theories.
Biblical Wisdom
Discover timeless principles for building relationships centered on love, grace, honor, faith, and commitment.
Healthy Communication
Learn how understanding, listening, empathy, and honesty can strengthen connection.
Growth
Discover how relationships can become a safe environment where both people continue becoming better versions of themselves.
Restoration
Find encouragement for areas of relationships that may need healing, forgiveness, or a fresh start.
Connection
Experience meaningful moments together that create space for conversation, reflection, and renewed commitment.
Watch this first
Before you register, watch this.
A short invitation to Love Con 2027.
PRESS PLAY THEN SAVE YOUR SEAT
A moment to reflect
When was the last time you asked…
Are we still growing together?
Do we truly listen to each other?
Do we celebrate each other's victories?
Can we disagree without destroying connection?
Do we feel like partners-or competitors?
Are we helping each other become better?
Where are we going together?
Love Con 2027 creates space for conversations that matter.
“A strong relationship isn't two people competing to be ahead. It's two people choosing to move forward side by side.”
Love Con 2027
Save the date
2027
Time
Monday • 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Venue
Bethel Church
Seoul, South Korea
Speakers
Main Speakers - Pastor Stephen & Jennie-Lin Prado
Guest Speakers - Bishop Ariel & Jesalyn Bernardo
Don't just say,
“we should do this sometime.”
Make February 8 the day.
Invest a few hours in the relationship you are building, preparing for, strengthening, or restoring.
Registration Now Open
Early Bird
25,000 KRW
On or before January 18, 2027
Regular Rate
30,000 KRW
After January 18, 2027
Per person. Couples register each attendee individually.
Official Sign-Up
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We're walking toward something special.
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Love Con 2027: SIDE BY SIDE
Stronger Together.
Not because life suddenly becomes easier-but because you know you are not facing it alone.
Growing Together.
Not because you are exactly the same-but because you give each other space and encouragement to become better.
Walking Together.
Not because you know everything the future holds-but because you have chosen to face it side by side.
That's the kind of love worth building.
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Frequently asked questions
Everyone is welcome. The conference is especially meaningful for singles, dating couples, engaged couples, married couples, young adults, families, and anyone who wants to build healthier and stronger relationships.
No. You are very welcome to attend even if you are single or coming without a partner. LOVE CON is not exclusively for couples - it is also for anyone who wants to prepare for, understand, or build healthier relationships.
Definitely not. Healthy relationships also require intentional investment and continuous growth.
Yes. We strongly encourage everyone to register in advance so the LOVE CON Committee can properly prepare for attendees and send important event announcements and reminders.
You have to register separately to receive an email for updates and other information. But there is a section in the form requesting your spouse name.
We recommend bringing your Bible, notebook, pen, and an open heart ready to learn, reflect, connect, and grow. Additional event instructions will be sent to registered participants before the conference.
Yes. Registered participants will receive important announcements, reminders, event information, and any necessary updates through the email address provided during registration.
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February 8, 2027 • Seoul
Life has many seasons.
Don't walk them alone.
Through victories. Through challenges. Through dreams. Through changes.
Through every new chapter.
Learn how to build the kind of relationship where you can keep moving forward- side by side.
February 8, 2027 • 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM • Bethel Church • Seoul, South Korea