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When you hear the word “relentless”, what comes to mind? How about a friend’s constant texting? Or a professor's frequent assignments? Maybe even the challenges of a pandemic season? But would you ever use the word “relentless” to describe the grace of God? Join us this weekend as we discover the relentless grace of God that pursues people of all kinds - insider, outsider, friend, and foe.
Schedule
Friday, October 29
| 5:30 p.m. | Registration |
| 7:00 p.m. | Grace for the Runaway (Jonah 1) - Mark Fodale |
| 8:45 p.m. | Campus Groups |
Saturday, October 30
| 8:00 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 9:30 a.m. | Grace for the Desperate (Jonah 2) - Jordan Eyster |
| 11:30 a.m. | Morning Breakout Sessions |
| 12:15 p.m. | Lunch |
| 2:00 p.m. | Missions Fair |
| 4:00 p.m. | Afternoon Breakout Sessions |
| 5:00 p.m. | Dinner |
| 6:30 p.m. | Grace for the Repentant (Jonah 3) - Tom Hallman |
| 7:45 p.m. | Worship Session with Matt Papa |
Sunday, October 31
| 8:00 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 9:30 a.m. | Breakout Sessions |
| 10:30 a.m. | Grace for the Angry (Jonah 4) - David Royes |
Registration
Signup for WaitlistWhen you register, you should receive an email confirming your registration. If you do not receive this email, please email registrar@dm.org to let us know.
Payment
The cost of the conference for students is $190. The cost for alumni and guests is $320.
This covers materials, lodging, and meals from Saturday breakfast through Sunday breakfast (excluding Saturday lunch, which will be out on the town). To reserve your spot at the conference, you must make a payment of at least $20 at the time of registration using a credit or debit card. You can pay the remaining balance in one of three ways:
- Pay online
- mail a check or cash
- pay in person when you arrive at the conference
If sending payment by mail, please make checks payable to DiscipleMakers and write “Fall Conference” in the memo line. Mail your payment to: DiscipleMakers, 365 Science Park Road, State College, PA 16803. Please send your payments before the start of the conference.
Cancellation Policy
You may cancel your registration at any time by emailing registrar@dm.org or by logging into your registration. Whether you are eligible for a refund depends on when you cancel.
If you cancel before the registration deadline (Friday, October 15th at 11:59 pm): You will be refunded the amount you paid when you registered.
If you cancel after the registration deadline but before Wednesday, October, 27th at 5:00 pm: You will be refunded the amount you've paid, EXCEPT for the minimum payment. After registration closes, minimum payments are non-refundable.
If you cancel after Wednesday, October 28th at 5:00 pm OR you never cancel: You will not be refunded any payments previously made, and you will be responsible for paying any remaining balance.
Covid-19 / Masking
In keeping with best practices for gatherings and caring for the safety of all campuses joining us, we will require all Fall Conference participants to wear a mask in all indoor, public spaces, unless actively eating or drinking.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this, you can reach out to your staff worker on campus, or contact our Event Planning team at registrar@dm.org.
What to Bring
When you pack your personal items for the weekend, bring along a pen and a Bible. If you don't have a Bible, we will provide one for you at the conference.
Arriving at the Conference
If you're traveling by car, park in the Walnut Street Garage. (The cost to park for the weekend is $20.) In the garage elevator, press the button marked “LEVEL A,” which will take you directly to the Hilton. When the doors open you should see some friendly DiscipleMakers staff showing you where to go!
Breakout Sessions
Andy Cimbala
Who are you? What is your identity? How do you find your true self? There are so many options today, and it can be a confusing search. You've heard messages about who you should be from family, friends, and social media. You've also heard slogans like, "Be true to yourself! Follow your heart." How can we find true freedom and a thriving life amidst these conflicting answers? Join us to examine today's cultural messages about identity formation, and learn how Jesus graciously invites us to receive something better.
Keith Evans & Madi Wenger
Small talk. Love it or hate it, every single relationship in our lives began with small talk. It’s an art and a skill that we need to help us in developing relationships and loving our neighbors. In this breakout, we will focus on a biblical vision for small talk as well as principles and practicals to guide our little conversations that can have a big impact.
Tori Zbinden
We know we have the best news in the world but often feel ashamed or scared to share it. This workshop will consider what the scripture says about the core truths about humanity and how that can empower us to share the gospel unashamed.
Ben Hagerup
Sometimes life feels like a maze. Sometimes life feels pointless. Join us as we explore Ecclesiastes to understand how to navigate the maze and experience meaning in a world of futility.
Nick Smartt
The opportunity available on campus to follow Christ’s command to “make disciples of all nations”
Peter Krol
Perhaps you have trusted in the Lord Jesus, but you can't escape a few nagging doubts. Have you sinned big enough, or frequently enough, to mess it up? And what about the voices competing in your head, voices which leave you wondering what is really true and whether you could truly be a child of God? Can you really know whether you are a true Christian? According to the Bible, yes. You can know. In fact, God wants you to know. Such knowledge doesn't require codeword access into the mysteries of the universe, but it will require you to get brutally honest about some pretty personal questions. In this workshop we'll explore what the Bible says about the observable differences between those who have eternal life and those who do not.
Mike Chartowich
Do you always find yourself doing things at the last minute? Have you let people down by missing deadlines? Or maybe you are diligent in some areas like school but put off other things like hard conversations or big life decisions. In this workshop we will discuss the causes of procrastination and the spiritual remedies. We will also look at some practical strategies you can start even before you leave the conference!
David and Megan Royes
People, pandemic, politics. Fighting, failure, finals: the world is a pretty complicated place that can leave us unsettled and angry. But what if true peace was available? Together we will consider how the reality of eternity gives Christians a unique perspective and identity that fuels our joy and guards true peace.
Shannon Fodale
Loneliness. We all struggle with it, but we’re often ashamed to admit it. God addresses this issue in the first few pages of the Bible. Learn how to make friends and find true friendship with God.
Brian Seay
We live in unsettled times. More than ever there is a call to good “self-care” to maintain ourselves in the midst of it. But how does this suggestion square up to the Biblical calling to “deny yourself, pick up your cross, and follow” Jesus? In this breakout we’ll explore the Scriptures to find the answer.
Mark Fodale
Can shame be healed? Can glory emerge from brokenness? The compelling story of an abandoned woman's journey, recorded in Ezekiel 16, provides the setting for one of the clearest & most compelling pictures of the gospel in the Bible!
Peter Krol
We face challenging questions all the time, such as: Which elective should I take next semester? What is my best career option? When should I take the next step with that special someone? Should I obey my parents now that I'm an adult? What part can I play in addressing the world's injustice? In this workshop, we'll take a look at the book of Proverbs, which was handed to us by God for just such situations. By learning what God's wisdom is and how it works, you'll acquire a simple plan for living in a complex world.
David Royes
Christians use a lot of words, but it’s not always clear what they mean. Together we will see that belief in God is much more than sentiment or blind optimism, but an ongoing relationship with Jesus based on His forgiveness.
Tom Hallman
Do you ever wonder why God chose you? Do you feel inadequate for service in His kingdom? Perhaps you’re even in leadership and regularly feel like the whole thing is about to collapse. If that’s you, there’s good news: you’re exactly the person God is looking for. This session will explore both how and why God changes the world through weak and fearful people like us.
Learn the songs we'll be singing together at the conference!
Location
Hilton Harrisburg
1 North 2nd Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Parking: Walnut St. Garage
215 Walnut Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Mass Transit
The Hilton is a short walk from Harrisburg's train station/bus terminal.