The Information Age has brought about the rapid exposure of opinions and objections to Christian belief. How can we be certain our faith is true? Learn from thinkers as they present the case for the truth of the Christian worldview.

A faith-building experience!

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Hear from world-class speakers

 

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Enjoy the beautiful Chicago area!

 

A faith-building experience!

Day(s)

:

Hour(s)

:

Minute(s)

:

Second(s)

Hear from world-class speakers

 

Connect with an entire community

 

Enjoy the beautiful Chicago area!

 

Keynote Speakers

Mike Licona

Mike is a professor of theology at Houston Baptist University, a frequent speaker on university campuses and churches, and the President of Risen Jesus, 501(c)(3).

Cisco Cotto

Cisco Cotto is Lead Pastor of Village Church of Oak Park and a Chicago radio personality.

Ted Wright

Ted is the Founder of Epic Archaeology, whose mission is to demonstrate the trustworthiness & reliability of the Bible as a historical document.

Program Schedule

May 3-4
Village Church of Dyer
14849 W. 93rd Ave
Dyer, IN 46311

Friday
6:00 PM DOORS OPEN, Registration, Coffee, Fellowship
6:15 PM Open worship and prayer

7:00 PM Welcome/Introduction
7:15 PM Mike Licona, “Discovering the Truth of the Resurrection”
8:00 PM Q&A
8:30 PM Breakout #1
Saturday
8:00 AM DOORS OPEN, Prayer, Coffee, Fellowship
8:15 AM Open Worship & Prayer
9:00 AM Announcements and Introductions
9:10 AM Cisco Cotto, “Discovering the Truth of Evil & Suffering”
10:00 AM Q&A

10:30 AM Breakout #2
11:30 AM LUNCH
12:45 PM Ted Wright, “Discovering the Truth of the Reliability of the Bible”
1:35 PM Q&A
2:10 PM Panel Discussion
3:00 PM CLOSE

Breakout Sessions

Archaeology is Epic: And Why You Should Care
Religious Pluralism: Why Truth Is Better than Opinion
Truth in Translating the Bible

Program Schedule

May 3-4
Village Church of Dyer
14849 W. 93rd Ave
Dyer, IN 46311

Friday
6:00 PM DOORS OPEN, Registration, Coffee, Fellowship
6:15 PM Open worship and prayer

7:00 PM Welcome/Introduction
7:15 PM Mike Licona, “Discovering the Truth of the Resurrection”
8:00 PM Q&A
8:30 PM Breakout #1
Saturday
8:00 AM DOORS OPEN, Prayer, Coffee, Fellowship
8:15 AM Open Worship & Prayer
9:00 AM Announcements and Introductions
9:10 AM Cisco Cotto, “Discovering the Truth of Evil & Suffering”
10:00 AM Q&A

10:30 AM Breakout #2
11:30 AM LUNCH
12:45 PM Ted Wright, “Discovering the Truth of the Reliability of the Bible”
1:35 PM Q&A
2:10 PM Panel Discussion
3:00 PM CLOSE

Breakout Sessions

Archaeology is Epic: And Why You Should Care
Religious Pluralism: Why Truth Is Better than Opinion
Truth in Translating the Bible

Conference Sponsors

Village Church of Dyer

“All the topics were wonderful. It increased my faith and I was very moved.”

” So well done, fascinating, and engaging speakers with incredible knowledge. “

“I don’t usually say this about conferences, but I wish it were longer.”

“I found all the topics to provide new viewpoints for me. Some challenging, but all strengthened my faith in the Gospel. Thanks!”

“Loved it! Can’t imagine what it takes to plan and make a conference like this one. It was fantastic!”

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Sponsor Discovering Truth

If you would like to sponsor or be a vendor at the Discovering Truth conference please fill out this contact form, and we will follow up with you!

Become a sponsor and you will recieve: your logo and description of your organization/business on the conference website (thedefendersconference.com/dyer), your logo in the conference program, logo rotating on main screens in between sessions, a two-minute pitch to the whole audience during on-site lunch session, and one table in the exhibition area.

Cost: $200

Want to be a vendor at this event?

You’ll receive: one table in the exhibition area to showcase your organization and verbal recognition by the host at the event.

Cost: $50

Payment for sponsorship must be received before benefits are given. Final deadline for sponsorship is April 15. Vendors will be considered until all available tables are claimed.