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Challenges to Christian belief seem to come from all corners today, and students need to be able to respond faithfully. We are excited to partner with the to provide an engaging and in-depth time of training and inspiration. We hope you will join us.

Registration Deadline: Aug. 25, 2026 | Cost: $25 (registration, lunch & t-shirt); $15 for chaperones (not required)

2026 Speakers

is the founder and Lead Pastor of The Journey Church in Lebanon, TN. The church reaches a diverse range of people and continues to grow in both numbers and ministry opportunities to make disciples of Jesus. He also founded Knowing Jesus Ministries, a non-profit organization which exists to proclaim timeless truth for everyday life. This ministry provides resources for Christians to grow in their daily walk with Jesus, withstand the onslaught of cultural pressures to conform, and prepare Christians for the suffering that comes in this life. Erik has been married to Katrina since 2002, and has three children: Kaleb (who went to be with the Lord on December 1st, 2019), Kaleigh Grace, and Kyra Piper.

Ted Kluck is the award-winning author of 30 books, and his journalism has appeared in ESPN the Magazine, USA Today, and many other outlets. He served as the screenwriter and co-producer of the feature film Silverdome and currently hosts The Kluck Podcast and Gut Check Podcast. Ted won back-to-back Christianity Today Book of the Year Awards (2007, 2008) and was a 2008 Michigan Notable Book Award winner for his football memoir, Paper Tiger: One Athlete’s Journey to the Underbelly of Pro Football. He currently serves as an associate professor of journalism at Â鶹ÊÓƵ University and coaches long snappers at Lane College. Ted and his wife Kristin have two children, Tristan and Maxim.

is a team of worship leaders, songwriters, and musicians who serve weekly at their local church in Lebanon, TN. With biblical integrity and steadfast creativity, they aim to write, record, and led songs that are truthful and clear. Since the fall of 2020, Journey Worship Co. has produced 2 full-length live albums, a Christmas album, a kids’ album, and an acoustic EP (Green Room Sessions). They’ve traveled all across the eastern U.S., and their music has been led and sung in churches around the world.

Schedule

Saturday, Sept. 12

• 9:00 a.m. — Check-In Begins, Foyer of the Grant Events Center
• 9:30 a.m. — Welcome and Prayer
• 9:35 a.m. — Worship with Journey Worship Co.
• 10:00 a.m. — Session 1: Erik Reed
• 10:45 a.m. — Break
• 10:55 a.m. — Session 2: Erik Reed
• 11:45 a.m. — Worship with Journey Worship Co.
• 12:00 p.m. — Lunch
• 12:45 p.m. — Session 3: Erik Reed (Q&A)
• 1:20 p.m. — Break
• 1:30 p.m. — Panel with Â鶹ÊÓƵ Students
• 2:00 p.m. — Session 4: Ted Kluck
• 2:45 p.m. — Closing Worship with Journey Worship Co.
• 3:00 p.m. — Conference Dismissed

Directions and Parking

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Members of the faculty are asked to encourage students who are anticipating graduating in December to participate in the Fall Session. Deadline for submissions is October 30, 2026 by 4 p.m. Presentations will be scheduled at the discretion of the Professor, additionally, faculty are asked to remember to encourage students to participate in the Â鶹ÊÓƵ University Scholarship Symposium held annually in late April.

Location: SUB Hallway

Guidelines for Poster Presentations

The following guidelines are designed to ensure the most effective presentation of student/faculty research during library hosted poster presentations.

1. Poster presentations should include the following content:
   • project title
   • presenter’s name
   • department/institution
   • project description
   • findings
   • documentation
   • funding source
2. The Office of Research will provide tables suitable for the placement of posters no larger than 40″ x 60″.
3. The posters must be attached to foam board so they will sit on the easel.
4. Presenters must be in attendance during the time of the poster session to answer questions.
5. Please notify Suzanne Barham (x5378) if you will need electrical connections for your presentation.
6. It is the responsibility of presenters to make all arrangements for necessary computer or media equipment.

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