The Word Conference 2026

Monday, October 12, 2-9 p.m. 

Constructing a Biblical Faith in an Age of Deconstruction

In this current age of deconstruction—when truth, faith, and identity are increasingly questioned—the 2026 Word Conference will equip you to respond with biblical boldness, unwavering faithfulness, and greater confidence in the life-changing power of the Gospel.

Speakers

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Dr. Josh Moody (Ph.D., University of Cambridge) is the senior pastor of College Church. He is the president and founder of God Centered Life Ministries, which proclaims God’s Word worldwide through daily broadcasts on Moody Radio, podcasts, and streaming on Godcenteredlife.org. He is the author of more than 15 books, including the forthcoming Unframed: Conversations that take the Gospel out of the Box (Christian Focus, July 2026).

Jonathan Griffiths

Dr. Jonathan Griffiths (Ph.D., University of Cambridge) serves as president of Heritage College and Seminary (Canada) and is the executive director of The Timothy Trust. His syndicated Bible teaching program, Encounter the Truth, is heard on radio networks across Canada and the United States and globally through podcast. He is the author of more than 15 books, most recently, Gathered for Good: God’s Good Design for the Local Church (B&H, 2025).

Schedule

2 p.m. Doors Open - Browse bookstore and resource center

2:30 - 4 Session 1

Acts 4:23-31, Discovering Boldness in an Age of Deconstruction (Josh Moody)

Session Summary: Learn how the early church found courageous, joyful confidence in Christ—and discover how you can stand with conviction and grace in today's rapidly changing culture.

4 - 4:30 - Break

Bookstore, Resource Center, Fellowship

4:30 - 5:30 - Session 2

Acts 20:17-38, Pursuing Faithfulness in an Age of Hostility (Jonathan Griffiths)

Session Summary: Explore the timeless principles that enable believers to remain faithful, resilient, and gospel-centered when facing opposition, pressure, and cultural resistance.

5:30 - 6:45 - Dinner and Fellowship 

6:45 - 7:45 - Session 3

Unframed: Conversations That Take the Gospel out of the Box (Josh Moody)

Session Summary: Engage today's biggest questions through fresh, biblical conversations that help you communicate the gospel with greater clarity, relevance, and confidence in everyday life.

7:45 - 8:15 - Q&A

8:15 - 9 - Fellowship

Bookstore, Sponsor Tables

Registration Options

  • Early Bird through August 15: $39
  • After August 15: $49
  • Optional Dinner: $15 
    You might like to have dinner in downtown Wheaton during the dinner break. If you prefer to eat dinner onsite, dinner will be available. Purchase when you register, available through September 28, 2026.
  • Livestream only, for those outside the Chicagoland area: $29.
    Note: Conference gifts, bookstore deals, resource center, music, and the optional dinner will not be available with the livestream only option.

Contact us at conferences@godcenteredlife.org with any questions. 

Invite friends to join you. We look forward to seeing you!

Location

332 E Seminary Ave, Wheaton, IL 60187