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Fall Conference 2025


  • Harrisburg Hilton (map)

We live in a world that constantly urges us to prove ourselves, yet no amount of effort can heal the brokenness within. The good news is that God meets us in our weakness with His transforming grace - a grace that changes who we are and how we live.

At this year’s Fall Conference, we’ll see how God’s grace through Christ reshapes our identity, restores our hope, and empowers us to walk in newness of life. Come and encounter the grace that truly transforms.


SCHEDULE

Friday, October 17

6:00 pm Check-In
7:30 pm Main Session 1 – Mark Fodale
9:15 pm Small Groups

Saturday, October 18

8:00 am Breakfast
9:30 am Main Session 2 – Jordan Eyster
11:15 am Morning Breakout Sessions
12:00 pm Lunch: Out on the Town!
2:45 pm Optional Breakout Session
3:30 pm Mission Fair
4:30 pm Optional Breakout Session
5:30 pm Dinner & Campus Photos
7:00 pm Main Session 3 – Clint Watkins
8:45 pm Late Night @ Fall Conference

Sunday, October 19

7:30 am Internship & Missions Trip Interest Meetings
8:00 am Breakfast
9:30 am Breakout Sessions
10:30 am Main Session 4 – Brian Parker
12:15 pm Depart


MAIN SESSION SPEAKERS


REGISTRATION & DETAILS

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 $30.) 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!

Registration

When 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 $220. The cost for guests is $380

This covers materials and 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 the minimum payment of $20 at the time of registration using a credit or debit card. You can pay the remaining balance in one of three ways:

1. Pay online.
2. Mail a check.
3. 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, Sept 26, 2025, 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, Oct 15 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, Oct 15 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.

  • If you fail to attend the conference and do not notify registrar@dm.org about your absence, you will be logged as a NO-SHOW. As a NO-SHOW, you will also be asked to pay for your remaining account balance.


BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Saturday Morning Session

  • The Power and Peril of AI: Pursuing Authenticity instead of Fake College and Fake Friends - Andy Cimbala

  • The Spiritual War You Can’t See (and the God Who Wins) - Dan Miller, Becky Miller, & Rebekah Fodale

  • Talk to Strangers: The Unlikely Way to Honor God and Improve Mental Health - Maria Noyes

  • Making Friends That Last - Tori Day & Shannon Fodale

  • Dealing with Discouragement - Mike Kreider

  • Authentically You: How Jesus Reshapes our Honesty - Zack Gugenheim

  • "I Just Can't": Resilient Faith when Troubles Rise - David Royes

SUnday Morning Session

  • From Worthless to Treasured: The Gospel of Jesus in Ezekiel 16 - Mark Fodale

  • Lost in Translation: Sharing the Gospel without Confusing your Friends - Lincoln Fitch

  • Prayer - Keith Evans

  • Conflict: Gospel Tools To Navigate An Inevitable Problem - Joel Martin

  • Knowing What's True in a You-Do-You World - Carolyn Falcone

  • Is the Bible Trustworthy? - Mike Chartowich

  • Belonging: Lasting Joy after Campus Fellowships Fade - David Royes


WORSHIP

Learn the songs we’ll be singing at the conference with the Spotify playlist below!


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.

Earlier Event: October 17
Fall Conference 2025
Later Event: November 15
TOGETHER Retreat 2025