We long for change…better situations, better direction, better versions of ourselves. But the transformation we long for is usually on our own terms. And it's often out of reach. True, lasting change is only possible through Jesus, who powerfully saves us and then sends us out!
Join us October 17-19 at the Hilton in Harrisburg, PA, to experience the transforming grace of Jesus!
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.