Whether it’s a deeper understanding of the gospel or a deeper understanding of theology, our knowledge should drive us to a deeper love of Christ and a deeper desire to live for Christ. Join us this year at Focus, where we have an opportunity to marinate in these foundational truths for a whole week, and consider together how they form and equip us for a lifetime of ministry!

Don’t miss the chance to experience deep community, rich teaching, and a week that could deeply impact your walk with God as together we fix our eyes on Christ and the glorious grace He has poured out for us.

Register Here

Registration for Week 1 of Focus is now sold out. If you are from a Week 1 school, please register on the waitlist for Week 1. The Event Planning Department will reach out to you via email during the week of April 13th if we are able to offer you a spot.

If you are from a Week 2 school, please register as normal at this time!

WEEK 1: May 10-15

Albright College, Alvernia University, Cedar Crest College, DeSales University, East Stroudsburg University, Elizabethtown College, Gettysburg College, Lancaster Bible College, Lebanon Valley College, Lycoming College, Muhlenberg College, Penn State University, Susquehanna University, Wilkes University.

WEEK 2: May 17-22

Bloomsburg University, Bucknell University, Juniata College, King’s College, Kutztown University, Lafayette College, Shippensburg University, Thaddeus Stevens College.

Main Session Speakers

DM University

Wisdom Track: (Freshmen)

What does it mean to be "wise" and where do you start? Solomon would say the beginning of wisdom is this: "get wisdom." Join us as we explore and unpack the Proverbs and "get wisdom" together.

Discipleship Track: (Sophomores & Juniors)

Discipleship, why do we do it and how do we do it? We want to answer these questions for you through this track. We'll spend time exploring the vision, art, and science behind helping people around us love, know, and obey Jesus.

Bible Study Leading Track: (Sophomores & Juniors)

We want to help enhance your Bible study leading skills and offer you further training in how to skillfully use the Bible to minister to others.

Senior Track: (Seniors)

College is coming to an end. You've learned what it looks like to be a part of a fellowship on campus that is on mission for Jesus. But now what? How do you apply the skills you've learned out in the world, and what should you expect as you enter this next season? Join us to find out.

Focus+

What can singles do now to prepare for the marriage they may hope for later? This year at Focus+, Mark and Shannon Fodale will be teaching an extended version of their optional seminar from Fall Conference.

Together they will explore practical ways to cultivate Christlike character, pursue spiritual maturity, and build healthy patterns of communication and relationships now, long before a wedding day is ever in view. Their hope is to help you think biblically about singleness, relationships, and marriage so that, whether marriage comes sooner or later, you are growing into the kind of person who can love and serve another well.

The cost of Focus+ is $110. In order to register, add Focus+ to your cart at registration with your Focus registration.

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 $290.

This covers materials and lodging, and meals from Sunday dinner through Friday lunch.

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 “Focus” 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. Whether you are eligible for a refund depends on when you cancel.

If you cancel before the registration deadline (Friday, May 1st at 11:59pm for Week 1 or Friday, May 8th @ 11:59pm for Week 2): You will be refunded the amount you paid when you registered.

If you cancel after the registration deadline but before 48 hours prior to the event (Friday, May 8th at noon for Week 1 or Friday, May 15th @ noon for Week 2): You will not be refunded your minimum payment, but you will not have to pay any remaining balance.

If you cancel after 48 hours prior to the event OR you never cancel: You will not be refunded your minimum payment, and you will be responsible for paying any remaining balance.

LOCATION:

Doubling Gap Center
1550 Doubling Gap Rd
Newville, PA 17241

Focus 2026