Christ Is Lord Conference 2026
Christian Education and Vocation: Your Labor Is Not In Vain
JULY 17-18, 2026
Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain."
- 1 Corinthians 15:58
Featuring Pastors Toby Sumpter, Jared Longshore,
Stephan Albin, and Grant Brown!
Normal Registration: $85 (Now - April 2026)
Late Registration: $100 (Late registrants will NOT receive complimentary books)
Conference Address:
Crossroad Church
18293 365th Street
Earlham, IA 50072
Schedule:
(subject to change)
Friday, July 17
6:00pm – 7:00pm SESSION 1
GRANT BROWN “If the Foundations are Destroyed, What Can the Righteous Do?”
7:30pm – 8:30pm SESSION 2
JARED LONGSHORE “What Hath Covenant To Do With Education and Vocation?”
Saturday, July 18
9:00am – 10:00am SESSION 3
STEPHAN ALBIN “Leave It to the Professionals?”
10:00am – 11:00am SESSION 4
TOBY SUMPTER “How to Bring Back Masculinity (and true femininity) to Education and Vocation”
LUNCH BREAK
12:30 - 1:30pm SESSION 5
JARED LONGSHORE “To Classical, or Not to Classical: That is the Question”
2:00pm – 3:00pm Q AND A SESSION
TOBY SUMPTER, JARED LONGSHORE, ISAAC JOHNSTON
3:30pm – 4:30pm SESSION 6
TOBY SUMPTER “Your Children Are Nukes”
FAQs
Hotel?
We recommend the Sleep Inn Waukee-West Des Moines & the Aloft Waukee Hotel as the closest and most convenient options.
Free books?
Yes, each attendee who registers by April 30 will receive two complimentary books! Those who register after April 30 will not receive free books... but you'll still get free coffee!
Free coffee?
Yes! Coffee on tap throughout the conference.
Lunch?
Yes! Main Street Cafe and Bakery will be providing food for us once again on Saturday afternoon during the lunch break!
Will there be an exhibit hall?
Yes! Several of our sponsors (see below) will be exhibiting during the conference.
Will there be books available to purchase at the conference?
TBA
Children?
Bring your children! Any child under the age of 13 may come for free, however they still must receive a ticket. Please email pastorgrant@crossroad-church.com for free children's tickets.
What is the refund policy?
All ticket sales are final. However, you may request a transfer of tickets for free!
Church On Sunday Morning?
We warmly invite all conference attendees to worship with Crossroad Church at 10 AM.
