Lessons From Fiction: Lewis, Tolkien, and God's Plan for the Household
Christ Is Lord Conference 2025
What can Christians learn from dragons, yellow boots, and the smell of burnt marshwiggle? Do lessons for faithful living reside in these stories of the past? Are Christians living like free Narnians? Do we really believe that the great sorcerer has fallen and the true king reigns? Are we giving our children the tools to take dominion of the garden they have inherited? We were created to fight dragons. We are commanded to spread the news that Christ is King. The long winter is over. Christ is risen and spring is here. So let us start living like it! Join Dr. Joe Rigney and C.R. Wiley as they explore Tolkien, Lewis, and their value to the household on March 21-22 and you may find yourself doing a little skipping as you strike up a song on your way home.
Any child requiring their own seat must purchase an additional ticket.
Each ticket price includes two complimentary books!
Regular Price: $100 (ends January 31st)
Late Registration: $125 (late registrants will not receive any complimentary books)
Schedule*:
Friday, March 21
6:00pm – 7:30pm SESSION 1
GRANT BROWN
“The Gospel and Fiction”
7:30pm – 9:00pm SESSION 2
CHRIS WILEY
“Characters in the Household"
Saturday, March 22
8:30am – 10:00am SESSION 3
JOE RIGNEY
“Under A Spell: The Dark Enchantment of Modernity”
10:00am – 11:30pm SESSION 4
JOE RIGNEY
“Puddleglum's Faith: Breaking the Dark Enchantment of Modernity”
LUNCH BREAK
11:30 - 2:00pm LUNCH SESSION
STEPHAN ALBIN
“Lord of the Household”
11:30 - 12:45pm
GROUP A LUNCH
(Group B attends Lunch Session)
12:45 - 2:00pm
GROUP B LUNCH
(Group A attends Lunch Session)
2:00pm – 3:00pm Q AND A SESSION
JOE RIGNEY, CHRIS WILEY, ISAAC JOHNSTON
3:00pm – 4:30pm SESSION 5
CHRIS WILEY
“Dominion and Tom Bombadil”
*Schedule is subject to change
FAQs
Hotel?
We have negotiated a special conference rate for all who book through our website at Sleep Inn of Waukee, IA (16 min drive to Crossroad Church). Rooms must be booked by February 19th to receive the discounted rate. Click here to book your room now!
Free books?
Yes! Each attendee will receive a welcome bag with two books, one authored by Joe Rigney and the other by C.R. Wiley!
Free coffee?
Yes! All conference long we will have coffee available for your consumption - free of charge! Thanks to our generous sponsor, Reformation Coffee, caffeine will be on tap all day long! Check out their website here for more information on how you can reform your coffee experience: https://reformationcoffee.com/
Lunch?
Yes! Lunch will be catered in during Saturday's lunch session on March 22. There will be a $15/person charge. More information coming soon!
Will there be an exhibit hall?
Yes! Several of our sponsors (see below) will be exhibiting right outside the sanctuary.
Will there be books available to purchase at the conference?
Yes! Grace and Truth Books is coming to be our book vendor, and they are offering a special conference discount on loads of excellent books!
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.