Gain top-notch training that will help you “bulletproof” your students’/children’s faith against a hostile culture and equip them to stand firm and confident in their convictions as they launch into their adult lives.

SPONSORED BY: The ThinkWell Conference and CrossLife Community Church (Charlottesville)

DATE & TIME: June 24, 2025 - 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

LOCATION: CrossLife Community Church, Charlottesville, VA (1410 Old Brook Rd., Charlottesville, VA 22901)

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Parents (of kids of all ages), youth leaders, pastors and other church leaders, teachers, school staff, and any adults who work with young people

COST: Free! No registration required (unless you need child care - see below).

CHILD CARE: Provided! Please register in advance by sending an email to info@thinkwellconference.org and give your name, number of children needing care, and their ages.

Detailed Description

When students leave the comfort of a Christian home or education, who is waiting for them? Are they prepared for their next step—whether it’s college, the workplace, or something else? Virtually every study says they’re not. Students are typically ill-equipped to handle the challenges to their Christian convictions. Alan will explain what is causing students to ditch their faith and what we can do about it. With the right training, young believers can withstand the assault and make a positive impact for Christ. Alan will equip you with a 5-part strategy for training young believers so that their faith is “bulletproof.”

About the Speaker

Alan Shlemon

Alan Shlemon has worked as an author and speaker for Stand to Reason since 2004. He trains Christians to share their convictions in a persuasive but gracious manner. Alan has spoken to thousands of adults and students across the country at churches, conferences, and college campuses. He is known for making complex issues accessible to both youth and adult audiences. He holds a bachelor’s degree from California State University, Long Beach, and a master’s in apologetics from Biola University.

Alan is a keynote speaker at the 2025 ThinkWell Conference, which is hosting this special evening event for the community. The conference is for ages 14-22; register and find more info here.

Testimonials:

“… a rare and much-needed voice for today … Alan brings a fresh perspective to help the church effectively reach a new generation.” —Sean McDowell (Youth Speaker and Apologist)

“Alan has successfully resourced our congregation and staff over the years with a strong grasp of theology and the contemporary issues. He always does so with truth, grace, humility, and persuasiveness.” —Larry Osborne, PhD (Senior Pastor, North Coast Church)

"Alan Shlemon is one of those rare ‘go-to’ people with regard to thoughtful Christian engagement. He … presents his ideas in a crisp and compelling way. Perhaps most importantly, Alan models a way of speaking the truth in love that we all need to follow. He truly is a winsome and attractive ambassador of the Lord Jesus Christ and an effective advocate of the great ideas that ground our faith commitment." —Craig Hazen, PhD (Founder and Director of the MA in Christian Apologetics at Biola University)