Contend Conference 2026

A conference on the Christian's hope of Christ's return. Few doctrines generate as much confusion, or seem as intimidating, as eschatology, the doctrine of last things. Yet God did not reveal these truths to leave His people fearful or bewildered. The return of Christ and the renewal of all things are meant to fill the church with confidence, perseverance, and blessed hope. Join us as Dr. Sam Waldron explores the Bible’s teaching on the last things from an optimistic amillennial perspective. Dr. Waldron is the Academic Dean and Professor of Systematic Theology at Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary, a pastor at Grace Reformed Baptist Church in Owensboro, Kentucky, and the author of numerous books, including The Doctrine of Last Things: An Optimistic Amillennial View. The conference begins Friday, October 16, at 6:30 p.m. and continues Saturday, October 17, at 9:00 a.m. ***Free book for early registrants.*** We're giving away 40 copies of Dr. Sam Waldron's The Doctrine of Last Things: An Optimistic Amillennial View to the first 40 households who register. Please note, only one copy of the book will be given per household. You can pick yours up at the registration table when you arrive. Any books not claimed by the end of the first session will be released to other attendees.