Annual Faith and Life Conference

April 17-18, 2026 | 128 Chancellor Street

Living in the Light is an in-person event at the Study Center where we enjoy fellowship, learning, and food together. This conference provides an opportunity for parents, alumni, and friends to experience the faith and fellowship offered through our ministry. This year our theme is “Hold Fast What is Good” (1 Thessalonians 5:21). See below for the weekend schedule, speaker bios, lodging information, and FAQ’s.

If you have any questions about this year’s gathering, please email Stuart Hornsby at stuart@studycenter.net.

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Meet our Keynote Speaker

Christof is the President of AloTerra Restoration Services, a company he runs with his wife Megan in Fort Collins, CO. Christof was born into this business through work on his family farm in rural northwest New Mexico. There, his experience with soil development and water conservation left a permanent mark on how he views the world. After leaving New Mexico, Christof spent 5 years in Europe doing social work and youth ministry with Anglican parishes in Belgium and the United Kingdom. After returning to the United States in his twenties, Christof attended Biola University (Torrey ’06, BFA - Integrated Design) and UVA (Darden ’09, MBA - Innovation and Corporate Finance). After graduation he moved into consulting and has been heavily involved with several non-profit organizations—serving, most notably, Hildegard College. He served as an Infantry Officer in the Army National Guard for 12 years. Christof & Megan live and homeschool their 5 children on a small farm in North Boulder.

Keynote speaker: Christof Meyer

Event Schedule

Please note that some details may change as we get closer to the event.

Friday, April 17

7:00 - 10:00 p.m.— Welcome Reception | Study Center

Hors d'oeuvres and drinks provided

Saturday, April 18

8:30 - 9:45 a.m. — Light Breakfast | Study Center Great Room

10:00 - 10:50 a.m. — Welcome Session & Devotional |Great Room

Bill Wilder, Executive Director of the Study Center

11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. — Panel Discussions | Study Center

  • Grounds Ministry Panel

    • Drew Masterson (moderator), Nancy Scott (Athletes in Action), Bailey Harrison (Young Life), Anna Plybon (Reformed University Ministries), Matt Emerson (Campus Outreach)

  • Faculty Panel

    • John Owen (moderator), Diana Morris, Lee Coppock, Larry Mueller

12:15 - 1:00 p.m. — Lunch | Study Center

1:00 p.m. — Keynote | Great Room

Christof Meyer, AloTerra Restoration Services

2:15 p.m. — Optional Afternoon Activities

  • Coffee Chats with Rick Campanelli at the Study Center

  • Geology and Theology Hike with Bill Wilder & Refreshments at Blue Ridge Brewery

Parking

Nearby parking arrangements will be made for those who need convenient parking.

Lodging

Check back soon for hotel information and recommendations.

FAQs

If you have any other questions, please reach out to Stuart Hornsby at stuart@studycenter.net.

  • We will be kicking-off the conference with a reception on Friday evening, April 17th at the Study Center. We hope you will be able to join us for a fun evening together. Light refreshments will be served.

  • Yes.

  • Nearby parking arrangements will be made for those who need convenient parking. Please check back here for more details.

  • Yes, we have an elevator. Please let us know if you would like to discuss special accommodations for parking or seating.

  • The dress is nice casual on Friday night and during the day on Saturday. If you are attending the Geology and Theology hike on Saturday, please be sure to prepare accordingly.

  • Check back soon for hotel information and recommendations.

  • Refunds will be available before April 7. If a refund is needed, please reach out to Stuart Hornsby.

  • Yes. We will be gathering any dietary needs through the registration form.