DEFEND 2026

Clarity · Conviction · Courage

Date April 18, 2026

Time 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Location Hope Cathedral · Jackson, NJ

Registration $50

About DEFEND 26

Equipping Every Believer to Stand

DEFEND 26 is a one-day conference for everyday believers who want to know what they believe, understand why they believe it, and learn how to stand for Christ with wisdom, love, and confidence. This is not a classroom event for specialists — it is practical, spiritually grounded training for Christian witness in today's world.

"Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have — but do this with gentleness and respect."

1 Peter 3:15

Date Saturday, April 18, 2026

Hours 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Venue Hope Cathedral
46 Bennetts Mills Rd
Jackson, NJ 08527

Registration $50 · In-Person or Virtual

Featured Speakers

Voices Forged in Truth

Trevon Gross, PhD

Vince Vitale

Kevin Betton

Juuna'e Dai'Re

Alfredo Valentin Jr.

Session Topics

Seven Sessions.
One Mission.

Why Every Believer Must Be Ready

Why the Christian Faith Makes Sense of Life

How to Trust God in a World of Evil and Suffering

Defending the Faith Without a Classroom

Witnessing to Muslims with Truth and Love

Defending the Faith in the Spirit of Christ

Real Questions Believers Are Facing Right Now

Who Should Attend

Built for Every Believer

Pastors

Ministry Leaders

Students

Young Adults

Teachers

Disciple-Makers

Registration

Choose Your Experience

IN PERSON In-Person

^$50

Join us onsite at Hope Cathedral for the full live DEFEND 26 experience — teaching, apologetics, and Christ-centered community.

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Virtual Access