Maven Conference
Join us on April 25 & 26, 2025
A WORLDVIEW CONFERENCE FOR ADULTS AND STUDENTS
For 2,000 years, the Christian faith has been met with resistance. Christians have been opposed, scorned, shunned, marginalized, mocked, persecuted, canceled and even killed. But throughout, faithful followers of Christ overcame. They stood courageously for the truth of the Christian faith…and Christianity changed the world. As a result, those of us who have followed in the 2,000-year history of the church have benefited from unprecedented freedoms and the Faith has flourished.
However, the tide is turning. The culture is shifting. A host of worldview ideas opposed to the Christian faith and values are winning over hearts and minds. And our increasingly secular culture grows in its hostility to Christianity.
So what are Christians to do? Despair and wish for “the good ol’ days?” No. Despair is never an option for those whose hope is in a resurrected Savior. Rather, the New Testament gives us our instructions no matter what cultural context we find ourselves in. The Apostle Paul exhorts us, “Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.”
To “stand firm in the faith” we need two things in this cultural moment. First, we must have a knowledge of the TRUTH. We must know what we believe and why we believe it. A shallow faith cannot withstand the constant assault of secular ideas. Truth must be our anchor. Second, we need COURAGE to stand for the truth. We cannot let fear overtake us rather, we must courageously love our neighbors with the truth, goodness and beauty of the Christian worldview. Always.
Truth and courage. Courage and truth. Today, Christians need a good dose of both.
And that’s what you’ll get at the 2025 MAVEN Conference. This worldview conference will equip students and adults to follow Christ faithfully amidst a faithless culture.
Location
Date & Time
Trinity Baptist Church
549 Gertrude Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
549 Gertrude Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
April 25, 6:00 pm
(doors open at 5:30 pm)
April 26, 9:00 am
(doors open at 8:30 am)
(doors open at 5:30 pm)
April 26, 9:00 am
(doors open at 8:30 am)
Tickets
Early Bird Registration
Tickets are $50 per person until April 11th.
After that, tickets will be $60 per person.
Last Day to Register: April 21st.
All youth, 13-17 attend for free but still need to register. Contact office directly to register any youth.
[email protected]
or call 204.475.5976
Tickets are $50 per person until April 11th.
After that, tickets will be $60 per person.
Last Day to Register: April 21st.
All youth, 13-17 attend for free but still need to register. Contact office directly to register any youth.
[email protected]
or call 204.475.5976
Investing in our Youth
In our current cultural landscape, we are seeing record numbers of youth walking away from the faith. But the Lord has not forgotten our young people! it is with this in mind that has led us to invest in our youth by inviting them to attend for free. So, if you are 13-17 years of age, please come as our guest. All we ask is that youth do come with an adult!
If you would like to partner with us by covering the costs of a youth (or anyone for that matter!), donations are welcome!
Etransfers can be sent to [email protected]
*If you name a person to sponsor, no tax receipt can be provided. However, if it is a general donation for the conference, make sure to let us know in the memo section of the etransfer and a tax receipt can be provided.
If you would like to partner with us by covering the costs of a youth (or anyone for that matter!), donations are welcome!
Etransfers can be sent to [email protected]
*If you name a person to sponsor, no tax receipt can be provided. However, if it is a general donation for the conference, make sure to let us know in the memo section of the etransfer and a tax receipt can be provided.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Policy for MAVEN Conferences: MAVEN registrations are non-refundable upon purchase, but fully transferable to a substitute registrant up to, and including, the day(s) of the event. Please note: the name on the ticket does not need to be changed for transfer, and can simply be forwarded to the new registrant.
About Maven
MAVEN is youth-focused. We are passionate about young people. Youth. Students. Junior highers. High schoolers. College students. The next generation. Because of our love for youth, we are also passionate about the people who disciple the next generation. Parents. Grandparents. Pastors. Youth leaders. Organizational leaders. Educators. We want to come alongside them to partner, guide, encourage, teach, train and equip them to raise up the next generation for the cause of Christ.
https://maventruth.com/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJgb-AwjFtE
Trinity is excited to come along side this amazing ministry by hosting a hybrid conference, with both live and online speakers. We look forward to building strong relationships with the churches in our community, as we learn about apologetics and the Word of God together.
Keynote Speakers
We are very excited to showcase this lineup of impressive keynote speakers. Whether they are speaking online or in person, each one of these speakers brings something valuable to the table.
Brett Kunkle
Founder/ President of Maven
Brett is the founder and president of MAVEN. He has more than 25 years of experience working with junior high, high school, and college students, as a youth pastor and as the Student Impact Director at Stand to Reason. Brett was an associate editor for the Apologetics Study Bible for Students, wrote the Ambassadors Guide to Mormonism and co-authored A Practical Guide to Culture: Helping the Next Generation Navigate Today’s World. He received his bachelors degree in Christian education from Biola University and his masters degree in philosophy of religion and ethics from Talbot School of Theology.
Thaddeus Williams
Professor systematic Theology
Thaddeus Williams (Ph.D., Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam) is an assistant professor of Systematic Theology at Biola University’s Talbot School of Theology in La Mirada, CA. He is the author of six books including Confronting Injustice Without Compromising the Truth and Don't Follow Your Heart. He resides in Orange County, CA with his wife and four kids.
Monique Duson
APOLOGIST, AUTHOR
Monique Duson is the President of the Center for Biblical Unity and holds a B.A. in Sociology from Biola University. Monique actively speaks out against the use of CRT within the church. She co-authored the book Walking in Unity—Biblical Answers to Questions on Race and Racism. She has appeared on shows like Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey and the Alisa Childers podcast, and is pursuing a Masters in Public Theology at Birmingham Theological Seminary.
Aaron Renn
Writer, Consultant
Aaron Renn is a writer and consultant in Indianapolis and co-founder and Senior Fellow at American Reformer. He authored the book, Life in the Negative World—Confronting Challenges in an Anti-Christian Culture. He has been a consultant advising major corporations and was a Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research. Currently, he helps Christians and the American church adapt to 21st-century challenges. His work has appeared in global publications including The Guardian, The Wall Street Journal and The Atlantic.
Andrew Micklefield
Former MLA, Educator, Consultant
Andrew Micklefield is a third-generation pastor, educator, and speaker who has served in the church, education, and politics. Andrew holds a Bachelor's degree in Education from the University of Winnipeg and a Master's degree in Christian Studies from Providence University College. He is a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth Platinum Jubilee Medal and a Fellow of the Bohay Institute for Political Leadership. Andrew was elected twice to the Manitoba Legislature, where he served as House Leader, Whip, and Deputy Speaker. He is currently the Executive Director of the Manitoba Federation of Independent Schools and also consults on theology, leadership and governance. Andrew is married to Ruth, and they have three children.
Don't miss out.
Don't miss out on early bird registration which closes April 11th.
All registrations closed by April 21, 2025
We look forward to seeing you there. Please notify Trinity Baptist if you are registering a youth or would like to partner with us by contributing towards the costs for a youth.
[email protected]
All registrations closed by April 21, 2025
We look forward to seeing you there. Please notify Trinity Baptist if you are registering a youth or would like to partner with us by contributing towards the costs for a youth.
[email protected]
What do I get when I register?
Admission to all conference sessions.
Conference bag, program, pen, goodies, and more!
Snacks throughout the conference: Muffins, fruit, veggies, cheese and crackers, hot and cold drinks, and more!
Saturday lunch: Wraps, veggies, chips, dainties
Conference bag, program, pen, goodies, and more!
Snacks throughout the conference: Muffins, fruit, veggies, cheese and crackers, hot and cold drinks, and more!
Saturday lunch: Wraps, veggies, chips, dainties
Friday Schedule
| 5:30 pm
Registration
We would love it if you can arrive by 5:30 pm so we can get you registered and give you your conference bag. Our wonderful hospitality team will be waiting to give you some coffee, snacks, and get you seated for the evening.
| 6:00 pm
Welcome- Brad Warkentin (15 min)
Allow us to welcome you to our conference. Did you know that there is actually etiquette surrounding apologetics and debate? Well, there is! And we think it would be a great idea if we learned what they are together. It won't take long but it will be a helpful foundation for the weekend.
| 6:15 pm
Worship
| 6:45 pm
Andrew Micklefield- (60 min)
Wisdom as a controlling paradigm: Calling for calm in an age of exhibitionism.
Wisdom as a controlling paradigm: Calling for calm in an age of exhibitionism.
Public evangelical fervor for political causes and candidates raises questions about employing Christ's name in cultural-political discourse. In this talk, former politician and Deputy Speaker of the Manitoba Legislature Andrew Micklefield will argue that grandstanding for Jesus causes more harm than good, while the time-honoured virtues of temperance and wisdom provide a proven path for gospel witness.
| 7:45 pm
Interview with Brad Warkentin and Andrew Micklefield (30 min)
Saturday Schedule
| 8:30m
Welcome
Register if you haven't already. Grab some food, coffee, and settle in!
| 9:00am
Aaron Renn (60 min)
Session #1- Welcome to the negative world: Confronting Challenges in an Anti-Christian Culture.
Session #1- Welcome to the negative world: Confronting Challenges in an Anti-Christian Culture.
Since the mid-20th century, Christianity has been on a trajectory of decline in the United States. Cultural shifts have ushered in a new era where Christian ideal and values are marginalized and even targeted for removal from public life. In this talk Aaron Renn provides a helpful framework for Christians to navigate the cultural and spiritual challenges of our time and explores strategies for living faithfully and positively in what he describes as the “negative world.”
| 10:00am
Table Discussion#1 (15 min)
| 10:15am
Break (15 min)
| 10:30am
Thaddeus Williams (60 min)
Session #2- Don't Follow Your Heart: Navigating Expressive Individualism and the Authority of Self
Session #2- Don't Follow Your Heart: Navigating Expressive Individualism and the Authority of Self
Expressive Individualism has infected modern life. Today we are told to be true to ourselves, look within for answers, and follow our hearts. But when we act as the sole source of authority and put our own happiness first, we experience record-breaking levels of loneliness, depression, and anxiety. In this talk, Thaddeus Williams calls on a new generation of mavericks, renegades, and cultural heretics who refuse to march in unison with the self-obsessed herd and points us to a more meaningful life centered on Someone infinitely more satisfying than ourselves.
| 11:30 pm
Table Discussion #2 (15 min)
| 11:45 pm
Lunch (1 hour)
| 12:45 pm
Monique Duson (45 min)
Session #3- Critical Theory: The Worldview Poisoning Everything
Session #3- Critical Theory: The Worldview Poisoning Everything
Critical theory is having a profound impact on our culture. Contemporary critical theory's ideas about race, class, gender, identity, and justice have dramatically shaped how people think, act, and view one another, posing a serious threat to both the church and society at large. In this talk, Monique Duson will examine the origins and influences of contemporary critical theory, how it has thoroughly infected culture and expose the false assumptions at the heart of critical theory that stand in stark contrast to biblical truth.
| 1:30 pm
Table Discussion #3 (15 min)
| 1:45 pm
Break (15 min)
| 2:00 pm
Brett Kunkle (1 hour)
Session #4- Courage Dear Heart: Finding Courage to Engage the Culture
Session #4- Courage Dear Heart: Finding Courage to Engage the Culture
Throughout history, Christians have faced innumerable challenges. The first Christians endured persecution, imprisonment, and even death for spreading the good news of the gospel. Yet, amid their struggle, they continued to expand the kingdom of God—even rejoicing as they suffered for Christ. How can believers exhibit this same courage today? In this talk, Brett Kunkle explores the Christian virtue of courage and offers practical steps to overcome feelings of anxiety, anger, and fear and engage a hostile culture with truth and grace.
| 3:00 pm
Table Discussion #4 (15 min)
| 3:15 pm
Break (15 min)
| 3:30 pm
Panel Disscusion (45 min)
Join us as we near the end of the conference, with a live Q & A. Pastors, Norm Zazulak, Brennan Cattani, and Brad Warkentin will be taking your questions!
| 4:15 pm
Conference Ends in Prayer (15 min)
Conference Location
Trinity Baptist Church
549 Gertrude Ave
Wpg MB
R3L0M9
Handicap parking available at the Gertrude Street entrance. Additional parking available on side streets, Gladstone School, and Nassau Street Church.
Elevator located at the Nassau entrance, directly adjacent to the main doors.
549 Gertrude Ave
Wpg MB
R3L0M9
Handicap parking available at the Gertrude Street entrance. Additional parking available on side streets, Gladstone School, and Nassau Street Church.
Elevator located at the Nassau entrance, directly adjacent to the main doors.
News & Updates
Check in from time to time, we may have updates!
Contact Us
If you have any questions or comments, please don't hesitate to reach out! We will try to respond promptly and with gladness.