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Better Together

Strengthen your family to navigate today's toughest questions

Better Together Conference Registration

A Weekend to Strengthen Your Family

April 17-18, 2026, Palmcroft Church and Summit Ministries are partnering to host a two-day family worldview conference designed for families with students ages 12-22, their parents, and grandparents.

Through engaging main sessions and guided conversations, you will gain tools to navigate current cultural issues with confidence, conviction, and compassion.

One of the unique features of this conference is Family Chats. Following most lectures, your family will have time to process, ask questions, and practice healthy communication skills. Our speakers will guide these important conversations, providing questions to discuss and suggestions to help find common ground.

Join 500+ families learning to navigate culture together.

Our cultural moment is challenging for families.

  • Parents worry about saying the wrong thing.
  • Students wonder if anyone cares about their questions.
  • Grandparents want to help, but don’t know where to start.

When differences pull us apart, we need a reminder that families are better together.

Location

Palmcroft Church
15825 N 35th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85053

Date & Time

Friday, April 17 – Saturday, April 18, 2026

Ticket Price 

$99 Families
$39 Individual

Family tickets include two adults and all children ages 12 to 22. Childcare will be provided for kids 10 and under.

Price includes a BBQ lunch during the event generously provided by Palmcroft Church.

Better Together Conference Registration

Speakers and Topics

Brett Kunkle Maven Truth

Brett Kunkle is the founder and president of MAVEN, a movement to equip the next generation to know truth, pursue goodness and create beauty. He has more than 25 years of experience working with junior high, high school, and college students. Brett has developed a groundbreaking approach to mission trips, creating a one-of-a-kind experience that immerses participants in real-life engagement in apologetics, theology, worldview, and evangelism in Berkeley, California, and Salt Lake City, Utah.

Learn what “culture” is and how your family can successfully navigate pitfalls.

jon-noyes

Jon Noyes – Jon has worked as a speaker with Stand to Reason since 2019. A former atheist, Jonathan used to think belief in God was unwarranted and irresponsible. Then, after examining the evidence for Christianity, he realized that Jesus is who He says He is, and that the Christian worldview tells the true story of reality. Since then, Jon has been passionate about engaging the culture with honest, well-thought-out reasons why people should trust the Christian worldview. Jon has developed a series of passionate talks to do just that.

Grapple with two tough topics and learn how God can redeem both.

Jason Jimenez Stand Strong

Jason Jimenez is the founder and president of STAND STRONG Ministries, a non-profit organization specializing in equipping churches, Christian leaders, and parents with a biblical worldview. He is a pastor, apologist and is the best-selling author of Challenging Conversations, Abandoned Faith, and The Bible’s Answers to 100 of Life’s Biggest Questions. Jason travels and speaks in churches and at conferences all over the United States. He and his wife, Celia, have four children and live in Charlotte, NC.

Gain tools to deepen discussions with your family and friends.

Robby Lashua is the Lead Pastor at Palmcroft Church in Phoenix, AZ. Formerly, Robby was an Apologist at Stand to Reason, the Pastor of Apologetics at Desert Springs Community Church in Goodyear, AZ, an Associate Professor at Mission Bible Institute, and host of Christ, Culture & Coffee, a weekly apologetics podcast. Having earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Arizona Christian University, a Master’s of Divinity from Phoenix Seminary, and a Master’s Degree in Christian Apologetics from Biola University, Robby has a passion for equipping the church with good reasons to believe in classical Christianity. Most importantly, Robby has been married to his wonderful wife, Kelly, for 18 years. Together, they are raising four amazing kids to love and serve Jesus.

Event Schedule

Friday, April 17, 2026
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Friday, April 17, 2026

6:00 p.m.  — Registration and check-in

6:30 p.m. — Session 1 — A Practical Guide to Culture, part 1 (Brett Kunkle)

7:15 p.m. — Family Chat

7:45 p.m. — Break

8:00 p.m. — Session 2 — A Practical Guide to Culture, part 2 + Q&A (Brett Kunkle)

9:00 p.m. — Announcements/ Dismissal

Saturday, April 18, 2026

8:30 a.m. — Registration and check-in

9:00 a.m. — Session 3 —  Tech-Wise: Reclaiming Stewardship in the Digital Age (Jon Noyes)

9:45 a.m. — Family Chat

10:15 a.m. — Break

10:30 a.m. — Session 4 — Challenging Conversations, part 1 (Jason Jimenez)

11:30 a.m. — Lunch 

12:30 p.m. — Session 5 — Thinking Biblically About Suicide (Jon Noyes)

1:15 p.m. — Family Chat

1:45 p.m. — Break

2:00 p.m. — Session 6 —  Topic TBD (Robby Lashua)

2:45 p.m. — Break

3:00 p.m. — Q&A Panel (includes Lashua, Noyes, and Jimenez)

3:45 p.m. — Break

4:00 p.m. — Session 7 — Challenging Conversations, part 2 (Jason Jimenez)

4:45 p.m. — Survey, announcements, dismissal

Event Details

Who can attend?

This is a family worldview conference designed for families with students ages 12-22, their parents, grandparents, and/or other relatives. If your family is unable to attend with you, you are welcome to attend on your own. You will get the most value from this conference if you attend with a family member.

What is included in the registration fee?

Your registration covers the main sessions, Lunch Breakouts,  a notebook for each attendee, an on-site BBQ lunch, and childcare for children (nursery through age 11)

Will lunch be served on Saturday?

Yes. Palmcroft Church will provide an on-site BBQ lunch (hamburger or hot dog, chips, and a cookie). We are unable to accommodate special dietary requests, so please plan accordingly.

Is childcare available?

Yes, Palmcroft Church will provide FREE on-site childcare for nursery through age 11. Our staff are trained and background-checked. 

Will the conference be live-streamed?

No. Because of our unique family focus, this conference is in-person only.

Is there accommodation for persons who are Deaf/hard of hearing?

Unfortunately, we do not have the capability to provide for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.

What is the refund policy?

We cannot issue a refund if you are unable to attend the conference. 

Is there assigned seating?

No. All seats are available on a first come first serve basis. We request that you do not save seats. Please be seated once your entire party arrives.

Join us April 17–18 and take the next step toward a stronger, more confident family.

Better Together Conference Registration

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