Blue Collar Confessionalism 2025

Overview

We live in an age obsessed with the abstract. We scroll past real life while chasing headlines, trends, and theories about everything under the sun. Sometimes, we know more about troubles in distant places than the needs in our own homes.

But biblical faith isn’t built for the abstract. It’s built for the concrete. For real life. The kind you can touch, sweat in, and weep over.

This year’s conference is a call to fix your eyes on the world God has actually given you—not the one you imagine, not the one the internet insists you should care about most, but the one right in front of your face. Your marriage. Your children. Your church. Your neighborhood. Your work. Your household. Your people.

It’s a call to live out the historic, rugged, time-tested truths of Scripture—not in the clouds, but in the place God put you.

Blue Collar Confessionalism isn’t doctrine on a shelf—it’s doctrine that drives nails, raises children, and leads families. It’s theology that works.

And this year, we’re doubling down: stop being distracted by everything out of reach, and start putting your hands to the work God has laid on your own doorstep.

Join for us for The World Right in Front of You

A Conference on Blue Collar Confessionalism.

Cost

This year, we're offering a family pass for $175, which covers a husband, wife, and all their children—regardless of family size. Individual admission is $95 for anyone 13 and older. For those not covered by a family pass, children ages 4–12 can attend for just $10, which includes an activity packet. Children 3 and under are admitted free.

Tickets include access to all main sessions, breakout sessions, and panels. Please note that childcare will not be provided. However, we’ll have plenty of coffee, water, soft drinks, and snacks available at no extra cost.

Speakers

William Wolfe is a former Trump administration official, Southern Baptist seminary grad, and unapologetic advocate for American Christianity. He writes, speaks, and agitates for a return to God-fearing governance in America. When he’s not battling the spirit of the age, he’s teaching Christians how to stand firm in theirs.

Rob Pacienza is the Senior Pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church, President & CEO of D. James Kennedy Ministries, and Founder of the Institute for Faith and Culture. He is committed to equipping Christians to engage and transform culture with biblical truth and conviction.

Jake Mentzel is a native of Evansville who spent nearly twenty years in Bloomington—first as a student, then as a campus pastor, and later as a discipleship pastor. He’s now back in Evansville and thankful to be planting Church of the King. Jake and his wife, Amanda, have been married since 2007 and have eight children.

Keith Foskey is a pastor, podcaster, and humorist. He serves as one of three elders at Sovereign Grace Family Church in Jacksonville, FL. He created the YourCalvinist YouTube channel, where he teaches theology, hosts podcasts, and shares comedic sketches. Keith and his wife, Jennifer, have been married since 1999 and have six children.

Ryan Denton is a church planter, open-air preacher, and evangelist serving under Vanguard Presbyterian Church. He’s the author of seven books and a contributor to outlets such as Desiring God, Founders Ministries, Ref21, The Confessional Presbyterian, Reformed Heritage Books, and more. He lives in Texas with his wife and three sons.

Michael Foster is the co-author of It’s Good to Be a Man and pastor of East River Church.

Emily Foster is a wife and mother and occasionally (increasingly) pressured into speaking to women at conferences.

Schedule

Thursday, August 28th

6:00 pm Session 1

7:15 pm Session 2

Friday, August 29th

Morning

9:00 am Session 3

10:00 am Coffee break

10:15 am Speaker Panel 1

Lunch

12:00 pm Break for Lunch (Not Catered)

Afternoon

2:00 pm Session 4

3:15 pm Session 5

4:30 pm Session 6

6:00 pm conference break for evening

Saturday, August 30st

9:00 am Breakout Sessions

- Women’s Breakout - Emily Foster

- Men’s Breakout - Michael Foster

10:15 am Speaker Panel 2

11:45 am Dismiss

(All times subject to change)

Sponsors & Booths

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Accommodations

Hotels

Options within 10 mins...

• Days Inn by Wyndham (closest option)
• Holiday Inn & Suites Cincinnati-Eastgate
• Hampton Inn Cincinnati-Eastgate
• Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott
• Comfort Inn & Suites Cincinnati Eastgate

Options within 20 mins...

• Days Inn by Wyndham Cincinnati East
• Best Western Clermont
• Red Roof Inn Cincinnati East - Beechmont

Camping & RVs

• East Fork State Park Campground

Airbnb or VRBO

The zip-codes on eastern edge of Hamilton County should be between a 15-30 min drive: 45150, 45244, 45255, and 45230

Most zip codes in Clermont County should be between a 15-30 min drive: 45103, 45102, 45150, 45245, and 45106.

Local Attractions

• Creation Museum
• The Ark Encounter
• Union Terminal
• Cincinnati Zoo

Further Questions

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