# Event Details - **Event Name**: Doreancon 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 29 Sep, 2026 at 09:30 am – Tue, 29 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: "Retrieving a Doctrine of Simony"About this EventUpdate: Our Pre-Conference Debate on September 28th has been set! The Debate question is "Is the Sale of Biblical Instruction Simony?" Conley Owens will take the affirmative while Tanner Cartwright will take the negative. This will be moderated by Michael CoughlinIn the past, the church was often plagued with crooked deals for power and prestige. For a price, one could purchase ecclesiastical office, whether it be an episcopal see or some title of lesser rank. These were positions that came not only with power but with prebend, a regular stipend that was substantial and secure. For the shrewd and unscrupulous, the upfront investment was small compared to the payoff.Reformers in the church fought against this practice and labeled it “simony” after Simon the magician. This is in reference to Acts 8:18-19 after Simon the Magician sought to obtain the gift of the Spirit by purchasing it.This practice largely thrived during the post-Nicene era and throughout the Middle Ages. However, it exists today in a new form. Rather than restraining itself to backroom dealings, it happens in the open marketplace. Rather than being a matter of church office, it is a matter of the gospel itself.Come join us as we seek to retrieve the doctrine of Simony.Pre-Conference Monday🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:30 PMCheck In🕑: 03:30 PM - 05:30 PMPre-Conference Debate🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:30 PMPre-Conference Dinner - Monday Oct, 5thTues Sept 29🕑: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AMBreakfast and Check In🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AMOpening Remarks: The Need for RetrievalHost: Conley Owens🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:30 AMMessage 1: The Sin of Simon Magus,Host: Michael Coughlin🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:45 AMBook Launch: The Doctrine of Simony🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:15 PMLunch🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:30 PMMessage 2: Spiritual WordsHost: Conley Owens🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:15 PMLightning Talks🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:30 PMUnconference🕑: 04:45 PM - 05:45 PMMessage 3: Begging Brothers: The Parachurch Problem of the 13th Century Host: Conley Owens🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:15 PMDinner🕑: 07:30 PM - 08:15 PMPost Debate Analysis + Q&A w/ SpeakersHost: Conley OwensWed. Sept 30🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:45 AMBreakfast🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AMDay 2 Opening Remarks: Addressing EvasionsHost: Conley Owens🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:30 AMMessage 4: The Sin of GehaziHost: Kyle Fitzgerald🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:45 AMMessage 5 : The Trial of Jan HusHost: Andrew Case🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:15 PMLunch🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:45 PMQ&A w/ Speakers🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:30 PMMessage 6: The Heresy of SimonyHost: Conley Owens🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:15 PMQ&A with the speakersHost: Conley Owens - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sunnyvale/doreancon-2026/100001975071107851 - **Event Categories**: business, conferences - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - Duration: 11 hours - Location: Silicon Valley Reformed Baptist Church - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Sunnyvale - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Silicon Valley Reformed Baptist Church - **lat**: 37.3952337 - **long**: -122.0055078 - **full address**: Silicon Valley Reformed Baptist Church, 709 Lakewood Drive, Sunnyvale, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Doreancon 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/1c912a921adba07c4ffb1522aa20a62fe2819318af721643241d876c1759063c-rimg-w1200-h1970-dc312b1d-gmir.jpg?v=1764330732 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Doreancon 2026 being held? - **A:** Doreancon 2026 takes place on Tue, 29 Sep, 2026 at 09:30 am to Tue, 29 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Silicon Valley Reformed Baptist Church, 709 Lakewood Drive, Sunnyvale, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Doreancon 2026? - **A:** Doreancon 2026 is organized by Silicon Valley Reformed Baptist Church. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Doreancon 2026 is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Sunnyvale, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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