Answers for Pastors & Leaders Conference 2026

September
29
2026
to Oct 01

Williamstown, KY

Ark Encounter, Answers Center

Above Reproach: Faithfulness in an Age of Compromise

Therefore an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach. (1 Timothy 3:2)

Compromise. It’s insidious. It’s destructive. It’s all around us. And we often don’t notice the slow rot until it’s too late.

  • A seminary is long gone by the time they fly a rainbow flag . . . but few notice until then.
  • A church has departed the simplicity and authenticity of the gospel . . . but no one realizes it until a scandal breaks out in the leadership.
  • A pastor has gone soft on today’s hot-button issues . . . but no one is aware because he just keeps quiet and avoids those issues.

Theological, biblical, and personal compromise slowly but surely kill everything they touch. God’s call to ministers of his gospel is to remain faithful, no matter the temptation to compromise. They are to be above reproach in their walk with Christ, their treatment of others, and their teaching of the Word.

Join us as we unpack what it means to be faithful in an age of compromise at our 2026 Answers for Pastors and Leaders. This conference is designed for pastors and other Christian leaders, but anyone is welcome to attend. Registration includes the conference, five-day Ark Encounter and Creation Museum admission, and complimentary parking.

We hope to see you there!

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Registration

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Includes:

Free Admission to Creation Museum and Ark Encounter

Registration includes five-day admission to the Ark Encounter and the nearby Creation Museum. Parking fee is included.

Event Cost

Price: $199

Early Bird Price: $139

Available until March 31, 2026 by 11:59 p.m.

Registration is non-refundable.

Location

1 Ark Encounter Dr.
Williamstown, KY 41097

Schedule

Complete schedule coming soon.

Travel & Lodging

Our partner hotels offer special rates to Ark Encounter guests. To receive these rates please book your hotel at arkencounter.com/places-to-stay.

Additional Information

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I register by mail and/or pay by check?
A:
Online registration and credit card payment is the only method by which we can process registrations.

Q: Will I receive registration confirmation through the mail?
A:
No. When you complete your registration, you should receive immediate confirmation on the screen (with an order number); this will be followed by an email confirmation that contains your ticket(s). Please follow the link in the email to retrieve your conference ticket(s). From there, you can print your ticket(s), download them to your Apple Wallet, or select View Tickets to display them on a digital device. You will need to present your printed or digital ticket to enter.

Q: What is the closest airport to the Ark Encounter/Answers Center?
A:
The Greater Cincinnati/N. KY Airport (CVG) is located about 10 minutes from the Creation Museum and 45 minutes from the Ark Encounter.

Q: Are there any discounts on hotels?
A:
Our partner hotels offer special rates to Ark Encounter guests. To receive these rates, please book your hotel at ArkEncounter.com/places-to-stay.

Q: Is there a shuttle from the airport to the museum or the Ark?
A:
There are no shuttles provided from the airport or hotels to the Creation Museum or Ark Encounter. If you fly in, you will need to rent a car. Also, check with your hotel to see if they have a shuttle to and from the airport.

Q: Does registration for the conference include meals?
A:
You are on your own for meals. Food is sold at the Olive Leaf Café in the Answers Center Lobby and Emzara’s Buffet (a favorite of many) next to the Ark. There may also be other food vendors available.

Q: What if I need to cancel?
A:
All sales are final, and there are no refunds except for health reasons. Cancellations requested in writing 60 days prior to the event will be refunded minus a 25% cancellation fee. Refunds requested less than 60 days prior to the event will be refunded minus a 50% cancellation fee.

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