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One of Jude 3 Project's primary ways of engaging the most pressing questions facing the Church today.

What changed was not the mission, but the approach.

The original model centered on a single, multi-day conference. Over time it became clear that while the content remained strong, the format limited reach and flexibility. By moving to a one-day, multi-city model, Courageous Conversations became more accessible and more scalable, positioning Jude 3 for broader reach, stronger partnerships, and more effective stewardship.

Recent citiesNew York /Chicago /Dallas

~2,000

engaged across multiple regions in 2025

1,000+

pastors at the E.K. Bailey Preaching Conference

1M+

views of Courageous Conversations online

A national presence

The new model engaged nearly 2,000 people across multiple regions in 2025, reflecting in-room participation by pastors, leaders, and attendees positioned to influence churches and communities nationwide. This shift transformed Courageous Conversations from a single destination event into a national presence.

Strengthening church partnerships

In partnership with the E.K. Bailey Preaching Conference, Jude 3 Project engaged over 1,000 pastors from across the country, advancing a core goal of increasing partnerships with churches nationwide. The focus was not on promoting an event, but on building relationships that extend impact far beyond a single gathering.

Platforming emerging voices

Courageous Conversations continues Jude 3 Project's commitment to platforming emerging voices equipped to speak thoughtfully and faithfully to the questions shaping this generation, including Dr. Sherelle Ducksworth and Hakeem Bradley. Together, these efforts position Courageous Conversations not as a single event, but as a sustainable strategy advancing Jude 3 Project's mission in the years ahead.

Jude 3 Project • Courageous Conversations

2027 Host Church Application

Apply to bring an official Courageous Conversations event to your community. Applications are reviewed for topic relevance, audience reach, production readiness, and financial capacity. Submission does not guarantee selection.

1. Church & Contact

Lead church name *

Church website *

City and state *

Lead pastor name and title *

Primary contact name *

Primary contact title *

Primary contact email *

Primary contact phone *

Will other churches co-host? *

2. Community & Conversation

Proposed conversation title or question *

Why is this conversation important to your community? *

Intended audience and age range *

3. Attendance & Promotion

Realistic expected attendance *

Describe your young adult ministry and how you will mobilize attendees *

4. Venue & Production

Venue name *

Venue address *

Seating capacity *

LED screen access *

Professional multi-camera recording, lighting, isolated audio and crew available? *

Production lead contact, equipment, and footage delivery capabilities *

5. Financial Readiness

Planning baseline: approximately $5,500 for four $1,000 panelist honorariums, a $500 moderator honorarium, and approximately $1,000 for five approved white chairs (which remain with the host). Travel, lodging, promotion, production and other approved costs are additional. Jude 3 does not advance event expenses.

Can your church fully underwrite all approved event costs? *

Budget authorizer (name/title) and expected funding confirmation date *

6. Scheduling & Partnership Standards

Preferred months in 2027 and any scheduling restrictions *

I understand that Jude 3 Project retains final approval of the topic/title, speakers, moderator, questions, branding, stage presentation, and production standards. *

I understand that a final agreement is expected to grant Jude 3 exclusive commercial distribution rights, require delivery of original recording files, and limit the host to approved promotional use. Final terms are subject to a signed agreement. *

Additional information (optional)

7. Authorized Submission

Representative name *

Representative title *

I confirm the information is accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that this application is not a binding partnership agreement and does not guarantee selection. *

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