2025 CCCU Imago Dei Conference

October 8 - 10, 2025
Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, IN
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OVERVIEW

The 2025 CCCU Imago Dei Conference: Pursuing Biblical Diversity, Belonging, and Hospitality is designed to be a space for educators within the CCCU to engage one another in dialogue, critical thinking and networking. The conference will include keynote sessions and workshops that showcase research and best practices on strategic campus transformation that will meet the needs of all students.

Additional information and exciting announcements regarding speakers, agenda and more will be updated here over the coming weeks and months.

AGENDA

Please note that this is a tentative agenda that will be updated as additional information becomes available. Registration, Vendors and Beverage Service in the Piazza. McConn Coffee Co. will be open at select times for purchases of coffee and specialty drinks. 1920 (Art) Gallery open for self-tours.

3:00 pm – 5:30 pm Pre-Conference

  • Learning and Leading from Tragedy to Triumph” – Ronald Morrell, Jr.
  • “Imago Dei in Action: Collaborating for Biblical Unity and Belonging” – Panel: CCCU Diversity Commissioners

5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Registration/Information Desk – Barnes Student Center Piazza

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Welcome Reception – Barnes Student Center Piazza

7:30 am – 8:30 am Breakfast on Your Own

8:00 am – 5:00 pm Registration/Information Desk – Barnes Student Center Piazza

8:00 am – 5:00 pm Exhibitor Showcase – Barnes Student Center Piazza

8:30 am – 8:45 am Opening Worship – Phillipe Performing Arts Center (PAC)

  • IWU Praise Team

8:45 am – 8:55 am Welcome Remarks

  • Dr. David Hoag, President, Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU)

8:55 am – 9:15 am Devotion

  • Dr. Jon Kulaga, President Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU)

9:15 am – 10:00 am Plenary Session 1 – Trailblazer Leadership Panel – Phillipe Performing Arts Center (PAC)

  • Speaker Introductions – Dr. Karen A. Dowling
  • Moderator – Rev. Dr. Esther Jadhav
  • Panelists – Dr. Rebecca Hernandez and Rev. Dr. Michelle Loyd-Paige

10:00 am – 10:30 am Morning Break

10:30 am – 11:45 am Concurrent Sessions – Barnes Student Center Banquet Rooms & Globe Theatre

11:45 am – 12:45 pm Lunch – IWU Baldwin Dining Hall

12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Poster Sessions – Mallway

1:30 pm – 1:45 pm Trailblazer Leadership Award Ceremony – Phillipe Performing Arts Center (PAC)

1:45 pm – 2:30 pm  Plenary Session 2 – Phillipe Performing Arts Center (PAC)

  • Rev. Corey Brooks

2:30 pm – 2:45 pm Break

2:45 pm – 4:00 pm Concurrent Sessions – Barnes Student Center Banquet Rooms & Globe Theatre

4:00 pm – 4:15 pm Afternoon Break

4:15 pm – 5:30 pm Concurrent Sessions – Barnes Student Center Banquet Rooms & Globe Theatre

5:30 pm – 6:15 pm Plenary Session

6:00 pm Dinner – on your own – IWU Baldwin Dining Hall or off campus

8:00 am – 9:00 am Breakfast on Your Own

9:00 am – 12:00 pm Exhibitor Showcase

9:00 am – 9:30 am Worship & Devotion – Phillipe Performing Arts Center (PAC)

9:30 am – 10:15 am Plenary Session 3 – Phillipe Performing Arts Center (PAC)

  • Dr. Carlos Campo

10:15 am – 10:45 am Morning Break

10:45 am – 12:00 pm Concurrent Sessions – Barnes Student Center Banquet Rooms & Globe Theatre

12:00 pm Closing Session & Communion – Globe Theatre

  • CCCU D&I Commissioners

12:30 pm Meeting Adjourns

Conference Speakers

2025 CCCU Imago Dei Conference:speaker Jonathan Alvarado headshot.

Jonathan Alvarado

Headshot of Corey Brooks for the 2025 CCCU Imago Dei Conference.

Pastor Corey Brooks

Carlos Campo, Ph.D.

Headshot of Rebecca Hernandez for the 2025 CCCU Imago Dei Conference.

Rebecca Hernandez, Ph.D.

Headshot of Esther Jadhav for the 2025 CCCU Imago Dei Conference.

Rev. Esther Jadhav, Ph.D.

Headshot of Jon Kulaga for the 2025 CCCU Imago Dei Conference.

Jon S. Kulaga, Ph.D.

Headshot of Michelle Loyd Paige for the 2025 CCCU Imago Dei Conference.

Rev. Michelle Loyd-Paige, Ph.D.

Registration Pricing

Exclusive Discount for CCCU Member Institutions

The CCCU is offering a $100 discount to CCCU members from the same member institution who register at least one attendee for the Imago Dei Conference!

Once your institution reaches one paid registrant, the price will be automatically discounted for each subsequent registrant from the same member institution.

Conference Rates
Early Bird
Ends July 18, 2025
Regular
Ends September 19, 2025
Late
Ends September 26, 2025
Member
400
450
500
Non-Member
500
550
600

Lodging & Travel Information

Hotel Options

Holiday Inn Express Gas City

4914 North Beaner Blvd. Gas City, IN 46933

7.1 miles from campus

Holiday Inn Express Marion Indiana 

1000 North Baldwin Ave Marion, IN

3.9 miles from campus

Hampton Inn Marion

1502 N. Baldwin Avenue Marion, IN, 46952

5.1 miles from campus

Airbnb

If you would rather stay in an Airbnb, please find nearby options here.

Travel 

The closest major airport to Indiana Wesleyan University is the Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) which is located 49 miles and approximately 60 minutes from campus. The average cost of an Uber is $55 one way. For information about rental cars at FWA, click here.

The next closest airport to Indiana Wesleyan University is the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) which is located 75 miles and approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes from campus. The average cost of an Uber is $100 one way.

Other Taxi Options

A-1 Limo Service

(260)-426-8555

American Taxi

(260)-446-7429

Indianapolis International Airport Taxi Service

Questions 

We look forward to seeing you in Marion, Indiana at the Imago Dei Conference. Please email us if you have any questions.

Terms & Rules

Registration Eligibility and Process:

CCCU conferences and events are a benefit to faculty, staff, and administrators at our CCCU institutions, so they are typically closed to non-member individuals and institutions unless they are sponsors or speakers. There are some exceptions to this rule, so if you are a non-member interested in attending, please send your request to conferences@cccu.org

All registrations are reviewed to ensure they meet the CCCU eligibility policies.  The CCCU reserves the right to refuse or cancel all ineligible registrations at any time and shall not be held accountable for any outside fees associated with this cancellation.

To register for the conference, click the Register button and sign in to your CCCU account. If you have any issues or if you forgot your log-in information, please call our office at (202) 546-8713 for assistance.

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Full payment must accompany your registration. Please call the CCCU office at (202) 546-8713 if you need to make payment by check.

 

Cancellation Policy

You may cancel your registration at any time prior to the start of the program. If you must cancel, please email conferences@cccu.org. Refunds for cancellations received through Friday, September 5, 2025 will be issued minus a $50 processing fee. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received after Friday, September 5. No-shows are not refundable. Registration transfers will be honored at any time.