Wonders of Creation Conference

Join us for a fun and meaningful three-day family conference at the Wonders Center and Science Museum, designed to inspire curiosity, strengthen faith, and spark engaging conversations for all ages. Hosted by David Rives Ministries, the Wonders Center and Science Museum, and the Institute for Creation Research, this one-of-a-kind event invites families to explore how science beautifully supports God’s intelligent design.

Over the course of three days, you’ll hear from dynamic speakers and scientists as they present fascinating topics that bring together faith and discovery in an engaging and easy-to-understand way. With a variety of breakout sessions offered throughout the conference, attendees can choose topics that interest them most, creating a personalized and enriching experience.

You can expect presentations on:

Dinosaurs, Fossils, and Earth’s History

DNA and Scientific Discovery 

Time, Origins, and Biological Design

and so much more!

Beyond the sessions, the conference is designed to be interactive, memorable, and full of special moments. Families will enjoy time exploring the museum, engaging in meaningful conversations, and experiencing hands-on learning in a fun and welcoming environment. Children can participate in a joyful sing-along, while attendees of all ages will be encouraged through a special time of praise and worship led by David Rives.

On Wednesday evening, guests are invited to a special dessert social inside the museum, a relaxed and festive dessert walk-through experience where you can enjoy a variety of sweet treats while exploring exhibits after hours. It’s the perfect opportunity to connect with other families, reflect on the day, and experience the museum in a unique and memorable way.

For those looking to elevate their experience, a limited number of tickets will be available for a VIP Private Dinner Experience. This option includes all-access and a private dinner in our Topaz Dinner Theatre. This exclusive evening offers a more intimate setting with special access, a curated meal, and the opportunity to spend time with Dr. Randy Guliuzza and David Rives in a relaxed, conversational atmosphere. It’s a unique way to deepen your experience and create even more meaningful connections during the conference.

General Admission Includes:

• Access to all three days of the conference
• Full access to the Wonders Center and Science Museum throughout the event
• Entry to all breakout sessions and presentations

Whether you’re looking to equip your children with a strong foundation, encourage thoughtful questions, or simply spend intentional time together, the Wonders of Creation Conference offers a truly unforgettable experience. Come ready to learn, explore, worship, and create lasting memories as your family grows together in both faith and understanding.

Get ready for a POWER PACKED 3 days! 

Schedule (still fluid and changing):

DAY 1 - Wednesday

Arrive at the Wonders Center & Science Museum

9:30 - Doors open for registration

9:30-11:00 - REGISTRATION

11:00-11:50 - SESSION 1 David Rives - Wonders Without Number (From wonders in animal biology, to wonders of the universe, God's fingerprints of design are clearly seen)

11:50-1:00 - FREE TIME Grab a lunch on-site at Java Man Cafe, or pre-order a BOX LUNCH while exploring the museum.

1:00-1:50 - SESSION 2 Brad Harrub - Atheism's Attack on America (A growing number of "intellectual atheists" are saying that we as Christians shouldn't be allowed to even present our options. They are threatening, coercing, and pressuring young students to be afraid to stand up for the truth.)

2:00-2:50 - SESSION 3  Tim Clarey - The Truth About the Global Flood (Analyzing geology around the world, we are able to put back together the continents as they would have been prior to the global flood.)

3:00-3:50 - BREAKOUTS

• BREAKOUT 1: Tim Clarey - Feathered Dinosaurs and Other Evolutionary Fairy Tales (Did T-Rex sprout wings and turn into a chicken as is taught to palontologists?)

• BREAKOUT 2: Joe Deweese - Progress in Ancient DNA Extraction and Sequencing (Have we been able to find soft blood vessels and other tissue inside dinosaur bones? Is Jurrasic Park a potential reality?

• FAMILY SING-ALONG: Adam Klutinoty
• YOUTH BREAKOUT: Vicki Cooledge

4:00-4:50 - BREAKOUTS

• BREAKOUT 1: Jeff Tomkins - The Fossil Still Say No: Paleontology of the Global Flood (Out of the millions of fossils collected around the world, how many seem to support evolution and how many support a rapid catastrophic flood?)
• BREAKOUT 2: Bodie Hodge 2 - Science vs. “Millions of Years” (We have been told that science proves the Earth is millions of years old. Why have we been told that when 90% of scientific dating methods seem to be pointing towards a young Earth?
• FAMILY SING-ALONG: Adam Klutinoty
• YOUTH BREAKOUT: Vicki Cooledge

4:50-6:30 - FREE TIME Break for dinner and experience 18 fast food options and 21 restaurants within 2 miles.

6:30-7:30 - SESSION 4 Randy Guliuzza - Finally, a Revolutionary New Theory of Biological Design (We have learned a lot since the time of Charles Darwin. Technology has increased greatly. The more we know about biology, the more we see design.)

7:30-8:15 - DESSERT SOCIAL Walk through the Wonders Center & Science Museum and experience snack stations in exhibit halls while fellowshipping.

8:15 - DEPART FOR LODGING

DAY 2 - Thursday

10:00-10:50 - SESSION 5 Jake Hebert - The Mysteries of the Ice Age (In Earth history, we have been told there have been numberous Ice Ages over millions of years. But we do see evidence of these cold weather creatures and vast glaciation. How does it fit within the Bible?)

11:15-12:15 - PLANETARIUM AND TESLA EXPERIENCE BREAK

Experience one of the top-10 planetariums in the world (EXTRA TICKET PURCHASE REQUIRED) and watch the 1 Million Volt Tesla Show

12:15-1:20 - FREE TIME Grab a lunch on-site at Java Man Cafe, or pre-order a BOX LUNCH while exploring the museum.

1:30-2:20 - SESSION 6 Jeff Tomkins - Monkey Business in the Chimp Genome (Do genetics show that we are related to chimpanzees? Is there a 98% similarity? Find out the truth about the human ape story.)

2:30-3:20 - SESSION 7 Mark Horstemeyer - Engineering V. Science (When we study engineering principles, we find that biology is full of things that only engineers would think about. From how we build a bridge to how we manufacture an automobile, all biological systems seem to hold these same engineering principles.)

3:30-4:20 - SESSION 8 Brian Thomas - Adam, Not Apes (Anthropology tells the story of how ape like ancestors turned into humans over long periods of time. Even within some Christian circles, the reality of Adam and Eve is questioned. Some say it's a fairy tale or just a good analogy. Were Adam and Eve real?)

4:30-5:20 - BREAKOUTS

• BREAKOUT 1: Mark Horstemeyer - Engineers who believed in God
• BREAKOUT 2: Jake Hebert - Living to 900 Years Old
• FAMILY SING-ALONG: Adam Klutinoty
• YOUTH BREAKOUT: Vicki Cooledge

5:45-7:45 - VIP DINNER (SPECIAL VIP + CONFERENCE TICKET PURCHASE REQUIRED)  A very special dinner experience in the Topaz Dinner Theater with a chef-prepared meal, and a talk by Dr. Randy Guliuzza and David Rives.

DAY 3 - Friday

10:00-10:50 - PRAISE AND WORSHIP SESSION Musical performance by David Rives, and talk by Dr. Randy Guliuzza

11:00-11:50 - SESSION 9 Bodie Hodge - Is Genesis relevant? (In an age when we as Christians are focused on the Gospel and even the new Testament, we find that understanding the very need for a Savior is tied to the reality of original sin in the book of Genesis.)

12:00-12:50 - FREE TIME Grab a lunch on-site at Java Man Cafe, or pre-order a BOX LUNCH while exploring the museum.

1:00-1:50 - BREAKOUTS

• BREAKOUT 1: Brad Harrub - Exploding Evidence from Mt. Saint Helens (45 years ago, an eruption of a mountain in Washington State changed the way we understand geology. It's not slow and gradual, it's rapid and catastrophic.)
• BREAKOUT 2: Brian Thomas - Dinosaur Protein: Fresh Fossils From Four Continents (Did you know that we have discovered over 150 instances of soft, stretchy material in dinosaur bones? These come from not just dinosaurs, but nearly every organism we see in the fossil record. Learn breaking discoveries in this incredible research.
• YOUTH BREAKOUT: Vicki Cooledge

2:00-2:50 - PLANETARIUM AND TESLA EXPERIENCE BREAK Experience one of the top-10 planetariums in the world (EXTRA TICKET PURCHASE REQUIRED) and watch the 1 Million Volt Tesla Show

3:00-3:50 - SESSION 10 Joe Deweese - Exploring God's Molecular Machines (When we look at microbiology, we see machines that can replicate, that can read, that can repair, and that can do incredible things. When we see machines like htis in a factory, we praise the one who designed them. We see these same types of machines working in our body every single day. It's time to praise the one who created it.)

4:00-4:50 - SESSION 11 Randy Guliuzza - Four Biological Facts the Bible Got Right and Evolution Got Wrong (From understanding that we are not in an evolutionary line of apes, to understanding our place in this world, biblical principles always stand the test of time.)

4:50-5:00 - CLOSING COMMENTS Youth Competition Awards Announcement 5:00-5:10 - CLOSING COMMENTS David Rives sends everyone off and announces next conference