Join us on Thurs. Oct. 22, 2026 at 6:30 pm for ABR’s Family and Friends Annual Banquet. It will be held at the Shady Maple Banquet Center at 129 Toddy Drive, East Earl, PA.

We’re excited to have Del Tackett as our keynote speaker. Del is is the architect and teacher of The Truth Project, a video-based small group resource experienced by over 20 million people in more than 100 countries. His other teaching series include Cross Examine, Who Is Jesus, and the theatrical release Is Genesis History?

Dr. Tackett is one of the founders of New Geneva Theological Seminary and a professor of numerous worldview courses. He led and taught for years at the collegiate Focus Leadership Institute, currently teaches as an adjunct professor for the Alliance Defending Freedom, Summit Ministries, and Impact 360, and has authored hundreds of Biblical worldview articles on faith, family, and culture. 

This is an excellent opportunity to hear from a leading evangelical scholar and support the work of ABR financially.

More details below:

The Banquet will take place on Thursday October 22nd, 2026 at:

Shady Maple Banquet and Conference Center
129 Toddy Dr.
East Earl, PA 17519

Doors open at 6 p.m., and the banquet begins at 6:30 p.m.

1. Tickets are $39.95 per person for adults and $27.95 for children ages 12-17 but you must pre-register.
2. Early Bird Registration: If you register before September 23rd, the cost is $35 per person and $25 for children ages 12-17.
3. Registration deadline is Wednesday October 7th, 2026 by 12 Noon.
4. How to register and make payment:
   • Call the ABR office (800-430-0008) and pay for your tickets over the phone or mail a check with the registration form. The office is open Monday-Thursday between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. EST.
     • Print the PDF below, fill out by hand, and mail to the ABR office.
       Associates for Biblical Research
       PO Box 144
       Akron, PA 17501

• Instructions for Online Payment and Registration:
  • Click on the following link: https://biblearchaeology.org/support/ and fill in the required fields.
  • The address that you provide will be where your tickets will be sent about 1-2 weeks prior to the event.
  • In the comment field, please type in “Banquet Tickets” and list the first and last name and phone number of all attendees that you are making payments for.
  • Calculate the amount you owe and place into the Other Amount field and proceed to choose your payment method.
• OR on the following link: Banquet 2026 Tickets and Table Sponsorship

5. Would you kindly consider sponsoring one or more banquet tables? Table sponsorships are $300.00 each and while helping to underwrite ABR’s expenses for the banquet, it also provides an opportunity to invite guests. Table sponsors who attend the banquet and bring friends and family help ABR expand our outreach with those who may be unfamiliar with the vision and mission of ABR. It’s a great way to bless your friends and allows ABR to use all donations received at the banquet in the direct support of ABR. Businesses, churches, organizations, and individuals may sponsor tables; would you prayerfully consider a table sponsorship if this is something God would have you do?

Important Note: Table sponsorships pay for your meal, plus 7 guests. Table Sponsors must provide ABR a list of invited guests for table assignment purposes. Maximum 8 persons per table. You may sponsor additional tables if you would like to invite additional guests, or simply purchase individual tickets if an additional table sponsorship is not desired.

6. Church Group Rates of 8 or more people: $30 per person.
7. If you plan to pay for a guest(s), we must have their complete information, including name, address and phone number.
8. You will be served a delicious dinner and dessert, and enjoy a powerful message from Dr. Del Tackett, our keynote speaker.
9. ABR is a non-profit Christian ministry that depends entirely upon the generosity of our ministry partners who support the mission of ABR. We sincerely pray that you will join us for this wonderful event, and will give generously as the Lord directs you. Only a limited number of walk-in seats will be available, so sign up TODAY!
10. If you are unable to attend the banquet, but would like to support this event with a donation, you may give a gift, designated towards the event.

Please click on the following link: https://biblearchaeology.org/support/ and follow the instructions.

• Under COMMENT, type “Gift towards DR. DEL TACKETT BANQUET 2026, I am unable to attend.”
• Enter dollar amount in OTHER AMOUNT field.
• Follow the donation page for Credit Card or PayPal donations and follow the instructions for payment.

We hope to see you there!

Associates for Biblical Research
PO Box 144 Akron, PA 17501