How much does it cost to host?
In exchange for your initial deposit of $1000, you receive your first 50 individual tickets. After selling these tickets, you will recoup all of your deposit plus generate revenue for your church. The only other expenses are for promotion (printing, newspaper or radio ad, etc) and food costs if you decide to serve your attendees anything without passing on the cost.

How much do tickets for the simulcast cost?
Early-bird prices good though June 27, 2009
     • $25 individuals
Regular prices June 28 through August 8
     • $30 individuals

Who will be speaking?
We have an exciting line up of well-known experts, including Alex McFarland, Lee Strobel, Hank Hanegraaff, Mark Mittelberg, Dr. Del Tackett, and Ryan Dobson. Read more about our speakers here.

What is the schedule for the day?
Eastern and Mountain Time Zones (*except the live site at Focus on the Family which will begin at 7:30 a.m.)

9:30 a.m. – 9:35 a.m. -  Introduction
9:35 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. – Worship – Sarah Reeves
9:45 a.m. – 10:25 a.m. - Session 1 – Hank Hanegraaff:  Handling Tough Questions About Jesus and the Bible
10:25 a.m.  – 10:35 a.m. - Q&A Session 1
10:35 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.  - Break
10:50 a.m.  – 11:30 a.m. -  Session 2 – Mark Mittelberg:  Handling Tough Questions About How People Choose Their Faith
11:30 a.m. – 11:40 a.m. -  Q&A Session 2
11:40 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.  - Session 3 – Del Tackett:  Handling Tough Questions About Humanity – Good and Evil
12:20 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Q&A Session 3
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Lunch
1:30 p.m. – 1:40 p.m. – Worship – Sarah Reeves
1:40 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. – Session 4 – Ryan Dobson:  Handling Tough Questions About Relativism
2:15 p.m. – 2:25 p.m. – Q&A Session 4
2:25 p.m. – 2:40 p.m. – Break
2:40 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. – Worship – Sarah Reeves
2:50 p.m. – 3:25 p.m. – Session 5 – Alex McFarland:  Handling Tough Questions About Science & Faith
3:25 p.m. – 3:35 p.m. – Q&A Session 5
3:35 p.m. – 4:05 p.m. – Session 6 – Lee Strobel:  Handling Tough People Graciously and Winsomely
4:05 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. - Q&A Session 6
4:15 p.m. – 4:20 p.m. – Closing

Central and Pacific Time Zones
8:30 a.m. – 8:35 a.m. -  Introduction
8:35 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. – Worship – Sarah Reeves
8:45 a.m. – 9:25 a.m. - Session 1 – Hank Hanegraaff:  Handling Tough Questions About Jesus and the Bible
9:25 a.m.  – 9:35 a.m. - Q&A Session 1
9:35 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.  - Break
9:50 a.m.  – 10:30 a.m. -  Session 2 – Mark Mittelberg:  Handling Tough Questions About How People Choose Their Faith
10:30 a.m. – 10:40 a.m. -  Q&A Session 2
10:40 a.m. – 11:20 a.m.  - Session 3 – Del Tackett:  Handling Tough Questions About Humanity – Good and Evil
11:20 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – Q&A Session 3
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Lunch
12:30 p.m. – 12:40 p.m. – Worship – Sarah Reeves
12:40 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. – Session 4 – Ryan Dobson:  Handling Tough Questions About Relativism
1:15 p.m. – 1:25 p.m. – Q&A Session 4
1:25 p.m. – 1:40 p.m. – Break
1:40 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. – Worship – Sarah Reeves
1:50 p.m. – 2:25 p.m. – Session 5 – Alex McFarland:  Handling Tough Questions About Science & Faith
2:25 p.m. – 2:35 p.m. – Q&A Session 5
2:35 p.m. – 3:05 p.m. – Session 6 – Lee Strobel:  Handling Tough People Graciously and Winsomely
3:05 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. - Q&A Session 6
3:15 p.m. – 3:20 p.m. - Closing

How can I get my church involved?
To have a CCN representative call or email your pastor or friend, click here. Or you can have a representative of your church call us at
800-321-6781 or apply online.

Will Dr. Dobson be there?
Unfortunately Dr. Dobson will not be able to participate in the simulcast due to scheduling conflicts.

How can I find a conference site near me?
There are hundreds of churches that will be broadcasting the Big Dig^® conference. Big Dig Tickets go on sale online on May 30, 2009, and host sites will be posted then.

Can I watch the conference from my home computer?
No. You must attend the conference at The Big Dig host sites. Big Dig tickets go on sale online on May 30, 2009, and host sites will be posted then.

Are tickets refundable?
Due to high demand, ticket refunds are not available.

Can I purchase tickets at the door?
Yes, but tickets are available on a first come, first served basis so your church may not have any left. Check with your host church to inquire about availability.

Are group rates available?
No. Tickets will available at the rate of $25 per individual through June 27, 2009. Big Dig tickets go on sale online on May 30, 2009.

I live in the Colorado area. Can I purchase tickets for the live recording at the Focus on the Family^® campus?
Yes! Seating is limited at the Focus on the Family live venue so purchase your ticket early. Please note due to this being the live site the event hours will be earlier than other mountain time simulcast sites. Schedule to be announced soon.