Speaker - Timothy Dalrymple, PhD
Timothy Dalrymple, PhD is President and CEO of the John Templeton Foundation. Prior to assuming this role in July 2025, he served as President and CEO of Christianity Today from 2019 to 2025. At CT, he led a multi-year transformation that re-envisioned this historic publication, expanded its reach into new media and global markets, and returned it to profitability against significant obstacles in journalism.
Tim has led innovative media ventures and worked closely with writers, scholars, and philanthropists to elevate ideas that enrich public life and human flourishing. A former national champion gymnast turned philosopher of religion, he holds degrees from Stanford University, Princeton Theological Seminary, and Harvard University, where his doctoral work focused on the nature of suffering and religious knowledge. He also served as a Teaching Fellow at Harvard for 7 1/2 years.
Special Music
LU Praise Led by Delaware Native Patrick “Colby” Shorts is a multi-ethnic gospel choir devoted to leading God’s people in genuine, heartfelt worship. The team uses ethnic and musical diversity to proclaim the Gospel through song, the Word of God, testimony, and service. LU Praise is led by Delaware Native, Patrick “Colby” Shorts. Colby is an accomplished musician, music director, pianist and vocalist.