Frequently Asked Questions
What to Expect from Desperate for Jesus
General Information
DFJ will be held Friday, July 21, 2023, from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm & Saturday, July 22, from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. Doors will open at 6:00 pm Friday and 8:00 am Saturday.
Conference times are in the Central Time zone (CT). You may use a time zone converter to find out what time to view from your location.
The conference will take place at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship, 1808 W. Camp Wisdom Road in Dallas Texas. The conference will also be livestreamed for those who can’t attend in person.
Click here for directions to OCBF.
The cost is $50 per person for adults and teen girls to attend the two-day conference. Lunch from McAlister’s Deli is included in the registration cost.
The cost to watch the conference Simulcast Live Stream is $30 for individuals/small groups (up to 10 people) and $130 for churches (more than 10 people). Virtual registrants will receive an email confirmation with the details to access the conference closer to the event date.
The attire is casual and comfortable. You may consider bringing a wrap as the sanctuary will be air-conditioned.
Registration payments are non-refundable for both in-person and virtual attendance.
However, if you registered for the in-person conference and are unable to attend, you will receive a link to watch the live-stream conference or you can give your email confirmation to another person to attend the event under your name. However, the lunch selection cannot change.
In-Person Registration Information
Registration for the in-person experience is now full, however, you can still register to attend the live simulcast.
Registration for the in-person experience is now full, however, you can still register a small or large group to attend the live simulcast.
Yes. You will receive an email confirming your registration. If you requested childcare, you will receive a registration link in your confirmation email after your registration is complete. You will then be able to register and pay for childcare for your child(ren). You must bring your email confirmation for entry into the conference.
You have the freedom to pick the sessions you attend. But attending the event in its entirety will help you to get the most out of the experience.
Yes. However, the lunch selection cannot change.
Registration payments are non-refundable for both in-person and virtual attendance.
However, if you registered for the in-person conference and are unable to attend, you will receive a link to watch the live-stream conference or you can give your email confirmation to another person to attend the event under your name. However, the lunch selection cannot change.
Virtual Conference Information
DFJ is designed for women of all ages and seasons of life. Special programming for girls entering grades 6 – 12 will be available for the in-person experience only. Register to attend DFJ virtually.
Registered individuals and groups will receive an email confirmation with the details to access the virtual conference closer to the event date.
Virtual events bring the experience of an in-person conference to your personal computer, so just like an in-person conference, you have the freedom to pick the sessions you attend. But attending the event in its entirety will help you to get the most out of the experience. You will be able to re-watch sessions until 11:59 pm CDT on Saturday, August 5, 2023.
Desperate for Jesus Conference is broadcast from Dallas, Texas. The sessions streamed will follow the Central Daylight Time Zone (CDT). You may use a time zone converter to find out what time to view from your location.
For the best experience, we suggest using a desktop or laptop computer or tablet and the Chrome browser. If you don’t already have Chrome, you can download it for free. Please ensure that your operating systems and web browsers are updated prior to viewing. Additionally, a reliable high-speed internet connection is required.
As a virtual registrant, you will have access to the re-broadcast of the conference until 11:59 p.m. CDT on Saturday, August 5, 2023.
Registration payments are non-refundable for both in-person and virtual attendance.
However, you will have access to the conference replay until 11:59 pm CDT on Saturday, August 5, 2023.
Conference Features
Charlotte Gambill and Dr. Sarita Lyons are our speakers. Kierra Sheard-Kelly is the musical artist. For the teen girls on Saturday, Veronica Jones is the youth host, Vanessa Parra is the youth speaker and Shanandolan Ward is the musical artist.
Program details are not available at this time. However, our planning team has prayed and planned a program with you in mind, so please prepare to stay for the entire two-day event.
No. Women will remain in the auditorium on both days of the conference. Teen girls will remain in the auditorium on Friday with the adults. Then on Saturday, teen girls will have separate programming in the Education Center.
Yes. The teen girls will join the adults in the auditorium on Friday. Then on Saturday, they will have their own program and activities with guest speakers and topics relevant to them.
Our children’s ministry has planned exciting programming to engage your children, ages six months to 5th grade. The cost is $15 per child and must be reserved and paid for during registration. The registration will include lunch and two snacks at no additional charge.
Yes. A variety of vendors will sell clothing, accessories, home goods and much more!
Food Information
Yes. Food trucks will be available Friday evening for you to purchase food. On Saturday, food trucks will be available in the morning for you to purchase breakfast. Your registration includes a box lunch on Saturday from McAlister’s Deli.
11:00 am – 12:40 pm CDT.
Turkey & Cheddar – served on 9-grain ciabatta bread with leaf lettuce, tomato, mayo, spicy mustard on the side; Sea Salt Spud Chips, cookie, bottled water
Ham & Cheddar – served on 9-grain ciabatta bread with leaf lettuce, tomato, mayo, spicy mustard on the side; Sea Salt Spud Chips, cookie, bottled water
The Veggie – served on 9-grain ciabatta with spinach, tomato, cucumber, red onion, house-roasted multicolored peppers, avocado, salt and pepper, balsamic vinaigrette, fruit cup, bottled water
Seating & Sign Interpretation
There are no reserved seats. Seating is on a first-come, first-seated basis.
Yes. Please let the ushers know that you need assistance to the wheelchair-accessible seating area.
If you require sign interpretation, please indicate so when registering. The conference will provide a sign interpreter based on need.
Hotels/Transportation
There is no official conference hotel, but a list of surrounding hotels is available here.
No. Shuttle service will not be provided by OCBF.
