| Large Group Sessions for Students & Adults |
| The following core sessions are intended for all participants. |
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Knowing God and His Will
Led by: Debra Berry
Session Purpose: This session leads students to know the importance of: (1) having a genuine relationship with God as their Savior and Lord; (2) modeling a Christ-like lifestyle; and, (3) actively telling others of their faith and inviting them into a personal relationship with Christ.
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Confirming the Call
Led by: Donald King
Session Purpose: To lead students to have confidence in knowing they have heard God's call and are taking the appropriate steps to be obedient to His voice.
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Mission Possible
Led by: Sammy Lopez
Session Purpose: To lead students to: (1) come to the understanding that their ministry began the moment they answered God's call to ministry; (2) see those who are lost all around them and take steps to change their world; and, (3) God has called them to service for a purpose and His Kingdom is at their disposal to accomplish the greatest mission ever given.
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| Breakout Sessions for Students |
| Students have the option of choosing four of the following small group sessions to attend. Each session is one hour long and repeats four times. |
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A Man After God’s Own Heart
(Men Only)
Led by: Ben Mishin
Session Purpose: To lead young men to consider the responsibility that comes with answering God’s call to ministry and consider how money, sex and power can destroy credibility and future ministry.
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Dangers Every Minister Should Avoid
Led by: Sammy Lopez
Session Purpose: To lead students to understand the importance of making biblical, moral and ethical choices early in life and throughout their ministry. In order to protect their personal ministry and maintain the sanctity of the role of "minister," students will consider how their choices impact their future, family, influence and career.
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God's Called Me to Be a Missionary
Led by: Jane Bishop with NAMB & IMB Missionaries
Session Purpose: To inform students who are following God's call to the mission field to understand the needs, opportunities, and ways individuals can serve. Students will also be introduced to the application process, requirements and qualifications of service.
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I’m in High School: What can I do?
(High School Students Only)
Led by: Allyson Clark
Session Purpose: To lead students to explore meaningful ways to invest in and prepare for a lifetime of ministry while in high school. Discover unique issues, opportunities and resources available to high school students who are preparing for ministry leadership.
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I've Answered the Call. Now What?
Led by: Pam Smith
Session Purpose: This session seeks to answer the question: "Is there only one path to take as I answer God's call in my life in order to be prepared for future ministry?" This session allows students to ask the questions they have about answering God's call.
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Leading People to Worship
Led by: Stacey Harcum
Session Purpose: To lead students to consider options they have in leading others to worship through music. No matter your instrument of choice - keyboard, vocal, stringed, brass, woodwind, or percussion - your talent is a medium through which God's message can be shared with the world.
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Ministry Options 101
Led by: Michael McQuitty
Session Purpose: To lead students to consider the wide variety of career options available today. There are more career options available than pastor, minister of music, minister of youth/students or missionary. Students will discover that ministry roles are evolving and some ministry roles that will be necessary to reach people in the future haven't even been thought of yet.
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Multi-Cultural Ministry: The New Norm
Led by: Richard Taylor
Session Purpose: To lead students to consider the opportunities and challenges of sharing the message of Jesus Christ with the world. Multi-cultural ministry is no longer the exception but the norm for Christian ministers. Ministry leaders in the 21st century must be prepared to cross cultural boundaries in the course of (and for the sake of) sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ.
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Save Your Marriage Before It Starts
Led by: Jackie & Cedra Flake
Session Purpose: To lead students to consider the unique questions and issues of dating and selecting a spouse in light of your vocational calling to ministry. Students will hear from a husband and wife team who will share why it is so important to select the right mate and life-long ministry partner.
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Spiritual Warfare: Prepare for Victory
Led by: TBD
Session Purpose: To lead students to gain a biblical perspective and recognize the reality of spiritual warfare. During this session, students will learn how to recognize spiritual warfare, reasons warfare may persist and actions to take during warfare.
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The Call and the College Years
(College Students Only)
Led by: Robert Turner
Session Purpose: To lead students to explore meaningful ways to invest in and prepare for a lifetime of ministry while in college. Gain helpful insights into preparing for God’s call beyond the college years, including means for financially supporting educational training for ministry.
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Unique Issues for Women in Ministry
(Ladies Only)
Led by: Debra Berry
Session Purpose: To lead young women to be aware of the multiple opportunities to engage in ministry and to consider the unique issues they may face in religious leadership roles.
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When Family and Friends Don't Understand
Led by: Joseph Parle
Session Purpose: To provide a defense to students who obediently answer God's call and face tough questions or outright rejection from family and friends.
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| Breakout Session for Adults |
| The following session is offered to equip parents, pastors, and student leaders to effectively nurture and mentor students called to a Christian-related vocation. In addition, adults can choose two student breakout sessions of their choice to attend following the session below. |
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Coaching to Equip & Empower
Led by: Bert Ross
Time Allotted: 2 Hours
Session Purpose: To lead pastors, parents, and student leaders to understand how to coach a student in order to draw out their best potential. This session will challenge those responsible for nurturing students to use their position of influence to allow students to gain ministry experience using their own spiritual gifts, passions, and personality.
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