| Large Group Sessions for Students & Adults |
KALEO: Alabama '08
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| The following core sessions are intended for all participants. |
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Knowing God and His Will
Led by: Tim Lovett
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: Jeff Iorg
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: David Platt
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 |
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| 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: Foster Christy
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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Called 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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Called to Serve in the Business World
Led by: TBD
Session Purpose: To lead students to embrace God's call in any profession by understanding the vital importance of using a secular profession (teacher, lawyer, businessman/woman, entertainers, medical professional, etc.) as a platform for penetrating the culture and sharing the gospel.
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Cross Cultural Ministry: The New Norm
Led by: Kevin Carroll
Session Purpose: To lead students to consider the opportunities and challenges of sharing the message of Jesus Christ with the world. Cross-cultural ministry is no longer the exception but the norm for Christian ministers. Communities are increasingly multi-cultural and opportunities for mission involvement internationally are rapidly expanding. 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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Dangers Every Minister Should Avoid
Led by: Scott Kindig
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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Developing Leadership in a Postmodern World
Lead by Philip Nation
Session Purpose: Postmodern culture has brought about new grids of thought and a worldview which startles many. This session will help students and adults navigate around emerging culture and the Emergent Movement/Conversation while contending for the faith. Together, we will see how leadership can be developed through God's truth when it is often rejected by the culture.
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Finding My P-L-A-C-E in Ministry
Led by: Jeremy Freeman
Session Purpose: This session leads students to gain a personal understanding of how God created them with a unique personality, spiritual gifts, natural abilities, passions and past experiences to do the work He has called them to do.
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Finding the Will of God: Discipleship or Divination?
Led by: Matt Kerlin
Session Purpose: Many go about seeking God's will in ways more akin to divination than discipleships, sometimes with dire consequences. This session will address relevant questions such as: What does the term "will of God" really mean? Does the Bible teach that we are to "find God's will" or follow God's commands? Does God have a particular will for our lives that we are intended to know? How do we find and teach others to find and do the will of God?
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I’m in High School: What can I do?
(High School Students Only)
Led by: Steve Rohrlack
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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Leading People to Worship
Led by: Dave Hunt
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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Save Your Marriage Before It Starts
Led by: TBD
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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Surviving and Thriving in Ministry
Led by: Chip Collins
Session Purpose: To lead students to consider what it takes to establish and maintain a healthy ministry by reflecting on Biblical precepts related to authenticity, focus and passion. Preparing for effective ministry isn't enough. Once you've arrived at the place of ministry God has called you to, you'll have to face the challenges, perform your duties and improve your skills at full speed.
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Unique Issues for Women in Ministry
(Ladies Only)
Led by: Cindy Townsend
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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| Breakout Session for Adults |
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| The following session is offered to equip parents, pastors, and student leaders to effectively nurture and mentor students. In addition, adults can choose one student breakout session of their choice to attend following the sessions below. |
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Coaching to Equip & Empower [Not Available]
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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Developing Leadership in a Postmodern World
Lead by Philip Nation
Time Allotted: 60 minutes
Session Purpose: Postmodern culture has brought about new grids of thought and a worldview which startles many. This session will help students and adults navigate around emerging culture and the Emergent Movement/Conversation while contending for the faith. Together, we will see how leadership can be developed through God's truth when it is often rejected by the culture.
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