Syllabus

Knowing God and His Will

Led by: Steve Bass
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.

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.

Mission Possible

Led by: Mike Satterfield
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) Understand that God has called them to service for a purpose and His Kingdom is at their disposal to accomplish the greatest mission ever given.

A Man After God’s Own Heart (Guys Only)

Facilitated by: Eddy Pearson
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.

God's Calling Me to Be a Missionary

Facilitated by: Randy Nessly 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.

Cross Cultural Ministry: The New Norm

Facilitated by: Aaron Norwood
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.

Dangers Every Minister Should Avoid 

Facilitated by: Foster Christy
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.

Experiencing God's Call: How to Know for Sure
(This breakout will be offered Friday night and the first two sessions on Saturday)

Facilitated by: Jeff Iorg
Session Purpose: Based on Jeff Iorg’s Confirming God’s Call plenary session, this session takes a closer look at the questions students have about calling and leads them to consider what God is doing in their lives to discover if vocational ministry is part of His plan for them.

Finding My P-L-A-C-E in Ministry

Facilitated 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.

How to Stay on Track with Your Ministry

Facilitated by: Mike Satterfield
Session Purpose: To lead students to understand that their ministry began the moment God called them. What are the next steps? I am here now...where do I go? How do I avoid pitfalls?

Inside/Out: Does Your Inner Holiness Impact Your Outward Influence?

Facilitated by: Brian T.
Session Purpose: In order to do the work and be the person God is leading you to be, your talk must match your walk. This session leads students to prepare spiritually to influence their world.

Save Your Marriage Before It Starts

Facilitated by: Les and Page Hughes
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.

Spiritual Warfare: Prepare for Victory

Facilitated by: Steve Bass
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.

Unique Issues for Women in Ministry (Ladies Only)

Facilitated by: Julie Evans
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.

When Mom and Dad's Dime is Gone

Facilitated by: Rod Wiltrout
Session Purpose: To lead students to understand the importance of making sound financial decisions early in their life in order to be financially free to do exactly what God has called them to do. Students will be shown how to develop strong personal stewardship process that stems from a biblical view of stewardship.

Coaching to Equip & Empower (One time only - Saturday, Session One)

Facilitated by: Bob Bumgarner
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.