Speakers
SUPER SESSIONS: Thursday, 9:00-11:00AM
Super Session #1: Josh Griffin
Monday in the Life of a Teenager: 4 things students are looking for and how we can provide it for them
What do freshman, sophomores, juniors and seniors need? We take a look back at your won youth ministry experience to discover your journey and how it is similar (and maybe not so similar) to the students of today. Lots of discussion, interaction and hopefully some insights, too!
Super Session #2: Shelly Melia
Artificial Intelligence: Opportunities and Threats for Generation Alpha
Artificial Intelligence is everywhere we turn and our kids are using it more than we think.This session explore both the great promise and peril of artificial intelligence on Generation Alpha.
Mike Avery
Memorial Drive Church of Christ
Building Community within Youth Ministry
Jacob Baker
Decatur Church of Christ
My Kids......My Ministry
Bruce Beaver
Belton Church of Christ
5x25: My top 5 mistakes in 25 years of youth ministry...and how to recover from them!
Tammy Beck
Central Church
Following Jesus Together in a Multicultural Setting
Lacy Borgo
Renovaré or Montrose Friends Church
#1 Becoming Like Children #2 Children's Spirituality #3 Listening Conversations with Children
Jahnnette Brandt
MacArthur Park Church of Christ
Practical Tips in Children’s Ministry that lead to Yearly Planning
Dave Clayton
Ethos Church / Onward / Awaken
Built in the Wild: Exploring the undomesticated life with God through the life of David
Kevin Crossland
Northwest Church of Christ
The Desert is Wide, But the Tortoise is Slow
Jesse Flores
Renovaré or Montrose Friends Church
#1 Becoming Like Children #2 Children's Spirituality #3 Listening Conversations with Children
David Fraze
Lubbock Christian University
A Few of Our Favorite Things
Steve Haney
Oregon City Church of Christ
Surviving in Ministry after getting Fired
Dana Kennamer
Abilene Christian University
What About Our Kids' Spirituality? Listening to Parent Perspectives
Josh Kingcade
Preston Road Church of Christ
1) Rest for the Long Run: Launching a Church Sabbatical Program 2) Learning to Depend: Israel in the Wilderness (Exodus 16–17) 3)Learning to Listen: Elijah in the Wilderness (1 Kings 19)
Carter Milam
Canyon Church
The Desert is Wide, But the Tortoise is Slow.
Roman McCutchen
Bayside Church of Christ
Where is God in All of This
Sheila Montgomery
Hillsboro Church of Christ
Curriculum Round Table
Caroline Prestridge
Somers Avenue Church of Christ
Thriving in Small Congregations: Practical Strategies for Multi-age Settings
Teresa Roberts
Ozark Christian College and Lincoln Seminary
Session 1: Raising Disciples: Guiding Kids along a Discipleship Path Session 2: Teaching Kids the Word and the Words: Helping Children Study the Bible for Themselves Session 3: A Faith of their Own: Helping kids build an Identity in Christ
Beth Robinson
Colorado Christian University
Working with Teens from Hard Places
Jennifer Schroeder
Abilene Christian University
What About Our Kids' Spirituality? Listening to Parent Perspectives
Jeff Smith
Purpose Filled Mission Experiences
Insights and practical wisdom on how to create user-friendly mission trips that are meaningful and effective
Jeremy Smith
Vocati - Lubbock Christian University
Mentoring With Purpose: Helping Students Own Their Faith | A Resource
Leah Smith
Vocati - Lubbock Christian University
Beyond Crafts: Using Art to Form Faith in Youth Ministry | A Resource
Joel Soumar
Mesa Church of Christ
The Desert is Wide, But the Tortoise is Slow
Jesse Stacey
Levy Church of Christ
From Staff to Shepherds: Cultivating Meaningful Elder Connections
Walter Surdacki
Lipscomb University
A Few of Our Favorite Things
Elizabeth Tomlinson
Gateway Church of Christ
Partnering with Youth Ministry
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