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STUDENT Conferences
Friday, July 16, 9:30 am–noon Pick your two favorites!
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Tired of Looking for Love and Feeling Empty?
This conference will help you see true love based in your creator, God.
Led by Michael Thigpen
Youth pastor at Celebration Church in Columbia, Maryland, president of the National Inspirational Youth Convention, and Youth Network Team member.
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Motion Sickness
Christianity isn’t about religion; it’s about relationship. This conference helps you to understand the importance of having a real relationship with God.
Led by Kim Schuessler
Youth Network Team member and youth pastor at Meridian Church of God in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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True North
How do you keep pointed towards God’s voice with all the other voices out there? Learn how to stay pointed in the right direction.
Led by Howard Megill
Associate state pastor for Kentucky Church of God Ministries in Lexington, Kentucky, and Youth Network Team member.
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Grace Anatomy
Understanding God’s grace, how it applies to us, and how to extend it to others.
Led by Marsha Reeder
Currently serves her local and state youth ministries, alongside her husband, from her home base in Anderson, Indiana.
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Identity Crisis
Discovering God’s biblical principles of who you are in Christ and learning what that means for your life.
Led by Rick Winford
Youth leader at New Life Bible Fellowship in Dallas, Texas and project manager for Hewlett Packard.
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Patch It Up
Sometimes life is hard. What do you do when you hurt on the inside? This conference teaches you ways to deal with and find inner healing.
Led by Candace Stephenson
Candace is the student ministry pastor at Northeast Community Church in Fishers, Indiana, and a women’s coach for Lead 222.
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Masterpiece
God created you as a masterpiece. Learn how to find contentment in who you are designed to be.
Led by Dr. Rhonda Gibbs
Youth leader at Abundant Life Christian Fellowship in Pleasanton, California, and a home school physical education (HSPE) instructor.
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Purity—It’s More Than Sex!
Purity is more than just staying out of bed with someone! Discover what true purity is.
Led by Kristi Hayes
Staff member of Skyline Church in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and 8th grade girls basketball coach for Hefner public middle school.
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Get Real
Learning how to be authentic in everyday life. Want to get real about your faith? Come listen to Joshua’s story and see how it might influence you toward an integrated walk of faith in your everyday life.
Led by Josh Weiger
Youth pastor at Park Place Church of God, Anderson, Indiana.
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We Need Each Other
Discovering the importance of, and how to find, mentoring relationships.
Led by Matt Gaylor
Pastor of student ministries at North Webster Church of God in North Webster, Indiana, and Youth Network Team member.
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Why Do I Need a Chaperone?
Learning what a God-focused and Christ-centered dating relationship looks like.
Led by Steve & Erin Southards
Live and serve in Olathe, Kansas. Steve is on staff at Indian Creek Community Church as the Olathe campus pastor, and Erin is a stay-at-home mom.
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Sticks and Stones
Understanding how words and communication affect our relationships with others.
Led by Jerrod Nunn
Youth pastor at Shartel Church of God, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
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Mission Possible
Discovering what a mission-minded life is and how to view the world through the eyes of Jesus.
Led by Todd Lovelace
Pastor of Skyline Church in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
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GPS
Learning how to use and direct our passions and gifts to glorify the Kingdom of God.
Led by Adam Rentas
Pastor of student ministries at Crossroads Community Church in Yuba City, California, and Youth Network Team member.
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Puzzle Pieces: Where Do I Fit?
Understanding how God loves us and has a unique plan for each of our lives to make a difference in our world.
Led by Shane Friesen
Middle school pastor at Hope Community Church in Andover, Kansas, and Youth Network Team member.
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ALL STUDENTS
High School and College Age
Saturday, July 17, 11:00 am–12:30 pm
Main Hall at Convention Center
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Student Main Session
Jamie Tworkowski
He founded To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA) in 2006 and has been helping those who suffer from depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicidal tendencies ever since. Jamie Tworkowski shares his vision of hope, ways to help others find hope, support, and love, and reminds students that “you are not alone and this is not the end of your story.”
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COLLEGE AGE Conferences
Friday, July 16, 9:30 am–noon Pick your two favorites!
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Sundays Only?
Defining what “the church” is and learning how to stay connected and involved while in college.
Led by Lori Taylor
Director of Infinity Ministries, the young adult ministry at Bayside Community Church in Tampa, Florida, and adjunct professor at Warner University.
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Finding Your Way
Learning how to understand God’s purpose and hear God’s voice among the noise of the world, specifically the voices at college.
Led by Todd Faulkner
Campus pastor at Anderson University.
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Own It!
Discovering how to make one’s faith your own while in college.
Led by Arthur Kelly
Retired college professor and administrator, national church leader in Christian education and pastoral health.
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Fish in a New Pond
This conference teaches students how to transition from being a leader in high school to leading on their college campuses.
Led by Suzanne Haley
Speaker, coach, consultant; a woman on mission to “unleash the power in leaders to influence generations.”
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YMI
Friday, July 16, 9:40–11:50 am
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YMI—Training for youth pastors and leaders since 1992
Led by Francis Chan
Francis Chan is author of Crazy Love and Forgotten God; pastor of Cornerstone Church in Simi Valley, California, and chancellor of Eternity Bible College.
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STUDENT Conferences
Friday, July 16, 9:30 am–noon Pick your two favorites!
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Tired of Looking for Love and Feeling Empty?
This conference will help you see true love based in your creator, God.
Led by Michael Thigpen
Youth pastor at Celebration Church in Columbia, Maryland, president of the National Inspirational Youth Convention, and Youth Network Team member.
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Motion Sickness
Christianity isn’t about religion; it’s about relationship. This conference helps you to understand the importance of having a real relationship with God.
Led by Kim Schuessler
Youth Network Team member and youth pastor at Meridian Church of God in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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True North
How do you keep pointed towards God’s voice with all the other voices out there? Learn how to stay pointed in the right direction.
Led by Howard Megill
Associate state pastor for Kentucky Church of God Ministries in Lexington, Kentucky, and Youth Network Team member.
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Grace Anatomy
Understanding God’s grace, how it applies to us, and how to extend it to others.
Led by Marsha Reeder
Currently serves her local and state youth ministries, alongside her husband, from her home base in Anderson, Indiana.
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Identity Crisis
Discovering God’s biblical principles of who you are in Christ and learning what that means for your life.
Led by Rick Winford
Youth leader at New Life Bible Fellowship in Dallas, Texas and project manager for Hewlett Packard.
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Patch It Up
Sometimes life is hard. What do you do when you hurt on the inside? This conference teaches you ways to deal with and find inner healing.
Led by Candace Stephenson
Candace is the student ministry pastor at Northeast Community Church in Fishers, Indiana, and a women’s coach for Lead 222.
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Masterpiece
God created you as a masterpiece. Learn how to find contentment in who you are designed to be.
Led by Dr. Rhonda Gibbs
Youth leader at Abundant Life Christian Fellowship in Pleasanton, California, and a home school physical education (HSPE) instructor.
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Purity—It’s More Than Sex!
Purity is more than just staying out of bed with someone! Discover what true purity is.
Led by Kristi Hayes
Staff member of Skyline Church in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and 8th grade girls basketball coach for Hefner public middle school.
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Get Real
Learning how to be authentic in everyday life. Want to get real about your faith? Come listen to Joshua’s story and see how it might influence you toward an integrated walk of faith in your everyday life.
Led by Josh Weiger
Youth pastor at Park Place Church of God, Anderson, Indiana.
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We Need Each Other
Discovering the importance of, and how to find, mentoring relationships.
Led by Matt Gaylor
Pastor of student ministries at North Webster Church of God in North Webster, Indiana, and Youth Network Team member.
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Why Do I Need a Chaperone?
Learning what a God-focused and Christ-centered dating relationship looks like.
Led by Steve & Erin Southards
Live and serve in Olathe, Kansas. Steve is on staff at Indian Creek Community Church as the Olathe campus pastor, and Erin is a stay-at-home mom.
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Sticks and Stones
Understanding how words and communication affect our relationships with others.
Led by Jerrod Nunn
Youth pastor at Shartel Church of God, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
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Mission Possible
Discovering what a mission-minded life is and how to view the world through the eyes of Jesus.
Led by Todd Lovelace
Pastor of Skyline Church in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
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GPS
Learning how to use and direct our passions and gifts to glorify the Kingdom of God.
Led by Adam Rentas
Pastor of student ministries at Crossroads Community Church in Yuba City, California, and Youth Network Team member.
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Puzzle Pieces: Where Do I Fit?
Understanding how God loves us and has a unique plan for each of our lives to make a difference in our world.
Led by Shane Friesen
Middle school pastor at Hope Community Church in Andover, Kansas, and Youth Network Team member.
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ALL STUDENTS
High School and College Age
Saturday, July 17, 11:00 am–12:30 pm
Main Hall at Convention Center
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| |
Student Main Session
Jamie Tworkowski
He founded To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA) in 2006 and has been helping those who suffer from depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicidal tendencies ever since. Jamie Tworkowski shares his vision of hope, ways to help others find hope, support, and love, and reminds students that “you are not alone and this is not the end of your story.”
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COLLEGE AGE Conferences
Friday, July 16, 9:30 am–noon Pick your two favorites!
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Sundays Only?
Defining what “the church” is and learning how to stay connected and involved while in college.
Led by Lori Taylor
Director of Infinity Ministries, the young adult ministry at Bayside Community Church in Tampa, Florida, and adjunct professor at Warner University.
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Finding Your Way
Learning how to understand God’s purpose and hear God’s voice among the noise of the world, specifically the voices at college.
Led by Todd Faulkner
Campus pastor at Anderson University.
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Own It!
Discovering how to make one’s faith your own while in college.
Led by Arthur Kelly
Retired college professor and administrator, national church leader in Christian education and pastoral health.
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Fish in a New Pond
This conference teaches students how to transition from being a leader in high school to leading on their college campuses.
Led by Suzanne Haley
Speaker, coach, consultant; a woman on mission to “unleash the power in leaders to influence generations.”
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YMI
Friday, July 16, 9:40–11:50 am
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YMI—Training for youth pastors and leaders since 1992
Led by Francis Chan
Francis Chan is author of Crazy Love and Forgotten God; pastor of Cornerstone Church in Simi Valley, California, and chancellor of Eternity Bible College.
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