BREAKOUT SESSIONS
FRIDAY SESSION
Called to Ministry?
Larry Hyche | Room 300
Called to Ministry? What does the call look like, and what should you be doing right now to prepare for health in ministry?
Next Step NOW! – Preparing for Life After College Before You Get There
Steve Turner | Student Center
We are called to live our life on mission, but what does that mean and how do we get ready? The best time to prepare for the rest of your life is right now. Let’s discuss some things you can do, principles you can learn, and rhythms you can live out, to get you to a fruitful life post-graduation. Whether you are a freshman or just about to finish, you don’t want to miss this “boot-camp” for the rest of your life.
The Power of the Word: What Happens When We Spend Time in God’s Word?
Josh Meadows | Room 205/207
In this breakout you will learn why we have a quiet time and how to start the daily habit of a quiet time.
Praying God's Word
Ryan Gray | Room 209/211
When you pray, do you get bored? When you pray, do you feel like you’re praying the same thing you always pray? If the answer to either of these questions is yes, join us for a breakout session focused on enhancing your prayer life by learning to pray through God’s Word! (A simple yet powerful method based on Donald S. Whitney’s book ‘Praying The Bible.’)
When Times Get Tough
Gary Brittain | Room 109
Suffering is inevitable for all of us. It can either drive us to the Lord or away from Him. Come hear how the God who understands suffering wants to walk with us through our tough days.
SATURDAY SESSION 1
GIRLS ONLY: Pornology
Sarah Farley-Beall | Room 104
Understanding the culture’s view of porn and how to set up boundaries. Learning how emotional and fictional love stories as well as porn can sabotage your relationships and cripple your self-esteem. We will talk about why lust, porn, and sex should not be gray areas in your dating life & how this will keep you from going on missions.
GUYS ONLY: Breaking the Chains – Freedom from Pornography and Sin
Zach Beasley | Rom 109
Do you feel enslaved by sexual sin and long to break free? Come and explore practical strategies for overcoming this struggle and fighting for victory through scripture memorization, accountability, and prayer. Let’s unite as men in this ongoing battle for freedom and confidently walk in the victory that Christ has already secured!
HELP! What's God's Will for My Life?
Larry Hyche | Room 208
Discern God’s unique work for your life by exploring what scripture reveals about God’s plans and purposes.
How Do I Disciple Someone?
Kim Andrews and Kyle Bryant | Student Center
In this breakout we’ll answer: What does it mean to disciple someone? How do I begin a discipleship relationship? How do I do a 1-on-1 discipleship meeting?
Ministry in the Workplace
Cory Luckie, M.D. | Room 210
God calls all people to serve him and most of us work out that calling by not pursuing a ministry position here or abroad. So, how do we use our gifts and skills to bring God honor in the workplace? How do we continue to make faith and serving Him a priority when we have so many other responsibilities? This breakout session will attempt to answer these questions and more.
Natural Jesus Convos
Jerrod Brown | Room 209/211
Do you ever wish Jesus was a bigger part of your conversations with friends and acquaintances on campus but just don’t know how to “bring Him up”? Learn how to develop a strategy and the habit of having natural conversations that God’s Spirit turns towards Jesus. In the “Natural Jesus Convos” Breakout you will learn 6 things to focus on as you engage in coffee-shop or dorm room convos that will open wide the Spirit-given opportunities to point to Jesus.
Next Step NOW! – Preparing for Life After College Before You Get There
Steve Turner | Room 110
We are called to live our life on mission, but what does that mean and how do we get ready? The best time to prepare for the rest of your life is right now. Let’s discuss some things you can do, principles you can learn, and rhythms you can live out, to get you to a fruitful life post-graduation. Whether you are a freshman or just about to finish, you don’t want to miss this “boot-camp” for the rest of your life.
On Sexuality and Gender
Jacob Freeman | Room 205/207
Help! I have LGBTQ friends and family members whom I love. How do I approach the conversation that seems unapproachable?
The Power of the Word: What Happens When We Spend Time in God’s Word?
Josh Meadows | Room 203
In this breakout you will learn why we have a quiet time and how to start the daily habit of a quiet time.
Praying God's Word
Ryan Gray | Room 206
When you pray, do you get bored? When you pray, do you feel like you’re praying the same thing you always pray? If the answer to either of these questions is yes, join us for a breakout session focused on enhancing your prayer life by learning to pray through God’s Word! (A simple yet powerful method based on Donald S. Whitney’s book ‘Praying The Bible.’)
Pursuing Holiness
Riley Lynch | Room 102
Does God make us holy or is holiness something we pursue? The answer is yes. God makes us holy and we are to strive to be holy. This breakout session will cover the what of holiness, the why of holiness, and the how of holiness.
Theology Matters
Peyton Hill | Room 300
Theology matters. And the matters of theology matter. God, mankind, sin, salvation, heaven…these are all the matters of theology. And they matter. Let’s talk about why the matters of theology matter.
What is Accountability
Matt Daniels | Room 106
Accountability is often discussed and usually wanted, but are we doing it fruitfully? Let’s take a scriptural dive into confessing sin and walking in freedom together.
SATURDAY SESSION 2
COLLEGE MINISTERS ONLY: Stay Healthy
Daniel Atkins | Room 301
Many times, we feel overwhelmed by the burdens, heartaches, and grind of ministry leadership. In this breakout, we will discover God’s invitation to us to join Him in His perspective and in deeper faith.
GIRLS ONLY: Pornology
Sarah Farley-Beall | Room 104
Understanding the culture’s view of porn and how to set up boundaries. Learning how emotional and fictional love stories as well as porn can sabotage your relationships and cripple your self-esteem. We will talk about why lust, porn, and sex should not be gray areas in your dating life & how this will keep you from going on missions.
Your Life as an Offering of Worship
Bill Morrison | Room 300
You will be drawn to embrace the simple, yet challenging call that God has always expected of those who follow Him – a life offered as worship.
HELP! What’s God’s Will for My Life?
Larry Hyche | Room 209/211
Discern God’s unique work for your life by exploring what scripture reveals about God’s plans and purposes.
Hermeneutics 101: Knowing the God of the Word
Jordan Hoge | Room 206
We know that we should read the Bible, but sometimes we struggle to know how. How do we read the Bible, not only comprehending it in the correct way, but also discerning its meaning and applying the Scriptures to our lives in the correct way? In this Breakout Session, we will delve into the profound journey of engaging the Bible to make observations, interpretations, and applications of the Scriptures that will help us know the word, and most importantly, the God of the word.
Maker to Multiplier
Ben Baber | Room 111
Inherent in Jesus’ command to make disciples is the call to multiply disciple-making disciples. This session will explore principles to empower those you are training to begin training others, by which you become a multiplier.
Ministry in the Workplace
Cory Luckie, M.D. | Room 210
God calls all people to serve him and most of us work out that calling by not pursuing a ministry position here or abroad. So, how do we use our gifts and skills to bring God honor in the workplace? How do we continue to make faith and serving Him a priority when we have so many other responsibilities? This breakout session will attempt to answer these questions and more.
The Necessity of Church Membership in the Life of a Christian
Kevin Webb | Room 106
In this breakout session, we’re going to see how Scripture expects every Christian to be a committed member of a local church. It is necessary in the life of a Christian. Scripture shows us how church membership is designed to confirm our faith, guard our faith, and provide an indispensable place to practice our faith.
Next Step NOW! – Preparing for Life After College Before You Get There
Steve Turner | Room 110
We are called to live our life on mission, but what does that mean and how do we get ready? The best time to prepare for the rest of your life is right now. Let’s discuss some things you can do, principles you can learn, and rhythms you can live out, to get you to a fruitful life post-graduation. Whether you are a freshman or just about to finish, you don’t want to miss this “boot-camp” for the rest of your life.
On Church and Politics
Mark Bethea | Room 205/207
Amid a tumultuous political climate and in the wake of a new election cycle, how does the Christian and the Church respond with grace, charity, and clarity on the biblical positions we hold? What is the role of the Church and the believer in politics?
The Power of the Word: What Happens When We Spend Time in God’s Word?
Josh Meadows | Room 203
In this breakout you will learn why we have a quiet time and how to start the daily habit of a quiet time.
Pursuing Holiness
Riley Lynch | Room 102
Does God make us holy or is holiness something we pursue? The answer is yes. God makes us holy and we are to strive to be holy. This breakout session will cover the what of holiness, the why of holiness, and the how of holiness.
When Times Get Tough
Gary Brittain | Room 109
Suffering is inevitable for all of us. It can either drive us to the Lord or away from Him. Come hear how the God who understands suffering wants to walk with us through our tough days.
SATURDAY SESSION 3
Called to Ministry?
Larry Hyche | Room 208
Discern God’s unique work for your life by exploring what scripture reveals about God’s plans and purposes.
GUYS ONLY: Breaking the Chains – Freedom from Pornography and Sin
Zach Beasley | Room 109
Do you feel enslaved by sexual sin and long to break free? Come and explore practical strategies for overcoming this struggle and fighting for victory through scripture memorization, accountability, and prayer. Let’s unite as men in this ongoing battle for freedom and confidently walk in the victory that Christ has already secured!
Hermeneutics 101: Knowing the God of the Word
Jordan Hoge | Room 206
We know that we should read the Bible, but sometimes we struggle to know how. How do we read the Bible, not only comprehending it in the correct way, but also discerning its meaning and applying the Scriptures to our lives in the correct way? In this Breakout Session, we will delve into the profound journey of engaging the Bible to make observations, interpretations, and applications of the Scriptures that will help us know the word, and most importantly, the God of the word.
How Do I Disciple Someone?
Kim Andrews and Kyle Bryant | Student Center
In this breakout we’ll answer: What does it mean to disciple someone? How do I begin a discipleship relationship? How do I do a 1-on-1 discipleship meeting?
Maker to Multiplier
Ben Baber | Room 111
Inherent in Jesus’ command to make disciples is the call to multiply disciple-making disciples. This session will explore principles to empower those you are training to begin training others, by which you become a multiplier.
Ministry in the Workplace
Cory Luckie, M.D. | Room 210
God calls all people to serve him and most of us work out that calling by not pursuing a ministry position here or abroad. So, how do we use our gifts and skills to bring God honor in the workplace? How do we continue to make faith and serving Him a priority when we have so many other responsibilities? This breakout session will attempt to answer these questions and more.
Natural Jesus Convos
Jerrod Brown | Room 209/211
Do you ever wish Jesus was a bigger part of your conversations with friends and acquaintances on campus but just don’t know how to “bring Him up”? Learn how to develop a strategy and the habit of having natural conversations that God’s Spirit turns towards Jesus. In the “Natural Jesus Convos” Breakout you will learn 6 things to focus on as you engage in coffee-shop or dorm room convos that will open wide the Spirit-given opportunities to point to Jesus.
The Necessity of Church Membership in the Life of a Christian
Kevin Webb | Room 106
In this breakout session, we’re going to see how Scripture expects every Christian to be a committed member of a local church. It is necessary in the life of a Christian. Scripture shows us how church membership is designed to confirm our faith, guard our faith, and provide an indispensable place to practice our faith.
On Sexuality and Gender
Jacob Freeman | Room 205/207
Help! I have LGBTQ friends and family members whom I love. How do I approach the conversation that seems unapproachable?
Theology Matters
Peyton Hill | Room 300
Theology matters. And the matters of theology matter. God, mankind, sin, salvation, heaven…these are all the matters of theology. And they matter. Let’s talk about why the matters of theology matter.
What is Accountability
Matt Daniels | Room 102
Accountability is often discussed and usually wanted, but are we doing it fruitfully? Let’s take a scriptural dive into confessing sin and walking in freedom together.
Your Life as an Offering of Worship
Bill Morrison | Room 104
You will be drawn to embrace the simple, yet challenging call that God has always expected of those who follow Him – a life offered as worship.
SCHEDULE
4:00 PM Registration Opens
6:00 PM Early Bird Breakouts
7:00 PM Break
7:15 PM Main Stage Session
10:00 PM Late Nite
8:30 AM Breakout Session #1
9:30 AM Break
9:45 AM Breakout Session #2
10:45 AM Break
11:00 AM Main Stage Session
12:30 PM Chick-Fil-A Lunch
1:15 PM Breakout Session #3
2:30 PM Main Stage Session
