Breakouts

TITLE:  Creating a Physical Space for Youth Ministry
DESCRIPTION: Discover what designing an environment for spiritual growth and community looks like to help accommodate a thriving student ministry.
LEADER:  Jackson White, Youth Pastor at FBC Livingston TN
ROOM:  1
 
TITLE:  Chad-GPT
DESCRIPTION:  This breakout will demonstrate how to leverage AI to plan your program, lighten your load, and design your life. 
LEADER:  Zac Workun, Student Ministry Training Specialist, Lifeway Christian Resources, Nashville, TN
ROOM:  2
 
TITLE:  Can I Talk About That? How to Approach Cultural Issues with Biblical Truth
DESCRIPTION:  Do you find it difficult to talk with your students about cultural shifts that push against the gospel? How do you address cultural misconceptions that threaten to cancel anyone with an opposing view? Our culture is dominated by lies that oppose God’s truth. Let’s talk about the best way to approach these cultural issues Biblically.
LEADER:  Shane Pruitt, National Next Gen Director, North American Mission Board, Alpharetta, GA
ROOM:  7
 
TITLE:  Developing A Next Gen Missional Pipeline
DESCRIPTION:  One of the greatest joys in ministry is watching the next generations grow into spiritual maturity and launch into adult life as ambassadors for Christ and agents of reconciliation. Envision year after year of people sent out from your church to reach lost people with the gospel, start churches, and serve God in careers and places all over the world! Explore the elements and strategies you can put to work as your own plan for a pipeline.
LEADER:  George Siler, Manager of Packaged Volunteer Trips, International Mission Board, Richmond, VA
ROOM:  8
 
 
TITLE:  Prayer, Bible Study, and the Mental Health of the Student Pastor
DESCRIPTION: This breakout will discuss the importance of personal prayer and Bible study for Student Pastors. Practical tips will be given on how Student Pastors/Leaders can prioritize this in their personal lives. There will also be discussion on how the mental health of the student pastor must be addressed to survive long-term in ministry. 
LEADER:  Tim Kilgore, Pastor of Families, Central Baptist Waycross, GA & Georgia Baptist Mission Board South Rep
ROOM:  9
 
 
TITLE:  Thriving in Babylon:  Living Out Your Faith When It’s Unpopular
DESCRIPTION:  Our kids have more in common with teenagers raised in Corinth, than what their grandparents would have experienced.  That means we need to prepare students not only to survive but also to thrive in hostile territory.   Grounding kids in the gospel and proactively giving them answers on sexuality and gender will be key!   We will be in Daniel 3 and identify multiple parallels.
LEADER:  Kevin Hash, Student Pastor, Versailles Baptist Church, Versailles, KY
ROOM:  10
  
 
TITLE:  Creative Youth Pastors Win
DESCRIPTION:  Creative>Cookie-Cutter. Every. Single. Time. Learn to be a more creative minister with students and become a problem solver!
LEADER:  John Nugent, Minister of Youth, Temple Baptist Church, Ruston, LA
ROOM:  11
 
 
TITLE:  Grow in Gospel Teaching, Preaching, & Studying with Logos11
DESCRIPTION:  Student ministry is perhaps more challenging today than ever! Discover how Logos11 can help you take your Bible teaching, preaching, discipleship, and study deeper to better minister to those in your student ministry and others in the church! Whether you’re exploring cultural and historical context, doing in-depth exegesis, studying the original languages, personal devotions, or wanting to provide counseling on contemporary matters to today’s students, Logos can equip you with the tools you need for effective, trusted, gospel-based student ministry.
LEADER:  Rob Fleshman, Enterprise Account Executive, Simpson, LA, Logos
ROOM:  7 
 
TITLE:  How to Build a Bridge to Your Public High School
DESCRIPTION:  While the days of a Youth Pastor eating lunch with their students in a public school might be behind us, public schools might not be as closed off to your ministry as you think! In this breakout, we will explore several ways to get inside the four walls of your public high school for the purpose of kingdom advancement.  I will share how our ministry has built bridges with several local public high schools and potentially help you do the same!
LEADER:  Jake Hueni, Director of Music and Youth, New Life Church, Osceola, IN
ROOM:  17
 
 
TITLE:  Creative Ministry Training for Maximum Impact
DESCRIPTION:  Ever feel like you’re boring your students and leaders?  Have you ever wanted to do more hands-on learning, but never really understood how to incorporate it into a training plan?   Do you want your students to actually remember what you taught them?  Yes, speaking in front of a crowd and commanding the stage is a critical communication skill, but it’s certainly not the only method.  And it’s often not the most effective in training your students and leaders in critical skills for discipleship, evangelism, and missions.  In Creating Ministry Trainings for Maximum Impact, you’ll learn 12 unique teaching methods and a clear system to develop your own customized training for your ministry. 
LEADER:  Charlie Swain, Next Gen Mobilizing Strategist, South Carolina Baptist Convention, Columbia, SC
ROOM:  18
 
 
TITLE:  Empowering Parents When Their Teenager Feels Called to Ministry
DESCRIPTION: While we aspire for all parents and guardians to embrace their children’s call to ministry, the reality is that even among devout families, some may struggle to do so. In this session, we aim to address the complex thoughts, assumptions, and emotions parents may encounter regarding ministry and provide practical guidance on how they can support their children as they navigate this profound calling. Join us as we explore ways to assist parents in embracing and nurturing their teenager’s journey towards ministry.   
LEADER:  Dr. Dwayne Parker, Director of Discipleship/Sunday School, Mississippi Baptist Convention Board, Jackson, MS
ROOM:  19