The people of God must be more visionary and intentional concerning engaging future leaders in the body of Christ. This study will encourage a number of practical ways to encourage young men today to be better equipped, Lord willing, to be leaders of Christ’s church tomorrow.

Even those whose children attend Christian universities need to be aware of what students are likely to encounter in churches near campus. Our teens need to be prepared to know what to watch for and how to use the Bible to answer false concepts.

A college minister said,

"In my college work, I witness a noticeable difference between the number of young women and young men. As the church looks toward the future, I see this as a matter requiring immediate attention. I think we need to get church leaders, nationwide, to begin emphasizing g...

Clark Sims - Calming Criticism. This presentation will provide practical advice for receiving and withstanding unjust criticisms.

Chance Hicks - Common Challenges of Youth Ministry: Beating Burnout. Practical advice for maintaining enthusiasm for the Lord’s work.

Alan Pitchford - Defeating Di...

Sam Dilbeck - Social Media Platforms

Chance Hicks - Class Ideas

Michael Hite - Apps

Philip Jenkins - Books Every YM Needs to Read

Alan Pitchford - YM Media Resources

Ande Zimmerman - YM Programs

Trends associated with young people becoming unfaithful when they leave home.

Despite the unparalleled emphasis, the Lord's church loses half of our young people after high school graduation. Furthermore, many of those who remain seem satisfied with marginal involvement. This class will encourage leaders and parents to reevaluate the aim of youth ministry and recommend str...

Jody Apple - religious studies and philosophy
Rick Brumback - Moderator
Jerry Martin - religious studies and psychology/counseling
Keith Mosher - religious studies
Justin Rogers - religious studies
Melvin Sapp - religious studies
Daniel Stearsman - religious studies and medicine #501

How Should Elders Handle Having a Teen or Member Come out of the Closet? Consider a response that neither compromises biblical convictions nor causes the child to run out the front door and into the arms of the devil.

Are We Missing Something When It Comes to Losing Our Children? This lesson will be from both the perspective of parents and churches.

Melvin Sapp - You Only Have One Life to Give: Making the most of our time for the good of God's kingdom

Mike Winkler - The Value of Rest. A burned-out leader accomplishes less than he could have.

Mark is the deacon over youth at West Huntsville in Alabama. West Huntsville has not had a youth minister for about 8 years, but they have a large, faithful, and hard-working youth group. Mark is an engineer by profession.

This class will note God's warnings of persecution to His people. It will also examine both inspired and secular records of persecution and explore the reality of persecution against Christians today.

This class will focus specifically on those looking to do biblical/ministry studies (like students from schools of preaching or ministers wanting to pursue an M.A. or M.Div.). Among other things, will look at the assumptions, the neglected evidence, and the bias often present in the general colle...

Ninety-eight percent of kids 8 and over now have mobile devices at home.

Are we missing something when it comes to losing our children? This lesson will consider the problem from the perspectives of parents and churches.