Youth Ministry Conference
In partnership with Youth Challenge and Carolina Christian Youth Camp, God’s Bible School is hosting a free Youth Ministry Conference September 28-30 (Thursday afternoon through Saturday noon).
This will be an intensely practical, hands-on time of learning and fellowship with main speaker Nate Becker featuring present topics, lead discussions, guided workshops, and hosted activities.
Registration
While the event is free, registration is required due to limited space.
Contact Information
Lodging and attendance are limited.
For registration and other information, contact Dr. Steve Oliver at soliver@gbs.edu.
Event Details
When
Start: Thursday, September 28 | 1:00 pm
End: Saturday, September 30 | Noon
Where
- Mainly the GBSC campus
- A few activities also taking place at New Life Community Church
Cost
Free! However, attendance is limited.
Lodging
Lodging available for 8 off-campus attendees/couples
Format
Some class-type instruction—but the focus will be on practical, hands-on training.
Speaker
Main speaker—Nate Becker
Attendance
- Open to students, pastors, and youth workers
- Required for students enrolled in MNED 331, Introduction to Youth Ministry
- Also offered as MNED 335, Ministry Practicum: Youth Ministry (1 credit)
Schedule and Topics
| Date | Time | Event | Topic (tentative) | Speaker/leader |
| Thurs | 1-2:15pm | Session 1 | The Why in Youth Ministry Activities | Becker/Rinker |
| 2:30-4:30pm | Workshop 2 | Designing Ice Breakers & Games | Becker/Rinker | |
| 6-7:30pm | Teen activity night (on GBS campus, for ACA) | |||
| 8-9:30pm | Wrap up and fellowship | |||
| Fri | 9-10am | Session 3 | Keys to Connection 1 | Nate Becker |
| 10-11am | Session 4 | Keys to Connection 2 | Reuben Rinker | |
| 11a-12pm | Chapel | Nate Becker | ||
| 12-1pm | Lunch | |||
| 1-2pm | Session 5 | Intentionality in Activities & Programming | J Ratcliff | |
| 2:30-4:30pm | Workshop 6 | Designing Inclusive Activities | Reuben Rinker | |
| 6-9pm | Youth night (outdoors at New Life) | |||
| Sat | 9-10:30am | Session 7 | Youth, culture and the church | J Ratcliff |
| 11a-12pm | Session 8 | Q&A: specific challenges faced by attendees | Nate Becker |
Accreditation
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