Seminars: Southeast Conclave

Conclave 2010 attendees will have to make choices from a listing of over 60 topics offered! All of these seminars will be led by Youth Ministry practioners.

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THURSDAY ~ JANUARY 28, 2010
3:15 – 4:30

THE CORE – STUDENT TRACK

Carpe Diem: Seize The Day
Ricky Smith ~ Calvary Baptist Church, Columbus, GA
Scott Maxwell ~ Columbus FBC, Columbus, GA
The CORE will focus on helping student embrace attitudes, behaviors and a lifestyle of service that will help Seize The Day! If ever there was a time that we need students to step up and lead their generation to trust, follow and serve Christ – it is NOW!
Room - 4

BREAKOUTS:

Using Sunday Morning To Impact Your Weakest Youth Parents
Dr. Richard Ross ~ Youth Ministry Professor – Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Some parents are so weak they wouldn’t come to a parent meeting or seminar if James Dobson were the speaker and Billy Graham were leading the opening prayer. Come hear specific strategies for getting impact to those parents the only time they will be at church – Sunday morning.
Room - 12

Teach – The Ordinary Persons Guide to Teaching Students The Bible
Dr. Allen Jackson ~ Professor of Youth Education – New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Let’s take a look at the dynamics of the teaching/learning process between youth workers (including youth ministers!) and the students we teach. We will look at the components of a great Bible study, the dynamics of relationships and some common mistakes we make. Volunteer youth workers, this breakout is for you!
Room – 13

Behind Every Successful Man In Youth Ministry There Is A Good Women (Rolling Her Eyes.) WIVES TRACK – 1
Judy Clay ~ Maysville Baptist Church, Maysville, GA
Balancing family, life, expectations and being who you are is an art as a Youth Ministry spouse. In these two important sessions we will discuss several dimensions of how to love God, love your husband, love the church AND be yourself.
Room – 11

Avoiding Burnout
Paul Turner ~ LifeWay Christian Resources, Nashville, TN
“Busyness is next to godliness” seems to be the new rule in ministry for many youth pastors. Too many are spinning plates with many more plates waiting to be spun. How do you focus on the things that matter most in life and ministry? This breakout is designed to help you look at life and ministry realistically.
Room – 7
Leaving a Legacy in Ministry
Chad Childress ~ Student Evangelism Coordinator – North American Mission Board
What will you leave behind in the wake of your ministry? A mess? Some good kids? Disciples? Whether full-time or volunteer, been there or brand new, you have been given an enormous responsibility and what you leave behind is your legacy. The foundation, purpose, and outcomes of your ministry are critical. When you nail these down, there will be a lot less frustration, imbalance, and mess. Let’s look at some practical ways that will help you leave a legacy when you leave.
Room – 8

Big God, Small Town
Mark Galo ~ Hawhammock Baptist Church, Swainsboro GA
Billy Christol ~ Burning Bush Baptist Church, Ringgold, GA
Youth ministry in a smaller context doesn’t mean little. God has BIG plans for your small town or small church and he wants you to EXPECT BIG THINGS from Him in the lives of your students. Big things in a small context start with a BIG PLAN!
Room – 9

Parents of Teens – The Critical Link To Effective Student Ministry
Seth Buckley ~ Spartanburg FBC, Spartanburg, SC
Reaching Parents of Teens is one of the three foundational components in youth ministry. In this breakout we will look at creative ways to reach parents and connect them to your ministry so that they become a resource that continues to provide strength, support and credibility for years to come.
Room – 10

Help! I Have 6th Graders In My Ministry
Dave Paxon ~ Hendersonville FBC, Hendersonville, TN
A strategy based upon developmental needs; one-year approach to slowly incorporating sixth graders into a youth ministry. Most professionals will agree that sixth grad does not belong in student ministry. However, most of us have reacted to the public school arrangement and parental pressure. Learn how to prepare these great kids (and their parents) for this huge transition.
Room – 2

Developing A Great Intern Program
Matt Flanagan ~ Parkway Baptist Church, Bardstown, KY
If you already have or are considering implementing an internship program with your ministry, you are not alone. In this breakout you will learn the basics of developing an intern program that provides a quality experience for the intern along with vital leadership for the youth ministry.
Room – 17

Keeping Them Connected: Transitioning Students From High School To College
David Sumner ~ University of North Alabama, Florence, AL
Steve Thompson ~ Auburn University, Auburn, AL
Most everyone has heard the troubling statistics of students dropping out of church when they get to college. Everyone is looking for answers. Join two campus ministers who are on the front lines of this struggle as they share from their experience and knowledge about how to keep students involved once they get to college. Learn practical tips that student ministers can use now to prepare their teenagers for college. Be a part of turning the tide!!
Room – 16

FRIDAY ~ JANUARY 29, 2010
8:30 – 9:45

THE CORE – STUDENT TRACK

BREAKOUTS:

A New Paradigm For Student Ministry
Dr. Richard Ross ~ Youth Ministry Professor – Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Consider a new paradigm for student ministry that features immersing teenagers in life-on-life, transformational relationships with several godly adults; drawing teenagers into a web of rich, intergenerational relationships in the congregation; and equipping and supporting parents as those parents take first place in spiritual leadership.
Room – 12

A Conversation With Ergun Caner
Main Auditorium

Slow Dancing In A Burning Room
Clayton & Charie King ~ Crossroads Worldwide, Shelby, NC
With so many marriages falling apart in the church, it makes sense that Satan would love to destroy ministers' marriages in order to negatively impact congregations. This workshop speaks biblically, honestly, and practically about making your marriage your first priority in life and ministry.
Room – 14

FRIDAY ~ JANUARY 29, 2010
2:30 – 3:45

THE CORE – STUDENT TRACK

BREAKOUTS:

A High Christology For Student Ministry
Dr. Richard Ross ~ Youth Ministry Professor – Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Moral therapeutic deism (little Jesus in my pocket) marks the faith of most church youth. The only antidote is to lift their eyes to the supreme majesty of their King Regent. Come discover the key passages of Scripture that present who Christ is today – and ways to lead students to embrace and adore Him the rest of their lives.
Room – 12

The New Sexuality
Dr. Allen Jackson ~ Professor of Youth Education – New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
We have come a long way from “The Lucy Show” where a married couple slept in twin beds, and not all of it is good. A recent book in entitled, “Oral Sex is the New Goodnight Kiss,” and the title says it all. This seminar will examine some of the changing attitudes about sexuality, take a look at what the Bible says about it, and offer practical suggestions for dealing with teenage sexuality in contemporary youth ministry culture.
Room - 13

Teens & Media: Separating Fact From Fiction
Scott Stevens ~ LifeWay Christian Resources, Nashville, TN
Discover the true story of teen media use and learn how to equip your students to evaluate the message (and impact) of the media they consume.
Room – 9

When A Crisis Uproots Everything
Tony Rankin: Family Ministry Specialist & Therapist – Tennessee Baptist Convention
When students encounter crises (or when they are the crisis) we have to do more than send them to some psychological boot camp. We need to understand the trends in teenagers’ crisis; discover ways to understand and be more compassionate to these hurts, disappointments, and choices and know resources to help ourselves and the student cope. We also need to know ways to help parents, youth leaders, and student’s friends accept the situation and assist in the healing.
Room – 15

Surviving Student Ministry Over The Long Haul
Dave Paxon ~ Hendersonville FBC, Hendersonville, TN
Learn from a veteran of 34 years (and only 5 churches) in student ministry the do’s and don’ts of surviving a long term career in student ministry. For several years this breakout leader asked the question, “How long can we do this?” After a lengthy search, he found the answer. Yes…it is possible to stay in student ministry over the long haul. But there are some important things to keep in mind.
Room – 2

Technology As A Tool – Part 1
Jeremy McBryar ~ Hebron Baptist Church, Dacula GA
Technology can be an amazing tool to strengthen your ministry to students, parents and the community, but it can also be a vehicle for raising up students to be involved in ministry. This track will look at the tools that power Conclave as we walk through the tech area and get oriented to them and then look at a plan for implementing technology as a tool for raising up students to be next generation leaders.
Room – Main Auditorium

Upgrade And Fly First Class: Building A Solid Volunteer Team
Chris Terrell ~ Grace Baptist Church, Oxford, AL
Anyone who has ever flown first class before knows the benefit of the flying upgrade. There are two main reasons why: Better seats and better service. As a youth leader you too can upgrade to a better seat with better service. How? The answer is a solid volunteer team. This breakout will explore ideas and suggestions for recruiting, building and mobilizing volunteer teams to serve in youth ministry. Upgrading to first class in youth ministry is the only way to fly.
Room – 8

FEMALE FAVORITES: Coffee, Chocolate & Youth Ministry
Judy Clay ~ Maysville Baptist Church, Maysville, GA
Youth ministry from a women’s perspective…will answer questions facing ladies in leadership and offer some tools for the journey.
Room – 11

FRIDAY ~ JANUARY 29, 2010
4:00 – 5:15

THE CORE – STUDENT TRACK

BREAKOUTS:
Big God, Small Town
Mark Galo ~ Hawhammock Baptist Church, Swainsboro GA
Billy Christol ~ Burning Bush Baptist Church, Ringgold, GA
Youth ministry in a smaller context doesn’t mean little. God has BIG plans for your small town or small church and he wants you to EXPECT BIG THINGS from Him in the lives of your students. Big things in a small context start with a BIG PLAN!
Room – 9

I See Your Lips Moving But All I See Is Blah, Blah, Blah…
Dave Hall ~ Brunswick FBC, Brunswick, GA
Faith without community involvement is dead. Learn to become an important part of your community and how to then earn the right to be heard.
Room – 7

Behind Every Successful Man In Youth Ministry There Is A Good Women (Rolling Her Eyes.) WIVES TRACK – 2
Judy Clay ~ Maysville Baptist Church, Maysville, GA
Balancing family, life, expectations and being who you are is an art as a Youth Ministry spouse. In these two important sessions we will discuss several dimensions of how to love God, love your husband, love the church AND be yourself.
Room – 11

Changing Your Scorecard
Lee Clamp ~ Barnwell FBC, Barnwell, SC
Baptisms, budgets and butts in the seats. These three criteria have determined the success of student ministers in the past. Its time for student ministers to define success based on results and not assume that they are “getting it” by being present in attendance. This breakout will help you develop scorecards to determine if your ministry is really winning or if you are just drawing a crowd.
Room – 10

Closet Youth Ministry
Eddie Andrews ~ Lincolnton FBC, Lincolnton, N.C.
As “sexual identity” has become a hot topic in society the church is becoming an outlet for searching teenagers – are we ready to handle the infusion? In our time together we will begin to explore how the Church might respond to the growing number of teenagers searching for their identity in sexuality. How can we respond to and be prepared to act and not react when this current culture trend invades our youth group. Join us for a time of discussion and searching as we embrace the hidden need of the teenage sexual identity crisis.
Room - 8

Middle School Ministry
Matt Flanagan ~ Little Flock Ministry Center, Shepherdsville, KY
Middle schoolers bring uniqueness to ministry. This breakout will discuss involving middle school students in missions; finding and developing leaders in middle school students, along with how to meet the unique needs of the middle school students in your ministry.
Room – 17

Help For The Brand New Youth Minister
Steve Coleman ~ Richmond FBC, Richmond, KY
Whether you are brand new to youth ministry or still in your early years, this session is for you. A veteran of 20+ years of youth ministry will share from his heart and experiences the basics of youth ministry while addressing the fundamentals of being a solid and growing youth minister.
Room – 16

Student Ministry From Your Knees
Steve Gervasi ~ Shout Prayer Mentor Initiative, Columbia, TN
“Little prayer, little power. Some prayer, some power. Much prayer, much power.” Could the secret to student ministry effectiveness really be as simple as a return to prayer? This breakout presents a prayer theology and practical strategies that will make you hunger for ministry that flows from the throne of God.
Room – 2

Technology As A Tool – Part 2
Jeremy McBryar ~ Hebron Baptist Church, Dacula GA
Technology can be an amazing tool to strengthen your ministry to students, parents and the community, but it can also be a vehicle for raising up students to be involved in ministry. This track will look at the tools that power Conclave as we walk through the tech area and get oriented to them and then look at a plan for implementing technology as a tool for raising up students to be next generation leaders.
Room – Main Auditorium

SATURDAY ~ JANUARY 30, 2010
8:30 – 9:45

THE CORE – STUDENT TRACK

BREAKOUTS:

Surviving Student Ministry Over The Long Haul
Dave Paxon ~ Hendersonville FBC, Hendersonville, TN
Learn from a veteran of 34 years (and only 5 churches) in student ministry the dos and don’ts of surviving a long term career in student ministry. For several years this breakout leader asked the question, “How long can we do this?” After a lengthy search, he found the answer. Yes…it is possible to stay in student ministry over the long haul. But there are some important things to keep in mind.
Room – 9

When A Crisis Uproots Everything
Tony Rankin: Family Ministry Specialist & Therapist – Tennessee Baptist Convention
When students encounter crises (or when they are the crisis) we have to do more than send them to some psychological boot camp. We need to understand the trends in teenagers’ crisis discover ways to understand and be more compassionate to these hurts, disappointments, and choices and know resources to help ourselves and the student cope. We also need to know ways to help parents, youth leaders, and student’s friends accept the situation and assist in the healing.
Room – 2

Starting A Youth Praise Band Isn’t For The Faint Of Heart
Billy Christol ~ Burning Bush Baptist Church, Ringgold, GA
The rewards of engaging students in worship leadership are worth every hassle that comes along with it and we will offer quite a few tips that make the journey sweeter and the road less bumpy along the way.
Room – 10

The Essential Element In Student Ministry
Nick Person & Brad Parkhurst ~ Northstar Church, Kennesaw, GA
The essential element in student ministry is Campus Involvement and in the changing face of our culture there are secrets to success that we will share from our journey. (Then again, if we don’t need this, don’t let us cause you trouble.)
Room – 7

Keeping Them Connected: Transitioning Student From High School To College
David Sumner ~ University of North Alabama, Florence, AL
Steve Thompson ~ Auburn University, Auburn, AL
Most everyone has heard the troubling statistics of students dropping out of church when they get to college. Everyone is looking for answers. Join two campus ministers who are on the front lines of this struggle as they share from their experience and knowledge about how to keep students involved once they get to college. Learn practical tips that student ministers can use now to prepare their teenagers for college. Be a part of turning the tide!!
Room – 18

Introduction To Coaching
Jerry Essary ~ Tennessee Baptist Convention, Brentwood, TN
Learn to partner with others for purposeful movement with clear direction by applying basic coaching concepts in coaching others with an attitude of serving. The purposes of a man’s heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out. Pr. 20:5
Room – 19