Jason Cook: The Necessity of History in Discipleship

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Jason Cook: The Necessity of History in Discipleship

Faithful exegesis is an essential part of Christian discipleship. In order to faithfully teach God’s word, the scriptures must be studied and interpreted in the context where they stand. And for our people, understanding context drives how we understand the text. History is the context of our culture. Without understanding history, we cannot properly exegete culture. This breakout will look at key themes throughout history that will aid us in discipleship of students and how they engage the culture around them.

Scott Sauls: Creating Belonging in an Age of Judgement, Isolation, and Fear

Scott Sauls

At a time when our country is increasingly polarized and antagonistic, this workshop from our 2018 conference in Nashville helps parents and youth ministers explore why and how we engage in true and meaningful friendship with people who are damaged, difficult, or simply different. Sauls explores Biblical texts that teach us to “love across the lines of our differences,” to go beyond the superficial and transactional acquaintances that so often pass for friendship, and to embrace others with love that is sacrificial and life-giving. Parents and ministers explore how to enrich their own friendships and to encourage teens to do the same.

Julie Sparkman: When A Good Desire Becomes a False God

Each of us longs for our children to have a passion for Christ, healthy relationships, and success at school. All of these things are good and healthy desires, but when parents lose sight of the gospel, these good things become idols. In the workshop we will explore how the gospel leads us to repentance and rest, setting us free to love our children with healed hearts.

Kevin Twit: The Formative Power Of Worship Songs And Why It Matters

Typically we think of singing in worship as a time merely for expressing our hearts. But what if the songs we sing are shaping our understanding of the Christian life? If this is true, how might it effect the kinds of songs we sing?