Collegiate Summit

First Things First: The Transformative Effect of Re-Centering Your Ministry on What Matters Most

Join Dr. Mark Dever as he explains what is most essential to Christian ministry and why.

• Mark Dever, Senior Pastor, Capitol Hill Baptist Church, Washington D.C.

Room: McGavock A

Receivers or Reproducers?

What happens when college students are not just receiving God’s Word but they’re reproducing it? In a self-consumed world of me-centered Bible studies, how can we raise up college students with a self-sacrificing, God-centered passion for multiplying God’s Word across their campus? This seminar will explore how we can teach the Word to college students in a way that not only transforms their lives but empowers them to teach the Word in the contexts where they live.

• David Platt, Senior Pastor, Brook Hills Church, Birmingham AL

Room: Two Rivers

Have Car, Will Travel

Bring your questions and dialogue with those who effectively reach hard-to-reach commuters.

• Tom McLaughlin, BSU Director, Northwest Community College, MS
• Stan Caveness, BSU Director, Dyersburg State Community College, TN
• BJ Ramon, BSM Director, Amarillo College, TX
• Linda Osborne (Moderator), National Collegiate Ministers Leader, LifeWay Christian Resources, Nashville TN

Room: Oaklands

Journeying…Experiential Discipleship for an Experiential Generation

In the modern era, the head was the focus of attention. In the post-modern era, the heart is the target. During this session we’ll see how to create and utilize life experiences that transform the heart.

• Rick Howerton, “Smallgroupologist,” LifeWay Christian Resources, Nashville TN

Room: Evergreen

Clarifying Your Vision

Without vision…the people perish. With all the material on vision, how do you know you have captured the burning passion that allows you and the people you work with to break away from any restraints or resistance in order to pursue it with all your abilities and gifts? This time will be spent examining practical steps to clarifying and focusing your life and ministry on the vision God intends for you.

• Bert Ross, Next Level Leadership National Consultant, North American Mission Board, Alpharetta GA

Room: McGavock B

Lost and Found: The Younger Unchurched and the Churches that Reach Them

Who are the young unchurched, and how can they be reached with the good news of Jesus Christ? In a poll result highlighted by CNN Headline News and USA Today, nearly half of non-churchgoers between the ages of 20 and 29 agreed with the statement, “Christians get on my nerves.” Ed Stetzer will present the often-surprising results from the copious research to help leaders engage younger unchurched people.

• Ed Stetzer, author and President of LifeWay Research, LifeWay Christian Resources, Nashville TN

Room: Two Rivers

College Ministry Through the Local Church to the Campus

Join this session to discuss a biblical theology of why ecclesiology is of great importance in reaching the college generation with the gospel and keeping them. We will also discuss how the gospel liberates the church and campus ministries to work together in order to accomplish this goal of reaching and keeping a generation with the gospel.

• Dave Owen, Associate Pastor of College & Evangelism Ministries, Providence Baptist Church, Raleigh NC

Room: McGavock A

Leading the Non-Leaders

How do you define “leadership”? Can everyone and anyone be a leader? This time will be spent developing practical ways for you to develop and equip everyone in your ministry to be a leader.

• Bert Ross, Next Level Leadership National Consultant, North American Mission Board, Alpharetta GA

Room: McGavock B

The Seasons of a College Minister’s Ministry

The different strengths and weaknesses of each life stage and age category directly affect our ministry. See what season you are currently in and how to play to its strengths and deal with its weaknesses.

• Arliss Dickerson, Campus Minister, Arkansas St. University, Jonesboro AR

Room: Oaklands

The Case for the Resurrection of Jesus

Only one way? Nonbelievers often resent Jesus’ claim to be the only way and those who perpetrate it. Learn how to communicate the exclusivity claims of Christ to those who would otherwise think of you as “a bigoted and narrow-minded fundamentalist.”

• Mike Licona, Apolegetics Coordinator, People Group/Interfaith Evangelism Team, North American Mission Board, Alpharetta GA

Room: Evergreen

Community Colleges

• Denise Roebuck, Cleveland State Community College, TN
• Stan Davis, Pearl River Community College, MS

Room: Two Rivers

Small to Mid-size State Universities

• Keith Cating, McNeese State Univeristy, LA

Room: McGavock B

Large State Universities

• Nathan Byrd, University of Georgia, GA
• Robin Pritchard, Calvary Baptist Church, Lexington KY

Room: Belle Meade

Private Colleges

• Becky Crandall, University of Miami, FL
• Mike McQuitty, Syracuse University, NY

Room: Kingsley

Baptist Colleges

• Matt Kerlin, Samford University, AL

Room: Edgewood

Urban Campuses

• Stan Williams, Philadelphia Area
• Jeff Jones, University of Memphis, TN

Room: Oaklands

Church and Campus Based Ministries: Cooperating, Co-existing, or Competing

Join an honest discussion with those who struggle with this important issue.

• Bruce Venable, Minister to College Students, FBC Lubbock TX
• Steve Masters, Campus Minister, Lousiana State University
• Tim Stewart, Campus Minister, University of South Carolina
• Zach Allen, Associate Pastor to Students and Education, North Central Bapt. Church, Gainseville Fl
• Kathy Nelson, College Minister, Calvary Bapt. Church, Ruston LA
• Linda Osborne (Moderator), National Collegiate Ministers Leader, LifeWay Christian Resources, Nashville TN

Room: Oaklands

What College Administrators Expect and Want from College Ministers

Description TBD

• Dr. Mark Bandas, Associate Provost and Dean of Students, Vanderbilt University, Nashville TN

Room: McGavock B

UnChristian

Description TBD

• David Kinnaman, President, The Barna Group, Ventura CA

Room: Two Rivers

Enrolling in the Unexpected Adventure

When we take everyday risks to talk with people about Jesus, we not only get in on the thrill of impacting other people’s lives and eternities—we also discover renewed passion in our own walk with Christ. Mark will share real-life evangelism stories and practical principles that flow out of them.

• Mark Mittelberg, author, The Unexpected Adventure, Los Angeles CA

Room: McGavock A

Reconnecting Cause and Christ: A Deeper Look into the Social Action Movement

The biblical Jesus came to serve and to save—and that is a Jesus who young and old can understand and follow. Our churches must marry the message of the gospel with lives that engage this world and its issues. This is an accurate and complete picture of social action. You can’t have real justice without Jesus. Learn how this understanding of Truth translates into effective avenues for reaching the lost while also unifying the body of Christ.

• Jason Hayes, Young Adult Ministry Specialist, LifeWay Christian Resources, Nashville TN

Room: Evergreen

Being Prepared to Deal with Tragedies on Campus

Our ministries can be quite effective in preparing for things like fall outreach and break mission teams, but how do we even begin to prepare ourselves for wise response to the things that no one wants to see happen on campus. A couple of campus ministers that have gone through tragedy lead a discussion about ways you can be better prepared to lead your ministry through difficult times.

• Darrell Cook, BCM Director, Virginia Tech
• Daniel Berry, BCM Director, University of Kentucky

Room: McGavock A

Preparing College Seniors for the World of Work

Graduates face a new set of pressures and demands in their first workplace. As campus ministers, we can help them think theologically about work and suggest ways to integrate their Christian faith in this new arena.

• David Buschman, BCM Director, Princeton University

Room: McGavock B

Raising Funds for Building and Programs

As funding sources change, how do established ministries continue to thrive or to take their ministry to another level in facilities, staff, etc.?

• Michael Ball, BSU Director, Mississippi State University

Room: Belle Meade

Marketing for Collegiate Ministry

Putting cutting-edge marketing strategies to work reaching college students for ministry and evangelism.

• Rodney Arnold, Church planter, former Bristol Motor Speedway PR Specialist

Room: Oaklands

Shame and Honor: Understanding Different Cultures

This seminar will explore the different cultures that international students come from, such as guilt-based, shame vs. honor, clean vs. unclean, and fear vs. power. If we understand the different cultures, then we can shape our approaches in sharing the gospel and building relationships. There will also be time for discussion and idea sharing.

• Rea Trim, Campus Minister, Portland State University

Room: McGavock C

Meaning and Faith in Young Adulthood: The Importance of Identity in Ministry Today

Understanding our identity based on the image of God, differences in men and women and suggestions for gender-specific settings.

• Trish Hawley, Assistant Professor, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

Room: Evergreen

Connecting Digital Natives

Technology can help streamline your ministry and connect your students. Google, Facebook, and more digital native habitats can be used to advance God’s kingdom. Learn some ways to use technology to your advantage and share what you are already doing.

• Colbey P. Sparkman, National Collegiate Ministry Communications Specialist and co-author of Connecting the iGeneration: Teambuilding Activities Using Technology (release date: Jan. 2010)

Room: Two Rivers

How to Survive as a New Campus Minister

How are you doing? What should you be doing? How do you evaluate and assess it?

• Bill Choate, Group Leader, Collegiate Ministries, TN

Room: General Hood

Mission Trip Security

Security for student missionaries and their leaders during international mission opportunities is more critical than ever. Terrorism, natural disasters, and political instability are found increasingly across the globe. Don’t let these issues worry or deter you from confidently leading your students forward to share Christ overseas. This seminar will help you understand current security issues for mission teams and resource you to take steps to be prepared for service with your students.

• Scott Brawner, Director of Risk Management and Fusion, International Mission Board

Room: Edgewood

Developing a Global Strategy for Collegiate Ministry

God is doing amazing things around the world today and calling students to be a significant part of His global plan to redeem the lost. Your students can be a significant part in this movement. This seminar will resource you to create a global strategy for your local ministry including prayer, finding long-term overseas partnerships, mission trip planning, and strategic ministry to international students.

• IMB Staff

Room: Belmont

Enrolling in the Unexpected Adventure

When we take everyday risks to talk with people about Jesus, we not only get in on the thrill of impacting other people’s lives and eternities—we also discover renewed passion in our own walk with Christ. Mark will share real-life evangelism stories and practical principles that flow out of them.

• Mark Mittelberg, author, The Unexpected Adventure

Room: Kingsley

Starting Communities of Faith/Churches on a College Campus

We will seek to list and learn some of the activities that make up the everyday practices of people who are in a passionate search to discover how they can engage the lost on their campus with the good news about Jesus Christ. Special attention will be given to developing relationships and becoming intentional in making disciples and starting faith communities and churches in a collegiate setting.

• Steve Canter, Consultant, North American Mission Board

Room: General Thomas

State Staff Dialogue

State Collegiate Directors and State Associates will meet for a time of discussion.

• Bill Choate (Facilitator), Group Leader, Collegiate Ministries, TN

Room: Kingsley

Creative Resourcing for Existence, Salaries, Etc.

Full-time programs on part-time resources.

• Andy Haynes, Interim State Collegiate Director, New England Baptist Convention
• Chris James, College Minister, University of Massachusettes Lowell

Room: McGavock B

Old Dogs and New Tricks

Five things younger campus ministers can learn from older campus ministers and five things older campus ministers can learn from younger ones.

• Nate Young, BCM Director, University of Alabama
• Steven Thompson, BCM Director, Auburn University

Room: Two Rivers

Multiple Student Movements: A Redefinition of the Campus Ministry Model for the Urban Setting

A serious and creative look at how we as campus missionaries can unleash the talented diversity that already exists in the urban church to completely saturate the similarly diverse community that constitutes an urban campus.

• Brian Musser, Campus Minister, Drexel University

Room: Belmont

Discipleship as More Than a Program—Mentor, Brother, and Friend

Jesus called the disciples His brothers and He called them His friends. Discuss and learn how to walk with students as they follow after Christ, challenging them to draw closer to Him as the Spirit moves in their lives.

• Melissa Cheliras, Associate BCM Director, Virginia Tech

Room: Oaklands

A Specialized Ministry to Freshmen

Look at ways you can reach freshmen in a large ministry setting or in a much smaller situation. What are their needs and how do you plug into those needs?

• Amber Vaden, BCM Director, Middle Tennessee State University

Room: Evergreen

Big Ideas for Developed Campus Ministries

Important—but largely unknown—ideas from having visited 180 different campuses in the last two years.

• Benson Hines, College Ministry Researcher and Blogger

Room: General Thomas

From Gestetner to Facebook

Making a ministry work over the long haul. What do you change? What do you keep? Where do you adjust and where do you stand firm?

• Mike Whelan, BCM Director, Georgia Tech

Room: General Hood

Mission Trip Security

Security for student missionaries and their leaders during international mission opportunities is more critical than ever. Terrorism, natural disasters, and political instability are found increasingly across the globe. Don’t let these issues worry or deter you from confidently leading your students forward to share Christ overseas. This seminar will help you understand current security issues for mission teams and resource you to take steps to be prepared for service with your students.

• Scott Brawner, Director of Risk Management and Fusion, International Mission Board

Room: McGavock C

Developing a Global Strategy for Collegiate Ministry

God is doing amazing things around the world today and calling students to be a significant part of His global plan to redeem the lost. Your students can be a significant part in this movement. This seminar will resource you to create a global strategy for your local ministry including prayer, finding long-term overseas partnerships, mission trip planning, and strategic ministry to international students.

• International Mission Board Staff

Room: McGavock A

I Need Help!!: Resourcing Collegiate Evangelism and Collegiate Church Planting

People resources to help you do your ministry from the Kaleon Network, US/C2, Student and mission Service Corps, (MSC) missionaries.

• Van Simmons, Jill Noga, Donald King, Mike Riggins, North American Mission Board

Room: Edgewood

Enrolling in the Unexpected Adventure

When we take everyday risks to talk with people about Jesus, we not only get in on the thrill of impacting other people’s lives and eternities—we also discover renewed passion in our own walk with Christ. Mark will share real-life evangelism stories and practical principles that flow out of them.

• Mark Mittelberg, author, The Unexpected Adventure

Room: Belle Meade