Join us as we explore building a student ministry culture that defies today’s culture. We’ll walk through key aspects of student ministry, from worship gatherings to discipleship to engaging with parents and other church leaders. For each topic area, we’ll include time for teaching, self-assessment, and practical discussion with other leaders. We’ll also enjoy great food, fellowship, and worship time with other student ministry leaders!

• Location: The Journey Church (1240 Leeville Pike, Lebanon, TN 37090)
• Dates: Thursday, August 3 - Friday, August 4
• Meals: Thursday dinner & Friday breakfast / lunch (included)
• Accommodations: Nearby hotels include Fairfield Inn, Hampton Inn, and Avid
• Cost:
  • • Free for 2023 Cohort participants or leaders bringing at least 10 students to one of our 2023 Engaging Truth Conferences (Free for one leader per church)
    • $150 for all others (pay below by card or mail a check to: Knowing Jesus Ministries at 1240 Leeville Pike, Lebanon, TN, 37090)

 Schedule
Thursday, August 3

• 3:30-4:15: Welcome & Introductory Message: The Urgency of the Hour 
• 4:15-5:15: Session 1: Building Culture
• 5:15-5:30: Break
• 5:30-6:15: Lab 1: Navigating Cultural Challenges
• 6:15-7:00: Dinner
• 7:00-8:00: Session 2: Worship Gatherings – How to Approach Teaching & Singing
• 8:00-8:15: Break
• 8:15-9:00: Lab 2: Building a Vibrant, Meaningful, & Intentional Worship Service
• 9:00-10:00: Worship, Coffee, & Dessert

Friday, August 4

• (Optional) 8:30-9:00: Coffee and pastries
• 9:00-10:00: Session 3: Discipleship & Small Groups
• 10:00-10:45: Lab 3: Developing a Gospel-Saturated Discipleship Strategy
• 10:45-11:00: Break
• 11:00-Noon: Q&A
• Noon-1:00: Lunch
• 1:00-1:55: Session 4: Engaging Parents & Church Leadership
• 1:55-2:40: Lab 4: Improving Communication with Parents and Church Leadership
• 2:40-3:00: Closing Charge