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reThink Conference 2008




The reThink Conference is for youth pastors, pastors, education pastors, parents and youth leaders who desire a greater biblical understanding of how the two primary institutions that God has established in the Bible, the family and the church,
work together in the context of youth ministry.

Please Note: There is NO CHARGE for this conference.

What some are saying about the reThink conference...

"reThink will revolutionize our ministry on the West Coast with Students and their parents. This is the biblical wave of effective Student Ministries of the future. See you in May!!!"
- RJ Holt
Pastor of Student Life
Grace Baptist Church
Santa Clarita, California


"After reading reThink, I was hoping a conference would follow. Steve Wright is about reclaiming a theology of family and wants to equip and empower Church leadership to be difference makers. I jumped at the opportunity to sign up! Do not make excuses for making this a priority!"
- Ron Brenning
Denver, Colorado




Conference Speakers:

Dr. Randy Stinson - Dr. Stinson became Dean of the School of Leadership and Church Ministry at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in August 2006. Dr. Stinson also serves as the President for The Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood. Dr. Stinson is a renowned authority on the subject of biblical manhood and womanhood. He has served as a senior pastor as well as other church staff positions.

Leon Tucker - Leon is Senior Associate Pastor of Education Ministries at Providence Baptist Church. Leon is a graduate of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas, where he completed his Master of Divinity and Master of Religious Education degrees. He has received two Bachelor of Arts degrees, one in biblical education from Florida Bible College and the other in religion from Palm Beach Atlantic University. He has served as pastor of singles at Sheridan Hills Baptist Church in Hollywood, Fla., and as pastor of education at First Baptist Church in Weston, Fla. He has been married to his wife, Renee, since 1974, and they are the parents of three grown sons - Ryan (married to Angie), Kyle (married to Sarah) and Eric - and two grandchildren.

David Horner - David is the founding pastor of Providence Baptist Church, which was established October 1, 1978, and he has served as the senior pastor ever since. A native of Graham, NC, he received a Bachelor of Arts from Wake Forest University and holds a Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He has authored three books, including Firmly Rooted, Faithfully Growing, which is devoted to equipping churches for principle-based ministry, and Dad`s Words of Wisdom, a weekly devotional for fathers and sons. Most recently he wrote, A Practical Guide for Life and Ministry, which offers help for people in ministry who are trying to maintain a biblical balance in their lives. David speaks once or twice a year overseas in various missions contexts, equipping other pastors and Christian leaders in effective biblical leadership. He and his wife, Cathy, have been married since 1973 and have three grown sons, Jeff (married to Elizabeth), Scott and Jon - and one grandchild.

Dave Owen - Dave is the Associate Pastor of Evangelism and College Ministries at Providence Baptist Church. Dave is a graduate of Averett University where he majored in business administration. After four years as a golf professional, Dave attended Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, N.C., where he graduated in 2000 with a Master of Divinity degree. Dave has served at Providence since 1995. He is married to his partner and best friend, Julie. They are the proud parents of Joshua, Elizabeth, Julianna and Rachel.

Steve Wright – Steve is the author of reThink and Assistant Pastor of Student Ministries at Providence Baptist Church. Steve has served in student ministry since 1988 and joined the team at Providence in May of 1999. He received a Master of Arts degree in Christian education from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. His undergraduate degree is from Carson Newman College in Jefferson City, TN. Steve and his wife, Tina, were married in 1989. They are blessed with three children - Sara, William and Tyler.





Conference Sponsors: Two Institutions ~ Providence Baptist Church ~ InQuest Ministries


If you need information on nearby accommodations click here: Lodging Information




reThink

Is student ministry accomplishing what we think it is? Roughly two-thirds of students leave the church after graduation. Baptisms are down. Student pastors are walking away from ministry at startling rates. It’s time to reThink student ministry. This book pairs the most up-to-date research available with an overview of a Biblical framework for ministry. It will arm you with facts, Scripture, and real-life ideas that will help you find new ways to involve parents back into the equation and help you escape the busy, bigger-and-better, number-driven model of student ministry.

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2 FREE InQuest Resources


1. FREE Parent Resource Articles

The following articles are on the InQuest website and are available at no charge for you to download and distribute:

Parenting Wisdom From Surprising Sources – How popular culture has stolen a page right out of the Old Testament.

Are Teens Listening? – Where do your students get the wisdom that they need for life?

Stopping The Dropouts - Take the Lasting Faith Scale Survey offered by Dr. Wesley Black

One Youth Pastors Journey- A letter by Pastor Dennis Tinsley of Dahlonega Baptist Church


2. FREE InQuest Ministries Podcasts

Hear Steve Wright share his insights into why we need to reThink student ministry.

Access this free podcast by clicking on the following button:




Hear Pastor Chris Swann of Lawndale Baptist Church speak on how to disciple your children.

Access this free podcast by clicking on the following button:





If you are looking for some creative suggestions and solid Biblical teaching on family worship, then click on the following button:





Joy Prom, a ministry to special needs individuals, has become one of the most exciting youth ministry service opportunities in the country. A manual explaining how to plan Joy Prom, full of helpful hints and schedules, is available to download below.

And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men." - Luke 2:52