Workshops

Workshops are where attendees who desire to engage in thoughtful discussion go to learn how God uses gospel-centered mission to address the deep spiritual needs of the world around us.

Titles and Descriptions

Apologetics: Let’s learn how to communicate clearly what we believe so that we can more lovingly communicate the truth of the Gospel. This workshop will help us become equipped in knowing how to think about Jesus, Scripture, and the mission of God in the world today so that we can share it well with our neighbors. Bradley Hall – Classroom B1

Cultural Engagement: CWho are the “underreached people groups” in our cultures today? In this workshop we’ll talk about contemporary world issues in missions.
Travis-Lovitt Hall – TL-113

Global Missions: Learn what God is doing all around the world through His people. How can you get involved in reaching people with the Gospel of Jesus? We’ll learn about cross-cultural trips, connecting with people across cultures/beliefs, and how to do global missions. Travis-Lovitt Hall – TL-117

Justice and Missions: What does your faith mean to the millions of suffering people in the world and in my own neighborhood? How does God’s mission overlap with God’s justice? What role do I play in reconciling God’s justice in the world today? Travis-Lovitt Hall – TL-111

Middle School Missions: Junior Highers are not “Junior Missionaries.” Come and be inspired as you find out how you can participate in God’s Mission in our world today. Travis-Lovitt Hall – TL-114

Prepared to Go: Get an idea of the practical skills, personal habits and spiritual disciplines to begin developing as you discern going on the mission field for a short or long-term period of service. Bradley Hall – Classroom B2

Reaching Your Friends: You have a mission field around you everyday with your friends who don’t know Jesus. Learn how to join the Holy Spirit in what he is doing by hearing from God on their behalf, seeing your friends encounter the power of God in their lives, and creating a space for your friends to experience and explore faith through Alpha Youth. Bradley Hall – Classroom B3

Science, Faith & Missions: The Dino Pastor is back! What do dinosaurs, Scripture, and humans have to say about the world we inhabit? What are the implications for missions today? Presenting for a second time at the conference Paul Veit. Come and find out what the most current research has to say about the Bible, Science and Humanity! Travis-Lovitt Hall – TL-112

 

Workshop Session #1 – 10:45-11:30 AM

 

Bradley Hall - Classroom B1

APOLOGETICS

Thinking Biblically

Roy Swart – The Ambassador’s Forum

Consistency is the ultimate currency for credibility in today’s culture. Few people know how to achieve it, and even fewer actually practice it, but everybody wants it, and they bristle when it is compromised. Come and learn why the only real approach to Christianity is an “all-in” commitment. You’ll be surprised (and inspired) to see how thinking the way God thinks makes everything make sense.

Bradley Hall Classroom B2

PREPARED TO GO

Stories are windows to the Soul

Sonya Rygh – Team Leader CRU

Your story is a powerful tool in learning how to share the gospel. In this workshop you will learn how to engage others around their story. Learn to ask exploring questions,listen intently to hear where God is already at work, and share from your own stories ways God is at work in your life.

Travis-Lovitt Hall TL-117

GLOBAL MISSIONS

Come explore the world with Teen Missions!

Mike Blair – Teen Missions International

Have you ever thought, “Man, I would love to go on a mission trip to another country. Guess I’ll have to wait until after I graduate…”? Well come to this workshop and wait no more! Teen Missions has been giving high school and middle school students opportunities to go on overseas mission trips for 50+ years. With teams scheduled for the Dominican Republic, Germany and India (to name a few) in the summer of 2024, you can find out how God is using students your age to answer His call to give hope to the nations. And you can find out how to be one of those students!

Travis-Lovitt Hall TL-114

MIDDLE SCHOOL MISSIONS

Knowing God Today

Dr. Marc Canner and Kaleb Barkman -Great Northern University

Do we really need to know God in the 21st Century?

Travis-Lovitt Hall TL-113

Cultural Engagement

English Teaching & Multicultural Servanthood

Kristyn Kidney

Explore the concept of multicultural servanthood & its role in Christian mission. Discover how serving as an English teacher opens opportunities to meet needs & move hearts.

Travis-Lovitt Hall TL-111

Justice & Missions

When Justice and Mission Embrace

Dr. Greg Burch – Multnomah University

This workshop looks at the biblical nature of justice and mission work around the world through the lens of stories shared by students of Multnomah University and Professor Dr. Greg Burch. When biblical justice and mission embrace we are better equipped to love people into the Kingdom of God.

Bradley Hall Classroom B3

Reaching Your Friends

Hearing From God

Dez Johnston, Youth Director ALPHA & Kirk Petersen ALPHA USA NW Director

God wants to speak to you. He wants to speak to your friends. And he wants to speak to your friends through you. Learn how you can hear from God on behalf of your friends.

Travis-Lovitt Hall TL-112

Science, Faith, and Missions

Dinosaurs: Creation & Evolution

Paul Veit – The Dino Pastor

You must be able to handle this topic well if you intend on presenting and defending your faith, or if you desire any kind of advanced educational degree. We will examine significant dinosaur related topics such as Dinosaur soft tissues, graves, evidence for The Flood etc…

Workshop Session #2 – 2:15-3:00 PM

Bradley Hall - Classroom B1

Apologetics

If God is Good, Why…?

Andy Frye -The Ambassador’s Forum

Andy will tackle one of the most serious and difficult questions from Christians and non-Christians alike – if God is good, why does evil happen? Or, to put it another way, why is the world broken? Although this is often a criticism of Christianity, it seems only fair that non-Christians also answer the question – if they can. Although we cannot fully explain the ways of God to man, it turns out that we can respond with thoughtfulness that makes sense of a broken world.

Bradley Hall Classroom B2

PREPARED TO GO

Teen Missions can get you ready!!

Tim Petersen – Teen Missions Int’l

Come interact and grow in seeing God’s vision for how the gospel can take root in every culture and flourish across the world. We want to help you grow in your capacity to persevere on the path of cross-cultural ministry. This track will be interactive and help you create tools to explore surface and deeper culture even before you go.

Travis-Lovitt Hall TL-117

Global Missions

Aviation’s Impact in Missions!

Garry and Cynthia Barkman -Moody Aviation

Hear stories of God’s faithfulness to church planters, Bible translators, and unreached people groups and the part aviation has played in those stories. Learn what it means to serve in a technical ministry that requires spiritual maturity and a willingness to sacrifice for the sake of the Gospel. Gain a deeper understanding of practical steps you can take now to be ready to do ministry later. Understand the value of cultural awareness in today’s world. Be inspired to live the truth of the Gospel now and continue to follow God’s direction.

Travis-Lovitt Hall TL-114

Middle School Missions

Got Character?

Dr. Marc Canner and Kaleb Barkman -Great Northern University

Does character really count?

Travis-Lovitt Hall TL-111

Justice & Missions

Child Sex Trafficking

Scott Stoutenburg – Destiny Rescue

Over 1 million children are trapped in the brutal world of sex trafficking. Come and hear from a group that has rescued over 13,000 victims. Hear first hand stories of rescues. Learn about the reality of child sex trafficking. As well as what students all over the US are doing to fight it. You, your Cru, team,school,youthgroup can stand and fight for an innocent child. The time to end it is NOW!!!!!!!!

Bradley Hall Classroom B3

Reaching Your Friends

Praying for Healing

Dez Johnston, Youth Director ALPHA & Kirk Petersen ALPHA USA NW Director

You want to see your friends have an encounter with the power of God in their life. Join us as we learn to pray for his healing work in your own life and the lives of those around you.

Travis-Lovitt Hall TL-112

Science, Faith, and Missions

Humans: Creation & Evolution

Paul Veit – The Dino Pastor

In this workshop we will address questions like: Did the first cell come from space? Did the cell turn into a sea slug and then a fish? We will examine the most important supposed human transitional forms and you will see that there is not just a missing link but the whole chain is missing.

Workshop Session #3 – 3:45-4:30 PM

 

Bradley Hall - Classroom B1

Apologetics

Tools for Discussion-Based Apologetics

Michael Q. “Fitz” FItzgerald

Nowadays it can seem almost impossible to have a discussion where two people disagree on a sensitive subject. In this discussion based seminar, students will practice effective methods of communication when discussing topics like science, ethics, and faith. The goal of this seminar is to equip young Christians with the tools needed to consider other viewpoints and strategically respond to them in a manner conducive to conversation. We will start at the basic principle of earning the right to be heard, then progress to categorizing arguments in a way that helps us effectively respond to them.

Bradley Hall Classroom B2

PREPARED TO GO

Are You a Bridge Builder?

Avery Stafford – Pastor Common Grounds Church

With 30 years of pastoral ministry Avery usually describes himself as “bridge-builder.” His experiences, where many people have poured into his life, have led him to be committed to do the same in others. At this workshop you will enjoy an up close Q&A with one of IGNITE’s Plenary Speakers, Avery Stafford, who is passionate about exploring the depths of the love of God for us, preparing you to go and do the same.

Travis-Lovitt Hall TL-117

Global Missions

What’s happening in the Islamic world?

Danny Foster – CANIL

With more than 1,200 language communities having no translation of the Bible, millions of people are still unable to access God’s Word for themselves. In this workshop you’ll be introduced to a very exciting ministry with unprecedented transformative power. You’ll discover the importance of Bible translation, what linguistics is all about, and even try a bit of linguistic analysis for yourself!

Travis-Lovitt Hall TL-114

Middle School Missions

Clean enough?

Dr. Marc Canner and Kaleb Barkman -Great Northern University

Staying clean in a very dirty world.

Travis-Lovitt Hall TL-113

Cultural Engagement

Mormonism: Ready for the knock at the door. A game plan for talking with Latter-Day Saints

Adrian Toader -The Ambassador’s Forum

Are you ready to discuss faith with your Mormon friends? This is a very practical talk that will equip you to ask questions about beliefs at the heart of Mormonism while building your faith in the accuracy of the Bible. You’ll walk away prepared for a calm and effective discussion that doesn’t require a theology degree. Printed handouts included to help you be ready.

Travis-Lovitt Hall TL-111

Justice & Missions

Hung Thach: Q&A

Hung Thach – Team Leader CRU HS

Learn more from Hung Thach about the work he is doing as mentioned in his main session presentation.

Bradley Hall Classroom B3

Reaching Your Friends

Leading Alpha Youth as a Student

Dez Johnston, Youth Director ALPHA & Kirk Petersen ALPHA USA NW Director

We often forget how desperate God is to reach our friends who have not met him. Come discover how you can create a space for your friends to explore faith in your home, at your school, in your youth group – anywhere through Alpha Youth.

Travis-Lovitt Hall TL-112

Science, Faith, and Missions

Prove It – Bible

Paul Veit – The Dino Pastor

There are 27 sacred texts in the world. Why should we consider the Bible as the only Supernatural Word of God? We will examine: Supernatural Medical Evidence, Supernatural Scientific Evidence and Supernatural Prophetic Evidences. Hostile professors have worked on their arguments against the Word of God for years. Make sure you can “Prove It!”

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Student Connexion strives to provide a launching point for youth into a lifetime involvement of SERVING JESUS through missions and ministry by connecting them with the mission field of TODAY! Join us on November 10-11, 2023.

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