Equip Youth Apologetics Conference
September 10, 2022
Youth Apologetics Conference held at Union University
Join us for our first EQUIP conference, intended to help high school students think more carefully about the Christian faith, to strengthen their own faith, and to share that faith with others.
Challenges to Christian belief seem to come from all corners today, and students need to be able to respond faithfully. We are excited to partner with the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board to provide an engaging and in-depth time of training and inspiration. We hope you will join us.
Chaperones are not required but may register for free by emailing equip@uu.edu.
Schedule
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Cost: $25 (registration, lunch & t-shirt)
2022 Speakers
Jay Barbier leads Youth Ministry across the state for the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board. He helps resource churches, networks with Youth Leaders, and equips the local church to reach the Next Generation. His passion is preaching and traveling.
Title: Apologetics through Suffering: Finding Purpose through Life's Toughest Circumstances
Justin Barnard teaches, speaks, and writes about wisdom and human flourishing. As a student of the work of C.S. Lewis, he is captivated by truth, beauty, and goodness in all its forms.
Title: Discernment in Apologetics: Learning from Jesus
Gregory Poore enjoys pursuing wisdom and truth in conversation with friends, students, and skeptics. He teaches, writes, and speaks on topics in philosophy, ethics, and apologetics.
Title: Apologetics for Sinners: Rethinking the Purpose and Approach of Apologetics in Light of the Gospel
Jacob Shatzer writes and teaches at the intersection of theology, ethics, and life. His most recent book deals with the ways our everyday use of technology shapes what we look for and care about in life.
Title: Spotting the Bugs: Christian Apologetics in a World of Tech
Schedule
Saturday, Sept. 10
- 9:30 a.m. — Check-in, Foyer of the Grant
- 10:00 a.m. — Worship
- 10:20 a.m. — Welcome
- 10:30 a.m. — Session 1: Gregory Poore
- 11:20 a.m. — Break 1
- 11:30 a.m. — Session 2: Jay Barbier
- 12:20 p.m. — Lunch
- 1:20 p.m. — Session 3: Justin Barnard
- 2:10 p.m. — Session 4: Apologetics Role Play
- 2:40 p.m. — Break 2 & Refreshments
- 3:00 p.m. — Session 5: Jacob Shatzer
- 3:50 p.m. — Session 6: Apologetics Role Play
- 4:20–5 p.m. — Closing Remarks/Worship