Equip Youth Apologetics Conference
Saturday, September 7, 2024
Join us for our third EQUIP conference, intended to help students think more carefully about the Christian faith, to strengthen their own faith, and to share that faith with others. It is intended for mature middle schoolers, highschoolers, and recent high school graduates.
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 $15.
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Speakers
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Schedule
Registration Deadline: Sept. 2, 2024 | Cost: $25 (registration, lunch & t-shirt); $15 for chaperones
2024 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: Does My Past Sin Keep Me from Telling Others about Jesus?
Shane Pruitt serves as the National Next Gen Director for the North American Mission Board (NAMB). He and his wife, Kasi reside in Texas, with their five children. He has been in ministry for over 20 years as a denominational leader, church planter, lead pastor, and student pastor. Shane is also a traveling communicator, evangelist, and Bible teacher.
Title: How to Navigate Relevant Cultural Issues with the Gospel
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: Following Jesus in an Age of Anxiety
Phil Davignon explores how modern culture and social institutions influence Christians' efforts to live the Great Commandment. He is a sociologist but his teaching integrates theological and philosophical perspectives.
Title: Witnessing to Truth in a Post-Truth Age
Schedule
Saturday, Sept. 7
- 9:30 a.m. — Check-in, Foyer of the Chapel
- 10:00 a.m. — Worship
- 10:15 a.m. — Welcome and Introduction
- 10:35 a.m. — Session 1: Shane Pruitt
- 11:15 a.m. — Break 1
- 11:30 a.m. — Session 2: Jay Barbier
- 12:15 p.m. — Lunch, Brewer Dining Hall
- 1:30 p.m. — Session 3: Panel Q&A
- 2:00 p.m. — Session 4: Phil Davingnon
- 2:45 p.m. — Break 2 & Refreshments
- 3:00 p.m. — Session 5: Justin Barnard
- 3:45 p.m. — Session 6: Panel Q&A
- 4:15–4:40 p.m. — Closing Remarks/Worship
Directions and Parking
This year's conference will be held in the W.D. Powell Theatre in the Penick Academic Complex on Union University's campus. W.D. Powell Theatre is next to the Savage Chapel in the PAC.