Topic: How to Abide In A Culture Of Catastrophe

Workshop Description: If you haven’t yet, you will experience pain, hurt, and disappointment. But we don’t have to sit in that. It’s time to reclaim the hope & resilience that God provides.

Bio: Jason Bedell is the Lead Pastor of Forefront Church in Virginia Beach, VA. Jason’s greatest passion is to do anything short of sin to see people meet Jesus. Whether that’s graphic design, surfing, or preaching sermons; his mission is to see the fringe and marginalized of our culture meet Jesus. Jason is happily married to his wife Carrie of 18 years and they have 3 daughters.

Topic: Abiding in Discipline

Workshop Description: So often in church, we hear the words “spiritual discipline.” But what exactly do those words mean? Join us for an interactive workshop where Glenn will share how we can better abide in Christ through the disciplines Scripture teaches us so that we can learn how to grow closer to Jesus!

Bio: Glenn Crocker lives with his wife Jessica and his three children Colin, Brennen, and Kate in Washington, NC. As the lead minister at Poplar Chapel Church of Christ and as a physical education teacher, he spends most of his time serving others. Glenn loves the Lord, loves his family, loves sports, and loves telling others about Jesus.

Topic: Abiding After High School

Workshop Description: Abiding is hard. It gets a lot harder when you don’t have people checking up on you every night and day. This is often what life looks like after high school. We often have a hard time abiding, so what does that look like when you’re the own who decides how to spend your time?

Bio: Dominic Chasse is a campus minister in his hometown of Richmond Virginia at Virginia Commonwealth University. He graduated from Mid Atlantic Christian University and finished his Master’s Degree at Emmanuel Christian seminary. He loves all things nerdy and hockey (Go Capitals!)

Topic: Awkward

Workshop Description: Life is full of awkward moments: spilling water on your pants, accidentally texting the wrong person, not knowing if you should sing along when people sing happy birthday to you. Everyone experiences awkwardness – it happens to the best of us. But you know what can feel even more awkward? Telling your friends about Jesus.
In this workshop, we’ll talk about how to overcome the awkwardness of sharing the Gospel – as well as practical tips and tricks to help you share your faith.

Bio: Kevin McNeil is the lead pastor at Canvas Church in Goldsboro, NC. He and his wife, Maiah, have two kids – Micah and Brooke. Kevin loves hanging out with people, laughing way too much, and will gladly block your shot in basketball this weekend if you invite him to play.

Topic: Friendship Filters: Allowing the right people in (and out) of your life

Workshop Description: It’s been said, “show me your friends and I’ll show you your future”. Friendships just happen, but how intentional are you about the people you allow in (and out) of your life? Have you thought about what it takes to be a good friend or are you just in it for yourself? In this workshop, you’ll learn some practical and biblical ways to filter the people you allow to be closest to you and how to make the most of it.

Charquise Smith-Stultz is the Student Minister at Cape Fear Christian Church in Wilmington, NC. He loves: I love sports, hanging out with friends and family, being outdoors from fishing to just sitting on the beach, and most importantly I love Jesus. Can’t wait to see you guys in February to gather and worship the one True King.

Aaron Cross helped plant Christ’s Fellowship in Portsmouth VA in 2008 and continues to serve as the lead minister there. He spends most of my extra time with his wife and wrangling 3 boys. He enjoys being outside, nachos, and a good competition. I’ve been blessed with some lifelong friends that have helped shape my life and my ministry.

Topic: Abiding in a Fast Paced World

Workshop Description: Life today is NON-STOP! Media, technology, social media, social activism, and actual social life fill every second of our day. And it’s a lot of fun until we’re simply overwhelmed and exhausted. Students today experience more anxiety, uncertainty, and lack of direction than perhaps ever before. But it is possible to slow it all down enough to find joy and fulfillment in the life God has given you. Let’s talk about that.

Bio: Chris Woolard is the pastor of Venture Church in Wilmington NC. He has spent over 20 years working with teens in NC and VA through Youth ministry, Summer Camps, Boy Scouts, Youth Football, and even as a long-time member of the CCYC planning team. He and his wife Lindsey are also the parents of 2 real-life teenagers where he’s daily reminded of how important it is to be focused on Jesus through it all.

Topic: Abide in Christ: Through Obstacles and Beyond!

Workshop Description: What do 24 hours through mud, barbed wire, electrical shocks, and ice have to do with the Christian walk? They both require discipline and the ability to persevere when everything inside you wants to quit. If you want to have an unstoppable faith, then join us!

Bio: Heather Ferguson has served in ministry for fourteen years and is the current Director of Student Ministry at Compass Christian Church in Mechanicsville, VA. In her ministry, Heather stays active teaching kids about Jesus, especially during the summer at Oak Hill Christian Camp. She also has stayed active by participating in several Obstacle Course Races across the globe, such as the Spartan Iceland Ultra, World’s Toughest Mudder, and Australia’s True Grit Enduro 24.

Topic: Will be released in December

Corbin Kuhn has been in student ministry for nearly 10 years and has been on the CCYC Planning Team for just as long. For the last five years, he has served as CCYC’s executive director. He has a passion for helping youth (and all peoples) pursue a deep relationship with Jesus. He is married to his wife Joanna and they have four boys – Jaquan, Landon, Kai, and Kam. Corbin loves football, eating chocolate chip cookies with milk, hates pickles with a passion, and doing fun stuff.