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Social media has become a huge part of how students interact with each other in our society whether it be Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, Facebook, TikTok, or many other avenues. No matter what outlet, the ways to being a smart techie are the same. Dr. Michael Ramage, the director of the Center for Computer and Information Technology at Murray State University, will bring his expertise to this workshop to help educate our students on being smart social networkers. As president for the Technology Council of West Kentucky and his work on the boards of multiple non-profit organizations, Dr. Ramage will be all the ready to discuss topics and answer questions from our Refocus students.
Location: Education Wing
Into every student and adult's life will fall a measure of temptations whether it be drugs, alcohol, sex, greed, or any number of different things. Peter states in 1 Peter 2:11 "Beloved, I urge you as sojourners and exiles to abstain from the passions of the flesh, which wage war against your soul." Take heart! The temptations, though strong and seemingly constant sometimes, can be conquered. You can rise above it through Christ! Bobby Green will be leading this workshop through both personal testimony and Scriptural teaching. Bobby has spent a number of years speaking to students around the area and we are excited to have him with us at Refocus this year.
Location: Education Wing
It's the ultimate challenge. No matter how old we are, there are distractions and temptations in life that keep us from putting God first in our thoughts and choices. Add in school work, extra curricular activities and a heavy dose of peer pressure and you can see how challenging this can be for students. In the book of Mark, he pleads for us to "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength." Growing in our faith includes instilling habits of obedience that demonstrate mature love and this is what our students will discuss in this workshop titled "Keeping God First". We are happy to have Gage Lynch, a Senior from Marshall County High School, lead this important workshop for us. Gage has spoken in a wide range of Christian gatherings including sermons in many churches of different denominations, youth group messages, Bible studies, youth retreats, Bible camps, youth rallies, and conferences all with one focus, encouraging people to come to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and to grow in and experience the joys of their relationship with Him.
Location: Education Wing
We are excited to have the Stephen Ministry at Refocus this year as they lead a workshop on discipleship. They will be focusing in on one of the most important things required when helping a friend or loved one during a difficult time...Listening! Stephen Ministers are lay congregation members, just like you and I, trained to provide one-to-one care to those experiencing a difficult time in life, such as grief, illness, etc. They have a great workshop lined up to help make you both a better listener, and more effective disciple. Stephen Ministers come from all walks of life, but they all share a passion for bringing Christ’s love and care to people during a time of need.
Location: Education Wing
Scholars all across the world and throughout all time, including skeptics and critics, can all agree on one thing regarding the Holy Bible. Whatever ones personal thoughts, the Bible has undeniably influenced more people throughout time and history than any other book written, and for good reason. It has been called the most-beloved and most-hated book in the world, depending on how you receive its message. The idea that through 66 books, written over a course of 1500 years by over 40+ different authors, the same general message of agreement given the fall of mankind and God's gracious plan of redemption is nothing short of a miracle itself. Nations have tried to destroy it, but God's Holy Word refused to be buried. It's prophetic nature, precise historical unity, and heart-piercing message has brought millions to the cross resulting in chnaged lives. We are happy to introduce this new workshop, led by Bill Hainaut, who has a special interest in apologetics and how this can play into our call to be a disciple. Bill has led a number of classes here at Three Crosses Church, and we look forward to him sharing with the students just how special the Bible truly is.
Location: Education Wing
This workshop is just for our youth leaders and led by Brent Powell, our Assistant Youth Director here at Three Crosses Church. A relaxed time to talk over and collaborate with other local youth leaders, ministers, and volunteers. There are many challenges to leading, teaching, and ministering effectively to students and what better way to improve in our ministries than to learn from each other what does and doesn't work. This will be a very open discussion offered once during our morning session and once during our afternoon session. We look forward to seeing all our fellow youth leaders and volunteers as we all have some very valuable insights to share and can all use some encouragement, and that's what this workshop is all about!
Location: Education Wing
