2016 Jubilee Conference Program Book

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SCHEDULE Friday 7:30 pm 10:00 pm

Gathering A | Creation Late Night Options

Saturday 9:00 am 10:30 am

2:30 pm 4:00 pm

7:30 pm 10:00 pm

Workshop 1 Gathering B | Fall Lunch Break Workshop 2 Workshop 3 Dinner Break Gathering C | Redemption Late Night Options

Sunday 9:00 am 10:30 am

Workshop 4 Gathering D | Restoration *Gatherings are large-group sessions that are held in the main ballroom. *Workshops are smaller-group sessions designed around specific topics.

CONTENTS

Welcome 2

General Information 4

Jubilee Cross-Cultural 5

Late Night/Morning Options 6 Maps 7

Gathering A | Creation 12

Workshop 1 13

Gathering B | Fall 18

Workshop 2 19

Workshop 3 24

Gathering C | Redemption 32

Workshop 4 33

Gathering D | Restoration 42

Speakers & Artists 46 Exhibitors 64

Speaker Books & Recommended Reading 68

Where to Eat 73

Workshop Index 74 Notes 76

SPONSORS SENIOR Compassion International JUNIOR Eastern University Lamar SOPHOMORE Experience Mission FRESHM窶帰N Calvin Theological Seminary Crossworld Lancaster Bible College Pittsburgh Theological Seminary Western Theological Seminary

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In the beginning, God created everything.

But then God spoke again.

At the beckoning of His voice, out of an infinite nothing, all of creation springs forth in a burst of life.

At the beckoning of His voice, out of infinity past, His Word became a person who dwelt with us, died for us, and raised us from the death of our sin. Instead of a curse upon us, it was an anointing upon His Son, the firstborn over all creation, through whom we have redemption, in whom all things hold together, and by whom we have forgiveness and adoption as children, heirs to His Kingdom.

Light shines, plants grow, waters teem.

We become.

Just as He is, we are.

In His image we step into creation, in communion with the One who made us.

Jesus saved. Reconciled. Redeemed.

He gave us new life.

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Walking beside the One who loves us.

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But He didn’t stop there. He left us with a promise.

But that wasn't enough for us.

That He is making all things new.

We wanted more.

And He left us with a mission.

We wanted control.

Go. Until He returns.

Believing the lie that we were gods, that we were supreme, that we knew better than the one who made us and that our own Creator did not love us —

Into all the world, into all of creation, preach the Gospel and make disciples.

We chose to worship ourselves.

Go. In the name of Jesus, in Whom all authority on Heaven and Earth has been given.

And the curse fell upon us. And all of creation suffered because of it.

Go. Transform every conversation, every job, every class into a moment of eternal worship.

And it seemed like that was the end. We were too far gone, too rebellious, too broken.

Go. Everywhere.

And Transform Everything.

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GENERAL INFORMATION Jubilee HQ

We’ll refer to Jubilee HQ a lot this weekend. Jubilee HQ is your one-stop source for any information you’ll need about the conference. It is located outside the Spirit of Pittsburgh Ballroom in the Convention Center.

Bookstore

Swing by the store and take advantage of special conference prices! You’ll find books by conference speakers, books by tons of other great authors, and the newest resources from Hearts & Minds Bookstore.

Check Out

Everyone must be checked out of the rooms by 1 p.m. on Sunday. If you traveled here by car or van, it’s a good idea to check out of your hotel room before Gathering D. Take your luggage to your vehicle and turn your room key in at the front desk.

Name Tags

You’ll need to wear your name tag for admission to all Jubilee events throughout the weekend. (That’s why we provided the handy and stylish lanyard it hangs on. You’re welcome.)

Connect

You won’t want to miss the exhibits! The organizations attending are offering great resources and opportunities. Collect a raffle ticket from each exhibit you visit, and turn those into Jubilee HQ to win great prizes!

Image Policy

Your attendance at Jubilee 2016 implies permission for the CCO (and personnel or agencies authorized by them) to reproduce your image, video likeness, and voice in CCO events coverage. Photos, audio, and video captured during Jubilee 2016 are the exclusive property of the Jubilee conference or its designees and may be used in future resources, recordings, DVDs, print, and web media. Conference attendance is an expression of the individual release of rights for such use.

NEARBY CHURCHES Allegheny Center Alliance Church

First Presbyterian Church

First English Evangelical Lutheran Church

Epiphany Catholic Church

250 East Ohio Street Pittsburgh, PA 15212 (412) 321-4333 Sunday, 8:30 a.m.

615 Grant Street Pittsburgh, PA 15219 (412) 471-8125 Sunday, 8:30 a.m.

320 Sixth Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (412) 471-3436 Sunday, 10:45 a.m.

184 Washington Place Pittsburgh, PA 15219 (412) 281-3141 Sunday, 8:00 a.m.

Look for CCO staff member Abby Blankenship at Jubilee HQ at 7:30 a.m. to join the group walking to Mass.

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JUBILEE CROSS-CULTURAL Friday Late Night

Dance!

Join dancers and non-dancers alike to discover together the redemptive integration of faith and dance through a Cuban style of salsa called rueda de casino. From Dirty Dancing to dancing like David, Michael and Candace Thornhill will unpack the Gospel through the artistic expression of partnership and otherness.

Allegheny 1, 2, & 3

Saturday Dinner 5:45 pm

Jubilee Cross-Cultural Dinner Join us for “A Taste of Culture”! Pre-registration is required.

We will meet in the lobby of the Westin Hotel at 5:30 pm to walk over to Trinity Cathedral (328 Sixth Avenue). Dinner will begin at 5:45 p.m.

Westin Lobby

College and the Diversity of God’s Kingdom Brian Bantum Protests have erupted not only in the streets of American cities, but also in classrooms and the offices of university presidents.

This workshop will address the challenges people of color face on college campuses and how universities can become more just and diverse spaces that are homes to all of their students.

DLCC 306 & 307

International Student Dinner All international students are welcome to join us for dinner to discuss issues that directly influence your daily lives as you live in a foreign culture. Pre-registration is required—free to all international students: internationaldinner.eventbrite.com.

How do you make friends, meet Americans, understand cultural norms, and grow in your faith, all while trying to go to class and learn? Meet in the lobby of the Westin Hotel at 5:30 pm to walk over to First Presbyterian Church (320 Sixth Avenue).

Dinner will begin at 5:45 pm.

Westin Lobby

Saturday Workshops 4:00 pm

Saturday Late Night

Saturday Workshop 9:00 am

I Am Not the Future! Mixed Race and Christian Identity Brian Bantum In this session, Dr. Bantum will discuss his book Redeeming Mulatto: A Theology of Race and Christian Hybridity, a theology that explores “mixed-race” identity and how it is and is not the future of race in America.

DLCC 303 What’s Your Student Dream? Launching Companies for the Glory of God Nena Ugwuomo “Why am I here?” This is a question we all ponder. When we embrace the truth that we bear the image and likeness of a Creator God, we discover the bedrock of purpose, entrepreneurship, and innovation that has the potential to transform lives, communities, and everything we put our hand to do. What dream or idea is burning in your heart? Why in the world would this matter to God? Where do you start? We will explore the adventure and framework for breathing life into ideas by the power of God, love of our neighbor, and desired glory of His name. What’s your student dream?

Fayette

Jubilee Cross-Cultural is designed to promote discipleship for students of color. We want students to recognize their role in global leadership in light of the connection between faith and vocation. The workshops emphasize ethnic and cultural backgrounds as unique gifts from God. These events and workshops are open to ALL attendees, regardless of race and ethnicity.

Cross Cultural Worship Slam Come join in a time of worship and prayer celebrating God’s diverse Kingdom through song. Open to all regardless of musical or language ability.

DLCC West Atrium

Sunday Workshops 9:00 am

Camouflage, Spotlights, and an Indie Playlist Nicole Arthur In a world where each of us feels inherently out of place, two themes emerge: a quiet camouflage into whichever culture or grouping you find yourself, or a loud embrace of the relentless spotlight placed on you because you are different. How do we exist faithfully within our cultures and yet be free to explore and embrace that which society has proclaimed is not ours to love?

Does listening to Mumford and Sons make me less “black”?

Does watching ESPN make me less “girly”? What of our identity is who God has created us to be and what is being defined by the culture around us? Who are you when no one is telling you who you should be?

DLCC 303 Jubilee and Culture: An International Student’s Perspective Hong Ken Teoh This session will focus on helping students from around the world better grasp the Jubilee vision. We will consider how this worldview applies to your major and even dream about what Jubilee would look like in your own country. Is there a difference between the Jubilee vision and the story of success across different cultures? Come explore the power of the Gospel in an increasingly global faith.

Fayette

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LATE NIGHT/MORNING OPTIONS Friday Late Night

Dance!

Join dancers and non-dancers alike to discover together the redemptive integration of faith and dance through a Cuban style of salsa called rueda de casino. From Dirty Dancing to dancing like David, Michael and Candace Thornhill will unpack the Gospel through the artistic expression of partnership and otherness.

Allegheny 1, 2, & 3 Trivia You know all of those useless facts you’ve been collecting? Well, now they will finally come in handy! Come test your knowledge against friends and peers. Bring your own team, or find one when you get here. Learn some new facts and bond with others who have similar interests!

PA Ballrooms Film: Poverty, Inc. The West has positioned itself as the protagonist of development, giving rise to a vast multi-billion dollar poverty industry—the business of doing good has never been better. Yet the results have been mixed, in some cases even catastrophic, and leaders in the developing world are growing increasingly vocal in calling for change. Drawing from over 200 interviews filmed in 20 countries, Poverty, Inc. unearths an uncomfortable side of charity we can no longer ignore. Could we be part of the problem?

Tickets are free; only 190 are available, on a first come, first-served basis. Pick up at Jubilee HQ. Harris Theater Jeremy Casella Concert Jeremy Casella is a singer/songwriter and recording artist who seeks to communicate truth and beauty in his work. Jeremy has been involved with The Square Peg Alliance (a fellowship of working artists, including Andrew Peterson and Jill Phillips) and the Indelible Grace hymns movement. Join him for an exclusive concert at Jubilee!

DLCC West Atrium

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Saturday Late Night

Lip Sync Battle Do you pride yourself on your lyrical knowledge and pop star abilities? Do you think you’re the next Beyoncé? Let the crowd decide who the first-ever Jubilee Lip Sync Battle champion will be! With hundreds of songs to choose from, you are guaranteed to impress your friends!

Allegheny 1, 2, & 3 Cross Cultural Worship Slam Come join in a time of worship and prayer celebrating God’s diverse Kingdom through song. Open to all regardless of musical or language ability.

DLCC West Atrium Film: Unashamed World Unashamed World is a high-energy film about two-time Grammy Award-winner Lecrae and a small band of artists who grew from a tiny garage start-up in Denton, Texas to become the leaders of a global underground movement. Art Hooker’s feature film directorial debut includes never-before-seen personal and performance footage, delivering a deft and lively narrative of the 15-year ups-and-downs of Lecrae’s life from streets to stage. Unashamed World is the first hip hop film created for the fans by the fans, featuring fan-created videos and interviews. With adrenaline-filled concert montages—as well as exclusive footage of Lecrae in Ferguson, Missouri after the riots—the film challenges audiences to rise up to live an unashamed life.

Tickets are free; only 190 are available, on a first come, first-served basis. Pick up at Jubilee HQ. Harris Theater

Sunday Morning 8:00-8:45 am

CCO Fellowship Program Info Meeting Interested in exploring whether God is leading you to do college ministry? Join us to learn about the CCO Fellowship Program, a year-long opportunity to work in campus ministry and be mentored by a veteran CCO staff member.

PA Ballroom East

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WESTIN HOTEL

Please note that both the David L. Lawrence Convention Center and the Westin Hotel will be used for Jubilee sessions.

There are two ways to walk between the two buildings: Use the skywalk from the second floor of the Westin. You will use an elevator or the stairs at the end of the walkway to go up one level to the ballroom and exhibit hall.

Walk outside the Westin and down the sidewalk toward the Convention Center. Take the escalator up two levels and walk down the hallway to the ballroom and exhibit hall.

DAVID L. LAWRENCE CONVENTION CENTER

Workshop sessions are located in meeting rooms in both the Westin and Convention Center—refer to the workshop schedule for specifics.

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IN THE BEGINNING, GOD CREATED EVERYTHING: the heavens above and the earth below. Here’s what happened: At first the earth lacked shape and was totally empty, and a dark fog draped over the deep while God’s spirit-wind hovered over the surface of the empty waters. Then there was the voice of God. God: Let there be light.

And light flashed into being. God saw that the light was beautiful and good, and He separated the light from the darkness. God named the light “day” and the darkness “night.” Evening gave way to morning. That was day one.

—Genesis 1:1-5, The Voice

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n the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. He created light, day, night, sky, land, and sea. He created plants and trees, the sun, moon, and stars. Fish. Birds. Animals. And finally, human beings.

Genesis 1 informs us that God looked at each installment in His created world and “saw that it was good.”

And it was good. It was good. It was good. It was...yada yada yada...good. We get it.

Then after creating humanity, God looked at all He had made and concluded that it was very...wait for it! Yep, you guessed it.

Good. “Good” is such a ho-hum word in today’s lexicon. Our culture is prone to inventing fresh new words to express even greater levels of awesomeness. “Amazeballs,” to give just one example, officially entered the Oxford dictionary in 2014. The definition? “Extremely good or impressive; amazing.”

For us, the word “good” falls somewhere in the boring middle of an evaluative spectrum—ranking right alongside “okay” and “fine,” but a mere half-step away from “bad.”

“How was dinner?”

“Good.”

“Really?” “ Yeah, it was fine. You know, it wasn’t amazeballs, but it wasn’t bad.”

I imagine God’s initial response to His creation being slightly more significant than that.

I don’t think God looked at the radiant hues of blues and greens on his newly-fashioned earth and observed the movements of the squirrels and cheetahs and sloths as they scurried and climbed over verdant foliage and freshly packed sediment underneath the whispery clouds in the expansive sky only to shrug and say, “Eh, it’s pretty good. Not great. But you know, it’s okay.”

God’s assessment of creation is not the same as our critique of the newest season of our favorite TV show, or the new Star Wars movie everyone was so eager to see a couple months ago. God’s appraisal is not subjective like ours. While we try to compare dinner, movies, Adele’s newest album, and whatever else to... something, God has the ability to assess and announce simply, “It is good.” God’s declaration in the beginning of Genesis is not arbitrary. It’s not subjective. It’s true. God saw that it was good.

And that has implications for each one of us today.

In the words of Madeleine L’Engle, “Story makes us more alive, more human, more courageous, more loving. Why does anybody tell a story? It does indeed have something to do with faith, faith that the universe has meaning, that our little human lives are not irrelevant, that what we choose or say or do matters, matters cosmically.”

It’s crucial that we understand the goodness of God’s creation, because it’s the beginning of the story of our world. And it’s the beginning of our story. If we don’t understand the absolute and objective goodness in the beginning, then the scope and the significance of the story loses something.

Jesus didn’t come to redeem an evil world. He came to redeem and reclaim a world that was created good.

Understanding the goodness of the beginning of our story helps us understand the tragedy of the following chapter, the glory of the next, and God’s ultimate plans for the future of this world— including His plans for each one of us.

This means that the things we are passionate about, the careers we want to pursue, the hobbies that give us life and energy and joy—all of it stems from the created order of a world that is good.

In Every Good Endeavor, Tim Keller writes, “All work has dignity because it reflects God’s image in us, and also because the material creation we are called to care for is good.”

The injustices we want to address, the evils we seek to confront locally and globally, the sins we struggle with and often want to conceal—all of this, though evidence of the fallen nature of God’s creation, should also point us back to the goodness in the beginning. Because we know that this is not God’s original design for His world.

In other words, things weren’t always this way. But here’s the good news: God doesn’t intend for things to remain this way forever.

So understanding the goodness of the beginning should give us hope. If God created a world that was pure, and if God plans to redeem and restore His creation, then we can genuinely long for restoration with an understanding that it’s coming.

It’s coming.

Yes, there is work to be done. Yes, we have a part to play in it. Our responsibility is to remember the goodness of God’s creation, to remind ourselves that God created a world that was good, God cares about all of it, and he has a plan to restore it.

That restoration is coming. And just like our story’s beginning, it’s going to be good. Very good.

Who knows? Maybe even amazeballs.

–––––––––– Tyler Charles is Staff Director for Ohio, supervising CCO campus staff. He first joined CCO staff to minister to college students at Ohio Wesleyan University.

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GATHERING A | CREATION FRIDAY 7:30 PM GABE LYONS

Author & Founder of Q Gabe Lyons is coauthor of the bestselling unChristian, author of The Next Christians, and founder of Q, a learning community that mobilizes Christians to think well and advance good in society. Prior to launching Q, Gabe cofounded Catalyst, a national gathering of young leaders.

His work represents the perspectives of a new generation of Christians and has been featured by CNN, The New York Times, Fox News, and USA Today.

JON HART

Director, Praxis Academy & Accelerator Lead at Praxis Jon Hart is passionate about serving, equipping, and inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs to express their Christian faith in a winsome way. Prior to working at Praxis, Jon spent seven years at a Fortune 50 Company, where he helped launch a new venture and revive another. Jon is a founding board member and current Chairman at 100cameras, a social enterprise that empowers marginalized children to be catalysts for change through photography. He serves as Expert in Residence on story-telling and pitch decks at Catapult, a national startup accelerator for high school students.

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JEREMY CASELLA

Singer/Songwriter Jeremy Casella is a singer/songwriter and recording artist based out of Nashville, Tennessee who has been sharing his songs and stories all around the United States and parts of Europe for the last 14 years. He has released five full-length albums independently and been part of various side projects, and has also worked as a producer and songwriter.

Seeking to communicate truth and beauty in his work as an artist, Jeremy has also been involved with The Square Peg Alliance and the Indelible Grace hymns movement, featuring Casella’s rewrite of “Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah,” which is sung in churches all over the country.

WORKSHOP 1 SATURDAY 9:00 AM College and the Diversity of God’s Kingdom BRIAN BANTUM

Protests have erupted not only in the streets of American cities, but also in classrooms and the offices of university presidents. This workshop will address the challenges people of color face on college campuses and how universities can become more just and diverse spaces that are homes to all of its students.

DLCC 306 & 307

Back to the Basics: The Gospel GERAUD BRUMFIELD

The answer is and always will be Jesus. But what is the question? In this session, we will talk about the fundamental part of the Christian faith— The Gospel. The Good News is how the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus changes the complete narrative of our stories when we believe that His grace is enough.

DLCC 305

Common Grace for the Common Good STEVEN GARBER

Can we know the world, and still love the world? It is the most difficult of all questions, and always has been. In the Information Age of the 21st century, the world of “info-glut,” most of the time we feel overwhelmed by what we know, and we slip into cynicism and stoicism, protecting our hearts from the implications of what we know. The Hebrew and Christian vision of learning calls us to connect what we know with the way we live, our knowledge with responsibility. To know the world—of biology and physics, history and literature, philosophy and psychology, engineering and computer science, business and communications—and to love the world is the very reason for being a student, tasked with learning to learn about things that matter to God and the world.

When we see our studies this way, we see the work of student as a vocation. This seminar will tell stories of good people who have learned to learn this way, and whose lives are windows into what it means to be common grace for the common good.

DLCC 301 & 302

#Change: Student Activism from a Christian Perspective BRIAN JENSEN AND KEITH MARTEL

Missouri. Yale. Ithaca. Claremont McKenna.

2015 could be known as the year of activism on college campuses. For the first time in decades, we’re seeing the power of student influence and its effectiveness around the country and the world. Do you have a voice? The biblical story informs us that institutions matter. The student leader is in a position to not only affect individual lives, but also to take part in something that can motivate institutional change. Leaving a legacy of restoration in the place where God has called you is a real possibility. In this session, we will consider past and present student movements, explore limits and possibilities of activism from a Christian perspective, and discuss how you can influence change at your own institutions.

Westmoreland Central

Learning for the Love of God DEREK MELLEBY

What does it look like to follow Jesus into the classroom? How do we love God with all of our minds? Does the Gospel make any difference in the way we approach our college years, particularly as it relates to our academic pursuits? Join us for a time of reflection and discussion, as we explore these questions and think through practical ways to be faithful to our calling as students.

Allegheny 1, 2, & 3

Life After College ERICA YOUNG REITZ

The transition from college to the next phase is arguably one of the most difficult transitions you will make up to this point in your life.

Find out some of the top issues post-graduates face and how you can best prepare to live as faithful Christ-followers in the “real world.”

DLCC 303 & 304

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CURSED IS THE GROUND.

For the rest of your life, You will fight for every crumb of food from the crusty clump of clay I made you from.

As you labor, the ground will produce thorns and thistles, and you will eat the plants of the field.

Your brow will sweat for your mouth to taste even a morsel of bread until the day you return To the very ground I made you from.

From dust you have come, And to dust you shall return.

—Genesis 3:17-19, The Voice

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hen everything hurts and everyone’s broken and the darkness is closing in—tell me, what is “this little light of mine” going to do in a sea of black?

The other day, I’m sitting in this tiny Vietnamese restaurant watching a little boy steal all of the lollipops out of their little fish bowl. He popped one into his mouth and started watching the TV. It was some sort of news special on Syrian refugees. A little girl was talking about what toys she missed from home.

She started to cry, and after about 30 seconds, the little boy took the lollipop out of his mouth and set it on the table.

His mom looked up from her soup and said, “Eat your candy, Nev.” But he kept his eyes on the screen and said, “Why can’t she have it?” His mom ignored him and went on reading, but I knew he was talking about the girl on the TV. “Why can’t she have it?”

There was beauty in that moment, but as I thought about it longer, the faint echo of a lie emerged as well.

Something in him, some grieving part of his soul hidden even from himself, no longer wished to participate in the joy of creation, because of one startling glimpse at the despair of the Fall.

What do we do when the reality of the Fall has entwined itself so mercilessly around our view of future, that work—reconciling, light-shining, day-in-day-out work—feels more like a naïve children’s song than any kind of true kingdom cultivation?

Step 1: REMEMBER If a theme emerges in God’s response to the Israelites’ cry of anguish and disappointment, it is one of remembrance. When the questions begin to stir—Why are we here? What is the point? Will it ever get better?—God offers one ringing reply.

Remember.

God calls His people to remember where they came from, to remember what He has already done, and to remember what He has promised He will do.

We serve a God who has already done great things. He has rescued nations, ended wars, and purchased us out of darkness so we can stand with Him in the light. So when everything around us begs the question “Is anything really getting better?” we can look back on all that He has done and all He has promised to do, and we gain perspective.

For ask now of the days that are past, long before your time, since the day that God created man on the earth, and ask from one end of heaven to the other, whether such a great thing as this has ever happened or was ever heard of. Did any people ever hear the voice of a god speaking out of the midst of fire, as you have heard, and still live? Or has any god ever attempted to go and free another nation for himself from the midst of another nation, by trials, by signs, by wonders, and by war, by a mighty hand and an outstretched arm and by great deeds of terror, all of which the LORD your God did for you in Egypt before your eyes? —Deuteronomy 4:32-34 Step 2: IMAGINE The biggest gift in a world where everything seems to be broken is being given a wrench. God has not left us powerless, but He desires and commands for us ourselves to be agents of healing.

He calls us to not only grieve over what is, but to dream up what could be.

Throughout scripture, before rushing in to rescue, God consistently asks people what they want. What do you wish for me to do? Some dream of being healed, Elisha of a double portion of God’s spirit, others of an end to famine and war. A ripple of grace is that God is not just fixing what’s broken. He is creating a space for us to imagine what could be and then hears our cries.

God so profoundly loves the world He has created that His path to redeeming it teaches us to love it with Him. Love it enough to dream for it. So when everything around us begs the question “Is it even worth it?” we ask God to revive our imaginations, because God only creates things worth saving.

When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream. Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of joy; then they said among the nations, “The LORD has done great things for them.” —Psalm 126:1-2 Hope is a thing for a reason. Better is possible and God has promised it. When we understand that much, then—and only then—will our outlooks on life, love, and work no longer be dictated by the brokenness of the world, but by the abounding grace of God—a hope rooted in one simple promise, sometimes a whisper, sometimes a shout, but always from a throne: “See here, I am making all things new.”

–––––––––– Nicole Arthur ministers to college students at Immaculata University and West Chester University of Pennsylvania in a partnership between the CCO and the Church of the Good Samaritan.

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GATHERING B | FALL SATURDAY 10:30 AM ERIC MASON

Founder & Pastor, Epiphany Fellowship Dr. Eric Mason is the founder and lead pastor of Epiphany Fellowship in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is the founder and president of Thriving, an urban resource collaborative committed to developing leaders for ministry in an inner-city context. Dr. Mason has written three books, Manhood Restored, Beat God to the Punch, and Unleashed.

Dr. Mason serves on the Executive Board of the Acts 29 Network, as well as on the board of Reach Life Ministries.

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JENA LEE NARDELLA

Co-founder, Blood:Water Mission In 2004, when most 22-year-olds, fresh out of college, were looking for their first job, traveling Europe, or moving back in with their parents, Jena Lee Nardella was on her way to Nashville, Tennessee to co-found Blood:Water Mission with the Grammy Award-winning band, Jars of Clay. Over the past 11 years, under her vision and leadership, Blood:Water has become an internationally renowned equipping agency that partners with African grassroots organizations to address the HIV/AIDS and water crises. Her first book is entitled One Thousand Wells: How an Audacious Goal Taught Me to Love the World Instead of Save It.

WORKSHOP 2 SATURDAY 2:30 PM Following Jesus While Making and Fixing Things

Jesus, Esq.: Christianity and the Legal Profession

JOHN BEAUDRY, JARED PENDLETON, SEAN PURCELL, THOMAS WISNESKI

JOHN CHURCHVILLE

Many of us know that Jesus was a carpenter, but how often do we think about the significance of the human ability to make and fix things? Is there a link between making things and the way the Bible talks about wisdom? How does a life spent making or fixing things play a part in God’s Kingdom?

How can learning a skill be a kind of discipleship? This session will explore these kinds of questions by talking to people who are making a life in the skilled trades. This session is open to anyone interested in trades, manufacturing, or skilled work of any kind.

Crawford East & West

Unlocking the Power of Emotion to Heal DEAHNA CALGARO

Emotions. Sometimes they get a bad name, but they’re also fundamental to human life—from our own mental health to the health of entire cultures. Today, emotion has taken center stage in some of the most interesting and hopeful mental health treatments, and in cutting-edge work by leading neuroscientists. Emotions, unlocked and understood, help us to feel close to loved ones, to find our own way in the world, to face challenges with hope, to mature spiritually—and to heal and help others heal.

DLCC 303

Called to Teach?

DOUG CARSON

Were you deeply influenced by teachers who had a passion for their work? Is God calling you to consider teaching as your vocation? Using his own story as a framework, Doug will retrace the steps that led him to be involved in Christian education, both as a teacher and as an administrator, and how that passion has shaped his life.

Current trends in education, especially Christian education, will be highlighted. There will be plenty of encouragement for those who feel God’s call to work in public schools as well. Bring your questions!

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How can a lawyer represent the way of Christ in what is often termed a cutthroat and dishonest profession? Is there an irreconcilable conflict between Christ’s system and court systems? Through real-life stories, personal anecdotes, and interactive role play, participants will engage in a discussion of these questions and the spiritual issues that arise in the legal field.

Washington

Honoring God in Government: Promoting Justice in Public Service MICHAEL GERSON, STEPHANIE SUMMERS, MICHAEL WEAR

It is really possible to honor God as a government official? Can you promote justice as a public servant? Come hear why our panel of former government officials say the answer to both questions is YES! DLCC 310

Following Christ in Science DEBORAH HAARSMA

What does it mean to follow Christ while pursuing a career in science? Does good science require setting aside your faith to be “neutral”?

What do you do when the discoveries of science seem to conflict with the Bible? Can your career serve the mission of the church? Join in a discussion of ways that science can be a truly Christian vocation.

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Movement Starters ART HOOKER

After spending ten years interviewing successful business leaders, politicians, clergymen, and artists all over the world, award-winning filmmaker and creative strategist Art Hooker has created a workshop to share his unique findings about story, creativity, passion, leadership, and movements. Using real-life experiences, videos, and photos, participants will be given tools and insights to help them discover their own unique path to a more purposeful and meaningful life and career.

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WORKSHOP 2 CONTINUED Social Work: An Invitation to Holy Work LISA HOSACK

Despite its faith-based origins, the field of social work has historically lacked openness to the careful consideration and integration of core Christian principles. At the same time, social workers often serve in remarkably close proximity to those in desperate need of redemption and restoration. If the field is ripe for harvest (and Jesus tells us it is), social workers serve as the combine operators and the cherry pickers. Because of their closeness to human suffering, they instinctively know something about sin, redemption, and restoration. This workshop will explore the ongoing call for Christians in social work to understand and place their efforts within the rich context of God’s divine purposes.

Somerset West

Love God with Your Mind: Being Faithful in the Social Sciences DAVID KINNAMAN

In this session, you will learn more about faithfully following your calling in the social sciences—whether psychology, sociology, research, communications, or political science. Those interested in business, engineering, statistics, accounting, and others are welcome, too! David Kinnaman is the author of unChristian and You Lost Me and creator of the brandnew FRAMES short books, and he is a huge fan of Jubilee and the awesome questions students ask. He will describe important books to read, people to know, and habits to cultivate. Come ready to learn, ask hard questions, and have fun—and maybe get some insights to the question, “What am I going to do with this degree?”

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Valuing People in the Midst of the Challenges of Academic Medicine DAVID LEWIS

The practice of medicine and the conduct of research to improve medical practice in leading academic medicine centers today are confronted with multiple challenges.

The practice of medicine must deliver a high quality and costeffective product. Medical research must create innovative ideas that attract the financial resources required to pursue them. In the midst of these demands for intellectual and financial entrepreneurism, the value of the individual person—patient, health care professional, scientist, and supporting staff members—can be easily overlooked or forgotten. Dr. Lewis will share a set of Biblical principles, illustrated by personal examples, that he depends on to help maintain focus on the value of the person in the fast-paced environment of an academic medical center.

PA Ballrooms West & East

Your Creative Process JUSTIN MCROBERTS

Along with offering practical steps, practices, and disciplines to help you in your own creative endeavors, this workshop will dig into why your artwork, whatever it is, is vital. Borrowing on 16 years of experience as a professional songwriter, author, and storyteller, Justin McRoberts will share stories and insights from his own journey and hopes to help you along in yours.

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Good and Pleasing: A Christian’s Creative and Cultural Journey ALEX MEDINA

What is the role of a Christian in the arts?

How do we engage non-Christian work? Do we do art for the church or from the church? These are just a few of the questions we ask ourselves and, many times, we find so few answers. We will explore a way forward in a Christian’s journey into creative and cultural spaces and how our faith can free us to lead the charge in making new, good, and pleasing things, until all things are made new.

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Tests, Trials, Leadership, and Life AUDREY MURRELL

This workshop will explore the purpose of obstacles, challenges, trials, and tests in our lives and how God uses them to develop, equip, and prepare us for life and for leadership. We will explore key principles of what God is trying to accomplish in making us His “Tested Mortar” in order to understand better how we are strengthened through trial and not easily broken.

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On Engineering: A Panel Discussion BRADLEY OVERHOLT, CARREN STIKA, RIC TOWNER

Join us and participate in a discussion about how the practice of engineering points to the truth of God’s creation.

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God & Country: Living Out Your Faith and Military Profession in the Public Square ANTHONY RANDALL

All other human freedoms rise and fall on a society’s religious freedom. Our 1st Amendment protects it. Our military professionals take an oath to defend it. Have you wondered how you can successfully live out and practice your Christian faith and successfully serve as a military professional? What does it mean to be an American Christian vs. a Christian American?

We will investigate how military professionals of faith effectively affirm, connect, encourage, and enlarge a diverse audience in society’s public square.

Cambria West

Why Would Anyone in Their Right Mind Be a Pastor?

The Spiritual Life of an Artist DANIEL SNOKE

What does it look like for a Christian to develop a healthy spiritual life with Jesus while navigating the world of art and performance?

As artists who seek to live out the Jubilee vision, we are called to be both part of the church and part of the larger culture, but living between these boundaries can often leave us bitter, burned out, or confused. What does it look like for an artist to engage culture without becoming just like it, critique the church without abandoning it, and become agents of change while remaining pure of heart?

Cambria East

Entrepreneurship and Mission RICKY STAUB

Ricky Staub is Founder & Chief Creative Director of Neighborhood Film Company Every year, Neighborhood hires three formerly incarcerated adults for an eight-month paid apprenticeship.

Apprentices work on real jobs with real clients, training to be high-level project coordinators gaining a diversity of skills that transfer into many different career opportunities. This session will walk you through starting a company with a missional component, pros and cons of running a mission-based business, and how Ricky has used his faith to influence his employees’ work and culture.

Butler East & West

Are You Called to Campus Ministry?

RICK WHITLOCK

Just thinking about the college campus conjures feelings of hope, opportunity, and future success.

But for many, it also brings stress, fear, and a lot of questions. Do you want to step into questions of life, relationships, success, and failure with college students and offer the hope of the Gospel?

As we discuss calling, the need for campus ministry, and the mission of God, we want to help you discern whether you are called to serve the campus and its students in campus ministry.

Westmoreland West

TOM RICKS

Long hours, mediocre pay, demanding parishioners, and a culture that sees followers of Jesus as irrelevant and bigoted. Why would anyone in their right mind want to be a pastor in 21st century USA? Join Tom Ricks, a 34-year veteran of pastoral ministry, for a frank and honest discussion about the joys and challenges of this calling. (By the way, he loves being a pastor!)

Fayette

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Dr. Keith Iddings, Eastern University Provost, will assist participants in figuring out how to do “discontentment” well. Please join us for this thought-provoking and interactive session.

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WORKSHOP 3 SATURDAY 4:00 PM Campus Ministry: An Inside Perspective NICOLE ARTHUR, MOLLIE LITTLE, MARK MICHAELIS, KATHERINE SIKMA, GENE TWILLEY, JONATHAN WAGNER

Join a panel of CCO staff members to ask questions about campus ministry. With a combined service of over 25 years, and coming from diverse academic disciplines, these staff members serve in a variety of contexts—from church partnerships to fellowships to area leadership, from small private colleges to large state universities. Glean from their experiences as you discern God’s call on your life.

Westmoreland West

Loving Your Neighborhood HERB BAILEY AND JOEL REPIC

Jesus calls us to be good neighbors. God is using Christians to holistically love their neighborhoods toward Kingdom transformation. Find out how neighborliness is making a difference in distressed neighborhoods in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, a former steel town outside of Pittsburgh. Be inspired to dream Kingdom dreams for your current neighborhood or the neighborhood God may call you into. Seeking the social, economic, emotional, physical, and spiritual health of our neighborhoods is a distinctly Christian calling. How we engage the places we choose to live matters. Refusing to abandon certain neighborhoods is a witness to the redeeming love of Christ.

Westmoreland East

I Am Not the Future! Mixed Race and Christian Identity BRIAN BANTUM

In this session, Dr. Bantum will discuss his book Redeeming Mulatto: A Theology of Race and Christian Hybridity, a theology that explores “mixed-race” identity and how it is and is not the future of race in America.

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Origins of Creation Panel DAVE BINDEWALD, DEBORAH HAARSMA, TODD WOOD

Join us for a panel discussion on different Christian views about origins. How old is the earth? Did species evolve over time? How does modern scientific evidence fit with the Biblical account? Bring your questions and prepare for a lively discussion!

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We are Not Troubled Guests SCOTT ERICKSON

Scott Erickson will perform his multi-media experiential piece, titled “We Are Not Troubled Guests.” Through spoken narrative, live painting, and curated video, Scott shares his most personal experience with faith, doubt, depression, and the solidarity of karaoke.

Often funny, with moments of brutal honesty, we begin to see our own journey through Scott’s vulnerability and are given the gift of seeing how we really belong in the world.

PA Ballrooms West & East

Love Does What? And Why? DEBORAH ERIKSSON

Fueled by love and helium balloons, being involved with the organization called Love Does means going to wild places like Iraq and Somalia and dreaming up ways to make a difference for people who could use some hope. Love Does is led by Bob Goff, who teaches what it means to live a life full of bravery and kindness.

Deborah Erikkson has always held the belief that the perfect job does not exist—you have to create it. Sometimes, it’s hard to translate all that energy into tangible outcomes, and she’ll be sharing about how she does that, and most importantly, why you should never settle for less than the life you were created for. What steps do you need to take to launch your own life of adventure and purpose? Making this choice will be scary, but it will forever change your life and those around you for the better.

DLCC 304

The Refugee Crisis: Political Controversy or Missional Opportunity?

RUTH FAMINI

When the Syrian refugee crisis made headlines last fall, people across America responded with an outpouring of donations and volunteerism. But then the Paris attacks triggered a dramatic shift in public opinion. Several governors want to keep Syrian refugees out of their states, and presidential candidates are debating whether Muslim refugees should be allowed to enter our country. How should Christians respond?

World Relief is one of nine national organizations authorized by the U.S. government to resettle up to 85,000 refugees this year. This session will provide an overview of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program, including the security screening process, and a discussion of ways to respond.

Crawford East & West

Raising World Changers JAN AND MARK FOREMAN

Mark and Jan Foreman want to radically turn the parenting conversation on its head. They want to move the focus from behavior to relationship, beyond playing it safe to changing the world, from stressing performance to enjoying our kids. Instead of escaping from culture, what if we confidently enter into every sphere of influence? They will share practical tools, using stories from their own lives. This session is not just for parents—it’s for anyone curious about changing their world in this generation and beyond. Mark and Jan are the parents of Jon and Tim Foreman of Switchfoot, and authors of the book, Never Say No: Raising Big Picture Kids.

Cambria East

How to Be a Christian in An Election Year (and Not Hate Everyone) MICHAEL GERSON, STEPHANIE SUMMERS, KATIE THOMPSON, MICHAEL WEAR

Do you find yourself wishing that political campaigns would disappear? Do you wonder how Christians are supposed to engage in something that seems so corrupt and broken? Does your vote even matter? How can you talk politics with people who don’t see things the way you do? If these are your questions, we’ve got answers, from a panel of committed partisans and independents.

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Entrepreneurship: A Blank Canvas for Cultural Impact JON HART

From Snapchat and Instagram to Uber and AirBnb, Reach Records, Teach for America, TOMS, and Krochet Kids—entrepreneurs play a critical role in forming how we as a society think, what we value, and who we are as humans. According to the Kauffman Foundation, 54% of Millennials want to start, or help start, a new venture. So what’s all the hype about? And how do we, as followers of Christ, engage in this sphere? Hear from Jon Hart, from Praxis—a faith-motivated Venture Group with a portfolio of over 80 ventures, including businesses, nonprofits, and social enterprises.

He will give a unique perspective on redemptive startups that are re-imagining culture with Christ at the center.

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Christianity and the Challenge of World Religions CRAIG HAZEN

In this fast-paced and humorous presentation, Professor Hazen addresses the question of “How does Christianity stack up against the other great world religions?” Based on his popular book, Five Sacred Crossings, he will deliver five unique features of Christianity that set it dramatically apart from the other major religious traditions.

Somerset East

Superhero...Meet Reality

Slavery + Justice: From Genesis to Revelation

MARCUS GOODYEAR AND SAM VAN EMAN

BETHANY HANKE HOANG

You’ve dreamed of being a superhero—of conquering poverty, running the show, and having venture capitalists beg to fund your tech-centric wizardry. Countless hours of education and volunteering and networking have made you Every Employer’s Next Best Investment. But with so many options, you feel stuck.

It’s the paralyzing paradox of choice, right? Worse still, what if you’re afraid that you don’t really have what Every Employer thinks you have? Behind the packed résumé and confident front lies a shadow of self-doubt. In this session, we’ll navigate your quarter-life crisis, hopefully sending you forward with a little less worry, a little more faith, and a lot more love for the questions Jesus wants you to answer. No capes required.

Somerset West

This workshop will offer an interactive and indepth look at human trafficking and slavery in our world today, drawing from personal accounts and big picture research. Taking the whole of Scripture and spiritual disciplines as our foundation, we will consider what it could look like to join with God in bringing an end to slavery within our lifetime.

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Don’t Follow Your Passion BETHANY JENKINS

The main rubric by which most of us measure what job or vocation we should pursue is passion, but the passion hypothesis is flawed. Is there another way to discover our calling? In this workshop, we’ll explore “the craftsman mindset” and how it offers a truer and better alternative.

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WORKSHOP 3 CONTINUED The Practical Ethics of a Working Artist JUSTIN MCROBERTS

“Making a living as an artist” just doesn’t mean what it used to. The primary question used to be about sales. Now it’s more about how well you love the world with what you make. Justin will help you orient your vocational hopes around questions like: What do you actually want to do with your art? How do you set realistic yet challenging goals?

What makes for a “successful” artistic project or career?

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The 5 L’s of Servant Leadership ANTHONY RANDALL

Following Jesus is less complicated, more demanding, and eternally rewarding when we serve Jesus and people—and then some. Jesus exemplifies the consummate servant leader—and then some. The 5 L’s of Servant Leadership are simple and profound: Love, Learn, Listen, Laugh, and Lead. So how are we to develop, model, and practice them? What can we learn from following Jesus as a servant leader in order to lead others through service? How do the 5 L’s influence your relationship with Jesus? Your relationship with your peers? Your relationship with those you lead?

Servant leadership is demanding. The reward is eternal.

Cambria West

The Keys to Living a Meaningful Life TIM SCHURRER

You’re probably starting to think about what you’re going to do after college. There are so many avenues from which to choose, which can be overwhelming and a bit scary. How is it that some people land their “dream job” while others don’t? More often than not, these people have spent time thinking through a few key elements. We’ll discuss the keys to living a meaningful life, which will help you discover what you really want out of life, redeem some of the experiences of your past, and help you land your dream job after college.

It might look a bit different than you’d expect.

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Transferable Training: Using Athletic Models to Transform the Way You Approach Christian Growth MARK STEFFEY

Collegiate student athletes spend thousands of hours training their bodies for competition. Whether lifting weights, eating the right foods, or improving their cardio system, they know what it takes to make progress in physical performance through a rigorous training regimen. This workshop will explore how student athletes can transfer the best of what they know about athletic training to help them grow in their Christian journey.

Washington

Breaking (Most of) the Rules: Thinking Differently About Business RENÉE SUHR

Starting a small business has become a serious option for many people in today’s job market. As Christians, do our businesses look differently than those run by nonbelievers?

As business owners, we have a unique opportunity to minister to structures and systems in our communities. What does it mean to love your economy? Does a Christian in business have responsibilities beyond sharing the Gospel with coworkers? Is there room for justice and mercy when it’s “just business”? Hear the story of how one business took a passion for the arts and economic development to become a thriving participant in a community’s transformation.

Butler East & West

What’s Your Student Dream?

Launching Companies for the Glory of God NENA UGWUOMO

“Why am I here?” This is a question we all ponder. When we embrace the truth that we bear the image and likeness of a Creator God, we discover the bedrock of purpose, entrepreneurship, and innovation that has the potential to transform lives, communities, and everything we put our hand to do. What dream or idea is burning in your heart? Why in the world would this matter to God? Where do you start? We will explore the adventure and framework for breathing life into ideas by the power of God, love of our neighbor, and desired glory of His name. What’s your student dream?

Fayette

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IN HIM WE HAVE REDEMPTION through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his purpose, which he set forth in Christ as a plan for the fullness of time, to unite all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth.

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rom the moment Adam and Eve stepped outside of God’s glorious plan in the garden, God was enacting a redemptive plan for all of creation. God led Israel out of slavery and into the Promised Land and gave them a pattern for life and worship. God was redeeming His people and all the while imparting a new paradigm of work, worship, and relationship. The prophets reminded the people of Israel of God’s plan, and for thousands of years, God illustrated His heart to redeem His people.

Part of the system of worship involved the Israelites offering a blood sacrifice for their sins to the priests. This sacrifice was enough for a time, but they walked away from the temple courts knowing they would soon return. Such was the grip of sin in the world.

This familiar system was building the crescendo for the awaited moment when Jesus would come to offer Himself as the only sufficient sacrifice. The Bible says that this former system of bulls and goats was simply a shadow of what worship would look like when a truly pure sacrifice was given.

Now our guilty hearts—full of sin and rebellion and condemnation—have been sprinkled clean by the blood of Jesus. We walk reconnected with the One who created us and His image is restored in us.

On the cross, Jesus reaped the sin that humanity sowed. He redeemed us from the wages of death that we earned through sin. The Bible says that Jesus is the one who guarantees a better promise; we now receive grace and the riches of Jesus Christ. The Message translation puts it this way: If that animal blood and the other rituals of purification were effective in cleaning up certain matters of our religion and behavior, think how much more the blood of Christ cleans up our whole lives, inside and out. Through the Spirit, Christ offered himself as an unblemished sacrifice, freeing us from all those dead-end efforts to make ourselves respectable, so that we can live all out for God. —Hebrews 9:11-15 (emphasis mine)

Jesus restores a broken relationship between us and God and He redeems the whole of the good creation. Now that we’ve been made clean by the blood of Jesus, we are invited to live our entire lives as a reflection of that.

The blood of Jesus “cleans up” our relationships with our roommates and family members, our least favorite classes, and the deep tragedies in the world.

The blood of Jesus gives us a part to play. We live all out for God, dreaming about how our neighborhoods, careers, campuses, families, art—everything—can reveal the goodness of creation and the good God who made it. We are freed from our own efforts, and instead we partner with the One who laid down His life for the entire world.

In a declaration of how truly wonderful Jesus is, the author of Hebrews writes, “You’re God and on the throne for good; your rule makes everything right” (Hebrews 1:8, The Message).

The rule of God’s Kingdom brought about by Jesus truly transforms everything. It changes us and the world around us.

Jesus is on the throne and this makes everything right—hatred in our hearts, theater productions, macroeconomics, education systems, families, the way we see our own bodies, creation itself, relationships—all transformed in the rule and reign of God’s Kingdom.

Jesus redeems us and we live all out for God, reimagining the day when He will come again to make all things new.

–––––––––– Jamie Donne ministers to college students at Washington & Jefferson College in a partnership between the CCO and the Washington Campus Mission Board.

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GATHERING C | REDEMPTION SATURDAY 7:30 PM ALEX MEDINA

Creative Director, Reach Records Alex Medina currently works as the Creative Director for Reach Records and their lifestyle brand, 116. He’s also an award-winning music producer for Lecrae, Andy Mineo, Trip Lee, and other artists. He and his wife, Elidaysi, were born and raised in New York City. They currently live in Atlanta with their son, Luca.

JUSTIN MCROBERTS

Songwriter, Author, Storyteller & Advocate Since 1999, Justin McRoberts has been a constant and noteworthy presence in independent music. As a songwriter, author, storyteller, and advocate, he is one of those rare artists who seamlessly blends artistry, honesty and humor. In 2013, Justin released his first book, entitled CMYK: The Process of Life Together. CMYK is a collection of letters, song lyrics, and essays focusing on the essential nature of community. His next book release is a collection of essays focused on his creative process, entitled Title Pending: Things I Think About When I Make Stuff.

Central to Justin’s work is advocacy on behalf of the poor and oppressed through Compassion International.

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KEEWANI VALLEJO COOK

Physical Therapist With a genuine heart for people and a strong desire to provide help and healing, Keewani Vallejo Cook thrives in her work as a physical therapist. Born into abject poverty in the Philippines, her childhood was difficult and heartbreaking. Her family moved frequently due to their inability to pay rent, and there was rarely enough food to go around. They lost family members to treatable medical conditions, all because they could not afford healthcare. Life was hard, and she couldn’t imagine a way out of the hopelessness. When she was seven years old, Keewani was invited to participate in Compassion's child development program at a local church. Being sponsored through Compassion made it possible for Keewani to receive an education and a university degree, which released her from the poverty she grew up in.

RUFUS SMITH, IV

Senior Pastor, Hope Church Rev. Rufus Smith, IV is the Senior Pastor of Hope Church in Memphis, Tennessee.

He joined Hope in September 2010 as Discipleship and Urban Ministry Pastor, and in November of 2013, he was brought into his current role.

For nearly 12 years, he served as the Senior Pastor of City of Refuge Church in Houston, Texas, an inter-racial, intergenerational, biblically centered and socially active fellowship.

He is a thought-leader and ambassador of spiritual reconciliation for all ethnicities, first by loving God and second by loving our neighbors as ourselves.

WORKSHOP 4 SUNDAY 9:00 AM Reclaiming the Art of Civility in Public Discourse

Finding Hope Despite Reasons for Despair

CHRIS ANSELL

BEN BURKHOLDER

Every one of us has witnessed or been a part of a conversation on social media which spiraled horribly out of control. Increased religious and political polarization and impersonal communication can lead to overreactions and brash statements. In response, the church has often responded with a posture of defensiveness and criticism.

Are you tired of this script? Do you want to honor God and the broader church with your use of social media? We will explore the demise of public discourse with a focus on social media— and investigate how we have propagated the problem. We will also provide a framework for rethinking what it means for us to be a part of the solution.

Somerset East

Camouflage, Spotlights, and an Indie Playlist NICOLE ARTHUR

In a world where each of us feels inherently out of place, two themes emerge: a quiet camouflage into whichever culture or grouping you find yourself, or a loud embrace of the relentless spotlight placed on you because you are different. How do we exist faithfully within our cultures and yet be free to explore and embrace that which society has proclaimed is not ours to love? Does listening to Mumford and Sons make me less “black”? Does watching ESPN make me less “girly”? What of our identity is who God has created us to be and what is being defined by the culture around us? Who are you when no one is telling you who you should be?

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Back to the Basics: The Gospel GERAUD BRUMFIELD

The answer is and always will be Jesus. But what is the question? In this session, we will talk about the fundamental part of the Christian faith— The Gospel.

The Good News is how the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus changes the complete narrative of our stories when we believe that His grace is enough.

Westmoreland West

The presence of evil and suffering in our world can turn optimists into cynics. Not only is sin and moral evil evident in the world around us, it is also our own personal problem, plaguing our own desires to live in relationship with others. Is there a reason to hope for something different? Or should we just accept the cold, austere realities of our world as the way life really is? Rather than letting despair gain the victory, we will talk about why, even in spite of the reasons for despair, we can dare to hope. We will explore the Christian virtue of hope by defining how it differs from popular conceptions of hope, identifying why the Christian worldview provides unique reasons for hope, and exploring what it looks like to live a life shaped by this oft-neglected but quintessential virtue.

Westmoreland Central

What’s Next? Exploring PostGraduate Opportunities CLIFFORD CARTWRIGHT

What do you plan to do when you graduate?

What guidelines will you use to help navigate this decision-making process? What post-graduate opportunities are available? Join us to hear from representatives from several organizations, including seminaries, graduate schools, and one-year programs.

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What I Learned From Cityscapes, Farmers’ Markets, & Jesus: A Theology of Place JAMIE DONNE

The Garden of Eden, Abraham in Canaan, Jacob finding haven in Goshen of Egypt, the Promised Land of Israelites, the City of David—the story of God always includes places alongside of the people and promises of God. Even in a place of exile, the people of God were told to plant gardens and cultivate the land. Scripture tells the story of God with the backdrop of place. And the same is true for you and me. The neighborhoods and cities in which we live are significant pieces of our stories. We will discuss how loving where we live creates a context to encounter the abundant life God has for us.

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WORKSHOP 4 CONTINUED Prayer: A Human Practice SCOTT ERICKSON AND JUSTIN MCROBERTS

We pray because we are human, not because we are religious. During this time together, we will examine the language and imagery of prayer, and we will explore our own ways of creating such things for our own practice.

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Redeeming the Gift of Storytelling JON HART

“Whoever tells the best story shapes the culture.” From film, music, and art, to business, nonprofits, politics, and technology, story profoundly shapes the world around us. But we often see story used in ways that make us cringe. How do we—as image bearers and co-creators—claim our role as storytellers to tell an alternative narrative? Jon Hart has experience helping dozens of entrepreneurs tell their story, starting a photography and story-driven nonprofit, and executive producing a film, and he will share his unique perspective on excellence in storytelling. Whether you’re interested in story for creative expression, pitching a new business or nonprofit idea, getting a new job, or any other reason, join us to discuss storytelling from a Gospel point of view.

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Transform Everything: Does That Include Kendrick Lamar, Alesso, and Taylor Swift?

KEN HEFFNER

For 40 years, the Jubilee conference has been teaching college students that All Things are made by Christ, that All Things are being ruined by sin and that All Things are being made new in Christ. This workshop will propose that All Things includes popular music—all of it. We will work on developing good practices for listening to music, discerning the wheat from the tares, and actually playing some music.

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What to Do When God Calls You to Something That's not Your Major LEAH HORNFECK

God has a plan. His plan is not just for the life of each individual but for the entirety of humanity, and God is preparing us for what He has already prepared. So what do you do when God is calling you to something that’s not your major?

What He has planned for each person has a lot less to do with gifts, talents, and calling than with just showing up and being committed, loyal, and faithful. Leah will share her personal experiences of learning this and how she applied it to her life.

The discussion will also take a more eternal perspective as to what the most important thing really is when discerning God’s calling for us in our studies, our vocations, and our lives.

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I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For: On Living a Life of Discontentment KEITH IDDINGS

Are you satisfied with your life? Do you approve of the world around you? Some of us might be tempted to say, “Not so much.” And that might just be the right answer. While most self-help workshops share ideas on how to achieve greater contentment, this workshop takes a different approach. Dr. Keith Iddings, Provost at Eastern University, will assist participants in figuring out how to “do discontentment” well. Because frankly, the greatest Christian world-changers in history have all been deeply dissatisfied.

Butler East & West

Oikonomia OYUN-ERDENE SAINBAYAR

In this workshop, I will share how God has encouraged me to pursue my dream and how I have learned to blend my faith with my work.

Since I started a project called “I Know Mongolia” last year, God has revealed to me that He is everywhere and that He cares about every nation. I have learned a lot of business and entrepreneurship aspects of starting a project and now I plan to turn it into a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO).

It’s growing and succeeding all because God is on the throne of this project.

Somerset West

For Love of the Game PHILIP SCHIAVONI

“Lord, I know that I always said that I’d never involve you in a baseball game. It always seemed silly. I mean, you got enough to do,” said Billy Chapel (as played by Kevin Costner) before attempting to finish a no-hitter in the movie For Love of the Game. Most of us grow up like Billy, thinking that God certainly doesn’t care about sports, let alone involve Himself in the outcome of any one particular game. But Scripture actually points to God longing to be involved in the realm of sports. Come and learn about how God loves sports more (and better) than we do, and how we can indeed involve God in the sports we love to watch and play.

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Where Them Girls At: Empowering Women in Christian Leadership LEAH SHAHEEN

Christian leadership can be considered “a boy’s club.” Women make up half of the population and have played invaluable roles in God’s plan throughout history, yet they seldom get center stage. We only see a handful of women speaking at Christian conferences, writing books and devotionals, and leading churches. This workshop seeks to look into the reasons behind this underrepresentation. We will revisit the stories of our sisters in the faith, including Ruth, Rahab, Esther, and Leah, and draw from their strengths to propel us into action today. By examining both Biblical and contemporary stories, we can empower women to have a dynamic presence in Christian leadership on campus and in their vocations.

Cambria East

Jubilee and Culture: An International Student’s Perspective HONG KEN TEOH

This session will focus on helping students from around the world better grasp the Jubilee vision. We will consider how this worldview applies to your major and even dream about what Jubilee would look like in your own country.

Is there a difference between the Jubilee vision and the story of success across different cultures? Come explore the power of the Gospel in an increasingly global faith.

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The Bible through the Lens of Hospitality GENE TWILLEY

In the beginning, God created. Everything that He made was good, and so much of what He made was good for food, except for one thing—the fruit of the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. In the end, there is judgment, but there’s also a feast, full of rich food and good wine. Is there anything nicer than a good spread at a wedding?

We are creatures who have experienced the hospitality of God through and through. The Psalmist urges us to “taste and see that the Lord is good.” This session will survey a few examples of God’s hospitality throughout Scripture and press the question of what hospitality looks like for us and why it matters in the economy of Christ’s Kingdom.

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Use Your Influence—for Heaven’s Sake!

Disruptive Discipleship: The Power of Breaking Routine to Kick-Start Your Faith, Hope, and Love

ELLIOTT SIMKO

SAM VAN EMAN

Finish this sentence: “God is _______.”

Or try this one, “A Christian is a(n) ________ person.” Obviously there are lots of right (and some wrong) ways to complete these statements, but it’s likely your suggestions did not include “influential.” Why is that? Did you know that influence is one of the most important characteristics of God? As God’s image-bearers, not only do we all innately have influence, we are created and called to use it. Whether using influence frightens you or excites you, come learn what Godly influence is, why God delights in imbuing you with it, and why He’s crazy enough to stake the advancement of His Kingdom (in large part) on your willingness to use it.

Westmoreland East

If I asked you about a time of major growth in your life, you’d probably tell me a story involving pain. No surprise there.

Adversity make us tougher. James even says it makes us “mature and complete.” But who’s crazy enough to look for hardship on purpose? Isn’t there another way to grow without begging to be struck by lightning? Yes, but it still takes guts. “Designed experiences” (once you sign up for them) can take you from where you are to where you ought to be—without killing you along the way. They can even let you focus on specific areas of growth, like having more faith or loving a pain-in-the-neck co-worker. If you’re feeling stuck, bored, hungry, and/or immature, this session on disruptive discipleship will help kick-start your walk with Jesus for good.

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WORKSHOP 4 CONTINUED Handling Success and Failure RICK WHITLOCK

Are you living a successful life? Every day, we are faced with this question. And college can feel like it’s about generating a successful life: getting good grades, building lasting relationships, understanding God, creating a solid résumé, earning your place on a company’s payroll. But the pressure to succeed can destroy us. The fear of failure can paralyze us. What kind of person can handle success and failure? The Gospel of Jesus is full of resources for handling both success and failure. In a culture that measures everything and everyone, we need a constant that keeps us grounded when we are successful and gives us courage when we fail.

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IS GOD CALLING YOU TO SEMINARY?

Trinity School for Ministry

an evangelical seminary in the Anglican tradition 311 Eleventh Street, Ambridge, PA 15003 1-800-874-8754 | www.tsm.edu

Trinity School for Ministry is an evangelical seminary in the Anglican tradition. In this fractured world, we desire to be a global center for Christian formation, producing outstanding leaders who can plant, renew, and grow churches that make disciples of Jesus Christ. To that end, we are forming Christian leaders for mission.

Full Tuition Scholarships Available Trinity offers full tuition scholarships for residential students who are studying full time at Trinity. For more information visit tsm.edu/scholarships

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“SEE, I AM MAKING Also he said, “Write this, for these words are trustworthy and true.” Then he said to me, “It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. To the thirsty I will give water as a gift from the spring of the water of life.”

—Revelation 21:5-6, NRSV

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“No more let sins and sorrows grow, nor thorns infest the ground; he comes to make his blessings flow far as the curse is found.”

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eaven is not my home. Neither is it your home.

Heaven is not the final destination for Christians.

Our hope is in a God who moves toward His creation to reconcile heaven and earth. In Christ, God has inaugurated this new reality and has demonstrated that He will be faithful to complete what He has started in His Son—the firstborn of this new creation. If we are able to see this new reality breaking through in the topography of a person, perhaps we can perceive this coming Kingdom in our work, our families, and our relationships as well.

I was initially shocked when I first heard that our eternal resting place would not be disembodied and spiritual, but rather physical, holistic, and complete.

As I began to understand the trajectory of the Biblical story, it made sense. In the garden, God, the creative source of everything we see, walked with His people, yet He did not dwell with them. The movement to dwell in the tabernacle and the temple looks back to the garden, but it also anticipates a future in which God will be present with His people, in a world where terror and suffering have no place. His presence in this new reality will heal all the earthly distinctions we make that have produced bitter fruit, and we will experience the fullness of God’s glory in all of creation.

We will experience redemption as far as the curse is found— meaning that every square inch of creation is waiting to be liberated, that it may sing and testify to God’s saving work in Jesus Christ.

One person alone cannot bear the image of God in the world; it is through the visible communion of God’s people in unity and holiness that we witness to this new reality.

A few practical implications on faith, hope, love, and the kind of people we need to be in order to see the kind of world we want to live in: 1. Faith Christ through his Resurrection is the first fruit of the new creation, and we can see the pattern of His life unfolding in every sphere of life, producing justice, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit. Because I believe in Jesus, I believe that the fullness of redemption will be a new creation—not free from scars, but more glorious because of them.

No matter how bleak the situation for urban education, politics, or health care, faith in Christ is the basis of our union with

Him and grounds us in the reality of God’s righteousness and power to restore all things. He is faithful to His promises, has triumphed over death, and will bring to a glorious completion what He started in Jesus’ death and resurrection. Yet because the Kingdom is beyond our own efforts, our faith must be nourished by hope.

2. Hope Given our world, in which violence, oppression, and suffering is so commonplace, it is easy to understand how we give into despair. Where is God? And why doesn’t He seem to answer my questions? This is a great mystery to be sure. One thing I know is that, given a stressful situation, we want answers more than we want God Himself.

Hope is the active cultivation of patience in light of despair.

Even more, hope is not an abstract proposition, but became personal and intimate. The resurrection of Jesus shows us that our ultimate hope is a Person. Hope walked among us and now calls us to be a hopeful presence for one another, patient and expectant for what the Spirit is birthing, practicing a broken-hearted listening as the foundation for social action.

The tallest trees in the world anchor themselves by joining their roots with neighboring trees. We must be that connected to sustain our hope in God’s future.

3. Love Jesus said that the world will know his disciples by their love.

Yet we want to be known for so many different things. One pastor said that our lives are “sermons in shoes.” We demonstrate our understanding of the Kingdom and the end to which we were created by our persistent pursuit of justice in the world, because justice is love made visible. Whether it is racial justice, economic justice, or various forms of social justice, do we live with renewed hearts and imaginations, pursuing resurrected relationships in every area of our existence?

Feeling overwhelmed? Start with what God has entrusted to you. Love deeply and from the heart. Speak up for those who have no voice. Affirm the goodness you see in others everyday, even if you get nothing in return. Paul in Galatians says that what matters most is faith expressing itself in love. If we are not expressing faith through love, we are expressing something else; most likely our preferences or priorities.

Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures until He comes to redeem all things.

–––––––––– Michael Chen serves the CCO as Director of Cross-Cultural Ministry. He first joined CCO staff to reach out to students at the University of Pennsylvania and the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia in a partnership between the CCO and City Church.

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GATHERING D | RESTORATION SUNDAY 10:30 AM BYRON BORGER

Bookseller, Hearts & Minds Bookstore Byron Borger, along with his wife, Beth, own Hearts & Minds, an independent bookstore in Dallastown, Pennsylvania, which they have run for 33 years. Before opening their bookstore, they worked in campus ministry for the CCO in Pittsburgh, where Byron served on an early Jubilee conference planning committee, after which he worked for the Thomas Merton Center, advocating around various issues of peace, justice, and creation-care. Byron enjoys being involved in conversations about how the Christian faith influences all of life, including public life, hearing how people relate their faith to their careers, citizenship, and leisure. Byron blogs regularly about books at heartsandmindsbooks.com/booknotes and is happy to have Facebook friends.

DAVID KINNAMAN

President, Barna Group David Kinnaman joined Barna Group in 1995 as an intern. Now he is the president and majority owner of the firm, a visionary research and resource company located in Ventura, California. Since joining Barna, David has designed and analyzed hundreds of market research projects for a variety of clients, and he has overseen nearly 100 nationwide, representative research studies among American adults, teenagers, tweens, and clergy on matters of faith, spirituality, public opinion, political attitudes, and cultural dynamics. David Kinnaman is the author of the best-selling books unChristian and You Lost Me, both of which explore faith and spirituality among teens and young adults.

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One summer at the beach will change you FOREVER.

At the CCO’s Ocean City Beach Project, you’ll live with other college students in one large beach house. You’ll be challenged to become a kingdom leader as you grow in: DISCIPLESHIP BIBLE STUDY EVANGELISM

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SPEAKERS & ARTISTS CHRIS ANSELL

CCO Campus Ministry Staff, University of Pittsburgh Chris Ansell (or as his students would call him, Chransell) has spent the past nine years working for the CCO in partnership with Bellefield Presbyterian Church, ministering to students at the University of Pittsburgh. He graduated from Penn State University in 2003 with a degree in chemical engineering, and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in 2006 with a Master of Divinity. Chris loves to walk alongside others as they grow in their understanding of the Gospel and the freedom and blessing that comes with it.

NICOLE ARTHUR

CCO Campus Ministry Staff, Immaculata University and West Chester University of Pennsylvania Nicole Arthur was born and, for the most part, raised in the city of Pittsburgh. While her family is not religious, Nicole came to believe in Jesus as God through a lot of extra-curricular reading during her senior year of high school. It was in college that God moved her towards a love and compassion for the oppressed and a desire to seek justice and equity globally. After graduating from the University of Pittsburgh with degrees in English writing and English literature, Nicole interned with the CCO staff at her alma matter. She now works as a campus minister at Immaculata University and West Chester University, in partnership with the Church of the Good Samaritan.

HERB BAILEY

Ministry Director, Uncommon Grounds CafĂŠ Herb and Angel Bailey became involved in the work of reconciliation even before they met and married in 1998. They have been faithful to carry the message of reconciliation through many different venues, including para-church ministries like Rocketown Youth Services and Christ in Youth. Herb worked as the Arts and Assimilation Pastor in Nashville until he heard the call from God in November of 2013 to come be part of the ministry at Uncommon Grounds CafĂŠ, at which point Herb assumed the role of Ministry Director.

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BRIAN BANTUM

Associate Professor of Theology, Seattle Pacific University Dr. Brian Bantum is Associate Professor of Theology at Seattle Pacific University. He earned his PhD from Duke University, and he writes and teaches on the significance of the body and how race and gender are fundamental parts of our life with Christ. His first book, Redeeming Mulatto: A Theology of Race and Christian Hybridity, was published in 2010. His second book, The Death of Race: Building a New Christianity in a Racial World, will be published in 2016.

JOHN BEAUDRY

Director of Power Plant Technology, Williamson College of the Trades John Beaudry has been training students in Power Plant Technology for 26 years at the Williamson College of the Trades, a faith-based school in Media, Pennsylvania. Instruction includes hands-on experience, with the students being responsible for the operation of the campus heating and electric power generating systems. All instruction focuses on the school's five core values of Faith, Integrity, Diligence, Excellence, and Service. John is a professional engineer with an MBA degree.

DAVE BINDEWALD

CCO Campus Ministry Staff, University of Pittsburgh Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine Dave Bindewald lives with his family and friends in the Highland Park neighborhood of Pittsburgh. He reaches out to students at the University of Pittsburgh Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine in partnership with Christ Community Church of the South Hills, where he is Director of Spiritual Formation and Teaching.

BYRON BORGER

Bookseller, Hearts & Minds Bookstore Byron Borger, along with his wife, Beth, own Hearts & Minds, an independent bookstore in Dallastown, Pennsylvania, which they have run for 33 years. Before opening their bookstore, they worked in campus ministry for the CCO in Pittsburgh. Byron enjoys being involved in conversations about how the Christian faith influences all of life, including public life, hearing how people relate their faith to their careers, citizenship, and leisure. Byron blogs regularly about books at heartsandmindsbooks.com/booknotes and is happy to have Facebook friends.

GERAUD BRUMFIELD

CCO Campus Ministry Staff, Clarion University of Pennsylvania Geraud Brumfield was raised in the church but personally didn’t have a relationship with Jesus. Before he showed up at Shippensburg University, he did not understand that his faith was missing anything. But through campus ministers, college friends, and Bible studies, Geraud came to understand what it meant to be in love with Christ. Now he is in his fourth year on CCO staff at Clarion University, working with Koinonia Christian Fellowship and athletes on campus. Geraud’s deepest desire is to love Jesus with his whole heart, mind, and soul and to help others to do the same.

BEN BURKHOLDER

Adjunct Professor, Duquesne University and La Roche College Having just completed a PhD in Systematic Theology from Duquesne University, Ben Burkholder is an adjunct professor for both Duquesne University and La Roche College, and he assists the campus ministry at La Roche as a CCO Associate. Ben enjoys helping students understand the complexities of theology and philosophy in order that they might be more reflective citizens of the world.

DEAHNA CALGARO

Counselor, Redeemer Counseling Center Deahna Calgaro is a licensed professional counselor at Redeemer Counseling Center in New York City. She has a decade of experience in integrating faith and counseling and a special interest in the transformative power of compassion in healing and growth. She speaks to audiences around the country, and she holds a master’s in counseling from Geneva College, where she specialized in marriage and family therapy.

DOUG CARSON

Supervising Principal, Beaver County Christian School Doug Carson is a graduate of Geneva College, where he also obtained his Master of Arts in Higher Education. He has taught in Christian schools in California and Pennsylvania for over 40 years, and is currently Supervising Principal at Beaver County Christian School in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. In addition to his work in education, Doug is a city councilman in Beaver Falls and serves on the boards of the Beaver Falls Community Development Corporation, Beaver County Habitat for Humanity, and the Beaver River Rails to Trails.

CLIFFORD CARTWRIGHT

Director of Recruiting, CCO Clifford Cartwright is the Director of Recruiting for the CCO and Director of the CCO Fellowship Program. He earned his Master of Arts in Higher Education from Geneva College in 2011. Cliff ’s passion is the intersection of faith, education, and work.

JEREMY CASELLA

Singer/Songwriter Jeremy Casella is a singer/songwriter and recording artist based out of Nashville, Tennessee who has been sharing his songs and stories all around the United States and parts of Europe for the last 14 years. He has released five full-length albums independently and been part of various side projects, and has also worked as a producer and songwriter.

Seeking to communicate truth and beauty in his work as an artist, Jeremy has also been involved with The Square Peg Alliance and the Indelible Grace hymns movement, featuring Casella’s rewrite of “Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah,” which is sung in churches all over the country.

MICHAEL CHEN

Director of Cross-Cultural Ministry, CCO Rev. Michael S. Chen serves the CCO as Director of Cross-Cultural Ministry, and he spent his formative growing-up years on the icy tundra of Minnesota in a majority Swedish and Lutheran culture, where he learned to inhabit a “ScandanAsian” identity. Voted “most likely to be beamed up by aliens” in high school, he was an eccentric fellow who was getting all A’s but realized that he was flunking life. The mystery and beauty of a more compelling figure than himself set him on a new path. Recruited to play ice hockey at Dartmouth College, he discovered a passion for ministry, earned a degree in sociology, and attended Princeton Seminary for his Master of Divinity.

JOHN CHURCHVILLE

Attorney; Professor, Franklin and Marshall College and Lancaster Bible College John Churchville has been working as an attorney for the last two decades. He has practiced in the private and the public sector and spent the bulk of his profession working in the criminal justice system. He attended Brown University and the University of Pennsylvania Law School, and currently teaches legal and government courses at Franklin and Marshall College and Lancaster Bible College.

As an attorney, he passionately advocates for justice and fairness for the poor and marginalized.

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KEEWANI VALLEJO COOK

Physical Therapist With a genuine heart for people and a strong desire to provide help and healing, Keewani Vallejo Cook thrives in her work as a physical therapist. Born into abject poverty in the Philippines, her childhood was difficult and heartbreaking. Her family moved frequently due to their inability to pay rent, and there was rarely enough food to go around. When she was seven, Keewani was invited to participate in Compassion's child development program at a local church. Being sponsored through Compassion made it possible for Keewani to receive an education and a university degree, which released her from the poverty she grew up in.

JAMIE DONNE

CCO Campus Ministry Staff, Washington & Jefferson College Jamie Donne has worked with the CCO for eight years at Washington & Jefferson College. She graduated from Kent State University with degrees in psychology and religious studies, where she discovered a passion and calling to college ministry.

She loves the academic setting and seeing students serve God in the classroom and come into a fuller understanding of their callings. She has fallen in love with her little city of Washington, Pennsylvania, and she worships with a beautiful community seeking to see the earth look more like heaven.

SCOTT ERICKSON

Artist and Advocate Scott Erickson is a touring painter, comedic craftsman, and creative priest who mixes autobiography, mythology, and aesthetics to create art that speaks to our deepest experiences. Scott recently released “Alliance Is Rebellion,” an illustration series combining ancient and futurist myth-telling devices; he is currently touring his one-man performance piece “We Are Not Troubled Guests,” in which he navigates the tumultuous season when pain confronts our religious idealism.

DEBORAH ERIKSSON

Executive Director, Restore International Deborah Eriksson grew up dreaming of exploring the world, and she now has the amazing honor to lead an organization called Love Does. Fueled by love and helium balloons, Love Does goes to places like Iraq, Somalia, Uganda, Nepal, and India and dreams up ways to make a difference in the lives of people who could use some hope. Education, human rights, and balloons are the love languages of Love Does, and they are happiest when visiting schools, safe houses, and orphanages.

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RUTH FAMINI

Director of National Resettlement Programs, World Relief Ruth Famini is the Director of National Resettlement Programs at World Relief ’s home office in Baltimore, Maryland. She has been with the organization for 19 years. Ruth is responsible for overseeing World Relief ’s domestic refugee resettlement work, the organization’s largest program. She has also been instrumental in expanding World Relief ’s involvement in the area of anti-human trafficking.

JAN AND MARK FOREMAN

Teacher & Artist; Pastor & Author Jan and Mark Foreman live in the San Diego area, where Mark is lead pastor of North Coast Calvary Chapel in Carlsbad, California. Mark is the author of Wholly Jesus and holds advanced degrees in theology, education, and a PhD in counseling and pastoral care. Jan is a gifted teacher and artist, and also facilitates partnerships with underprivileged women and children, both locally and in developing countries.

STEVEN GARBER

Author; Principal of the Washington Institute Dr. Steven Garber is a teacher of many people in many places. In his work with The Washington Institute, he focuses on the meaning of vocation for the common good. He served for many years on the faculty of the American Studies Program in Washington, DC, and for several years as the scholar-inresidence for the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities, studying the relationship of belief to behavior for much of his life. A consultant to businesses, foundations, and educational institutions, his most recent book is Visions of Vocation: Common Grace for the Common Good.

MICHAEL GERSON

Author & Columnist; Fellow, Center for Public Justice Michael J. Gerson is a nationally syndicated columnist who appears twice weekly in The Washington Post. He is the author of Heroic Conservatism and co-author of City of Man: Religion and Politics in a New Era. Mr. Gerson serves as a Fellow at the Center for Public Justice, a Christian civic education and public policy organization dedicated to equipping individuals and institutions to understand their public roles and responsibilities and orient their engagement for the common good. He is also a Senior Advisor at ONE, a bipartisan organization dedicated to the fight against extreme poverty and preventable diseases.

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MARCUS GOODYEAR

Director of Communications Operations, The H. E. Butt Family Foundation Marcus Goodyear is the Director of Communications Operations for The H. E. Butt Family Foundation in Kerrville, Texas. He loves his job, but he loves his family even more—whether he’s building robots with his son, listening to his daughter play violin, or performing Shakespeare with his wife.

DEBORAH HAARSMA

President of BioLogos Deborah Haarsma serves as the President of BioLogos, a position she has held since January 2013. Previously, she served as professor and chair in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Gifted in interpreting complex scientific topics for lay audiences, Dr. Haarsma often speaks about the relationship between science and Christian faith. She is author (along with her husband, Loren Haarsma) of Origins: Christian Perspectives on Creation, Evolution, and Intelligent Design, a book presenting the agreements and disagreements of Christians regarding the history of life and the universe.

JON HART

Director, Praxis Academy & Accelerator Lead at Praxis Jon Hart is passionate about serving, equipping, and inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs to express their Christian faith in a winsome way. Prior to working at Praxis, Jon spent seven years at a Fortune 50 Company, where he helped launch a new venture and revive another. Jon is a founding board member and current Chairman at 100cameras, a social enterprise that empowers marginalized children to be catalysts for change through photography. He serves as Expert in Residence on story-telling and pitch decks at Catapult, a national startup accelerator for high school students.

CRAIG HAZEN

Professor of Comparative Religion and Christian Apologetics, Biola University Craig J. Hazen is Professor of Comparative Religion and Christian Apologetics at Biola University and Director of the Christian Apologetics Program.

He is the editor of the philosophy journal, Philosophia Christi.

He has authored or contributed to a range of scholarly works including To Everyone an Answer, Apologetics Study Bible, and the break-out new novel, Five Sacred Crossings.

KEN HEFFNER

Director of Student Activities, Calvin College Ken Heffner is the Director of Student Activities and Director of the Festival of Faith and Music at Calvin College, a Christian College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He is also a staff alumnus of the CCO. Calvin has a weekly concert series which helps students and the public develop discernment skills in the popular arts. Artists have included Sufjan Stevens, Ingrid Michaelson, The National, Sylvan Esso, Lecrae, Ben Rector, Lupe Fiasco, and fun.

BETHANY HANKE HOANG

Founding Director, Institute for Biblical Justice Bethany Hanke Hoang serves as Founding Director and Advisor of the Institute for Biblical Justice with IJM, a global organization that protects the poor from violence. Her passion is to engage followers of Jesus around the world with the critical connection between justice and spiritual formation. Bethany was named among “50 Women to Watch” by Christianity Today and one of “20 Women to Watch” by Catalyst. Her books include The Justice Calling: Where Passion Meets Perseverance and Deepening the Soul for Justice.

ART HOOKER

Filmmaker With 10 years of Fortune 500 training development and media experience, as well as over 10 years of production and creative strategy work under his belt, Art Hooker recently launched the full service production and consulting firm, New Metropolitan. The firm’s primary mission is to replenish the metropolitan regions of the world through creativity, media, and education. Having the four-time Grammy Award-Winning Blues Legend John Lee Hooker as a great uncle has given Art a unique perspective of how the arts can affect culture, globally and locally.

LEAH HORNFECK

Student, Duquesne University Leah Hornfeck became a follower of Christ her senior year of high school, after becoming close friends with a teammate on her high school volleyball team who had a strong faith and love for God. She is now a junior at Duquesne University, working toward a degree in health sciences. Leah is very involved in Duquesne’s CCO campus ministry, is the chairperson for Duquesne University’s orientation program, and is an active in the Gamma Sigma Sigma National Service Sorority and Duquesne Students Against Human Trafficking.

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LISA HOSACK

Professor of Sociology & Social Work, Grove City College Lisa Hosack is a sociology and social work professor at Grove City College and is in the process of developing a social work major at the school. She earned her PhD from Michigan State University and has worked in various positions in the field of social work She writes and speaks about redeeming the Christian roots of social work as well as the intersection of human development and spirituality.

KEITH IDDINGS

Provost at Eastern University; Interim Dean of Palmer Seminary Dr. R. Keith Iddings serves as Provost at Eastern University and Interim Dean of Palmer Seminary. His 25 years in higher education administration have allowed him to play a variety of academic roles at Christian universities, including Trinity International University and Indiana Wesleyan University.

Dr. Iddings is also ordained in the American Baptist Church and the Wesleyan Church, and he has served with his wife in cross-cultural missions. He sees his entire life in terms of the calling of God to serve with strong faith, clear reason, and just, Christ-like action toward the “least of these.”

JOY IKE

Singer/Songwriter Pittsburgh-bred, Philadelphia-based artist Joy Ike loves college students! She is also passionate about connecting with people through her music. As an artist who has been compared to Corinne Bailey Rae, Norah Jones, and Regina Spektor, her honest, bittersweet songwriting has earned her the chance to open for a number of national touring acts. When not on the road touring college campuses during the school year, Joy enjoys meaningful one-on-one conversations at small coffeeshops and sitting on her couch watching a good movie.

PEACE IKE

Singer/Songwriter Hailing from Philadelphia, NigerianAmerican songwriter and percussionist Peace Ike combines her formal musical training with tell-it-like-it-is lyrics about life, love, and faith. Having studied classical piano from the age of four, Ike blends graceful keys, rhythmic bass, percussive drum beats, and electric guitar to create a rhythmically driven fusion of soul and rock. Her strong vocals have landed her a place as a background vocalist in opening acts for Lifehouse and Jason Mraz. She has also played percussion in opening acts for Cody Chestnut, Jeffrey Gaines, and Dwele.

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BETHANY JENKINS

Director of Vocational & Career Development, The King’s College Bethany Jenkins is Director of The Gospel Coalition’s Every Square Inch, Director of Vocational & Career Development at The King’s College, and Founder of The Park Forum. She previously worked on Wall Street, at the State Department, on Capitol Hill, and in Big Law. She received her JD from Columbia Law School and attends Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Manhattan, where she is a current CFW Fellow and a former Gotham Fellow through the Center for Faith & Work.

BRIAN JENSEN

Dean of Student Development, Geneva College Brian Jensen is energized by Christ’s Kingdom and discussing what our call to faithfulness looks like in each of our areas of influence. What could be more exciting than having the opportunity to participate in God’s plan of redemption? Brian spends his time working on projects that equip others to faithfully live out their stories. He serves as Dean of Student Development at Geneva College and teaches in Geneva’s Master of Arts in Higher Education program. Brian is the co-author of Storied Leadership and is currently editing a book for professionals working in student affairs.

DAVID KINNAMAN

President, Barna Group David Kinnaman joined Barna Group in 1995 as an intern. Now he is the president and majority owner of the firm, a visionary research and resource company located in Ventura, California. Since joining Barna, David has designed and analyzed hundreds of market research projects for a variety of clients, and he has overseen nearly 100 nationwide, representative research studies among American adults, teenagers, tweens, and clergy on matters of faith, spirituality, public opinion, political attitudes, and cultural dynamics. David Kinnaman is the author of the best-selling books unChristian and You Lost Me, both of which explore faith and spirituality among teens and young adults.

KYUBOEM LEE

Director of the Doctor of Ministry Program, Biblical Seminary Dr. Kyuboem Lee serves as Director of the Doctor of Ministry Program and also serves as a faculty member at Biblical Seminary.

He was the founding pastor of Germantown Hope Community Church in Philadelphia, where he served for 11 years, and he is the General Editor of The Journal of Urban Mission.

DAVID LEWIS

Chairman of the Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh Dr. Lewis is the Thomas Detre Professor and Chairman of the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh.

He also serves as Director of the NIMH Conte Center for the Translational Mental Health Research, which is focused on understanding the role of cortical circuit dysfunction in the pathophysiology of schizophrenia. Dr. Lewis has published over 430 scientific articles and is a member of the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences.

MOLLIE LITTLE

CCO Campus Ministry Staff, Allegheny College Mollie started out as a student 22 years ago at Allegheny College, and began serving there as a CCO staff member soon after graduation. On campus, Mollie advises Allegheny Christian Outreach and a women’s Christian community house called the Lighthouse. She is passionate about calling students to meet Jesus and to follow Him with their whole lives.

GABE LYONS

Author & Founder, Q Gabe Lyons is coauthor of the bestselling unChristian, author of The Next Christians, and founder of Q, a learning community that mobilizes Christians to think well and advance good in society. Prior to launching Q, Gabe cofounded Catalyst, a national gathering of young leaders.

His work represents the perspectives of a new generation of Christians and has been featured by CNN, The New York Times, Fox News, and USA Today.

KEITH MARTEL

Director of the Master of Arts in Higher Education Program, Geneva College During his undergraduate years, CCO staff people and the Jubilee conference were pivotal in helping Keith discern his calling into the world of higher education. A few decades later, he serves as Director of the Master of Arts in Higher Education program at Geneva College and is the co-author of Storied Leadership.

ERIC MASON

Founder & Pastor, Epiphany Fellowship Dr. Eric Mason is the founder and lead pastor of Epiphany Fellowship in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is the founder and president of Thriving, an urban resource collaborative committed to developing leaders for ministry in an inner-city context. Dr. Mason has written three books: Manhood Restored, Beat God to the Punch, and Unleashed. Dr. Mason serves on the Executive Board of the Acts 29 Network, as well as on the board of Reach Life Ministries.

JUSTIN MCROBERTS

Songwriter, Author, Storyteller & Advocate Since 1999, Justin McRoberts has been a constant and noteworthy presence in independent music. As a songwriter, author, storyteller, and advocate, he is one of those rare artists who seamlessly blends artistry, honesty and humor. In 2013, Justin released his first book, entitled CMYK: The Process of Life Together. CMYK is a collection of letters, song lyrics, and essays focusing on the essential nature of community. His next book release is a collection of essays focused on his creative process, entitled Title Pending: Things I Think About When I Make Stuff.

Central to Justin’s work is advocacy on behalf of the poor and oppressed through Compassion International.

ALEX MEDINA

Creative Director, Reach Records Alex Medina currently works as the Creative Director for Reach Records and their lifestyle brand, 116. He’s also an award-winning music producer for Lecrae, Andy Mineo, Trip Lee, and other artists. He and his wife, Elidaysi, were born and raised in New York City. They currently live in Atlanta with their son, Luca.

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Executive Director, OneLife Institute Derek Melleby is the Executive Director of OneLife Institute, a gap year program based at Lancaster Bible College. Derek has served on staff at the Evangelical Free Church of Hershey, the CCO, and the Center for Parent/Youth Understanding. He is the coauthor of Learning for the Love of God: A Student’s Guide to Academic Faithfulness and author of Make College Count: A Faithful Guide to Life and Learning. He holds an MA in Higher Education from Geneva College and is currently working on a doctorate from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.

MARK MICHAELIS

CCO Campus Ministry Fellow, University of Pittsburgh Mark Michaelis was raised in central Pennsylvania and attended Grove City College, where he recently graduated with a degree in mathematics and secondary education. During his senior year, Mark realized that he was not called into the education field just yet and instead decided pursue ministry work with the CCO. He is currently in the CCO Fellowship Program at the University of Pittsburgh, working and learning as a campus minister while discerning the call of ministry on his life.

JOSH MOYER

Attorney & Musician Josh Moyer is an attorney and a musician.

He serves as In-House Counsel with Net Health, a software solutions provider for specialized outpatient care and one of Inc. Magazine’s fastest growing companies in America. As a musician, he helps to lead Colonizing the Cosmos, an indie-folk band, and regularly leads worship at Jonah’s Call, an Anglican church located in Pittsburgh’s East End.

AUDREY MURRELL

Associate Dean and Associate Professor of Business Administration, University of Pittsburgh Audrey J. Murrell conducts research, teaches, and consults, helping organizations better use and engage their most important assets—their human and social capital. She is currently Associate Dean within the College of Business Administration and Associate Professor of Business Administration at the University of Pittsburgh, School of Business. Dr. Murrell instructs courses in organizational behavior, ethics and leadership, social entrepreneurship, cross-cultural management, and workforce diversity, and she conducts research and consults in the areas of mentoring, careers in organizations, workplace/supplier diversity, and social issues in management.

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JENA LEE NARDELLA

Co-founder, Blood:Water Mission In 2004, when most 22-year-olds, fresh out of college, were looking for their first job, traveling Europe, or moving back in with their parents, Jena Lee Nardella was on her way to Nashville, Tennessee to co-found Blood:Water Mission with the Grammy Award-winning band, Jars of Clay. Over the past 11 years, under her vision and leadership, Blood:Water has become an internationally renowned equipping agency that partners with African grassroots organizations to address the HIV/AID and water crises. Her first book is entitled One Thousand Wells: How an Audacious Goal Taught Me to Love the World Instead of Save It.

BRAD OVERHOLT

Engineering Manager, GE Aviation Brad Overholt is an engineering manager at GE Aviation, involved in the design and development of the next generation of jet engines for the Boeing 787 and Airbus A320. During his 28-year career at GE, he moved from analyst to design engineer to manager overseeing the development of complex engine systems and turbomachinery. He sees engineering and the problem-solving ability of people as a glimpse into the truth of God’s created order. Brad holds a master’s degree in mechanical engineering.

JARED PENDLETON

Student, Williamson College of the Trades Jared Pendleton was born in Philadelphia, but has lived most of his life in Delaware.

He began his walk with the Lord during his junior year of high school, at Calvary Christian Academy in Northeast Philadelphia. Jared is currently in his third year at Williamson College of the Trades, where he serves as the senior class president. He is pursuing a degree in specialized technology, with an emphasis in masonry.

SEAN PURCELL

CCO XD Staff Sean Purcell works with the Experiential Designs Team of the CCO, where he helps create and lead all manner of learning experiences for students and staff members.

Sean loves to create learning experiences that invite people to become more fully engaged with God’s world. Whether teaching people to backcountry ski or teaching a class, Sean hopes to recreate the kind of engagement that formed him as he grew up around toolmakers, farmers, and musicians.

ANTHONY RANDALL

Lead Pastor, Crossroads Fort Benning Anthony Randall has 20 years of proven leadership experience in the military, ministry, and corporate world. A gifted transformational leader, pastor, and mentor, Anthony provides executive leadership, coaching, and training in corporate, professional sports, parachurch, academia, and law enforcement venues. As a chaplain and Army Ranger, he has had seven combat deployments to Egypt, Iraq, and Afghanistan.

He graduated from the United States Military Academy, West Point, Denver Seminary, and the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College. He serves as lead pastor of Crossroads Fort Benning.

ERICA YOUNG REITZ

CCO Campus Ministry Staff, Penn State University Erica Young Reitz works for the CCO in partnership with Calvary Church, and she ministers to students at Penn State University. She directs Senior EXIT, a one-year experience that prepares graduating college seniors for the transition into the next phase of life. She has an Master of Arts in higher education from Geneva College, with a graduate research focus on the senior year transition. Her first book, After College: Navigating Transitions, Relationships and Faith, will release in July 2016.

JOEL REPIC

Pastor and Founder, Aliquippa Impact Joel Repic is a co-pastor at Crestmont Alliance Church in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania. He founded Aliquippa Impact, a community-based youth development organization fostering tangible hope for a purposeful future for young people facing at-risk environments. Joel is proud to call the Plan 12 neighborhood of Aliquippa home, along with his wife and two children.

TOM RICKS

Lead Pastor, Greentree Community Church In 1999, Tom Ricks was the planting pastor of Greentree Community Church in Kirkwood, Missouri, where he still serves as Lead Pastor. Tom also directs the Evangelical Presbyterian Church’s church planting planning team, which is tasked with creating and sustaining a church planting culture across the denomination.

JONATHAN ROBINSON

Founder and CEO, FreeTextbooks Jonathan Robinson is the founder and CEO of FreeTextbooks, a nationwide network of student influencers merging online pricing with one-hour delivery to replace bookstores. Jonathan graduated from Samford University in 2007 with a BS in biology, which landed him his first job harvesting human corneas (seriously). A side hobby of flipping textbooks drew him into full-blown entrepreneurship, and a business was born. After reaching one million dollars with just one hire, Jonathan participated in the Techstars Accelerator in Austin, Texas, followed by the Praxis Business Accelerator.

OYUN-ERDENE SAINBAYAR

Student, Penn State University Oku is the founder of I Know Mongolia, a Non­-Governmental Organization designed to promote the brand, voice, and identity of Mongolia. A junior studying energy engineering at Penn State University, Oku plans to expand her I Know Mongolia project to reflect God’s love and care for the people of Mongolia. While growing up in the middle of a Buddhist community in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, Oku’s mother was a practicing Shaman. In 2009, shortly after Oku’s mother received Jesus as her Savior, she invited Oku to her first Sunday service. Since then, Oku has been experiencing the truth and the blessings of God.

PHILIP SCHIAVONI

Staff Director for the Central Region, CCO Philip Schiavoni serves as Staff Director for the Central Region of the CCO, supervising and mentoring CCO staff. His background in sports includes playing on a high school state championship baseball team in 1999, winning an intramural championship in dodgeball, starting a ping-pong club at Shippensburg University, and running a 4.3 40-yard dash. Philip has been published by The High Calling three times on the topic of sports and faith, and he has his own blog on the topic at twistsports.blogspot.com. Follow him on Twitter @coolpapaphil.

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COO for StoryBrand Tim Schurrer is on a mission to connect people to a more meaningful life. As the right-hand man to Donald Miller, helping to run Storyline & StoryBrand, he is gifted at turning lofty goals and world-changing visions into practical, daily actions. Tim set out ten years ago to live a life that he could love. This pursuit took him on a journey across the country with TOMS Shoes before working with Apple Inc. for several years. Beyond Tim’s magnetic personality is a contagious sense of purpose and an inspiring zeal for life.

LEAH SHAHEEN

Student, Duquesne University Leah Shaheen is a junior at Duquesne University, studying speech-language pathology, with minors in psychology and Spanish. She has spent many years serving, learning, and leading in both youth and college ministries. Leah mentors with Strong Women, Strong Girls, an organization based in Pittsburgh and Boston, in which college women seek to empower girls to lead and be the best versions of themselves.

Through this experience, she has become passionate about empowering women in all areas of life, including Christian leadership.

KATHERINE SIKMA

Campus Ministry Specialist, CCO Katherine Sikma has twelve years of experience in campus ministry with the CCO. She currently directs the Jubilee Academy, which is a CCO initiative to help students integrate their faith and their vocations. A native of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Katherine graduated with a BA in communication from Calvin College, and she earned an MA in Higher Education from Geneva College. She is currently studying for her MS in Leadership at Duquesne University.

ELLIOTT SIMKO

Partnership Coordinator for Metro Philadelphia , CCO Elliott Simko serves the CCO as the Partnership Coordinator for Metro Philadelphia, a region that boasts the second greatest concentration of college campuses in the United States. Elliott first joined the CCO in 2008 when he pioneered a new college and young adult ministry in partnership with Manoa Community Church that reached students at various Philadelphia campuses. Elliott also serves as an advisor to the Evangelical Presbyterian Church’s national committee for student and collegiate ministries.

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Senior Pastor, Hope Church Rev. Rufus Smith, IV is the Senior Pastor of Hope Church in Memphis, Tennessee.

He joined Hope in September 2010 as Discipleship and Urban Ministry Pastor, and in November of 2013, he was brought into his current role. For nearly 12 years, he served as the Senior Pastor of City of Refuge Church in Houston, Texas, an inter-racial, inter-generational, biblically centered and socially active fellowship. He is a thought-leader and ambassador of spiritual reconciliation for all ethnicities, first by loving God and second by loving our neighbors as ourselves.

DANIEL SNOKE

CCO Campus Ministry Staff, Art Institute of Pittsburgh and Point Park University Daniel Snoke is a campus ministry staff member with the CCO at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh and Point Park University and music director at City Reformed Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh. He has been writing and performing a wide range of music since 2007, from worship to rock and roll. Daniel has contributed to Cardiphonia albums, engineered Heart Sounds International productions, and recently released a debut album with his band, Summit Station. He has been playing guitar and mandolin with the Jubilee band since 2013.

RICKY STAUB

Founder, Neighborhood Film Company Ricky Staub is the Founder of Neighborhood Film Company, a community of filmmakers that believes there is a soul to every story. He has served as the company’s Chief Creative Director and personally directed projects all over the world for clients such as Nike, Jeep, and Coca-Cola. Shortlisted for two projects at the Cannes Lions Young Director Awards, his company has garnered numerous awards. Every year, Neighborhood selects three formerly incarcerated adults to engage in an eight-month paid apprenticeship at the company.

Working on real projects with real risk and reward, apprentices are run through a gauntlet of business skill development, career mentorship, and holistic life change.

MARK STEFFEY

CCO Campus Ministry Staff, University of Pittsburgh Mark Steffey serves as a CCO campus minister to student athletes at the University of Pittsburgh. Mark is in his eighth year at Pitt, after stints in local youth ministry and urban youth development. Mark is married to Kristin and together they are raising four athletic kids.

CARREN STIKA

Sustainability Project Engineer, Mars Chocolate Incorporation Carren Stika is is responsible for reducing the carbon footprint of the Mars Chocolate Incorporation’s ten North American manufacturing facilities that produce popular chocolates like M&M’S®, SNICKERS®, DOVE®, MILKY WAY®, and TWIX®. She also participates on a Global Team that advances the blueprint for which each of Mars Chocolate’s global manufacturing plants should operate to be sustainable.

She believes the world is in need of more Christian engineers to advance technology and improve the status of life for all in a way that honors Him.

RENÉE SUHR

Artist & Owner, Stray Cat Studio Raised by artists, Renée Suhr’s love for the arts led to a passion for both the benefits of creativity for people of all walks of life, as well as an introduction to the life of the professional artist. Her managerial experience, paired with her creative sensibilities and passions, led to the marriage of founding, managing, and working as an artist at the Stray Cat Studio, a pottery studio and artisan gift shop located in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. She is also highly invested in the local economic and social development of the town in which she lives and runs her business. Because of Stray Cat Studio’s contributions to the community, it was a nominee for the Governor’s Award for Social Impact in 2015.

STEPHANIE SUMMERS

CEO, Center for Public Justice Stephanie Summers is the CEO of the Center for Public Justice, an independent, non-partisan civic education and public policy organization based in Washington, DC, and is the publisher of the online journals Capital Commentary and Shared Justice. Ms. Summers serves as a strategic advisor for the Bright Promise Fund for Urban Christian Education and the Centre for Christian Scholarship at Redeemer University College. Prior to the Center for Public Justice, she spent twelve years with the CCO, where her executive team roles included Vice President for the Eastern Region and Vice President for Organizational Development.

KATIE THOMPSON

Author & Editor, Shared Justice Katie Thompson is the editor of Shared Justice, an online publication for millennials published by the Center for Public Justice.

She recently co-authored, along with Michael Gerson and Stephanie Summers, Unleashing Opportunity: Why a Way Out of Poverty Requires a Shared Vision of Justice, a book that explores five key poverty and opportunity issues in the United States. She also serves on behalf of the Center as a steering committee member for Faith for Just Lending, a coalition dedicated to putting an end to predatory payday lending.

MICHAEL THORNHILL

Assistant Director of Cross-Cultural Ministry, CCO Michael Thornhill works as the Assistant Director for Cross-Cultural Ministry for the CCO. He speaks frequently on the topic of reconciliation, and he trains campus ministry staff and students about what it means to walk through exclusion and embrace. He does this by day, but by night he teaches salsa with his lovely bride Candace.

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HONG KEN TOAH

Student, University of Pennsylvania Hong Ken Teoh is a junior at the University of Pennsylvania. He hails from Malaysia, a lush tropical Southeast Asian food paradise, where he spent his formative years tending to two pampered jamunapari goats, a loyal brood of red jungle fowls, and his lovable mongrel puppies. When not cleaning up after his pets, he enjoys playing the cello. On campus, Hong Ken serves as a Bible study leader for Sing God’s Praises, a group of Southeast Asian students with a desire for authentic Christian community. A product of a deeply religious and multicultural home, Hong Ken is ever fascinated by the confluence of culture and faith. He hopes to tease out the implications of the Jubilee vision while considering cultural and language barriers of doing so as an international student.

RIC TOWNER

General Manager, The Shepherd Chemical Company Ric Towner serves as general manager of The Shepherd Chemical Company, a global family-owned specialty chemical company headquartered in Norwood, Ohio. Ric believes that engineers have an important role in the Kingdom of God, skilled at releasing the potential of technology to solve problems, at managing projects, and at improving products and processes. These are key skills to help usher in the Kingdom in businesses, communities, churches, and homes. Ric holds a master’s degree in industrial engineering from the University of Cincinnati and a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Purdue University.

GENE TWILLEY

CCO Campus Ministry Staff, Delaware County Community College and Penn State Brandywine Gene Twilley serves as a CCO campus ministry staff member at Delaware County Community College and Penn State Brandywine, and as the Young Adult Ministry Director at Springton Lake Presbyterian Church. Gene grew up in Alabama, the son of a Korean, Christian mother and a white, militantly atheistic father. He received his BA in communication studies from the University of Montevallo in Alabama in 2003, and he earned his Master of Divinity from Westminster Theological Seminary in 2013.

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Global Visionary, HBCU Innovation Nena Ugwuomo is a pioneer for HBCU Innovation and Entrepreneurship. An alumna of Howard University, Nena is a dynamic woman with a passion for people, business, and education. In 2014, she established Student Dream, the first accelerator in the world focused on collegiate students of color. Her experience in corporate innovation at The Nielsen Company, Stratgyzer, and General Assembly, along with her fire joy of a personality, allows her to breathe life into high impact ideas that transform people and communities across the globe. In 2015, with the support of the White House, she oversaw the commercialization of nine patented Department of Energy technologies by 15 minority college students under the first Lab To Market initiative.

SAM VAN EMAN

Experiential Designs Staff Specialist, CCO Sam Van Eman is a staff specialist with the CCO’s Experiential Designs Team and former young professionals editor at The High Calling. As a teacher, mentor, and wilderness guide, he has taught (and played) in barns, board rooms, canyons, classrooms, and auditoriums. He is the author of On Earth as It is in Advertising? Moving from Commercial Hype to Gospel Hope, A Beautiful Trench It Was: Audio Vignettes of a Boy, and the forthcoming Disruptive Discipleship: The Power of Breaking Routine to Kick-Start Faith, Hope, and Love.

JONATHAN WAGNER

Staff Director for Indiana, CCO Jonathan Wagner graduated from Grove City College with a degree in international business and a minor in religion. He took his first step into campus ministry with the CCO by sharing the love and message of Christ with students at Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne. He has since transitioned into a regional leadership role and currently serves as the Indiana Staff Director. Jonathan believes that the college years often set the trajectory of one’s life, and he deeply desires college students to encounter lasting joy and hope in Jesus while discerning their place in the world.

MICHAEL WEAR

Consultant Michael Wear is a leading expert and strategist at the intersection of faith, politics, and American public life.

Michael directed faith outreach for President Obama’s 2012 re-election campaign. Michael was also one of the youngest White House staffers in modern American history: he served in the White House faith-based initiative during President Obama’s first term, where he led evangelical outreach and helped manage The White House’s engagement on religious and values issues, including adoption and anti-human trafficking efforts. Today, Michael is a sought-after consultant helping religious organizations, political organizations, businesses, and others effectively navigate the rapidly changing American religious and political landscape. Michael writes for The Atlantic, Relevant Magazine, and other publications on faith, politics, and culture.

RICK WHITLOCK

CCO Campus Ministry Staff, Purdue University Rick has spent most of his life in school and is glad to continue that tradition as he ministers to graduate and undergraduate students at Purdue University as a campus minister with CCO. Growing up, Rick moved on average every seven years and has visited four continents, so ministering at Purdue feels like home since it has the second-most international student population of any public university in the U.S. Rick’s work includes leading as the President of 125 University Religious Leaders at Purdue, co-creating and co-leading the Faith and Work Conference at Purdue, and leading students individually and in groups into a vision of the good life rooted in Jesus Christ.

THOMAS WISNESKI

Vice President of Research and Assessment, Williamson College of the Trades Back in 1985, when Tom Wisneski started his graduate studies in English literature at the University of Virginia, his sights were focused on being a college English professor. Five years later, when he began teaching writing at Williamson College of the Trades, in Media, Pennsylvania, he was still just as intent on moving to a small liberal arts college at the first opportunity.

Williamson’s mission of providing needy young men with tuition-free, room-and-board-free character education, along with training in a trade and general academics, took hold of Tom’s heart and changed his direction. After five years as Communications Instructor, Tom served as Dean of Education for the next 20 years. In 2015, Tom became Vice President of Research and Assessment.

TODD WOOD

President, Core Academy of Science Todd Charles Wood has loved science since he was a little boy growing up in southern Michigan. He pursued his passion through his studies of genomics and molecular evolution at Liberty University, the University of Virginia, and Clemson University. As a faithful Christian and young-age creationist, Dr. Wood has worked hard to integrate science and faith. Currently, Dr. Wood is president of Core Academy of Science, and he resides in Dayton, Tennessee.

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BYRON BORGER

MICHAEL GERSON, STEPHANIE SUMMERS & KATIE THOMPSON

Redeeming Mulatto: A Theology of Race and Christian Hybridity (Baylor University Press)

Serious Dreams: Bold Ideas for the Rest of Your Life (Square Halo Books)

Unleashing Opportunity: Why Escaping Poverty Requires a Shared Vision of Justice (Falls City Press)

SCOTT ERICKSON & JUSTIN MCROBERTS

MARCUS GOODYEAR

MARK & JAN FOREMAN

DEBORAH HAARSMA

Prayer: Forty Days of Practice ( Justin McRoberts)

Never Say No: Raising Big Picture Kids (David C. Cook)

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Visions of Vocation: Common Grace for the Common Good (InterVarsity Press)

Barbies at Communion and Other Poems (T.S. Poetry Press)

Origins: Christian Perspectives on Creation, Evolution, and Intelligent Design (Faith Alive)

CRAIG HAZEN

Five Sacred Crossings: A Novel (Contend Publishing Group)

BETHANY HANKE HOANG

ERIC MASON

Unleashed: Being Conformed to the Image of Christ (Broadman Holman)

The Justice Calling: Where Passion Meets Perseverance (Brazos Press)

JUSTIN MCROBERTS

BRIAN JENSEN & KEITH MARTEL

DEREK MELLEBY

Storied Leadership: Living and Leading from the Christian Narrative (Falls City Press)

DAVID KINNAMAN

You Lost Me: Why Young Christians Are Leaving Church and Rethinking Faith (Baker Books)

Title Pending: Things I Think About When I Make Stuff ( Justin McRoberts)

Learning for the Love of God: A Student’s Guide to Academic Faithfulness (Brazos Press)

DR. AUDREY MURRELL

Tested Mortar: How God Uses Life's Tests and Trials to Strengthen Us (Pneuma Publishing)

JENA LEE NARDELLA DAVID KINNAMAN & GABE LYONS Good Faith: Being a Christian When Society Thinks You’re Irrelevant and Extreme (Baker Books)

One Thousand Wells: How an Audacious Goal Taught Me to Love the World Instead of Save It (Howard Books)

ERICA YOUNG REITZ GABE LYONS

The Next Christians: Seven Ways You Can Live the Gospel and Restore the World (Multnomah)

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After College: Navigating Transitions, Relationship and Faith (InterVarsity Press) forthcoming in August 2016

SAM VAN EMAN

On Earth as It Is In Advertising: Moving from Commercial Hype to Gospel Hope (Wipf & Stock)

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RECOMMENDED READING BASIC CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP

Welcome to the Revolution: A Field Guide for New Believers Brian Tome (Nelson) $12.99 This is the most fun, interesting, basic, but very exciting call to Christian discipleship we’ve seen in years. Simple, witty, radical. Welcome to the Revolution!

King of the Campus Stephen Lutz (House Studio) $14.99 CCO staff member Steve Lutz offers a frank and insightful guide to daily Christian living, specifically for college students. This is one of the rare books that has a full Kingdom vision, relating Christ’s rule to all areas of your life on campus.

Faith on the Edge: Daring to Follow Jesus Paul Tokunaga & others (IVP) $16.00 This collection of short readings and discussion questions was created by women and men who work in campus ministry, offering busy students a tool for multi-faceted Christian growth. From our relationship with God to our relationships with others, from our daily jobs to the call to work for justice, from learning to worship to learning to forgive, this guides faithful thinking for practical living across all areas of life.

Deepening the Colors: Life Inside the Story of God Syd Hielema (Dordt College Press) $14.00 A fantastic overview of Christian faith, one with the “Jubilee vision” of all of life redeemed delightfully explained as it explores identity, vocation, wisdom, God’s Kingdom, and how young adults can live into God’s story.

WORLDVIEW

Christian Worldview: A Student’s Guide Philip Ryken (Crossway) $11.99 This is the best brief book on the all-important topic of what we mean by “worldview” and why it is so vital for thinking and living faithfully in these times. Very, very useful for college students.

Heaven is a Place on Earth: Why Everything You Do Matters to God Michael Witmer (Zondervan) $16.99 This is one of the most enjoyable and informative books on what we mean by a “Christian worldview.” A great introduction to the “Jubilee vision”!

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Creation Regained: The Biblical Basis for a Reformational Worldview Albert M. Wolters (Eerdmans) $14.00 This small book is dense with insight and solid Biblical study, offering what some consider to be the best foundational resource for what Jubilee is all about. A classic.

UNIVERSITY

Learning for the Love of God: A Student’s Guide to Academic Faithfulness Donald Opitz & Derek Melleby (Brazos Press) $14.99 This newly updated version of the CCO favorite The Outrageous Idea of Academic Faithfulness is without a doubt the best book for students to learn to see their classroom studies as central to their faith. Do you approach your education as a holy vocation? This book will help!

Engaging God’s World: A Christian Vision of Faith, Learning, and Living Cornelius Plantinga, Jr. (Eerdmans) $16.00 Elegant writing by a brilliant thinker, helping college students take up their vocations in the Kingdom, especially as students who love to learn, for God’s sake!

Your Mind’s Mission Greg Jao (IVP) $5.00 This inexpensive booklet is so fantastic, we recommend it everywhere we go! The author loves college students, loves Jubilee, loves to help folks learn to think better, in light of God’s great truths.

This is simply a must-read, great for those new to Jubilee, or for anyone who wants to honor God in the classroom.

VOCATION

Garden City: Work, Rest, and the Art of Being Human John Mark Comer (Zondervan) $19.99 This is a fantastic book, exciting to read, upbeat and interesting, offering a great explanation of why we are alive—including a truly Biblical understanding of life and work (and rest!). God has put us in this creation to help develop it, and we get to advance Christ’s intentions in the world in all we do. A recent book that really communicates the Jubilee vision.

Journey Worth Taking: Finding Your Purpose in This World Charles Drew (P&R) $12.99 This book explores the ideas of calling and vocation by framing them within the over-all Biblical drama. Very well done, full of life-transforming insight.

What Is Vocation?

Stephen Nichols (P&R) $3.99 A very brief guide to this key “Jubilee” concept— that God calls you to serve Him in your particular tasks. Very basic and quite clear.

The Call: Finding and Fulfilling the Central Purpose of Your Life Os Guinness (Thomas Nelson Publishing) $17.99 This elegant, mature work offers short chapters on this most profound Biblical doctrine, that we are all called by God to serve Christ in everything, but especially by seeing our careers as holy vocations.

CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT

Culture-Making: Recovering Our Creative Calling Andy Crouch (IVP) $22.00 Former Jubilee main-stage speaker Andy Crouch reminds us here that God desires for us to be involved in making the world a better place, that social initiatives can be meaningful and honorable to God, and that the joy of living includes being engaged in the world around us. A masterpiece!

Faith and Culture: The Guide to a Culture Shaped by Faith Kelly Monroe Kullberg & Lael Arrington (Zondervan) $14.99 Literally a year’s worth of short readings on how the gospel has influenced history, the arts, politics, science, and more. In daily brief pieces, you get a helpful overview of a truly Christian view of culture and our role as God’s agents in the world.

IN SERVICE TO THE WORLD

Generous Justice: How God’s Grace Makes Us Just Timothy Keller (Dutton) $19.95 One of the clearest theologians and church leaders today offers a solid, short study of how the Bible points us to God’s grace, which motivates us to work for justice.

Zealous Love: A Practical Guide to Social Justice edited by Mike & Danae Yankoski (Zondervan) $16.99 Not only does this handbook offer helpful information on a wide range of issues— trafficking, education, the environment, etc.— the short pieces are by some of the best Christian thinkers and writers today, such as Bob Goff, Wendell Berry, Francis Chan, Marva Dawn, and Eugene Peterson. Full-color art and photography, too.

ADVANCED STUDIES

Desiring the Kingdom: Worship, Worldview, and Cultural Formation James K.A. Smith (Baker Academic) $21.95 This is a deep and fabulous study, exploring everything from pop culture consumerism to postmodern scholarship, to how our deepest desires and ways of being are shaped by either the “liturgies” of secular culture or the liturgies of God’s Kingdom expressed in radical worship. This is the first of what will be a three-part magnum opus written by a philosopher from Calvin College in Michigan.

Beyond Homelessness: Christian Faith in a Culture of Displacement Brian Walsh & Steve Bouma-Prediger (Eerdmans) $27.00 This is a magisterial study of how failing to believe that God is redeeming all things (using images of homemaking and homecoming) leads to a postmodern dislocation from place, which helps create harsh economics that hurt the poor. What are the relationships between our Up in the Air emptiness and the injustices of disregard for the Earth and the oppressed? One of the most provocative, important, and serious examples of radical Christian scholarship in years!

Fabric of Faithfulness: Weaving Together Belief and Behavior Steven Garber (IVP) $17.00 This has long been a beloved classic among many CCO leaders. It is a serious, profound, and eloquent study of how meaningful, world-changing faith can be sustained from the college years onward.

Visions of Vocation: Common Grace for the Common Good Steve Garber (IVP) $16.00 This book was launched at Jubilee 2014 and continues to get rave reviews from serious and reflective readers. This is undoubtedly one of the most important books of the decade, written by a former director of the Jubilee conference. Beautifully written, honest, inspiring.

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One step usually doesn’t get you to your destination, but taking the next step is the way God leads you to a bold move in your journey. At LBC, we believe God has you on an incredible journey. A journey to do something remarkable, to make a statement, to make a difference. With over 27 majors available, like our new Business Administration or Communication majors, LBC will prepare you academically and spiritually to serve God at every step in your journey.

Find out more at 866.522.4968 or lbc.edu.

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WHERE TO EAT 1. Five Guys Burgers and Fries

11. August Henry’s City Saloon

2. Sushi Sushi

12. Bruegger’s Bagels

3. Chipotle Mexican Grill

13. Au Bon Pain

4. Noodles & Company

14. Hanlon’s Cafe

5. Grille on Seventh

15. Tonic Bar & Grill

6. Starbucks Coffee

16. Penn City Grille, Room Service, Crazy Mocha

7. Sammy’s Famous Corned Beef 8. Golden Palace Buffet 9. Subway 10. Emporio at Sienna Mercato

17. Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches

NEW THIS YEAR! Look for food trucks* on Saturday during lunch and dinner. They will be on 10th Street, outside the Westin lobby. *weather permitting

18. Sushi Kim 19. DeLuca’s Diner 20. Primanti Brothers

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WORKSHOP INDEX WORKSHOP 1 SATURDAY 9:00 AM *details pg 15 q College and the Diversity of God’s Kingdom | Bantum DLCC 306 & 307

q Valuing People in the Midst of the Challenges of Academic Medicine | Lewis PA Ballrooms West & East q Your Creative Process | McRoberts DLCC 307

q Back to the Basics: The Gospel | Brumfield DLCC 305

q Good and Pleasing: A Christian's Creative and Cultural Journey | Medina Westmoreland Central

q Common Grace for the Common Good | Garber DLCC 301 & 302

q Tests, Trials, Leadership, and Life | Murrell DLCC 306

q #Change: Student Activism from a Christian Perspective | Jensen & Martel Westmoreland Central

q On Engineering: A Panel Discussion | Overholt, Stika, Towner DLCC 302

q Learning for the Love of God | Melleby Allegheny 1, 2, & 3

q God & Country: Living Out Your Faith and Military Profession in the Public Square | Randall Cambria West

q Life After College | Reitz DLCC 303 & 304

q Why Would Anyone in Their Right Mind Be a Pastor? | Ricks Fayette

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q The Spiritual Life of an Artist | Snoke Cambria East

q Following Jesus While Making and Fixing Things | Beaudry, Pendleton, Purcell, Wisneski Crawford East & West

q Entrepreneurship and Mission | Staub Butler East & West

q Unlocking the Power of Emotion to Heal | Calgaro DLCC 303

q Are You Called to Campus Ministry? | Whitlock Westmoreland West

q Called to Teach? | Carson DLCC 305

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q Honoring God in Government: Promoting Justice in Public Service | Gerson, Summers, Wear DLCC 310

q Loving Your Neighborhood | Bailey and Repic Westmoreland East

q Campus Ministry: An Inside Perspective | Arthur, Little, q Jesus, Esq.: Christianity & the Legal Profession | Churchville Michaelis, Sikma, Twilley, Wagner Washington Westmoreland West

q Following Christ in Science | Haarsma DLCC 301

q I Am Not the Future! Mixed Race and Christian Identity | Bantum DLCC 303

q Movement Starters | Hooker Westmoreland East

q Origins of Creation Panel | Bindewald, Haarsma, Wood DLCC 302

q Social Work: An Invitation to Holy Work | Hosack Somerset West q Love God with Your Mind: Being Faithful in the Social Sciences | Kinnaman DLCC 304 74

q We are Not Troubled Guests | Erickson PA Ballrooms West & East q Love Does What? And Why? | Eriksson DLCC 304

q The Refugee Crisis: Political Controversy or Missional Opportunity? | Famini Crawford East & West q Raising World Changers | Foreman Cambria East q How to Be a Christian in An Election Year (And Not Hate Everyone) | Gerson, Summers, Thompson, Wear DLCC 310 q Superhero...Meet Reality | Goodyear and Van Eman Somerset West q Entrepreneurship: A Blank Canvas for Cultural Impact | Hart DLCC 301 q Christianity and the Challenge of World Religions | Hazen Somerset East

q Back to the Basics: The Gospel | Brumfield Westmoreland West q F inding Hope Despite Reasons for Despair | Burkholder Westmoreland Central q W hat’s Next? Exploring Post-Graduate Opportunities | Cartwright DLCC 307 q W hat I Learned: From City Scapes, Farmer’s Markets & Jesus: A Theology of Place | Donne DLCC 305 q Prayer: A Human Practice | Erickson and McRoberts DLCC 302 q Redeeming the Gift of Storytelling | Hart DLCC 301

q Slavery & Justice: From Genesis to Revelation | Hoang DLCC 305

q Transform Everything: Does that include Kendrick Lamar, Alesso, and Taylor Swift? | Heffner DLCC 310

q Don’t Follow Your Passion | Jenkins DLCC 306

q W hat to Do When God Calls You to Something . . . . | Hornfeck Cambria West

q The Practical Ethics of a Working Artist | McRoberts DLCC 307

q I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For: On Living a Life of Discontentment | Iddings Butler East & West

q The 5 L’s of Servant Leadership | Randall Cambria West q The Keys to Living a Meaningful Life | Schurrer Westmoreland Central q Transferable Training: Athletic Models to Transform the Way You Approach Christian Growth | Steffey Washington q Breaking (Most of ) the Rules: Thinking Differently About Business | Suhr Butler East & West q What’s Your Student Dream? Launching Companies for the Glory of God | Ugwuomo Fayette

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q Oikonomia | Sainbayar Somerset West q For Love of the Game | Schiavoni DLCC 304 q W here Them Girls At: Empowering Women in Christian Leadership | Shaheen Cambria East q Use Your Influence—for Heaven’s Sake! | Simko Westmoreland East q Jubilee and Culture: An International Student's Perspective | Teoh Fayette q The Bible through the Lens of Hospitality | Twilley DLCC 306

q Reclaiming the Art of Civility in Public Discourse | Ansell Somerset East

q Disruptive Discipleship: The Power of Breaking Routine to Kick-Start Your Faith, Hope, and Love | Van Eman Washington

q Camouflage, Spotlights, and an Indie Playlist | Arthur DLCC 303

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