January 28th, 2010 | Topics: Casting Crowns, Mandi Mapes, Mark Hall, Refuge, Student Life. The Church at Brook Hills | 0 Comments
As we continue to work through the planning and details of REFUGE 2010, we are blown away by the number of you that have responded and have told us that you will be coming! What a privilege to serve beside you in ministry to the next generation. Seeing your excitement for this time of renewal gives us more fuel for the fire God has placed in our hearts for this occasion.
Once again, we are happy to announce additional leadership for REFUGE. Mark Hall, of Casting Crowns, will be joining us at the Dallas location! Not only a worship leader, Mark Hall is also a youth minister, serving in the trenches just like you. What an encouragement it will be to have him share the talents and heart God has given him with all of us.
Additionally, Mandi Mapes, will be joining us to lead worship at both the Dallas and Birmingham locations for REFUGE 2010. Mandi is part of the worship team at The Church of Brook Hills on a regular basis and has a powerful voice that God is using to minister to His people.
Many have asked about the schedule for REFUGE. In both the Dallas and Birmingham locations, Monday and Tuesday night worship will begin at 7pm and Tuesday morning will start at 10am. A detailed schedule of speakers and worship leaders will be made available in the coming weeks.
We continue to pray for you as you lead and serve on a daily basis. Be reminded that God is our refuge and shield and He desires that we find our hearts at home in Him.
January 12th, 2010 | Topics: Matt Carter, Refuge, Student Life, Tony Merida | 0 Comments
The team of leaders who will be guiding us in the Word at REFUGE 2010 continues to grow! We are pleased to let you know that Matt Carter and Tony Merida will be joining us this coming September to share an encouraging word from Scripture with all of us.
Matt Carter, pastor of Austin Stone Community Church, in Austin, TX, will be sharing at the Dallas location. In Birmingham, we will be hearing from Tony Merida, pastor of Temple Baptist Church, in Hattiesburg, MS. Both of these men are passionate about teaching from God’s Word, and are excited to share a message for youth ministers and leaders, just like you!
Continue to check back for additional leaders and further information that will be revealed as the planning continues. And remember, this is a FREE GIFT to you – all you have to do is let us know you plan to come. Click on “Sign Us Up” so we know you are attending!
January 7th, 2010 | Topics: Chris Tomlin, Gregg Matte, Louie Giglio, Refuge, Student Life | 0 Comments
We have a few additional leaders for REFUGE 2010 that we want to announce to you.
We are excited to share that Louie Giglio and Chris Tomlin will be joining us in Birmingham, AL as they did in 2008! It was such a wonderful time of worship in the Word and singing together with this team and we anticipate what God has in store this coming September as well.
Additionally, our friend, Gregg Matte, from Houston’s First Baptist Church, will be joining the team of leaders for REFUGE 2010 in Dallas, TX! With a pastor’s heart, we know that Gregg will be a huge encouragement to the youth ministers and leaders that will be coming.
Continue to check back for additional leaders that will complete our team for REFUGE 2010. Registration continues to grow daily and we are excited for the many individuals who will be gathering with us in September! As a reminder, this experience is our FREE GIFT to you. All you have to do is sign up and let us know you plan to attend. We look forward to seeing you there!
November 5th, 2009 | Topics: David Platt, Kristian Stanfill, Randy Hall, Refuge, Student Life | 0 Comments
Welcome to REFUGE 2010! This blog serves as a communication hub for the upcoming REFUGE experiences in Dallas and Birmingham in September 2010.
REFUGE is a worship gathering and “listening to God experience” for Youth Pastors, Youth Workers and spouses. There will be no seminars, no “How To” or idea sessions, and no exhibit hall. REFUGE is more about WHO you’re teaching your students about rather than HOW you’re teaching your students.
David Platt will be challenging us from the Word in both locations and Kristian Stanfill will lead us in worship in both cities as well. Additional leaders will be announced soon!
This is our FREE GIFT to you! If you can cover the expenses of travel, lodging and meals, we will cover the cost of the experience.
This year, we will offer REFUGE in 2 different locations for your convenience. Mark your calendar:
DALLAS: September 13-14, 2010
BIRMINGHAM: September 20-21, 2010
Come and join us this fall for a time of renewal and listening to God speak into your lives. Bring your spouse; bring your youth workers and those on your team who are helping to serve your students. Click on the “Sign Us Up” link to secure your space and watch for more specific information as we draw closer to this gathering! We look forward to having you with us!
