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Who will be joining us at REFUGE this fall?

Friday, February 24th, 2012

More details for REFUGE are continuing to come together as we anticipate what God will do in our gatherings.  We hope you will make plans to join us at one of our 3 locations this September!

At Prestonwood Baptist Church in Dallas, TX, we are grateful that Afshin Ziafat, Matt Chandler, David Rhodes, and David Nasser will be sharing with us from the Word.  Jeff Johnson and Kristian Stanfill will be leading us in worship.

In Birmingham, AL at The Church of Brook Hills, God’s Word will be shared by J.D. Greear, David Platt, David Nasser, and David Rhodes.  Worship will be led by Matt Papa and Aaron Keyes.

At First Baptist Church in Orlando, FL, Matt Carter, Tony Merida, David Nasser and David Rhodes will be teaching us from the Word of God .  Aaron Keyes and Brett Younker will be leading worship.

We are so grateful for our friends in ministry that partner beside us in serving youth ministers and youth workers.  Together, we want to express our gratitude for how you tirelessly pour yourselves out to the next generation.  We would love it if you are able to find a time of REFUGE with us this fall!  (Just click on “Sign Us Up” and let us know of your plans to attend.)

REFUGE messages now available!

Monday, October 11th, 2010

Many of you have been requesting access to the messages from our time together last month at REFUGE, both in Dallas and in Birmingham. We now have those recordings available for you!
These linked files include the messages only.

Here are the links from Dallas:
Matt Carter
David Platt
*  Unfortunately, we were unable to record Gregg Matte’s session in Dallas.

Here are the links from Birmingham:
David Platt (Monday night)
Tony Merida
David Platt (Tuesday night)

You can click to listen to the message, or right click to “download” and save it to your computer.

Please let us know if you have trouble accessing these files or if there are other ways we can assist. We are praying that your fall is full of fruitful ministry and an outpouring of God’s spirit in your lives. Glad to partner in ministry beside you!

Schedules for Dallas and Birmingham

Monday, August 9th, 2010

REFUGE is just a few short weeks away and we know you all are making plans for the time we will spend together!  We are very excited as we have been in contact with many of you, confirming your registration and finding out how we at Student Life can be in prayer for you, personally and professionally.  Just a reminder, if you have not confirmed your registration, give us a call at 800.718.2267.

DALLAS SCHEDULE
Monday, September 13th
6pm – Doors Open at Prestonwood Baptist Church
7pm – Session #1 – Gregg Matte (speaker); Aaron Keyes (worship); Mark Hall and Juan DeVevo of Casting Crowns (special guests)

Tuesday, September 14th
9am - Doors Open
10am – Session #2 – Matt Carter (speaker); Kristian Stanfill (worship); Mandi Mapes (special guest)

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6pm – Doors Open
7pm - Session #3 – David Platt (speaker); Kristian Stanfill (worship); Mandi Mapes (special guest)

BIRMINGHAM SCHEDULE
Monday, September 20th
6pm – Doors Open at The Church at Brook Hills
7pm - Session #1 – Louie Giglio (speaker); Chris Tomlin (worship)

Tuesday, September 21st
9am - Doors Open
10am - Session #2 -Tony Merida (speaker); Kristian Stanfill (worship); Mandi Mapes (special guest)

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6pm – Doors Open
7pm – Session #3 – David Platt (speaker); Kristian Stanfill (worship); Mandi Mapes (special guest)

As a reminder, if you are looking for lodging in either location, click on the Birmingham or Dallas tabs for a map of local hotels and special Student Life group rates.  Continue to follow the blog for more updates as we draw closer to our time together.  We are praying for you!

Building the Team…

Tuesday, January 12th, 2010

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!