2018 Session 3: Reconciliation to Others by D.A. Horton

We use the term racial reconciliation to talk about the unity between different people groups. D. A. Horton defined reconciliation: to once again be conciled (removal of animosity) to someone. There has never even been a conciliation between the ethnicities, so the word REconciliation is not appropriate. We use the word race but because there is only one race - the human race - ethnicity is more appropriate in this context. Ethnic conciliation will be possible when the church stops withholding compassion. D. A. used this passage from Luke 10:25-37 to give a biblical example of compassion:

And behold, a lawyer stood up to put him to the test, saying, "Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?" He said to him, "What is written in the Law? How do you read it?" And he answered, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself." And he said to him, "You have answered correctly; do this, and you will live."

But he, desiring to justify himself, said to Jesus, "And who is my neighbor?" Jesus replied, "A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he fell among robbers, who stripped him and beat him and departed, leaving him half dead. Now by chance a priest was going down that road, and when he saw him he passed by on the other side. So likewise a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. But a Samaritan, as he journeyed, came to where he was, and when he saw him, he had compassion. He went to him and bound up his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he set him on his own animal and brought him to an inn and took care of him. And the next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper, saying, 'Take care of him, and whatever more you spend, I will repay you when I come back.' Which of these three, do you think, proved to be a neighbor to the man who fell among the robbers?" He said, "The one who showed him mercy." And Jesus said to him, "You go, and do likewise."

The Gospel of Christ unites us and makes unlikely people brothers and sisters. Doctrine shouldn’t divide us, it should unite us.

2018 Session 2b: Reconciliation to Self by D.A. Horton

D. A. Horton continued to talk about the Gospel’s transforming power. Going through 1 Peter 2:9-10, he discussed the different parts of this paragraph in depth:

But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. Once you were not a people, but now you are God's people; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.

He discussed what it means to be a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, and a people for God’s own possession. Because of this new identity that God has given us, we are able to proclaim the excellencies of God, to give him glory by being an image bearer. Satan will try to steer you away from God’s goodness. He has done this since the beginning of the world, starting with Eve, with these to lies: doubt God and doubt God’s goodness. But God’s Word is more powerful. Because of the Gospel, you were made a new creation now that you have received mercy. You were made holy to give him glory, to proclaim the excellencies of his name.


2018 Breakout: How to Stay a Christian After College

To graduate is an exhilarating experience that is unique in a global context. However, more than being the finish line, it is the beginning of your next chapter of life, so are you prepared for what awaits once you step off the stage? Come dialogue with us about perspectives and tools that can help equip you for walking with Jesus during what may be the most crucial chapter of your faith journey.

2018 Session 2a: Reconciliation to God by D.A. Horton

In the first part of the second session D. A. Horton explained how sin separates us from God, but he hasn’t planned it to stay that way. David, a man after God’s own heart, sinned against God. D. A. uses Psalm 51:1-6 to show how King David confessed his sin, repented of it, and received grace and mercy from God.

Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin! For I know my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me. Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight, so that you may be justified in your words and blameless in your judgment. Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity, and in sin did my mother conceive me. Behold, you delight in truth in the inward being, and you teach me wisdom in the secret heart.

Because God confronted David’s sin with the Gospel, he can receive grace and mercy. Likewise, when our sin is confronted with the Gospel, our sin is not just covered. It is REMOVED. Once we’re covered by Jesus’ blood, our slate is wiped clean. After receiving compassion and mercy, we are called to show compassion and mercy to others. It’s easy to point out the sin in other people’s lives, but we miss the sin in our own lives. D. A. tells us the call of being changed by the Gospel to show compassion and mercy to others as God shows it to us.


2018 Breakout: Male and Female Friendship: Avoidance is Not Purity

Does it seem like there is a lot of gender segregation in the Church...and maybe even in Campus Outreach? Is this behavior driven by purity and wisdom, or does it go beyond what the bible teaches? Come hear a discussion about the ways avoidance of this kind can hurt and confuse men and women, and even miss the mark of what God intended for friendship.

2018 Breakout: Through the Eyes of a Minority Christian

For many minorities who become Christians, they are met with what seems to be a dilemma; “Now that I am a Christian, do I check my ethnicity at the door?” With so much going on in today’s society it is important for the minority to grasp the implications of their ethnicity and their walk with Christ. Come join us as we discuss why its important for you to embrace your new life in Christ and be proud of your ethnicity God gifted you with.

2018 Session 1: View of God by D.A. Horton

D. A. Horton kicked off the first session explaining the Gospel. He approached the story of the Bible like a Netflix series: there’s a few different seasons, but it’s all part of the same plot, and there’s one main character. We would like to think that the main character is us, but it’s God. He has connected His story to our story through Jesus and Jesus alone. His blood sacrifice was the only sufficient payment for the infinite debt we owe to God. “It is impossible for a finite creature to obtain something that is infinite.” D. A. explained it like trying to obtain the whole Atlantic Ocean by standing in it and putting it all into a 32-ounce cup. It can’t be done. You’re not going to be holding the ocean, it’s going to be holding you. God’s power has purpose for our life. God lacks nothing; he doesn’t need our praise. He deserves it. He demands it. He desires to show his power to pay the debt we racked up--our sin. Romans 1:16-17:

For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, "The righteous shall live by faith."

He wrapped up the session saying when we declare spiritual bankruptcy to God, He comes in and pays our debt. However, he doesn’t just pay our debt to give us an even $0. He fills our account with the perfect record of Jesus. He sees us as holy and blameless because he is holy.


2017 Rally #1 - Muche Ukegbu

In the first rally of the “Greater” conference, Muche Ukegbu points us to the wondrous ways in which God has made the world to grab our attentions and affections, but sin warps this awe to seek after the things of this world for contentment. He then explains that the things that capture our affections steer our lives. Because of this, we are looking for a sense of belonging and it has led to an identity crisis. Muche gives a solution to this crisis through 1 Peter 2:9-11:

But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. Once you were not a people, but now you are God's people; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy. Beloved, I urge you as sojourners and exiles to abstain from the passions of the flesh, which wage war against your soul.

God has given us a glorious identity that is corporate, precious, and purposeful. Corporate in its dignity and diversity; precious in God’s pursuit of us;  and this glorious identity is purposeful in the transformation God gives us though it. Muche wraps it up with this fundamental conclusion: “The cornerstone of a secure identity is living out of seeing God rightly.”

 

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2017 Breakout - Biblical Womanhood by Jasmine Lockett

Do you wrestle with discontentment or feelings of shame? Are deep friendships with other women hard to come by? Can women make an impact in the Kingdom? If any of these questions sound intriguing, come hear some perspective and biblical principles on how to be a woman who is surrendered to and sold out for the Lord.
 

2017 Breakout - Living in a World that Doesn't Like You by Mike Polley

The culture around us, whether at school or in our future workplace, is becoming increasingly post-christian and anti-christian. The Bible calls us to be wise as serpents but innocent of doves. So how do we do that? What if a friends asks you to come to his same-sex wedding, or to film it, or to stand in it? What if a family member asks? Your new job asks you to lie to protect your boss. Come learn how to navigate these tensions and how to love people who may not like you.

2017 Breakout - Walking with God in Pain and Suffering by Reid and Nikki Jilek

This world is hard. Have you experienced disappointment, death, abuse, or other forms of suffering? We can know in our head that God is good, but why would he allow these things to happen and how do we believe that He is good with our hearts? How do we faithful walk forward with God, when we are angry with Him and where do we put the emotions we feel? Come here our story and how we have navigated a difficult season in our life to God's glory.

2017 Breakout - Emotional Intelligence by Stefan Sauder

Emotions! We all have them and they are changing daily, often controlling us both in good & bad ways. The problem is that it's hard to process your own emotions correctly, let alone emotions from other people. This seminar is designed to help you process your emotions from a biblical perspective and have stability even when emotions are running wild.

2017 Breakout - Making Godly Decision by Lucas and Ariana Cecka

What is Gods will for my life? What major should I choose? Who should I live with? Should I participate in this activity? What should I do with my life after college? Should I date him or her? What should I do with my summer? How should I spend my money? These are the many questions we ask ourselves. This seminar will help you navigate through how to make Godly decisions. We will tell you specifically what Gods will is for your life!

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