How Did We Get Here? Tracing Recent Shifts that Make Sense of Our Cultural Moment. 

Many of us are migrants to this cultural moment, while having a role of ministering to, educating and discipling younger people who have not known anything different. In this session we will think through some of the major shifts that have led to the present ways people think about LGBTQ issues in the western world, as well as what that means for how we respond. In order to share Christ with our neighbor, we need to understand our neighbor.

Is My Body Me?

Upstream of much of our contemporary cultural confusion is a lack of understanding about what it means to be and have a body. In this session we will look at what the Bible says about our bodies and how that shapes a healthier understanding of human identity. We will seek to establish a scriptural framework for how to think about issues like body image, gender identity, and how we are to steward our bodies for Christ.  

A Theology of Friendship

This session will feature a video presentation and a question and answer time with Dr. Haykin via Zoom.

Comprehending Sexual and Gender Identity

When engaging the notion of sexual and gender identity, it’s not the words sexual and gender we should be focused on. The real cultural issue is the word identity. Once we began to define ourselves by internal feelings, we opened ourselves up to an identity based on sexualized feelings. This seminar will equip you to help students understand the evolution of self-identity and how that has led to the cultural orthodoxy of sexual and gender identity.

Critiquing Sexual and Gender Identity 

This rising generation has only known a society dominated by a strict and, at times, militant ideology of sexual and gender identity. First, we should rely upon Scripture as our foremost critique of this ideology. However, students are looking for more than Bible prooftexts to embrace and defend the historical teachings of the Christian faith. This seminar will equip you with a critique of sexual ideology and a defense of Christianity’s alternative ethic by utilizing agreed-upon cultural values.

Habits of Unity: Small habits build big bridges 

Unity isn’t built on Instagram moments—it’s built on small, consistent habits. In this session, Jamaal Williams will show how intentional spiritual habits—both personal and shared—play a vital role in forming hearts and shaping communities.

As discussed in In Church As It Is In Heaven, “We know what’s right, but we don’t love what’s best.” The early church grew in unity not because they avoided differences but because they committed to habits that shaped their loves and their longings.

Today, research reveals a striking truth: while many Christians affirm the value of unity, our everyday habits—how we spend our time, who we invite into our homes, and where we invest our energy—often tell a different story.

This session will guide you in developing habits that align your daily life with your deepest convictions, helping you move from passive agreement to active pursuit of unity.

Session in a nutshell: Come and learn practical rhythms that bridge the gap between what we know and how we love.

“Train yourself to be godly.” (1 Timothy 4:7)

Leaders Who Unify: Live in a way that builds bridges.

“And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful. Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth.” (2 Timothy 2:24–25)

Leadership is more than authority—it’s about cultivating trust, fostering connection, and creating spaces where others can flourish. In this session, Jamaal Williams will inspire and challenge attendees to become the kind of leaders who listen well, love deeply, and serve faithfully.

Throughout history, God has used leaders who refused to be driven by pride, fear, or ambition. Instead, they modeled humility, courage, and a willingness to enter hard conversations with patience and grace.

This session will focus on forming attendees into leaders who speak truth in love, see people others overlook, and carry a vision for lasting unity. Whether you lead in your family, school, church, or workplace, you’ll leave equipped with practical wisdom and renewed confidence to lead in a way that builds bridges and creates a culture where unity can thrive.

Session in a nutshell: Come be inspired and equipped to cultivate a culture of biblical unity wherever you lead.

Passage: 2 Timothy 2:24–25

Training Your Students to Trust the Bible

Apologetics professor and pastor Timothy Paul Jones provides you with a glimpse at how students’ doubts about the Bible have changed. Then, he will work through five key points to help your students trust the whole Bible as God’s true and unerring Word.

What Do You Say When a Student Loses Faith? Dealing with Deconversion and Deconstruction

We all dread it, but we’ll all experience it: A student asks to meet. The reason? They’re in a process of walking away from their faith. How do you prepare? Apologetics author Timothy Paul Jones shares what you need to know, what questions to ask, and which ones to avoid.

Building Bridges for Biblical Unity

At UNDIVIDED, we are discovering that partisan toxic division does not have to define the Church or our communities. Through story, listening, and genuine love, we can have strong relationships across the divides of this world.

Effective Christian Communication 

Across Cultures:

 When "Majoring in Minors" is Necessary

Christian organizations should be leading the way when it comes to effective communication across cultures. The ability to communicate effectively across cultural boundaries is critical for the success of any intercultural organization. It helps improve relationships by facilitating two-way conversations, which in turn foster mutual understanding between people of diverse backgrounds. 

Engaging effectively in cross-cultural conversations opens doors to new perspectives, and allows us to enrich our own understanding of the world beyond our personal worlds. Someone once said, “It's like a never-ending classroom where everyone becomes both student and teacher, fostering mutual respect, growth.” 

Majoring in minors is the idea of putting attention on small things that don't seem to make a real difference. In this session, we will PAUSE to hone in on "seemingly insignificant or overlooked things" to create and foster a culture where co-workers and students feel valued and understood and diversity is leveraged as a strength rather than a hurdle. 

His Way is Better:
Trusting the Author of Our Story

Life often brings unexpected hardships that leave us questioning God’s plan, asking "but why" as we face difficult life chapters we wish had never been written. We will wrestle but we can still trust that God is the Author of our story, weaving every page together for His glory. In this breakout session, we will discover how our messy stories can serve as a powerful testimony, showing others that His way is always better. 

Rekindling Our Discipline for the Word and How it Changes Everything!

God’s Word is the most underutilized resource of all time, and the enemy loves it. It is a tool that transforms our hearts, guides our steps, and reveals God’s character and truth. If we were honest with ourselves, many of us never learned how to use it and often fail to witness its power in our lives. In this session, we will explore practical strategies for rekindling our discipline in the Word and gaining the confidence to help others do the same.   

Forming Christian Identity: An Alternative in an Age of Identity Politics 

We are an identity-obsessed culture. From pronouns to a smorgasbord of sexual identities, to the insistence on land acknowledgements at public events, there is a national obsession about who we are, where we come from, and how we express our "deepest selves." In this session, I'll describe a little about how we got here, and I'll argue that this depth is illusory, reflecting a cry of the heart for meaning and purpose in a world that has been drained of transcendence. I'll also argue that the Christian life and the gospel story invite us into a counter-culture with real depth and meaning, and I'll describe some of the practices, habits, and mindsets that can help students and parents experience that culture's richness. 

Doubt, Deconstruction, and Disillusionment: Distinguishing and Comprehending Common Struggles with Faith 

How do we discern the difference between a moment when faith is tested, and when someone is running from God? What's the difference between doubt and skepticism? When do experiences of trauma and suffering nourish and deepen our faith, and when do they threaten to snuff it out entirely? In this session, I'll walk through some key concepts around faith and doubt, aiming to help us better understand the experiences of students and parents and better serve them. I'll describe a number of pressures on Christian faith in our current moment, some of the pitfalls we face in confronting them, and the role of wisdom in addressing those we care for as they walk their own journeys. 

Intro to Spiritual Formation:

A Workshop About Your Main 

Responsibility at Work

At the end of the day, Christian education is most fundamentally an instrument of spiritual formation (Luke 2:52).  In this break-out session, Tyler will give a summary of the state of spiritual formation among young people. He will help you understand what it is and what role Christian educators can play. He will diagnose the most powerful sources of spiritual deformation in our culture. He will lay out best practices to help make your domain of leadership a spiritual formation incubator. And he will share some of the most up-to-date research on effective intergenerational transmission of faith. 

Stories We Tell Ourselves: Engaging Our Minds and Hearts as We Consume Storytelling, Art, and Entertainment 

With the ever-growing proliferation of screens and "content," our brains and affections are shaped, moved, and entertained by visual and written storytelling more than ever. This session seeks to provide tools for digging deeper into our culture's stories in film, television, and literature. The goal is shifting from passive consumers to active thinkers. Bring a pen and some popcorn. 

The Peace and Power of a Transformed Life:

Embracing the Spiritual Practices in the Midst of Spiritual Warfare

This breakout session we will look at a number of spiritual practices to help a person walk in victory, authority, and peace in the midst of temptation and attacks from the evil one.

Spiritual Practices in Daily Life

We'll look at various frameworks for the life of discipleship and how to incorporate spiritual practices in your life and the life of your kids and students. Most of the information will come from Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer and Family Discipleship by Matt Chandler and Adam Griffin.

Relational Theology

This session will offer a theological framework for centering Union with Christ in our spiritual formation. Emphasis will be placed on three major components of a vibrant, relational theology: It must be 1. Experiential 2.Participatory and 3. Transforming. 

Relational Anthropology 

This session will offer a biblical framework for what it means to be a human being. This is vital if we are to answer the questions such as why we are the way we are, why certain struggles and behaviors persist, how the gospel is good news for all we are, and how do humans change. We will consider 5 different "kinds" of creatures God made us to be and how the gospel provides healing pathways forward for all we are. 

Social Media Discipleship for Students

Join Krista Boan, as we unpack the challenges and traps we are facing in the social media world, and what your students need to know before they open their first account. 

You'll walk away with:

*An understanding of specific ways social media interferes with student mental health

*A clear set of guideposts to empower your students as they enter the social media years

*A practical social media “manifesto” exercise to help your students live with digital integrity

Discover Your Working Genius

Discover your God-given talents and what drains your energy with the Working Genius framework by Patrick Lencioni. In this session, you’ll identify your strengths and learn practical ways to use them to better serve your students, colleagues, and community!

Mental Health in the Classroom

In this session, Jen Dupin will explore the powerful connection between mental health and learning. Drawing on personal insights from the dance class, the science class, and children’s ministry settings, this talk will offer practical strategies for teachers to support students’ mental well-being through increased awareness, creative expression, and intentional partnership with administrative staff and mental health professionals. Attendees will learn how to incorporate simple, yet effective, mental health practices into their daily routines, fostering an environment where students feel safe, supported, and empowered to thrive academically and emotionally.

Created to Create

In this session, Jen Dupin will delve into the Biblical principles that support the importance of arts education. Drawing from Scripture, this session will highlight how the arts reflect God's creativity and serve as a vital tool for spiritual, emotional, and intellectual development in students. Attendees will gain insights into how to integrate faith and creativity in the classroom, fostering an environment where students can explore their God-given gifts, build critical thinking skills, and deepen their understanding of the world through the lens of Biblical truth. This session will inspire educators of any subject to see arts education not only as a subject but as an essential part of nurturing the whole child.

Encouraging Teens in a Personal Faith vs. Conformity to a Group

Teens face countless decisions to either conform or explore as they transition into adulthood. Fear-based faith is often used to elicit conformity and frequently leads to spiritual trauma. But are we truly building a lasting, embodied, and authentic faith if we don’t encourage teens to think, discern, and choose? We must encourage teens to pursue community and discipleship while also engaging in healthy questioning and wrestling that will develop their unique expression of God’s image to the world. This session will cover topics such as the difference between persuasion, influence, and coercion in spiritual authority as well as the importance of understanding spiritual enmeshment, differentiation, and interdependence. Teachers and school staff will leave with practical ways to encourage teens in a personal faith rather than conformity to a group. 

Emotions are a Gift from God―

Yes, Even the "Bad" Ones 

Anxiety can keep us up at night. Anger can cause us to fly off the handle. Sadness can drain us of energy. Shame can isolate us. Emotions like these are powerful. They can tax our relationships and distress our souls. No amount of sheer willpower or good intentions are sufficient to overcome them.

But God has a good purpose for these core emotions he created. By integrating biblical truth, evidence-based insights from psychology, and spiritual practices, we can move from being mastered by these emotions to living in emotional maturity. Psychologist Kevin Chapman draws on his therapeutic expertise to invite us into a deeper understanding of our own thinking patterns, emotional triggers, and avoidance behaviors―all viewed through the lens of scriptural truth and God's power to change lives.

Tell Me More Than You Think I Need To Know: The Importance of Recognizing, Reporting, and Documenting At-Risk Behaviors

This class is designed to look for indicators of crisis in our students.  Our school is blessed with many levels of help and resources for students and families who need intervention.  Identifying these needs is critical to helping our school remain safe and successful.  We will walk through a comprehensive “case study” style look at our process from start to finish and provide assistance recognition, reporting, and documentation.