High school may be ending, but your influence is just beginning. As you step into new seasons—college, work, or ministry—how can you stay strong in your faith and grow as a leader? In this session, we’ll explore what it means to lead with integrity, navigate challenges, and make a lasting impact for Christ wherever you go. Whether you’re stepping into leadership for the first time or looking to deepen your influence, this session will equip you with practical tools to live out your faith boldly in the next chapter of your life.

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We live in the digital world of video games, social media, texting, and YouTube.  This is the world that Jesus has called us to.  How can we serve Him faithfully as we navigate both the dangers and adventures of this world He has placed us in?

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With this seminar, we hope to plant seeds of building resilience and confidence in who God has made you to be. We will talk about the ups and downs of our journey to getting to the sporting world’s biggest stage, recounting the power that faith had in that journey, and digging into our identity in Christ and the role that has played in our lives in and through sport. Jesus changes everything!

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Can you be a Christian without being 100 percent certain that Christianity is true? Can you doubt your faith without losing it? In this seminar, we'll talk about what faith means (hint: it's probably not what you've been told) and how doubting can bring us closer to God if we do it right. So, if you're a skeptical person like me, join me in questioning our questions!

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All of us are becoming someone; the question is simply – am I becoming a person who is more like Jesus, or less like him? This seminar is designed to help us see why spiritual disciplines are so important for our growth in God, while also providing practical help in the journey towards becoming like Jesus.

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In recent years, it has become increasingly clear that many girls are facing significant challenges. Tara Martens (MC, MALM, BAChr. Ed.) and Jennifer Kramer (M.Ed., B.Ed.) will explore the factors contributing to these struggles, drawing on current research and personal insights to shed light on this critical issue. They will also share actionable strategies, rooted in biblical principles and supported by research, to address the challenges girls are facing. Participants will gain tools and insights to foster resilience, faith, and well-being in the lives of the girls they mentor, parent, or teach.

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Many of us grow up with dreams of what we want to be in the future – doctor, teacher, lawyer, professional pizza taster, etc. But when future career dreams or other life goals don’t quite turn out as expected, what do we do? In a culture where what we do is synonymous with who we are, how do we discover who God actually calls us to be? In this seminar, we’ll explore how building our lives on Jesus and embracing the identity of “disciple” helps us live life to the fullest, especially when that includes change in our plans. 

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One click, one message, one mistake—online choices can have lasting consequences. This powerful workshop equips teens and youth leaders to recognize the dangers of online sexual exploitation and take action to protect themselves and others. Even when you can’t "unsend," God offers healing, redemption, and a new path forward. Through biblical truths and practical tools, you'll learn how to seek help, set boundaries, and support friends in crisis. Your voice matters—be part of the solution. Stand up, speak out, and shine God’s light in a digital world. Your story isn’t over, and together, we can rewrite the narrative!

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If God is good, why is there so much suffering in the world? This seminar takes an honest look at the problem of evil, engaging Scripture, history, and theology to explore how Christians have grappled with this question. Through biblical reflection and theological inquiry, we will consider how faith, hope, and the character of God intersect with human suffering.

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Why don't we still sacrifice animals, and how was Jesus the ultimate sacrifice for sin? What does it mean for us to be set apart as Christians today? Join Jamie in this seminar as she explores these three questions!

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Do you sometimes feel confused, overwhelmed, or uncertain about your perspective on abortion? Particularly since social media, celebrities, and even friends seem to support it. We are here to help! In this session, you will learn some mind-blowing facts about abortion, how it impacts women, and why supporting life makes the most sense. Guys are encouraged to attend as well!

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The practice of Sabbath ultimately centres our lives around Christ and pushes us to have complete trust and reliance on God. In today's culture, work and productivity are praised, promoting self-reliance. But God has created us to rest in Him and to rely on His strength for the things that He has called us to do. Learn how the practice of Sabbath can change the way you view rest, work and your relationship with both God and people.

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Let’s have an honest conversation about what it means to be a faithful follower of Christ in the 21st century. Emily will contrast the lies she used to believe in high school about what it meant to be a Christian, have faith, and, most importantly, know Jesus, against the truth of the Bible and the past five years of her learning. This session aims to empower and challenge you to consider whether there are lies you currently believe about faith and Christianity holding you back from experiencing the fullness of a life rooted and built up in Christ.

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Can we trust that the words we read in our Bibles today haven’t been changed from the original? Did the stories in the Bible really happen? In this seminar, we’ll examine these questions and more.

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This seminar will examine the historical evidence for the resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth: From the eyewitness accounts, to the empty tomb, to the explosion of early Christianity. 

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God loves to speak — and He’s closer than we think. But how do we really hear His voice in the middle of all the noise? In this session, we’ll explore simple ways to recognize when God is speaking to us, listen through Scripture and prayer, and discover that hearing God isn’t just for the super-spiritual — it’s for you, too.

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In “Prayer: the whats and whys of going to God,” we will discuss three major questions: What

is prayer? What is its purpose? What am I doing during my time of prayer, and what is God

doing during prayer?

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A discussion on ministry leaders’ high turnover by focusing on cultivating resilient faith through life-structuring habits that deepen one’s relationship with Christ for a more fulfilling ministry. We will also explore methods to pass these faith-forming practices onto the youth, ensuring longevity and impact in ministry work.

YQ 2023

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We are all part of a team, part of a story that God is writing, and we all have a special part in it. Find out how to play your role and to be the Main Character in your story that God made. 

Key Passage: John 15:1-8