Camp

After 2 years of prayer and preparation, our new flagship summer event for college bound Christian teens, ReThink College Camp, will take place July 18-21, 2023 at Saint Louis University* in Saint Louis, MO!

Our fully realized ReThink College Camp will offer a limited number of serious students the chance to meet and learn from a diverse group of pastors, professors, authors, and Christian apologists! For 4 days and 3 nights, students will engage in impactful conversations, make strategic connections, and experience campus life at the oldest university west of the Mississippi River. 

What do Christians actually believe? Why do we believe it? What makes it believable? How do we live it out and explain it to others, especially on campus? Why does this even matter?

These questions and more will be answered July 18-21, 2023. 

*ReThink315 is not directly affiliated with Saint Louis University. 

Student Interviews

 ReThink College
Camp Details:


Dates:

July 18-21, 2023  
(4 days, 3 nights)

Location:
Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Appropriate Ages:
14-18
(Older Students Welcome! Ask About Exceptions.)

Camp Cost:
$300 Per Student

Scholarships & Discounts:
CLICK HERE

2023 Camp Topics:

The Three D’s
Deconstruction, Deconversion, and Disaffiliation

The Historical Jesus
Liar, Lunatic, Legend, or Lord? Choose One.

Why Trust The Bible? 
Copies, Canon, and Critics

Faith Crisis
ReThinking and Redefining Biblical Faith

Ready Player One
Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality: Good, Bad, or Neutral?

Genesis, Evolution, & Origins
A Panel Discussion (Not an MMA Match) 

The Birds & Bees Revisited
Theology of The Body, Identity Anchors, and Human Flourishing 

Revivals, Movements, & Spiritual Awakenings 
What are the Marks of a Genuine Revival? 

Not Your Grandma’s Evangelism
The American Mission Field Changed. Why Haven’t We?

ReThink Your Personal Testimony 
Personal Testimony: An Evidence for Christianity

Beauty: An Alternative Apologetic
How Christian Creativity, Sacred Art, and Moral Imagination Can Help Save the World   

Imago Dei
What Does it Mean to be Made in the Image and Likeness of God?

The Problem of Evil & Suffering
Helpful Answers vs Hurtful Answers

The Coddling of the Christian Mind
How Good Intentions & Bad Ideas Are Setting Up Young Christians for Failure

The Origin of Ethics:
Personal Preference, Majority Vote, or Divine Command? 

 

More Topics TBA:  

2023 Camp Speakers:

Gregory R. Beabout, PhD
The Hammond Institute for Free Enterprise, St. Louis University

Gina Birkemeier, MAC, LPC (PhD Candidate)
Author, Generations Deep

Chris Buckles
Providence Classical Christian Academy

Luke Bobo, PhD
Pursuing The Greater Good, Rethink315 Advisory Board

Brandon Boos
Faith Lutheran Church Oakville

Michael Carper, PhD
Missouri Baptist University

Michael Farley, MDIV, PhD
Central Presbyterian Church, The Carver Project

Dr. Lawrence Feingold, STD, STL
Kenrick Glennon Seminary

Rachel Ferguson, PhD
Concordia Chicago, ReThink315 Advisory Board

Kyle Keating, MDIV
Providence Classical Christian Academy

Michael McClymond, MA, PhD
Saint Louis University, ReThink315 Advisory Board

Dustin Messer, MA, ThD
Reformed Theological Seminary, The King’s College

Shane Rosenthal, MA
The Humble Skeptic Podcast

Mark P. Ryan, MA, MDIV
The Francis Schaeffer Institute, Covenant Theological Seminary, Sage Christianity, ReThink315 Advisory Board

Fr. Steven C. Salaris, M.Div., Ph.D.
Archpriest of All Saints of North America Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church, St. Louis, Missouri

Jeannie Seabaugh
Mercer Advisors, ReThink315 Board

Cordell Schulten, MA, JD
Missouri Baptist University, ReThink315 Board

Andrew D. Shaw, PhD
Westminster Christian Academy

Jeremy R. Smith
ReThink315 Founder, Executive Director

Jannique Stewart
Life Training Institute

More Speakers TBA

 

2022 Student Survey Results

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Endorsements...

"I travel and meet people in ministry around the world, and I can tell you that Jeremy Smith is a rare guy. He has a heart for the next generation, a love for the local church, and the experience to help people who love students to more effectively reach and disciple them. I expect great things from Jeremy and the team at ReThink315."

— Sean McDowell, Ph.D.
Author, Speaker, Associate Professor of Christian Apologetics at Biola University

 
"If you found out that 75% of your current customers left for a competitor, would that cause you to rethink your approach? Well, that’s how many young people leave the church, often because they don’t get adequate answers to their questions... I can’t recommend the ReThink315 team highly enough!"
 
— Frank Turek, Ph.D. 
Author, Speaker, Founder and President of CrossExamined.org

"Jeremy Smith has years of valuable experience in this critical area of preparing the next generation to stand firm in their faith. The challenges of an often hostile secular culture will only get stronger with time, so I’m thrilled to see Jeremy and his team form this exciting vision for attacking the challenges head-on!"

— Natasha Crain
Speaker and Author of three apologetics books for parents, including Talking with Your Kids about Jesus

"The mission of the church is clear: go and make disciples. We need to raise up a new generation of disciples who not only heed Christ’s call, but can do so with truth and love in a world that is desperate for both. And that’s why we need more organizations like ReThink315."

— Brett Kunkle
Author, Speaker, Founder and President of MAVEN

 

To read more endorsements from pastors, professors, and ministry leaders, CLICK HERE.

We Appreciate Our 2023 Sponsors

Would You Like To Sponsor 2023 Events?

Platinum Sponsorship: $10,000

• Special thanks & description of your company or organization at ​each ​ReThink315 event.

• Optional display booth with your approved marketing materials at each ReThink315 event.

• Your logo & website displayed on (or near) the speaker podium at each ReThink315 event.

• Your logo & website on all physical & digital sponsor banners.

• Your logo & website in our monthly e-newsletters through Nov 2023. (approximately 1,100 contacts)

• Your logo in our bi-annual event mailers through Nov 2023.

(approximately 1,700 households)

• 10 complimentary tickets to each event.

Gold Sponsorship: $5,000

• Optional display booth with your approved marketing materials at each ReThink315 event.

• Your logo & website displayed on (or near) the speaker podium at each ReThink315 event.

• Your logo & website on all physical & digital sponsor banners.

• Your logo & website in our monthly e-newsletters through Nov 2023. (approximately 1,100 contacts)

• Your logo in our bi-annual event mailers through Nov 2023.

(approximately 1,700 households)

• 6 complimentary tickets to each event.

Silver Sponsorship: $2,500

• Your logo displayed on (or near) the speaker podium at each ReThink315 event.

• Your logo & website on all physical & digital sponsor banners.

• Your logo & website in our monthly e-newsletters through Nov 2023. (approximately 1,100 contacts)

• Your logo in our bi-annual event mailers through Nov 2023. (approximately 1,700 households)

• 4 complimentary tickets to each event.

Bronze Sponsorship: $1,000

• Your logo on all physical & digital sponsor banners.

• Your logo & website in our monthly e-newsletters through Nov 2023. (approximately 1,100 contacts)

• Your logo in our bi-annual event mailers through Nov 2023. (approximately 1,700 households)

• 4 complimentary tickets to each event.

​Standard ​Sponsorship: $500

• Your logo on all physical & digital sponsor banners.

• Your logo & website in our monthly e-newsletters through Nov 2023. (approximately 1,100 contacts)

• Your logo in our bi-annual event mailers through Nov 2023. (approximately 1,700 households)

• 2 complimentary tickets to each event.

*Corporate sponsors will be named unless otherwise noted

*Individual sponsors will not be named unless otherwise noted

*Segmented / individual mailings may not include sponsor recognition

*Private events may not include sponsor recognition