Retreat Schedule
Friday, July 16
9AM – 11AM —Staff & Volunteer Meeting / Set Up
11AM – 12PM —Student Check In / Room Assignments
12PM – 1PM —Lunch (Sack Lunches)
1PM – 1:45PM
Welcome and Introductions
Featuring:
Daniel DeFonce
ReThink315, Operations Director
Jeremy Smith
ReThink315, Founder & Executive Director
Marco van Raalten
Gateway Metro Saint Louis
Kari Waterman
ReThink315 Student Liaison, Prayer Coordinator
Kathie Zuroweste
Retreat "Mom", Volunteer Extraordinaire
1:45PM – 2PM —Journal & Prayer Time
2PM – 4PM
Panel Discussion
ReThinking Apologetics, Evangelism, & Outreach
Featuring:
Cathy Downen, MA, MA, LPC, NCC
Christian Counseling Connections, ReThink315 Board
Rachel Ferguson, PhD
Lindenwood University, ReThink315 Board
Michael McClymond, MA, PhD
Saint Louis University, ReThink315 Board
Mark P. Ryan, MA, MDIV
The Francis Schaeffer Institute, ReThink315 Board
Cordell Schulten, MA, JD
Missouri Baptist University, ReThink315 Board
Moderated by:
Jeremy Smith
ReThink315, Founder & Executive Director
4PM – 5:30PM —Journal & Prayer Time
5:30PM – 6:30PM —Dinner
6:30PM – 8PM
Interview
Prone to Wander? Why are so Many Christians Kissing Christianity Goodbye?
Featuring:
Mark P. Ryan, MA, MDIV
The Francis Schaeffer Institute, ReThink315 Board
Interviewed by:
Jeremy Smith
ReThink315, Founder & Executive Director
8PM – 10PM —Free Time
10PM —Room Check Ins
Saturday, July 17
8AM – 9AM —Breakfast
9AM – 10AM —Journal & Prayer Time
10AM – 12PM
Panel Discussion
Sex, Gender, Marriage, & The Fall:
Why The Christian Sexual Ethic Is Both Perfect and Impossible
Featuring:
Daniel DeFonce
ReThink315 Operations Director
Josephine Lee Aguhob Glaser, MD
Christian Medical & Dental Association
Kyle Keating, MDIV
Providence Classical Christian Academy
Jannique Stewart
Life Training Institute
Moderated by:
Jeremy Smith
ReThink315, Founder &Executive Director
12PM – 1PM —Lunch
1PM – 2PM —Journal & Prayer Time / Student Interviews
2PM – 4PM
Panel Discussion
The Gospel: What it is, What it Isn't, Why it Matters
Featuring:
Rev. Michael Farley, MDIV, PhD
Central Presbyterian Church, The Carver Project
Shane Rosenthal, MA
The White Horse Inn
S. Joshua Swamidass, MD, PhD
Washington University. Peaceful Science
Moderated by:
Jeremy Smith
ReThink315, Founder & Executive Director
4PM – 5:30PM —Journal & Prayer Time / Student Interviews
5:30PM – 6:30PM —Dinner
6:30PM – 8PM
Interview
ReThinking Doubts: Questions Lead to Answers & Answers Lead to Questions
Featuring:
Sean McDowell, PhD
Author, Speaker, Associate Prof of Christian Apologetics at Biola University
Interviewed by:
Jeremy Smith
ReThink315, Founder & Executive Director
8PM – 10PM —Free Time
10PM —Room Check Ins
Sunday, July 18
8AM – 9AM —Breakfast
9AM – 10AM —Journal & Prayer Time / Student Interviews
10AM – 12PM
Chapel Service
When God Feels Far Away
Featuring:
Jason Wilkins, MDIV
Westminster Christian Academy
Randy Larson, JD, LLM, CFP
ReThink315 Board Chairman
12PM – 1PM —Lunch
1PM – 2PM —Journal & Prayer Time / Student Interviews
2PM – 4PM
Panel Discussion
Airtight Answers Aren’t Enough: Knowing About Jesus vs. Knowing Jesus
Featuring:
Chris Buckles, MA
Providence Classical Christian Academy
Matthew Heckel, PhD
Heritage Classical Christian Academy
Andrew D. Shaw, PhD
Westminster Christian Academy
Moderated by:
Jeremy Smith
ReThink315, Founder & Executive Director
4PM – 5:30PM —Preliminary Student Check Out / Room Clean Up
5:30PM – 6:30PM —Dinner
6:30PM – 7:30PM
Parent Night Presentation / Student Farewell
ReThinking Youth Ministry
Featuring:
David S. Baker
ReThink315 Board
Randy Larson
ReThink315 Board Chairman
Jeannie Seabaugh
ReThink315 Board
Moderated by:
Jeremy Smith
ReThink315, Founder & Executive Director
7:30PM – 8:30PM —Final Check Out / Clean Up
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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
"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
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