Retreat
Our second annual ReThink315 student retreat will be 4 days and 3 nights of rest, reflection, and “rethinking” apologetics and evangelism in light of 1 Peter 3:15. In addition to relevant discussions with nationally recognized authors and speakers, students and staff alike will benefit from extended prayer walks, intentional quiet time, and acoustic worship with Clayton Jones emphasizing “resting in Christ” and “reflecting on Christ”.
The Todd Hall Retreat Center is a tranquil venue located just outside of St. Louis in Columbia, IL. (Only 11 miles S/E of South County Mall, St. Louis.)
Retreat Details:
– Retreat Dates: June 24-27, 2022 (4 days, 3 nights)
– Retreat Location: Todd Hall Retreat Center
– Age Range: 16-20 (Ask about exceptions)
– Retreat Scholarships and Discounts
– Retreat Cost: $300 Per Student
– COVID Guidelines
2022 Retreat Topics:
Friday, June 24
2PM-4PM
The Historical Jesus:
Liar, Lunatic, Legend, or Lord? Choose One.
(Panel Discussion With: Dr. Chris Gadsden, Dr. Matt Heckel, Dr. Mike McClymond, Shane Rosenthal, & Cordell Schulten)
6PM-8PM
Anxiety, Depression, & Trauma:
Hoping & Coping, Naturally & Supernaturally
(Panel Discussion With: Gina Birkemeier, Cathy Downen, & Dr. Matt Heckel)
Saturday, June 25
10AM-12PM
Why Trust The Bible?
Copies, Canon, & Textual Criticism
(Panel Discussion With: Dr. Mike Farley, Shane Rosenthal, Cordell Schulten, & Conway Wong)
2PM-4PM
Science is a Tool, Not the Toolbox:
The Scope & Limitations of Scientific Inquiry
(Panel Discussion With: Zachary Klein, Dr. Andrew Shaw, George Vicari, & Dr. Ken Wolgemuth)
6PM-8PM
The Rise & Fall of Pastoral Trust:
Hope & Healing for Wounded Sheep & Fallen Leaders
(Panel Discussion With: Will DuVal, Dr. Mike Farley, Dr. Rachel Ferguson, & John Richardson)
Sunday, June 26
10AM-12PM
Nightbirde’s Suffering Song:
Can God Still Be Good In Light of Suffering & Death?
(Panel Discussion With: Dr. Mike Carper, Dr. Rachel Ferguson, Emily McCarty, & Jason Wilkins)
2PM-4PM
Follow The Leader:
Christian Leadership vs Corporate Leadership
(Panel Discussion With: Herman Armstrong, Randy Larson, Dr. Joe Miller, Dr. Nate Salah, & Jeannie Seabaugh)
6PM-8PM
Do You Believe in Miracles?
Discerning Revivals, Healings, & Supernatural Gifts
(Panel Discussion With: Dr. Mike McClymond, Dr Joe Miller, Shane Rosenthal, & Jason Wilkins)
Monday, June 27
10AM-12PM
Let’s (Not) Talk About Sex:
How About Theology of The Body, Identity Anchors, & Human Flourishing Instead?
(Panel Discussion With: Dr. Lawrence Feingold, Dr. Joe Miller, Jannique Stewart, & Letitia Wong)
2PM-4PM
Not Your Grandma’s Evangelism:
The American Mission Field Changed. Why Haven’t We?
(Panel Discussion With: Mark Ryan, Dr. Lawrence Feingold, & TBA)
6PM-7PM
Parent Night Presentation
(Daniel DeFonce, Jeremy Smith, & Mark P. Ryan)
2022 Retreat Speakers:
Herman C. Armstrong
Restore Saint Louis, Westminster Christian Academy
Gina Birkemeier, MA, LPC, NCC, (PhD Candidate)
Award winning author, Generations Deep
Luke Bobo, PhD
Arrabon
Michael Carper, PhD
Fontbonne University
Cathy Downen, MA, MA, LPC, NCC, (PhD Candidate)
Christian Counseling Connection, ReThink315 Board
Will DuVal, MDIV
The Gospel Coalition, West Hills Church
Rev. Michael Farley, MDIV, PhD
Central Presbyterian Church, The Carver Project
Dr. Lawrence Feingold, STD, STL
Kenrick-Glennon Seminary, St. Louis, MO
Rachel Ferguson, PhD
Concordia Chicago, ReThink315 Board
Chris Gadsden, PhD
Ground Belief, CRU
Steve Grimes
Missouri Association of Creation
Matthew Heckel, PhD
Heritage Classical Christian Academy
Kyle Keating, MDIV
Providence Classical Christian Academy
Zachary Klein
Missouri Association of Creation
Randy Larson, JD, LLM, CFP
ReThink315 Board
Emily McCarty, (PhD Candidate)
Saint Louis University
Michael McClymond, MA, PhD
Saint Louis University, ReThink315 Board
Dr. J.R. Miller, PhD
Center for Cultural Apologetics
John Richardson, MDIV
Level Path Ministries, First Free Church
Shane Rosenthal, MA
The Humble Skeptic Podcast
Mark P. Ryan, MA, MDIV
The Francis Schaeffer Institute, Covenant Theological Seminary, ReThink315 Board
Nate Salah, PhD
Great Summit
Cordell Schulten, MA, JD
Missouri Baptist University, ReThink315 Board
Jeannie Seabaugh
ReThink315 Board
Andrew D. Shaw, PhD
Westminster Christian Academy
Jeremy R. Smith
ReThink315, Founder & Executive Director
Jannique Stewart
Life Training Institute
George Vicari
Reasons To Believe
Jason Wilkins, MDIV
Westminster Christian Academy
Ken Wolgemuth, PhD
Solid Rock Lectures, Reasons To Believe (Visiting Scholar)
Conway Wong
Reasonable Faith
Letitia Wong
Frederick Douglass Foundation
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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