SPEAKERS AND ARTISTS
CHOOSE AN ARTIST OR SPEAKER
- Andrew Marin
- Andy Root
- Archie Honrado
- Barry Shafer
- Barry St. Clair
- Brock Morgan
- Cathy Burns
- Chris Folmsbee
- Christopher Brooks
- Corrie Boyle
- Crystal Kirgiss
- Dan Webster
- Danny Kwon
- Dave Scherer
- Doug Fields
- Duffy Robbins
- Eddie James
- Elizabeth "Libbie" Patterson
- Francis Chan
- Fred Lynch
- Fred Whaples
- Greg Stier
- Heather Flies
- Jack Gabig
- Jay Delp
- Jeanne Stevens
- Jim Burns
- Jim Hancock
- Joel Lusz
- John Falke
- Jonathan McKee
- Kara Powell
- Kelly Lashly
- Kerry Loescher
- Len Kageler
- Les Christie
- Lilly Lewin
- Maggie Robbins
- Margaret Feinberg
- Mark Helsel
- Mark Matlock
- Mark Oestreicher
- Mark Yaconelli
- Marquis Laughlin
- Marv Penner
- Mary Hays
- Megan Hutchinson
- Michael Novelli
- Mike King
- Mike Pilavachi
- Mike Whittymore
- Nancy Beach
- Paul Turner
- Phyllis Tickle
- Reggie Joiner
- Rich Van Pelt
- Richard Reising
- Sarah Cunningham
- Scot McKnight
- Scott Burks
- Scott Rubin
- Seth Barnes
- Soong-Chan Rah
- Steve Carter
- Tom Sine
- Tommy Woodard
- Tony Jones
- Tony Myles
- Ty Wilson
- Virginia Ward
- Walt Mueller
- Will Penner
BIOGRAPHY
Mark Matlock
Mark is president/founder of WisdomWorks Ministries and the nationwide Planet Wisdom Student Conferences. For nearly two decades, he has ministered to youth pastors, students, and their parents. Focusing on transferring Biblical wisdom, Mark's the author of the recent six book series Wisdom On..., What Does God Want From Me?, Don't Buy the Lie, and Freshman. In Fall 2008, Mark launched the nation-wide initiative Real World Parents aimed at reclaiming the Biblical role for families across the country. He resides in Dallas with his wife, Jade, and his two children.
SCHEDULE FOR PITTSBURGH
"Real World Parents" Presenter Training
(Pre Convention Special Events)
Oct 30 1:00 PM-9:00 PM
Pittsburgh
Looking for ways to expand your ministry to parents? WisdomWorks is searching for 100 youth workers to share leadership in a nationwide parenting initiative called Real World Parents. Participants completing this WisdomWorks pre-conference event at NYWC will be trained as Real World Parents presenters and supplied with presentation media and WisdomWorks marketing support for Real World Parents seminars. In practical terms: you'll be prepared to present Real World Parents in your own community and invited to partner with WisdomWorks to present seminars in your area.
"Real World Parents" Presenter Training
(Pre Convention Special Events (continued))
Oct 31 8:30 AM-11:30 AM
Pittsburgh
Looking for ways to expand your ministry to parents? WisdomWorks is searching for 100 youth workers to share leadership in a nationwide parenting initiative called Real World Parents. Participants completing this WisdomWorks pre-conference event at NYWC will be trained as Real World Parents presenters and supplied with presentation media and WisdomWorks marketing support for Real World Parents seminars. In practical terms: you'll be prepared to present Real World Parents in your own community and invited to partner with WisdomWorks to present seminars in your area.
Seeing the Future: Learning to Exegete Culture for Creating Innovation in Youth Ministry
(Seminar Series #1)
Oct 31 4:00 PM-5:30 PM
Pittsburgh
Trends come and trends go, but every now and then a shift occurs that alters the way we think, live, and relate to God and to others. This seminar will help you understand what indicators to look for and will teach you how to build scenarios that allow you stay current in the ever-changing world of teens. Come prepared to interact as we put these anthropological tools to use.
Are We Making a Difference? Measuring for Life Change
(Seminar Series #2)
Nov 1 8:00 AM-9:30 AM
Pittsburgh
How can we accurately assess the spiritual development of students? This has been a perennial challenge for youth leaders. In this seminar Mark will lift the hood on a new assessment tool—“The Wisdom Index”—used for assisting in the discipleship of teens, and allow you to be a part of developing the measure and applying it in your youth ministry. Be a part of developing a tool that can help youth workers disciple teens across the nation.
Mentoring Toward Maturity: Fostering Wisdom in Young Heroes
(Seminar Series #3 - Super Seminars)
Nov 1 2:00 PM-4:30 PM
Pittsburgh
Every student is a hero on a journey to maturity in Christ. Along the way we act as mentors, Yodas, Gandalfs, and Mr. Miyagis, if you will, to these young heroes who are beginning their epic quests. This interactive seminar will help you develop your mentoring skills, and it will also provide tools for developing wisdom in the students you’re bringing to maturity in Christ.
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