At the Teen Leadership Conference, students ages 13 and above are treated like real people who wrestle with real issues — and who need answers that match the real world. Students will learn about modern day issues including politics, science, and worldviews! Also, students learn about economic issues and entrepreneurship. Parents are always welcome to attend, too. The Teen Leadership Conference is unlike any other!
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Speakers:
Bryan Davis – Author
James Staddon
Karen Whiting
Kyle Atkins
Sam and Jasmine Doyle
Teen Leadership Schedule
10:00 AM – Self Leadership: The Importance of Being Motivated When Everyone Else is Not
Kyle Atkins
While living in the world of instant gratification and multiple advertisements that profess how to “do nothing and be successful,” this session will focus on how teens can fight against the culture of laziness to become successful. Teens will learn about how to find purpose from a God-centered perspective, learn how to succeed in the little things, and how to combat the culture when everyone seems to encourage teens to take the easy way out.
11:00 AM – Seeking Truth through Storytelling
Bryan Davis
Do you like stories about heroic journeys, especially those that seek spiritual truths? Whether you’re a reader, writer, or movie enthusiast, you will enjoy this interactive session. With examples from well-known stories as well as lesser-known tales, you will learn how these journeys are birthed and how they suck you in and won’t let you go until the final page is turned.
12:00 PM – Lunch – Students are on their own for lunch.
1:00 PM – Communication is Critical
Kyle Atkins
One of the biggest challenges facing teens today is having the ability to communicate with others. While homeschooled students tend to excel in communication with others of a wide range of ages, we can all work to improve our communication skills. In this practical session, students will learn how to improve their own communication skills as well as how to communicate with people in authority. Participants will also learn some tips for difficult conversations and have a chance to practice these tips during the session.
2:00 PM – Bryan Davis
Write Them In: Taking Your Readers on a Hero’s Journey
Writers hope to immerse readers in a story they won’t want to leave. This workshop will show you how to: Follow the hero’s journey story structure, create captivating characters, and draw readers into a scene and keep them there.
3:00 PM – James Staddon
Understanding the Importance of Lighting
Did you know that lighting is a huge contributor to the feeling of a photo? More importantly, do you understand how to use light to create the feeling you want to achieve in your photos? What is soft light vs hard light? What is the color of light? How do you recognize the angle of light? Get ready to tackle this discussion hands-on as we come together as a group to step through each of these questions. Under the guidance of a professional photographer, we’ll experiment with studio lighting as we pull out our cameras to see light in a whole new way!
10:00 AM – What is a Leader?
Kyle Atkins
It seems that in almost every area teens are given different views of what true leadership is and how to become a successful leader. This session will draw on principles from John Maxwell, Jack Welch, and a variety of other leaders to help form their own understanding of leadership from a Christian perspective. Participants will also learn some principles of Radical Candor which teaches us how to be successful leaders without becoming abrasive or losing our humanity
11:00 AM – Teens Vs. Parents
Sam and Jasmine Doyle
Teens, you may think your parents are against you at every turn. You bring up your thoughts, they are shot down. You do something that your parents don’t agree with, they get on you. Teens, come and learn what your parents are REALLY THINKING, what their motives are and how to navigate those issues and problems!
12:00 PM – Lunch – Students are on their own for lunch.
1:00 PM – Practical Debate
Kyle Atkins
With the myriad of information available at our fingertips, it can be difficult to not only choose what information is relevant, but also it becomes increasingly difficult for teens to be able to defend their position on a variety of critical subjects. Participants will be introduced to the art of debate to not only refute arguments but also have confidence in themselves as they figure out where to stand on critical issues from a biblical perspective.
2:00 PM –Secrets to Organizing and Editing Your Photos
James Staddon
Get ready to go deeper in the world of photography! Do you have a plan for where to store all the photos you’re taking? What would happen if your computer crashed, or your phone died, today? Do you know whether or not your photos need to be edited? What is the right way to edit a photo? Understand the principles of photo editing. Become an organized photographer! It’s time to delve into the behind-the-scenes aspects of photography that nobody is talking about.
3:00 PM – Teens Write for Publication
Karen Whiting
Discover publications are open to submissions from teens (including stories) for pay as well as contests to enter. Discover the basics in writing for publication, submitting your work, and getting published.
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