HIGH SCHOOL PASTOR, JOURNEY COMMUNITY CHURCH

BIO: A 17-year veteran of student ministry, Brian is generation ministries pastor at Journey Community Church near San Diego, CA. This means he’s the high school pastor and oversees a staff responsible for youth from birth through their twenties. He also writes a column for GROUP magazine, blogs, teaches youth ministry seminars, and speaks at camps and retreats. He’s married to Shannon; they have five kids. 

SESSIONS:

Retreat Planning 101

San Diego Panel Seminar 

Say No to the Status Quo: Declaring War on Extended Adolescence and Casual Christianity

You don't have to be very observant or very well read to know that adolescence has moved from a life stage to a lifestyle and that students are leaving their faith behind as they head into their twenties. This workshop will challenge us to look into how we're structuring our ministries in ways that might be perpetuating the problem and develop some solid theological and practical solutions to putting a stop to this common trend. 

The Future of Youth Ministry

San Diego Panel Seminar with Josh Griffin, Matt McGill and Mark Oestreicher