The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Colossians 1:16 says that all things were created by and for Christ.  Your life, time, money, affections, thoughts, and the very breath you breathe were created for Him.  There is a lordship present in the very reign of Christ worthy of everything you have and do.  As one famous theologian has put it, “In the total expanse of human life there is not a single square inch of which the Christ, who alone is sovereign, does not declare, ‘That is mine!’”

Join us for Renown,  a conference focused on the Glory of God displayed in the majesty of Christ.  We will seek to understand what implications God’s renown has for our lives.  This high demand and transformational truth is proclaimed by the ruler of all creation for all people.

We hope that this conference will both challenge and encourage  middle and high school students to live godly lives in Christ Jesus.  Southern Seminary’s desire is to equip these students with the Word as they journey through high school and prepare for the collegiate setting, the workforce and the rest of life.

The Give Me An Answer Student conference is an annual conference for middle and high school students, hosted by Boyce College.

General Session Speakers

Joshua Harris
www.joshharris.com

Joshua Harris is senior pastor of Covenant Life in Gaithersburg, Md., which belongs to the Sovereign Grace network of churches. He is the author of several books including his latest Dug Down Deep: Build Your Life on Truths that Last. Joshua is a member of the Gospel Coalition Council and the Council for Biblical Manhood and Womanhood. Full Bio

Albert Mohler
www.albertmohler.com

R. Albert Mohler, Jr. is the president of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is an esteemed authority on contemporary issues and his writings have been published throughout the United States and Europe. Full Bio

Russell Moore
www.russellmoore.com

Russell D. Moore is Dean of the School of Theology and Senior Vice President for Academic Administration at Southern Seminary.  He is an author, editor and also serves as a preaching pastor at Highview Baptist Church. Full Bio

Musical Guests

Devon Kauflin

The Na Band, led by Devon Kauflin, exists to draw people’s attention to the glory of Christ through music. The content of their songs reflects an unswerving commitment to and passion for the truth that matters most: the gospel of Jesus Christ. They primarily serve their local congregation, Covenant Life Church (Gaithersburg, Md), where they regularly lead worship. They have also led at various events over the last seven years including the Next and Worship God conferences. You can hear their music on a number of Sovereign Grace Music productions including Looked Upon, Next 2009 Live, and Risen.

FLAME
www.clearsightmusic.com

Marcus Gray was born and raised in the inner city streets of St. Louis, Missouri. Now a leader in reforming the culture that he was engulfed in, the foundation of FLAME’s ministry is to reach those same streets with his soapbox messages to lead his listeners to Christ. As his platform continues to garner the support of many, FLAME now reigns amongst the front runners in the Christian Rap industry.  His ministry is known to challenge and encourage audiences with a clear presentation of the Gospel.