NC Baptists

Launching high school students into college and young adulthood

The transition from high school ministries to college and young adult ministries can be jarring for students. As student pastors and leaders, it’s important to ask the question of how can your ministry lay the foundation for students to grow into mature, healthy college and young adult disciples. 

Austin Gentry is the Young Adults Pastor at Second Baptist Church of Houston, Texas. He’s originally from North Carolina, a graduate of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and is the author of “10 Things Every Christian Should Know For College”.

Listen to a breakout session recording from the 2023 Disciple-Making Conference where Austin shares strategies to prepare your students — and their parents — well.

Discipling Children and Teens in the Home

Sammy Joo - We are told how important it is for parents to take the lead in discipling their children, but what does that look like? This session will cover practical techniques for parents to lead their children to love God and live on mission.

Adolescence is a Timeframe for Leverage

Merrie Johnson - Adolescence is a time when you can leverage distinct opportunities to influence a teenager’s future. A parent has approximately 936 weeks between a child's birth and the time they graduate from high school. Join us as we examine different stages of development in a teen’s life and how those stages open doors for discipleship.