Scenes from 2019 CRBC Youth Conference (May 17-18)

Last weekend we enjoyed our annual Youth Conference at the Machen Retreat Center in beautiful Highland County, Virginia.

This year's theme was "Understanding the Doctrine of the Trinity" and I had the privilege of teaching the young people. Unfortunately, we did not do an audio recording of the sessions, but here are the four session topics and links to the teaching handouts given the participants:

Session One: The Biblical basis of the Trinity

Session Two: What the Trinity Is

Session Three: What the Trinity Is Not

Session Four: Why the Trinity Matters

We also had a lively Q & A at the end with some very insightful questions. Aside from the teaching, there was also time for fellowship. recreation, and the annual "Chopped" dessert competition (Reformed Youth edition).

Here are some scenes from the weekend:

Scenes from the 2018 Youth Conference @ Machen Conference Center, May 18-19

Image: Group picture with a portrait of Reformed theologian John Gresham Machen, the camp namesake.

Image: Getting to know each other games.

Images: Scenes from the "Chopped" (Reformed Baptist Edition) dessert cooking competition.

Image: Teaching session with Pastor Van Loomis.

Image: CRBCers singing on Saturday afternoon.

Images: "Blob" tag and soccer during Saturday recreation time.

Image: Another group pic.

2018 Youth Conference Messages: Spiritual Disciplines

Image: 2018 Youth Conference @ Machen Conference Center

CRBC hosted our third annual Virginia Reformed Baptist Youth Conference at the Machen Conference Center in Highland County Virginia last Friday-Saturday (May 18-19).

Our guest speaker was Van Loomis, Pastor of Redeeming Grace Church in Matthews, Virginia.

The conference theme was "Developing the Spiritual Disciplines" (1 Timothy 4:8).

Here are audio links for the 2018 conference messages:

Session 1: Worship

Session 2: Bible Reading

Session 3: Prayer

Session 4: Personal Ministry (Service)

Session 5: Q & A

You can also listen to messages from the 2017 Conference (Theme: Doctrines of Grace) and 2016 Conference (Theme: Life Stewardship).

2018 Virginia Reformed Baptist Youth and Young Adult Conference: May 18-19, 2018

Image: Scene from 2017 Youth and Young Adult Conference

Conference Theme:

The Spiritual Disciplines (1 Timothy 4:8). Worship (personal and corporate), Bible Reading, Prayer, and Personal Ministry. The conference will focus on how to develop and practice healthy spiritual disciplines.

Participants:

This conference is for youth and young adults (ages 13-16 as of May 18, 2018) who are members or participants in Reformed Baptist Churches. Conference enrollment is limited. All participants must complete and return the conference registration form (get the form here).

Two Tracks:

The conference will have two tracks: One for youth (ages 13-17) and one for young adults (ages 18-26).

Conference Cost:

The cost is $40.00 per person. This includes lodging and all meals. Note: You must bring your own linens and towels.

Conference Speaker:

Pastor Van Loomis, Pastor, Redeeming Grace Baptist Church, Matthews, Virginia.

Conference Venue:

Machen Retreat and Conference Center, McDowell, Virginia.This scenic mountain camp, with modern facilities, owned by the Orthodox Presbyterian Church, is about one hour’s drive West of Staunton, Virginia.

2017 Youth and Young Adult Conference

We had our second annual Youth and Young Adult Conference this weekend (Friday-Saturday, May 19-20) at the Machen Retreat and Conference Center in Highland County, Virginia. Pastor Alpheus Atkins of Trinity RBC in Roanoke gave five short messages on the Doctrines of Grace (the Five Points of Calvinism):

Message One: Total Depravity

Message Two: Unconditional Election

Message Three: Limited Atonement

Message Four: Irresistible Grace

Message Five: Perseverance of the Saints

It was a very encouraging time with a great group of young people.

JTR

2017 Youth Conference Coming!

2017 Virginia Reformed Baptist Youth and Young Adult Conference

Friday-Saturday, May 19-20, 2017

(sponsored by Christ Reformed Baptist Church)

Image: Scene from 2016 conference

Conference Theme: "The Doctrines of Grace" (Ephesians 2:8-9).

Conference Speaker: Pastor Alpheus Atkins of Trinity RBC, Boones Mill, Virginia.

Participants: This conference is for young people (ages 13-26) from Reformed Baptist churches.

Conference Venue: Machen Retreat and Conference Center, McDowell, Virginia. This scenic mountain camp, with modern facilities, owned by the Orthodox Presbyterian Church, is about one hour’s drive West of Staunton, Virginia.

Notes:

For scenes from the 2016 conference look here.

For a pdf with the conference costs, full schedule, and registration form, look here.

2016 Virginia Reformed Baptist Youth Conference

Image:  Group Picture

We had a great time last weekend at the first annual CRBC sponsored Youth and Young Adult Conference at the Machen Conference Center in Highland County, Virginia.

Pastor Chris Sheffield of Grace RBC in Rocky Mount, NC brought three encouraging messages (appropriate for those of any age) which are now posted online:

Friday (May 20):  Responsible Use of Media

Saturday (May 21):  Redeeming the Single Years

Saturday (May 21):  Serving God with Your Vocation

Here are some scenes from the weekend:

Image:  Playing the get to know you game, "Find Someone Who..."

Images:  For dessert after supper Friday night, we played a Reformed Baptist version of the television show "Chopped."  Each group was given a bowl with the same ingredients (cookie dough, marshmallows, strawberries, whipped cream, Graham crackers, and a package of kool-aid) and asked to make dessert.  Serious cooking ensued:

Below are some of the creations:

Images:  The last dish was the winner, despite what was dubbed the "pond scum" color of the topping.

Image:  Teaching session.

Images:  Recreation, from "spoons" to "Heads Up!"