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Momentum is an annual, national youth conference that teaches, equips, and inspires youth to return to their churches and communities as a light for Christ. Momentum excites youth to lead a lifestyle of intentionally walking with Christ and showing their peers at home what that means.
We pray that your youth group will find a home in being a part of the Momentum family as we challenge youth to experience God together.
momentum 2012
in the know...
Momentum 2012 will be held at Eastern Kentucky University, July 17 - 22, 2012. To see more about Momentum 2012, visit the 2012 page to the left.
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Scott Williams joins the Momentum 2012 speaker line-up. You can read Scott's bio on our speaker page here. Other 2012 speakers include Francis Chan, greg Stier, Afshin Ziafat, Sean McDowell, Gracia Burnham, and Axis.
Momentum announces it's 2012 price and more. View our latest email blast HERE and sign up for email alerts below to stay in the know. See more registration information on the Registration Information page.
not just a conference, a ministry trip too!
We realize that it's hard to be able to go to a conference AND a missions trip. That's partly why we incorporate ministry opportunities into Momentum.
Find out more about what Momentum has been doing in ministry under our 'Ministry' tab or click HERE.
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Momentum is proud to partner with our 2011 Sponsors and is thankful for their participation. To learn more about these organizations, please visit their sites below.
go2ministries.com
lbc.edu
gbim.org
grace.edu
Other Momentum 2011 Exhibitors:
(click link to view website)
CE National Partnering Ministries
Other Partners
For more information about becoming a Momentum exhibitor, please contact erin_cenational.org
Operation Barnabas
The National Institute
Urban Hope
OnTrack Devotions
Woven Joy
Vision For Youth
Baptist Bible College
Life Factors Ministries
MudLove Pottery
Integrated Community Development International (ICDI)
CPR-3
not just a conference, but a ministry experience too!
We realize that it's hard to be able to go to a conference AND a missions trip each year. That's partly why we incorporate ministry opportunities into Momentum.
The other reason we incorportate ministry into Momentum as much as we do is because we believe it is our biblical mandate to be on mission.
Momentum's missions outreach is based from Acts 1:8 which gives it its namesake.
"You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth." Acts 1:8 (ESV)
We strive to minister to the different regions (Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, end of the earth) through ministry to the school campus and local community, surrounding towns, the region and internationally.
Ministry experiences are modeled with the hope that youth groups will transfer experiences back to serving and ministering in the home areas and in their community.
Below are some ways that Momentum has ministered in recent years:
2011
At the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, PA, students canvassed the greater Johnstown area, neighboring towns, and even Pittsburgh with manual labor projects, park programs, prayer walks, children's events, and more. 1,000 "Just Add Water" WaSH packs were packed to be sent to Haiti through CPR-3.
2010
In 2010, Momentum packed enough food to feed 293 Haitian children for a year through Feed My Starving Children. Students also canvassed the greater Dayton, OH area to provide help and service to hundreds of people.
2009
In 2009, 2000 students and youth workers invaded the entire community of McKees Rocks in Pittsburgh, PA to provide over 400 families with food, and to do countless service projects.
2008
In 2008, over 1,500 young people "invaded" the city of Dayton, Ohio to provide tangible assistance to people at or below the level of poverty - as well as sharing the gospel with them. Another 400 young people helped to pack meals that would be delivered to a third world country to assist with feeding starving children. And students gave offerings over $94,000 to help start orphanages in Cambodia and Thailand.
2007
As part of the 2007 conference held in Mississippi, we assisted to build 11 homes and refurbish another 25 homes in two cities recovering from Hurricane Katrina.
In 2012, Momentum will be in Richmond, KY. If you have suggestions for ministry opportunities in that area, please email Momentum's Ministry Coordinator, Dan O'Deens at dano_cpr-3.com
Ed Lewis
CE National Executive Director
edlewis_cenational.org
As Ed spends most of his days in inner-city Philadephia at CE National's ministry, Urban Hope, Ed is one executive director with a lot of swag. You will most likely find him "on mission" and may hear the phrase, "get outta here," or "you foul dude."
Dan O'Deens
Ministry Coordinator
twitter: _danodeens
dano_cpr-3.com
As the Executive Director of CPR-3, Dan works hard to establish sustainable solutions to crisis and catastrophe in haiti, the US, and wherever the Lord calls. Dan also plans Momentum's ministry outreach. Find out more about CPR-3 at
cpr-3.com
Carly Nicodemus
Momentum Registrar
registrar_cenational.org
Carly keeps busy as a mom of three as well as an avid couponer. Ask Carly about saving money in shopping and everday life as well as at Momentum since she knows all there could be to know about registerting for conference.
Dave Rank
Momentum Senior Coordinator
dave_cenational.org
You may have seen Momentum's parody, "Dave Rank's Tan" in 2010. Dave continues to be Momentum's fearless leader, tackling slip-in-slides, loving dark chocolate, and loving anything outdoors.
Erin Cooper
Momentum Assistant Coordinator
twitter: _emariecooper
erin_cenational.org
A native to Alaska, Erin is no stranger to new adventure which is exactly what she gets from working in the Momentum office. Ask Erin questions about anything Momentum and she will be happy to help!
Mark Artrip
Momentum Creative Coordinator
twitter: _markartrip
mark.artrip_gracechurchpowell.org
Mark acts as the brains behind everything creative in Momentum sessions. You will often find him making new parodies, buying the newest Christian hip-hop album, pastoring the youth group at Grace Church in Powell, OH, and updating his twitter status.
David Nicodemus
Marketing Director
twitter: _dave_nicodemus
david.nicodemus_gracebrethren.org Dave, already well known at Momentum from the Mark and Dave show, is the High School Youth Pastor at Grace Polaris Church in Columbus. He also spends his time cheering for the Steelers, marketing Momentum, making parodies, and being married to our registrar, Carly.
The Bible
is the true written message of God to us(all the books of the Old and New Testament). We believe the authors of the Bible were inspired by God in all parts and it is totally without error as originally given by God. (2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20,21; 2 Timothy 1:13; Psalm 119:105,160, 12:6; Proverbs 30:5)
God
The One True God exists eternally as three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. (Luke 3:22; Matt. 28:19; 2 Cor. 13:14).
The Lord Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ is the Son of God and is co-equal with the Father. He is fully man and fully God. He came to earth by a virgin birth. Jesus lived a sinless human life and offered Himself as the only perfect sacrifice for the sins of all people by dying on a cross. He rose from the dead in a physical body after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended to Heaven and will return again to earth to reign as King of kings, and Lord of lords. (I John 1:14; Matt.1:18-23; Hebrews 4:15; 2 Cor. 5:21; Luke 24:36-43; Acts 1:11)
The Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is a person. The Holy Spirit is God, equal with the Father and the Son as God and begins to live in the believer at the moment of salvation, filling them and giving them power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right according to Gods Word. (Acts 5:3-4; Ephesians 3:16; Acts 1:8; Galatians 5:22-23; 1 Cor. 12:13; Romans 8:9; Ephesians 5:18; John 16:7-15).
Man
Man was created by God and did not evolve. Man is made in the spiritual image of God. He is the supreme object of Gods creation. Man choose to sin which resulted in spiritual death. Since man sinned he needed a new birth for his salvation from sin. (Genesis 1:26-28; John 3:15-17; Psalm 8:3-6; Isaiah 53:6a; Romans 3:23; Isaiah 59:1, 2).
Salvation
Salvation is complete and eternal. Salvation is given by Gods grace alone. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as Gods offer of forgiveness can man be saved from sins penalty. Salvation is received as the gift of God through personal faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and His finished work. (John 10:29; 2 Timothy 1:12; Hebrews 7:25; 10:10,14; 1 Peter 1:3-5; Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:8,9; John 14:6, 1:12; Titus 3:5; Galatians 3:26; Romans 5:1).
The Church
The Church is the body and the bride of Christ, composed of all true believers of the present time. Its members are organized in local churches for worship, for building up and encouraging each other, and evangelism of people here and around the world. Each local church is autonomous but cooperates in fellowship and work. (Eph. 4:11-16; Eph. 1:22-23; 5:25-32; 1 Cor. 12:12-13)
Christian Life
A Christian is to seek a life a righteousness, good works, and separation unto God from the evil ways of the world. A Christian is to speak the truth, strive for a family which lives for God, and settle differences between other people in a way that agrees with Gods Word. A Christian should have fruit of the Spirit in his life and also have a life of prayer. When a Christian is sick, he is given the opportunity to call the elders of the church to pray for healing. (Romans 12:1-2; James 5:12; Ephesians 4:15; Ephesians 5:21-6:4; I Cor. 6:1-8; Galatians 5:22-23; Ephesians 6:18; Philippians 4:6; James 5:13-18).
Symbols Christ Gave Us
Believers were given symbols by Jesus Christ. These symbols are demonstrated by the believer in observing baptism following salvation, being baptized by immersion in water in the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit(Matthew 128:19); and in observing communion as our Lord taught us in John 13:1-17.
Angels, Satan, and Demons
Angels exist to serve and worship God. Satan exists, has a personality, and is an angel who rebelled against God, and became the author of sin and was cast out of heaven. Satan is real and he and his angels are enemies of God and His people. Satans army is the fallen angles who followed Satan. Satan will be judged for his rebellion and will have a final doom. (Job 1:6; Matt. 4:1-11; Luke 22:31; John 12:31;Eph. 6:11-12; Rev. 12:1-10; Rev. 20:10)
Second Coming
Christ will have a personal, visible return which will occur at any time to remove His church from the earth before the tribulation. After the tribulation, Christ will come back to earth with the church to establish His thousand-year kingdom upon the earth. (I Thess. 4:160-17; I Thess. 1:10; Revelation 3:10; Revelation 19:11-20:6)
Future Life
The souls of people are alive after they die physically. Those who die physically will have resurrected bodies. All people will be judged and Christians will receive rewards for faithfulness. Unbelievers will be judged and condemned as a penalty for their sin. The believer will have eternal life. The unbeliever will receive eternal punishment.
(Philippians 1:21-23; Luke 16:19-31; John 5:28-29; Romans 14:10-12; 2 Cor. 5:10; Revelation 20:11-15; John 3:16; Matt. 25:46; Revelation 20:15)
Momentum, a youth conference for students in 7th-12th grade, is produced by CE National. At CE National we believe very strongly in youth and truly desire to see them develop a heart for God and for His Word. We also believe very strongly in the purpose of Momentum in students' lives: to help strengthen their commitments to Christ, to their local church, and to their local church youth group.
Whether you're worshipping in the Main Session, learning evangelism methods in a training track, or making new friends during a work project, you'll find Momentum to be a great place for a personal challenge and personal growth. So come and spend a week with us! It will be a week that will change your life!
Why Momentum Youth Conference?
In science, momentum is described as the force or speed of movement, an impelling force or strength, or the quantity of motion an object has.
It could be said that your spiritual momentum is your ability to influence or change something. This could be described as your passion or drive for something multiplied by your actions in a certain direction. You could also say that your ability to cause change is a product of your love or passion and your willingness to actually do something about it, your faith in action.
Our goal with Momentum is two-fold.
We want to help you build momentum in your relationship with Christ by:
1. Helping you develop and deepen your passion and faith in God through relevant, challenging speakers, authentic worship, and fellowship with other believers.
2. Teaching and equipping you to be bold and intentional in your actions through evangelism training and practical, relevant outreach.
Momentum is all about connecting youth to God, helping them to understand where they belong in Gods kingdom, and how they can know God's purpose for their lives. Momentum is about creating an atmosphere conducive to learning, listening, serving, and following.
Students come to this week-long conference expecting to encounter God, to be challenged in their faith, to take home some nugget of truth they didnt know before, and to strengthen their commitment to their local church and youth group. At Momentum, young people are not spectators, but active, worshipping participants who are part of a community.
In the current economy, we know money is tight. That's why we do everything we can to make the Momentum experience the most affordable for you.
Momentum Comparable Conference
6 days of programming sessions
5 nights lodging 4 nights lodging
10 meals + meals
seminars and training tracks
+ local missions trip opportunities
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$398 - 2012 student cost $353 - student and youth
worker cost
We know it's financially hard to take your youth group on a missions trip and to a conference, so we combine local ministry and the opportunity to have a global impact at Momentum. It's a win-win - you get more bang for your buck, people get served and most importantly, we advance the Kingdom.
2012 Student Cost:
The Student cost for Momentum covers admission for six days of programming; five nights lodging, and ten meals (lunch and dinner, Tuesday through Saturday). Breakfast plans available.
* youth worker cost includes above as well as breakfast served in the Morning Staff Meeting room (Tues.- Sat.) as well as Sunday morning breakfast.
Discounts
New Church Discount: For every 6 registered students, one adult youth worker* receives a FREE registration. In addition, each student receives a $25 discount off their registration fee. *the adult must be registered as YOUTH WORKER and must be staying in the dorm with their students.
* "New" is defined as a church that has not had any students in attendance at Momentum during the past three consecutive years (2009, 2010, 2011).
Stay up to date on information and on when registration opens. Sign up for Momentum alerts HERE
Forms
Fundraising_Options_2011.pdf
FAQs-2011.pdf
Group Payment.pdf
Sample Day
Breakfast
Morning Session
Power Tracks
Lunch
Your Day, Your Way
- Sports Tournaments
- NAC, BQ
- Community Outreach
- On Campus Activities
Dinner
After Dinner Options
- OB Programs
- NAC
- Seminars
Evening Session
Youth Group Time
Registration Classes
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7 - 8:30 am
9 - 10:30 am
11 am - Noon
12 - 2:00 pm
2 - 5:00 pm
5 - 7:00 pm
6:45 - 8 pm
8:15
10 - 11 pm
Power Traxs: Power Traxs are 1 hour long seminars given from 11 am to 12 pm, Wed., Thurs., and Fri. of Momentum. These are required attendance for all students. Students have the option to choose which Power Trax to attend among approximately 15 options.
A youth worker track specifically designed for staff and youth workers is offered during student Power Traxs.
Nurturing Abilities for Christ (NAC): Nurturing Abilities for Christ (NAC) is a program designed to encourage students in using their gifts and talents in service for the Lord at church, in community outreaches or on ministry teams. There are district and national levels to this program and categories range from music to original art to website design. For more information visit, cenational.org.
Bible Quizzing (BQ): Bible quizzing is a team competition that reaps individual benefits from studying God's Word. This is a district and national level event that begins on the local church level. Each year different portions of scripture are studied and questions are asked on that material. Quizzers jump when they know the question and the answer gaining points for their team. For more information visit, cenational.org.
Your Day, Your Way (YDYW): YDYW is a block of time from 2 to 5 pm that youth groups use to sculpt their week. Some groups choose to use this time to make their week more of a missions trip by leaving campus to participate in community outreach daily. Some groups opt to stay on campus and take part in on campus activities. Others choose to split their time between the two options or to go off campus for area attractions. On Campus activities may include but are not limited to:
- swimming pool (depends on campus)
- rock climbing wall ((depends on campus)
- Bible Quizzing
- sports tournaments (volleyball, dodgeball,
basketball, soccer)
- Auxillary Games (Minute-to-Win It, Amazing
Race, etc)
Acts 1:8: Acts 1:8 is the ministry outreach portion of Momentum. All students and youth staff are required to participate in community outreach on Saturday. Youth Groups may choose to participate in ministry Wed., Thurs., and Fri. during Your Day, Your Way
Youth Group Time: Each night after the evening session, youth groups meet individually to discuss the days events. This time is used to debrief students from main sessions, ministry, seminars, etc and to continue to encourage them in the walk with the Lord as the experience Momentum.
After Dinner Options: After dinner options are an extensions of Your Day, Your Way. This time is often filled with on campus activities, seminars, and the OB programs.
Operation Barnabas (OB): Operation Barnabas or more commonly called OB, is a 7 week ministry experience open for high schoolers through CE National. Momentum is on the 2nd to last week of the OB tour and as such, OB teams participate in ministry and put on OB programs together while at Momentum. For more information on OB, please visit operationbarnabas.net.
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Do you have photos you want to share from Momentum? Email erin_cenational.org. Don't forget to look at more photos on Facebook at facebook.com/buildmomentum and tag you and your friends at Momentum!
To see more Momentum videos, please visit the CE National YouTube Channel listed under "Media".
Momentum sessions are recorded by Momentum's videographer, Jay Delp Productions. If you would like to order a recording of any Momentum main sessions or seminars from Momentum 2011 or other past years, please visit jaydelp.com
Momentum 2011's theme, ONE, is about everybody impacting ONE person for Christ.
Each Believer shoud be focusing on:
developing one person
reaching that person
teaching that person
and releasing that person
in order to multiply his/her efforts into the lives of others by making disciples.
Momentum 2011 asked the question: Who is your ONE?
To share your testimony about ONE, committ to your ONE, or to find out more information about the ONE initiative, visit one.cenational.org
MudLove ONE Bracelet
If you were unable to purchase a ONE bracelet from MudLove Pottery at Momentum and now would like to purchase one as a reminder to pursue your ONE, you can do so by contacting CE National at 574-267-6622. A portion of the proceeds from MudLove (MudLove.com) products goes to support providing clean water in Africa through ICDI (icdinternational.org)
"ONE clay bracelets" can only be purchased for $4 through Momentum. This price is only for the first 100 orders. After the first 100 are sold, additional bracelets will be available for the standard MudLove Pottery price of $5.
Nothing else will help you be strong in your faith as you approach the new school year like staying in the Word. We hope you utilize the August and September issues of OnTrack Devotions that were handed out at Momentum. Continue to dig into God's Word and prepare yourself to live on mission and to disciple others. Don't miss out on this AWESOME resource!
Please feel free to download any Momentum artwork to use for promotional purposes in your youth group and church!
Green Swirl
Orange Swirl
MO Crest
Black Swirl
Green Banner
Yellow Banner
Red Banner
Student: Those in grades 7 through 12 for the 2011-12 school year.
Youth Worker: Adults who are housed in dorms with their own students.
Staff: Only for those who have been asked by CE National prior to Momentum to serve in a specific role while at conference.
On-Campus Adult Guest: Those age twenty five and older. Full week registration includes housing on campus in dorm rooms with bunk beds, hall bathrooms; all meals and all programming.
Off-Campus Adult Guest: For those ages 25 and older. Full week registration includes lunch and dinner on campus and all Momentum programming. You will be responsible for your own breakfast and lodging.
Exhibitor/Conference Rep: A representative of an organization who has arranged with CE National to have a booth at Momentum.
Nanny: Those who care for children of Momentum Staff or Youth Workers For eligibility, please request the Child Policy from the registrar.
Day Guest: Somebody who is visiting conference for the day only. Day Guests are not housed on campus and may purchase meals seperately in the dinning commons. The first session a Day Guest attends is free, every session there after is $25. Day Guests may NOT count Momentum's closing session as their free session.
Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.
- James 1:27
Momentum 2012's theme, Unseen , focuses on the "Unseen" people who are all around us. Jesus urged His followers to look after and care for the widows and orphans who were an unseen demographic of the time.
The unseen people groups of our time may include demographics such as poverty stricken, underprivledged, handicapped, homeless and more.
Who are the people you encounter that the world has passed by. Do you see them or are they "Unseen"?
Momentum 2012. Unseen.
Select speakers to the left to see more information.
Keith Minier
Keith is the Lead Pastor at Grace Fellowship in Pickerington, Ohio. He has served faithfully in this role for 7 years and has seen God move tremendously over that time. Grace has grown from a church of 70 to over 1200 during his leadership. He is a passionate and skilled communicator and leader, who loves seeing the power of the local church unleashed. Keith is married to Kelly and they have two children, Kaden (6) and Kaiya (3). They reside just outside of Columbus, Ohio.
Jeff Bogue
Jeff Bogue pastors a congregation of nearly 5,000 people among two campuses at Grace Church in greater Akron, Ohio. He also travels nationally and internationally speaking and training leaders. He is the author of 'Living Naked' which was released in January 2010. Jeff was named Staff Person of the Year for the Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches. His proudest title is that of husband and daddy. He is the proud husband of Heidi, and the loving father of his five sons, Josiah, Isaac, Micah, Gabriel, & Elias and his little princess, Naomi.
Scott Williams
Scott served as a key leader and Campus Pastor for LifeChurch.tv. He is the Chief Solutions Officer for Nxt Level Solutions, a consulting company he founded to help ministries, businesses, non-profits and individuals with both internal and external growth. Scott is a national speaker, strategist, consultant and a respected thought leader. He is an avid blogger and leverages social media to make a Kingdom impact. Scott is passionate about leadership development, organizational growth, diversity and reaching the next generation of world changers. He is the author of "Church Diversity- Sunday The Most Segregated Day Of The Week." Scott is married, a father of two, and lives in Oklahoma City, OK. For more info check out Scotts blog, BigIsTheNewSmall.com.
Gracia Burnham
