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Why another youth conference?

In a ministry world dominated by conferences focusing on the “how to” of student ministry, Rooted provides an opportunity for student ministers to discuss and consider the Gospel and biblical theology in the context of youth culture and student ministry. Rooted is the conference about substance over style, Message over method, Cross over context. The hope of Rooted is simply to proclaim that the message of the crucified Christ not only belongs in student ministry, but forms its only center.

Since the Church’s beginnings, the Gospel has presented a challenge. Many, fearing its foolishness, shy away from what Paul describes as the “message of the cross”, which simultaneously reveals the depth of our sinfulness and the unending love of the Father.  In its place, “a different  gospel” takes root, marginalizing Jesus to either a therapeutic life-coach or a mere example for our moral performance.

This diluted, performance-based message is seen most clearly in student ministry. From this conviction, the Cathedral Church of the Advent presents Rooted: A Theology Conference for Student Ministry. Our prayer is to see ministers and ministries increasingly rooted in the Gospel. more…

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Why another conference?

The hope of Rooted is simply to proclaim that the message of the crucified Christ not only belongs in student ministry, but forms its only center. Since the Church’s beginnings, the Gospel has presented a challenge. Many, fearing its foolishness, shy away from what Paul describes as the “message of the cross”, which simultaneously reveals the depth of our sinfulness and the unending love of the Father. In its place, “a different gospel” takes root, marginalizing Jesus to either a therapeutic life-coach or a mere example for our moral performance. more...