Teach Them Diligently

Mobile, AL, Homeschool Convention

Teach Them Diligently is a three-day convention that equips you to raise well-rounded children and strengthen your family relationships through Biblical homeschooling.

Date: May 7-9, 2020
Where: MOBILE CONVENTION CENTER
1 S Water St, Mobile, AL 36602

Receive Education

Learn from well-known Christian authors, speakers, and influencers in keynote sessions and workshops.

Build Community

Connect with other homeschool families and make lifelong friends.

Be Empowered

Leave more eager and equipped to pursue God’s calling in your life to “teach them diligently”!

2020 Mobile Convention Speakers

Israel Wayne

Family Renewal

Heidi St. John

MomStrong International

Ginger Hubbard

Parenting on Purpose

Ken Ham

Answers in Genesis

Mobile Convention Programs

Convention Schedule

Returning for our third year to Mobile, Alabama, TTD 2020 looks to have the most exciting speaking line-up to date.

With Answers in Genesis’ Ken Ham kicking off the event on Thursday afternoon, and many other national and local speakers rounding out the lineup of the weekend, you are sure to find more great sessions each hour than you could ever attend.

Heidi St. John, Israel Wayne, Ginger Hubbard and others will be addressing topics important to homeschool families like relationships, parenting, academics, homeschool organization, homeschool curriculum, mission, marriage, special needs, and so much more.

The TTD Mobile schedule will be released around the middle of February, so stay tuned. Sign up for our newsletter list, so you get informed as soon as it becomes available; and you can start putting together your plan to make TTD Mobile 2020 the best weekend of your homeschool year!

Mobile Children's Program

At Teach Them Diligently Mobile, we desire for your children to make new friends and learn about Jesus in a safe, welcoming, and fun environment. We are excited to have a large group of adults and college students returning this year to work with the children at TTD. Don’t miss out on this opportunity for your children!

Mobile Mom's Night

Please join us on Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. (shortly after the last session of the day ends) for a very special mom’s night celebration! We are working to bring a fun, relaxing, refreshing and encouraging evening your way (probably including snacks, because who doesn’t like to eat while you fellowship together and enjoy an encouraging program?)!

Heidi St. John will be hosting the evening and sharing her heart, but the real “stars of the show” will be you moms as you interact with one another, share in the laughter, pray, engage, and fellowship in the way that only mommies can.

Mobile Men's Breakfast

Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.
Proverbs 27:17

Please join us as we break bread (and bacon!) together, and spend our Saturday morning dedicated to sharpening and encouraging one another as we discuss God’s Word and plan for our families.

Featured Speaker: TBA
When: Saturday Morning, 7:45 a.m.
What:
– Full Breakfast + Session: $12 per person (tickets are limited)
– Session Only: $5 per person

Mobile Teen Program (Ages 12-18)

This year, the theme for our Teen Program at TTD will be Generation of Change.

Description of program: How does God see you? What is your significance? Do others see this significance in you? In this year’s Teen Program we will be asking attendees some of these challenging questions, surrounding their significance, and inviting them “In Christ” to be a part of a Generation of Change.

For nearly 50 years, Teen Mission has been challenging students with the calling that, through Christ, they are to be the change in the culture around them. Join us for a weekend of learning about God, relationship building with other teens and fun!

Thursday Night 7:30 – 9:00

Session 1

Title: Generation of Change: What does it look like?

Primary Passage: Psalm 24:4-6

Teacher: Ryan Fast (aka “The Missions Guy”)

Description: We are all unique and different in our own ways. But what does it look like when God tells us to be different? To live unique and holy lives, set apart for His work and to be used for His purpose? What happens when Christ invites us to “be the change,” in a lost and fallen world?

Small Group time will follow the lesson.

Friday Morning 9:00 – 11:10am

Welcome & Icebreaker Activities

Session 2

Title: Creation vs. Evolution – Dinosaurs Part 1

Teacher: Rev. Paul Veit (aka The Dino Pastor)

Position: Founder and Director

Organization: Declare God’s Wonders

Q&A

Break

Activity

Session 3

Title: Power To Change

Teacher: Linda Maher

Position: Missionary, Bible Teacher

Description: In order to be truly effective “changers”, we must develop a passion and love for God’s Word. Together let’s take a look at how we can use the weapons God gives us to make a difference not only in this generation, but in the next.

Friday Afternoon 1:00 – 5:30pm

Activity

Session 4

Bush Sunday School: Experience what it’s like to go to Sunday School in “the bush” of Africa. Come had an immersive experience with Linda Maher, African coordinator for Teen Missions, who will take you on an adventure to a village in the jungles of Africa and let you see what Sunday School looks like there.

Break

Session 5

Title: Creation vs. Evolution – Dinosaurs Part 2

Teacher: Rev. Paul Veit (aka The Dino Pastor)

Position: Founder and Director

Organization: Declare God’s Wonders

Description:

Q & A

Break

Activity

Session 6

Title: Generation of Change: What is the cost?

Primary Passage: Genesis 37-41, Luke 14:25-33, Philippians 2:5-11

Teacher: Ryan Fast (aka The Missions Guy)

Position: Missionary, Teacher

Organization: Teen Missions Int’l

Description: If Jesus asks us to bear the same cross that HE BORE and the SAME DEATH that he died for us, would it not follow that those who believe IN CHRIST will do so willingly and with great joy because we know that it’s not US but CHRIST WHO PAID THE COST? Another way to think of this question is what does it really cost “us” if we follow Jesus?

Small Groups

Final Activity / Day’s End Wrap Up

Saturday Morning 9:00 – 11:30am

Welcome & Icebreaker Activities

Session 7

Title: Prove It – The 3 most Attacked Stories in the Bible

Teacher: Rev. Paul Veit (aka The Dino Pastor)

Position: Founder and Director

Organization: Declare God’s Wonders

Description:

Q & A

Break

Activities

Session 8

Title: Resume of Change

Teacher: Linda Maher

Position: Missionary, Bible Teacher

Organization: Teen Missions Int’l

Description: Walk through the centuries and take a look at some examples of men, women and young people who made a difference in culture.

Saturday Afternoon 1:00 – 5:30pm

Welcome

Session 9

Title: Aliens?!!!

Teacher: Rev. Paul Veit (aka The Dino Pastor)

Position: Founder and Director

Organization: Declare God’s Wonders

Description:

Break

Activities Hour (Bible Trivia & Missions Relay)

Session 10

Title: Generation of Change: God’s Holiness vs. Our Sinfulness.

Primary Passage: Colossians 1:15-23

Teacher: Ryan Fast (aka The Missions Guy)

Position: Missionary, Teacher

Organization: Teen Missions Int’l

Description: If Satan can’t keep us from believing in God then he will work very hard to get us to act independently of him. Martin Luther describes this “independence” when he says, “though I am saved from sin, I am not saved from sinning.” How does living at the foot of the cross of Christ change us? How does an awareness of both our sin and God’s holiness actually enable a better understanding of His will for our lives?

Small Groups

Break

Session 11

Title: GO and BE The Change

Teacher: Linda Maher

Position: Missionary, Bible Teacher

Organization: Teen Missions Int’l

Description: Practical ideas and ways YOU can be part of a generation of change.

Closing Thoughts / Bible Trivia & Missions Relay Winners Announcements

Call for Teen Volunteers!

We are also seeking a select group of servant-hearted teens who would like to work in the children’s program during the convention.

In addition to being able to serve, the teens who volunteer will also be
able to enjoy the teen program on Thursday night and receive all the
goodies that come with the teen program.

Volunteers must be available to serve the entirety of the children’s program– Friday and Saturday.
Families of teen volunteers will get a rebate for their entire family registration fee. (Teen volunteer families get in free!!)

Please visit the volunteer page to sign up and indicate you would like to serve in the Children’s Program.

Mobile Photography Team

Learn and practice the principles of successful event photography!

Cost: $55 per participant

Love photography? Want to learn how to make the most of your camera or increase your photojournalism skills live, during an actual event?

Under the guidance and instruction of an experienced event photographer, the Photography Team will give photography enthusiasts the opportunity to learn and practice hands-on, the skills needed to cover the TTD Convention!

Through classroom instruction, self-guided assignments, and professional photo critique, you will learn how to effectively capture the moment, create consistently bright and sharp images in difficult lighting situations, and expedite the post-processing workflow to meet time-sensitive deadlines. It doesn’t get more hands-on than this!

The hub of the Photography Team will be in the Exhibit Hall at the Lenspiration booth. Orientation will begin on Thursday night, classroom instruction will be held during most sessions on Friday and Saturday, and assignments will be available to shoot as desired throughout the rest of the event.

**Important: Once you register, you will need to complete the required Photography Team Preparation Page on Lenspiration’s website. Instructions and suggestions for how to prepare for the Photograph Team will be clearly outlined there. The password for the content is “PhotographyTeam.”**

Required Materials

Schedule

Thursday, 7:15-8:45pm: Orientation
Friday, 10:20am-7:30pm: Activities planned during sessions (lunch with parents)
Saturday, 9:00pm-5:00pm: Activities planned during sessions & final conclusion

Questions & Answers

How do I know if I'm at the right skill level to join?

First, consider the prerequisites. Do you have a DSLR or mirrorless camera that you can bring? Will you be able to bring a laptop with pre-installed photo editing software?

Secondly, you should be familiar with your camera and how to use it. Are you always shooting in the automatic modes? Are you clueless about aperture, shutter speed, ISO and how to get proper exposure? If so, consider yourself a beginner and take Lenspiration’s Foundations of Photography Course before attending. You can take the course for free by joining the Lenspiration membership, which is free for the first month.

However, if you have had your camera for a while, are moving beyond shooting in the automatic modes, and want to learn how to effectively cover an event, then signing up for the Photography Team is definitely for you!

What if I don't have the required camera?

Lenspiration has equipment available that you can rent for the entire Photography Team on a first come, first served basis. A DSLR camera plus lenses, accessories and a bag can be rented for $30.

Send a request via Lenspiration’s Contact page as soon as possible after you have registered for the event. Payment due at Orientation.

Can I participate in other activities along with the Photography Team?

Yes, but it depends on how much you want to be involved with the Photography Team. Orientation and Conclusion are required and each session typically builds on itself. However, if there are other aspects of the Convention you want to attend, then you have the freedom to do them.

What if more than one person in my family wants to attend, but we only have one camera or laptop?

You can certainly make one camera and one laptop work between two people if they are willing to share and work together. The rate per person stays the same.

Will students be accompanied by an adult at all times?

Though there will be an adult at the Lenspiration booth at all times, adult supervision is not always possible between sessions when students are free to fulfill assignments.

Is lunch provided?

No. Students will join their families for lunch.

What should I bring with me?

In addition to the required items, bring your typical photography gear and accessories like memory cards, batteries, battery chargers, camera bag, etc. You do not need to bring a tripod.

It is recommended that you wear comfortable shoes and bring snacks and water.

What do I need to do to prepare for the Photography Team?

You’ll need to view the Photography Team Preparation Page on the Lenspiration website.

After registering for the Photography Team, a special password will be provided in your registration confirmation email to Lenspiration’s Photography Team Preparation page. Instructions and suggestions for how to prepare for the Photograph Team will be clearly outlined there.

Will I be able to show my pictures to my family?

Yes. Parents and family members are encouraged to attend the Conclusion so they can see the best work of each student who submitted pictures.

How will my pictures be used?

By registering for the Photography Team, you grant Lenspiration and TTD the perpetual right to use, print, and publish for any purpose all images you submit during the Photography Team.

May I keep the pictures I take?

Yes. As the photographer, you retain the copyright to all photos you take during the Photography Team, but like everyone else, you are under obligation to abide by commercial use publishing laws.

To be safe, you will want to get written permission from all recognizable individuals and owners of recognizable property in a photo to use that photo beyond personal or artistic use.

Where can I learn more details and/or ask additional questions?

Please visit Lenspiration’s Photography Team Details page for more information or to ask questions.

Photography Team Leadership

James Staddon is a former homeschool student, professional photographer and full-time photography educator from Salem, West Virginia.

With a background in graphic design, his keen interest and endless preoccupation with photography eventually led him to start up Lenspiration in 2009 to provide budding photographers with a family-friendly environment to learn photography.

James has been leading Photography Teams at homeschool events across the country since 2014. Through his business and workshops, he loves to see inspiration planted, nurtured, and expressed for the glory of God in the work of other photographers.

Mobile Event Details

Pricing

Visit our registration page to view the current convention prices. Additional programs, such as the children’s program, may cost a fee.

Hotels

Teach Them Diligently has partnered with the Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel to offer you a special discount. Read more about the Renaissance below.

Meals

Meals are not included in the price of the convention. However, there are a variety of conveniently located restaurants near the convention center. Contact us for recommendations!

Featured Mobile Convention Exhibitors

Mobile Hotel: Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza

After a day of friends, family and encouragement at the Teach Them Diligently Convention, head back to your room at the elegant Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel.

Reserve your DISCOUNTED ROOM at the Renaissance Mobile Riverview here.

This hotel is directly connected to the Mobile Convention Center via skybridge, making it the most convenient place to stay while attending the convention.

Parking is available in the attached garage. And be sure to enjoy the open-air rooftop pool and sauna with the kids, or take a stroll down the block to the local gelato shop.

The Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel is a smoke-free facility and guest rooms include:
- Hair dryer
- Ironing board/iron
- Coffee maker/tea service
- Complimentary bottled water
- Mini fridge
- Fitness center
- Outdoor pool
- Whirlpool
- Complimentary internet
  
  Still not sure why it’s better to stay at a TTD hotel? Check out this blog post.

Don't miss out on this life-changing opportunity for you and your children!

And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house.

Deuteronomy 6:7

Teach Them Diligently

Mobile, AL, Homeschool Convention

Receive Education

Build Community

Be Empowered

2020 Mobile Convention Speakers

Israel Wayne

Heidi St. John

Ginger Hubbard

Ken Ham

Mobile Convention Programs

Convention Schedule

Thursday Night 7:30 – 9:00

Session 1

Friday Morning 9:00 – 11:10am

Session 2

Q&A

Break

Activity

Session 3

Friday Afternoon 1:00 – 5:30pm

Activity

Session 4

Break

Session 5

Q & A

Break

Activity

Session 6

Small Groups

Final Activity / Day’s End Wrap Up

Saturday Morning 9:00 – 11:30am

Welcome & Icebreaker Activities

Session 7

Q & A

Break

Activities

Session 8

Saturday Afternoon 1:00 – 5:30pm

Welcome

Session 9

Break

Activities Hour (Bible Trivia & Missions Relay)

Session 10

Small Groups

Break

Session 11

Closing Thoughts / Bible Trivia & Missions Relay Winners Announcements

Call for Teen Volunteers!

Mobile Event Details

Pricing

Hotels

Meals

Featured Mobile Convention Exhibitors

Mobile Hotel: Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza

Our Sponsors

Don't miss out on this life-changing opportunity for you and your children!