Mobile Teen Program (ages 12-18)

Worldview ? Leadership ? Service ? FUN!

Mobile 2019 Teen Workshops

Character Counts: Cultivating Christ-like Character

There is a crisis in our culture today. It is not primarily economical, political, technological, or even social, it is an integrity crisis. While the world may turn a blind eye to character flaws, in God’s economy, character still counts. How can we cultivate Christ-like character in the midst of a characterless culture? Join us for the 2019 TTD Teen Track as we discover the six pillars of godly character found in 1 Timothy 4:12 and learn how to cultivate these qualities in our lives. We can’t wait to see you at the Teen program!

Service and Leadership

We are 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.

Activities

This year’s Teen Track in Mobile will be FUN! We are planning activities for the young people to enjoy the company of the teachers and other young people. Iron sharpens iron! You will have the opportunity to talk with old friends and make new ones. You may not break a sweat, but you will have fun!

Schedule

Thursday

7:30 PM Opening Activities (start times for Teen Track vary per location)

7:45 PM The Call to Character

8:30 PM The Cornerstone of Character

Friday

9:00 AM Welcome Activities

9:15 AM The Cultivation of Character

10:00 AM Cultivating Character in Our Words

11:10 PM Lunch with Parents

1:00 PM Activity

2:00 PM Cultivating Character in Our Lifestyle

3:00 PM Character Talks: Small Group Discussion

3:45 PM Activity

4:45 PM Cultivating Character in Our Love

Saturday

9:00 AM Welcome Activities

9:15 AM Cultivating Character in Our Attitude

10:30 AM Activity

11:30 AM Lunch with Parents

1:00 PM Cultivating Character in Our Faithfulness

1:50 PM Conversing about Character: Q&A

2:40 PM Cultivating Character in Our Purity

3:30 PM Activity

4:10 PM Character Talks: Small Group Discussion

Questions and Answers about the Teen Program

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What is the Four-12 teen program?

The four-12 teen program is designed to equip teens to love God and exemplify God’s love to those around them. The theme for the four-12 teen program this year is “Character Counts: Cultivating Christ-like Character ” Teens will be studying in-depth the meaning of 1 Timothy 4:12, discovering the six pillars of Godly character, and learning how to apply these characteristics in their lives. We can’t wait to see them at the four-12 teen program!

What would a teen do in the program?

Teens have an incredible opportunity to learn about God’s Word in multiple teaching sessions throughout the day and participate in fun and exciting activities. In addition to the teaching sessions, teens interact with one another in small group discussions and begin to apply the truths they are learning.

Can my teen bring snacks/food/drinks with them?

Yes, it is fine to bring food into the teen room. There are many short breaks between sessions and activities for students to grab a snack.

Are my teens in sessions at the same times I am?

Yes, teen sessions and meals are scheduled at the same times as the adult sessions and meals. Teens do not need to be checked in and/or out of the Four-12 program, however, we do request they not leave the program during sessions or between sessions without first letting a teen program leader know.

Teen Program Leadership

Nathan Crockett

Dr. Nathan Crockett is the Director of Ministry Training at Bob Jones University. He is also the owner of CrockettDoodles.com, a network of family raised puppies. Nathan has served as a youth pastor, interim senior pastor, and currently serves college students at Morningside Baptist Church in Greenville, SC. He regularly preaches at churches, teen camps, children’s venues, and student leadership conferences.

Nathan loves the opportunity to bring dozens of BJU students to oversee the children’s programs at TTD conferences. Nathan and his wife Abigail have five young children. They also have three dogs and love the outdoors.

Ben Farrell

Ben Farrell was privileged to grow up in a Christian ministry home. He and his family travelled the nation sharing the gospel message. The passion to “preach the gospel to every creature” remains central in Ben’s heart. After graduating from BJU with a bachelor’s degree in Bible and a master’s degree in Pastoral Studies as well as a Master of Divinity from Heart of America Theological Seminary, Ben travelled full-time as an itinerate evangelist for 10 years. He was also privileged to serve as an associate pastor at Colonial Hills Baptist Church (Indianapolis, IN) for 5 years prior to God leading him to BJU as a Representative. Ben enjoys the opportunity to travel the country meeting people and seeking to point them to Christ.

Ben is married to the former Tara Hamilton, a 2002 graduate of BJU with a Bachelors in Piano Performance. God has blessed their family with two children, Clayton and Chloe. The family loves serving God together, especially through the ministry of music, as opportunities present themselves. In his free time, Ben enjoys spending time with his family, playing or watching sports, jogging, and squeezing in an occasional round of golf.