Submitted by philip on Fri, 01/31/2014 – 10:03
Jordan Easley
By Brian Blackwell, Message Staff Writer
LAFAYETTE – In a day of increasing opposition to the gospel, Louisiana Baptist leaders are hoping the upcoming Collegiate Evangelism Conference will equip students with the tools necessary to be a voice on their respective campuses and beyond.
Set for Feb. 7-8 at East Bayou Baptist in Lafayette, the conference is expected to draw between 600 and 900 students to the annual event. In addition to high-energy music and inspiring messages, the conference will also feature breakout seminars that will focus on apologetics – speaking in defense of one’s faith.
The theme of the conference is “Your Voice.”
Mark Robinson, director of the LBC’s collegiate ministry team, said they hope each seminar and session will help students find their voice to speak the truth.
“It’s paramount to their ability to grow as a strong follower of Christ and leader in the church,” Robinson said.
Jordan Easley, a pastor and author from Hendersonville, Tenn., will be the guest speaker at the Friday evening and Saturday morning and evening sessions. All Sons and Daughters, a worship duo based out of Journey Church in Franklin, Tenn., will lead the music.
Those attending the conference will have a chance to learn about possible summer jobs at booths manned by various national camp staffs situated throughout the foyer of East Bayou.
Robinson said a highlight of the conference each year is a chance for students to fellowship with other members of the 27 Louisiana BCMs in the state.
“The great thing about the Collegiate Evangelism Conference is a sense of community it provides,” Robinson said. “Every year the students look forward to the opportunity to get to know students from other BCMs in Louisiana.”
The cost for CEC is $35 per attendee. One adult leader per group may attend for free. Also, a special reduced rate of $15 is available to the first 150 high school juniors and seniors who are registered by their church leader.
Students can register online at lbc.org/cec.
The CEC is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 7, and will end with a student fellowship time afterward. The Saturday morning session starts at 9:30 a.m. and ends around 6 p.m.