LAST YEAR’s FOCUS
Learn about our breakout and
main session topics below
MAIN SESSIONS
Phil Brookman
“I know what I’m supposed to do, but Why can’t I do it?”
In the main sessions, Phil will wrestle with this idea and others
like it as we seek to navigate life’s spiritual highs and lows.
Read about this year’s
breakout options below
Jonah Dawes
Fayetteville, GA
Jonah Dawes Fayetteville, GA
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What kinds of plans are worth putting your hope in? How can we tell if our plan matches God’s will? Where do we pivot when our plans don’t pan out?
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Jonah Dawes. Youth and Family Minister in Fayetteville, GA.
In ministry for 7 years.
Jonah Dawes has been the Youth and Family Minister at the Fayetteville church of Christ in Fayetteville, GA since 2020. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies from Faulkner University in 2019, where he met his wife Cara. They have been married for 3 years and recently welcomed their first child, Charlie, in June of 2024. Jonah loves coffee, lifting weights, and playing Magic: The Gathering, and DND.
David Gulledge
Fayetteville, GA
David Gulledge Fayetteville, GA
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How can I tell when I’ve veered off course? What are signs that things aren’t going how they should?
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David Gulledge. Involvement & Outreach minister at Fayetteville Church of Christ.
In ministry for 15 years
David, from Little Rock, AR, is married to Crystin and has two boys (Kessler & Woodson). He has a degree in Biblical Studies from the Memphis School of Preaching and an undergraduate degree in Counseling Psychology from Faulkner University. He considers himself a coffee enthusiast and would love to meet Joshua from the Old Testament.
Tucker Presley
Mobile, AL
Tucker Presley Mobile, AL
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When should we set up spiritual boundaries, and when should we press on in faith? What can we really do ahead of time to be ready for what’s ahead? Where should we go when life gets hard?
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Tucker Presley. Associate Minister at Creekwood in Mobile, AL.
In ministry for 5 years
Tucker is from Mobile, AL, is married to Haley Presley, and has two children. His undergrad is from Faulkner University and masters is from Liberty University. He loves Alabama basketball and football, Batman movies, and Apple devices.
Donovan Rillion
Montgomery, AL
Donovan Rillion Montgomery, AL
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How do we use the highs as real opportunities for growth, to keep finding God? What rhythms and habits do we need for the long haul?
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Donovan Rillion. Student Minister in Montgomery, AL.
In ministry for 6 years
Donovan, from Long Beach, MS, is married and has 2 sons. He went to school at Faulkner University and is a fan of all things music, LSU, and the outdoors.
Sam Welsh
Decatur, AL
Sam Welsh Decatur, AL
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Can God redeem any circumstance, any lot in life, and even any pattern of sin? Confronting thoughts like: ‘Why did this happen to a person like me?’ or ‘I’d be better off if that were different?’
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Sam Welsh. Youth Minister in Decatur, AL.
In Ministry For 7 Years.
Sam is married to Brooke and they have two awesome kids (Wiley and Palmer). He loves being a husband and a dad and doing dad things. He loves talking to students about Jesus. And he loves bears, beats, and Battlestar Galactica.
