The WVE summer youth event has been fundamentally redesigned for 2010 with a shorter format. Now called "Exchange," this summer event is a unique opportunity for Christian high school youth and their leaders to share three days at Lincoln Christian University (LCU), discussing and discovering practical skills for leadership and youth ministry.

Since its beginning in 2000, the WVE summer youth events have hosted youth from 22 different states and Canada who have gone on to attend at least 25 different colleges, including 8 different Christian colleges. We'd love to have you become a part of this excellent tradition. Click here for more info and registration options at this year's Exchange.

2010 Outstanding Topics and Speakers Include:

"Emotional Strength: How to Lead from the Inside Out"
(with Chip Maupin)

Chip Maupin is a licensed counselor with Ogallala Counseling in Ogallala, NE. He holds a BS from Platte Valley Bible College and an MA in Marriage Family and Child Counseling from Pacific Christian College. He has been involved in ministry, youth ministry, and therapy for 25 years. He is married to Cheri, and they have two children, Mitchell and Philip. Participants will learn about themselves and will have their views of themselves and others challenged. They will also learn effective ways to deal with difficult people.

"Creative Strength: How to Ignite to Creative Problem Solving"
(with Justin Moxley)

Justin Moxley serves as the President of The Heartland Project, a church planting ministry that serves the Heartland region of the U.S. Justin holds a B.S. in Christian Education from Manhattan Christian College and has served over 20 years in ministry. He has been married to Tiffany for 15 years and has two children, Zane 13 and Savannah 11.

"Enduring Strength: How to Go for the Long Haul"
(with Scott Greer)

Scott Greer is the Senior Minister at New Hope Christian Church in Bartlett, TN, a suburb of Memphis (home of Elvis and the Memphis Tigers). Scott also served in youth ministry for 22 years.

Scott has been married to his beautiful wife, Suzanne, for 33 years.They have three grown children who all love Jesus. Two are on the mission field and the third is a youth minister in Dallas. Scott and Suzanne have four gorgeous granddaughters, a handsome grandson (who Scott says favors him), and another grandson due in May.

Scott is a loyal Packers fan and delights in a cold Dr Pepper anytime of the day, but most of all he loves Jesus.

This summer youth event is primarily funded by WorldViewEyes, a program designed to help youth and adults expand their minds, engage their culture, evaluate beliefs, and embrace a Christian worldview.

Some Key Goals for EXCHANGE

1. To help high school youth develop the knowledge and skills to become better Christian leaders.
2. To offer adult youth workers opportunities to exchange ideas and to interact personally with knowledgeable and successful leaders in ministry.
3. To provide “pre-university” or "pre-college" preparation for youth who desire to be effective Christian leaders as students in college.
4. To deepen the awareness of, and commitment to, biblical worldview thinking, feeling, and acting.
5. To expose Christian youth to a unique Christian university atmosphere that encourages questions and discussions that are relevant to the Christian faith.

EXCHANGE Co-Directors

Rob Maupin is a professor of Intercultural Studies at Lincoln Christian University. He had nine years of successful youth ministry in Missouri, Illinois, and Texas, and served for five years as a missionary with a youth focus in Mexico City. He has degrees from Ozark Christian College and Wheaton College.

Rondel Ramsey is professor of Youth Ministry at Lincoln Christian University. Before coming to Lincoln, Rondel served for 15 years in youth ministry. He has a B.A. and M.A. from Johnson Bible College.

Contact Rob or Rondel about Exchange