Powerful liturgies, dynamic talks, and engaging worship: Life Teen Steubenville Conferences offer the ultimate Catholic experience for your teens to encounter Christ in His Sacraments and in His Church!
Paul George is a husband, father, and follower of Jesus. He and his wife, Gretchen, have been full-time missionaries serving the mission of Jesus Christ and his Church for the past 15 years. A passionate believer and communicator of the Gospel, Paul has traveled the world proclaiming God’s love and freedom as a parish youth minister, diocesan director, and full-time evangelist. He holds a master’s degree in theological studies from the University of Dallas. Paul co-founded and directs ADORE ministries, a missionary organization that calls all people to worship God with their entire lives. He also directs the diocesan Offices of Evangelization and Young Adult Ministry in his home of Houma, Louisiana, where he resides with his wife and four children, Marie, Jacob, Sarah, and Clare.
Music: Matt Maher
Matt Maher is one of the most popular contemporary Catholic music artists in the country. Matt has taken his calling as a “musical missionary” to create a substantial impact on a national and global stage. As an award-winning songwriter, Maher gained notice as the co-writer of the internationally renowned modern-worship song, “Your Grace Is Enough,” recorded by Chris Tomlin. His music, writing and live performances are intentional, compelling, experiential and draw people into a community of dependence on Christ. He’s not only a songwriter and worship leader; his ability to communicate allows him to facilitate community at the intersection where culture meets the church. Amid busy touring and writing schedules, Maher finds it important to serve alongside ministries including Life Teen, Adore Ministries, and Catholic Relief Services while still playing an active role with Oregon Catholic Press’ spiritandsong.com.
Entertainment: Ike Ndolo
Ike Ndolo was born in Missouri to Nigerian parents, and grew up in a home that rang with hymns sung by his mother. Since then, his love of music and talent as a musician and worship leader has been encouraged by his mentors, Tom Booth and Matt Maher. Ike leads worship every Sunday at his church in Tempe Arizona, and travels the country leading others to Christ. He also has a great zeal for missionary work, and so far his travels have taken him from Mexico all the way to China. Ike feels called to be a servant to those around him—through his art, through his music, through his life. Ike’s debut album, We Are the Beggars, was released in 2009.
Speaker: Fr. Tim Hepburn
Father Tim Hepburn is a priest of the Archdiocese of Atlanta, Georgia. Currently he is pursuing a post-graduate degree in theology at Sacred Heart Seminary in Detroit. He has served as a pastor, a high school chaplain, and chaplain at Emory University in Atlanta, and has been active in teen and young adult ministries. He loves Jesus and enjoys music.
Speaker: Fr. Dan Beeman
Father Dan Beeman is a priest of the Diocese of Richmond in Virginia. Father Dan was raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in the United Methodist faith and entered the Catholic Church in college while completing an undergraduate degree in Leadership Studies and Religion. He was ordained a priest in 2007 and is currently stationed in Norfolk, Virginia, where he is the pastor of Holy Trinity parish (a Life Teen parish) and school. He also serves his bishop as the diocesan Moderator for Youth Ministry, which gives him the chance to offer the Sacraments for teens from across the diocese and the Commonwealth of Virginia at various events and retreats. Father Dan is the favorite uncle to four nieces and a nephew, none of whom are Catholic… yet.
Speaker: Michelle Benzinger
Speaker: Tammy Evevard
With her engaging style and ability to weave a story of God’s passion for his people, Tammy Evevard has spent more than 20 years speaking to young people all over North America on the power of God in our lives, Scripture, leadership training, and women’s issues. Tammy has presented to countless audiences on both regional and national levels including a keynote presentation at the National Catholic Youth Conference to over 20,000 teens. She is known as a dynamic and passionate speaker who captures audiences with her enthusiastic style and storytelling. A past member of the National Evangelization Teams and Reach Youth Ministry Team, Tammy lives in Boulder, Colorado, with her husband, Mark, and three children.
Speaker: Mark Hart
Mark Hart, affectionately known as the “Bible Geek®,” serves as executive vice president for Life Teen International. A graduate from the University of Notre Dame, Mark is a popular speaker, award-winning author and weekly regular on Catholic radio programs. Mark’s Catholic teen DVD Bible Study series, “T3”, and free weekly Life Teen podcasts help hundreds of thousands of Catholics, young and old, explore Scripture in a new way. He has written seven books and lives in Arizona with his wife, Melanie, and their daughters, Hope, Trinity and Faith.
Melea Walden
Melea Walden loves the Lord and seeks to faithfully serve him especially by having a ton of fun with young people! She earned a BA in theology and catechetics from Franciscan University of Steubenville in 2004, and for the last six years, she has taught high school religion in Orange County, California. Melea loves traveling and has been from Israel to Japan and wants to travel to all seven continents.
Make all checks payable to: Steubenville “Atlanta/Life Teen” and mail to:
Life Teen c/o First Pro
Attn: Steubenville ATL
5607 Glenridge Dr, 3rd Floor
Atlanta, GA30342
You will receive a confirmation email when your registration is processed.
Prepare your group and accountant for paying the final balance.
Pay in FULL before May 15th: $45.00 (deposit) + $100.00 (balance)
Pay in FULL after May 15th: $45.00 (deposit) + $120.00 (balance)
ANY NEW REGISTRATIONS ACCEPTED AFTER MAY 15TH, 2010 MUST PAY THE FULL AMOUNT UPON REGISTERING: $165.00
Download all of the forms for chaperones, clergy and teens. Make sure to turn them all in by the appropriate date.
Due to overwhelming interest in the conference and the need for accurate planning, all deposits are non-refundable. There will be NO REFUNDS given on ANY payments after June. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT PAYMENTS:
In order to receive the early discount of $145.00/person, your payment MUST be to the Life Teen office before 5pm on May 15th.
Due to overwhelming interest in the conference and the need for accurate planning, all deposits are non-refundable. There will be NO REFUNDS given on ANY payments after June 15th. Payments will be accepted only in US funds, by check, money order, MasterCard, or VISA. Please send ONE form of payment for your organization when making payments and include the group leader’s name on all payments.
If your group’s balance is not paid by June 15th, all spots will be forfeited and you will be placed on the waiting list.
Who can attend the conference? Incoming high school freshman and graduated high school seniors. All chaperones, must be over 21 years old or in line with your diocesan policy.
Where will we stay? Housing will be in hotels within five miles of Gwinnett Center. (See hotel information below.) Length of the conference Friday, July 16 – Sunday, July 18, 2010
What if a priest is accompanying my group? High school conferences encourage priest participation. Priests are a wonderful witness and their presence helps young people consider this great vocation. We are greatly in need of priests during the conference to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Remember their registration fee is free and to send his Priest Information form.
How many adults need to come? The guidelines from the Archdiocese of Atlanta require 1 adult chaperone per 8 teenagers. No teenagers will be allowed to drive to or from the conference site.
Can group leaders and adult chaperones bring infants and children? Although we strongly support Catholic family life, our staffing, facility constraints, and insurance regulations do not allow us to provide childcare. Meeting rooms and residence halls are not designed for the care of young children. In addition, the focus of the Adult Chaperones/Group Leader need to be on the youth participants. If these adults bring their own children, their focus will be split. With the best care of the youth in mind, this is not allowed.
What about the bus driver? Other housing arrangements must be made for bus drivers. Remember to mention Steubenville Atlanta/Life Teen.
What if my teen has a disability or a food allergy? Please inform the registration office as soon as possible of any special disability needs an individual in your group may have. For example, we can arrange to have an interpreter for someone who is hearing impaired during parts of the conference or have special meals prepared. We need to know this in advance, however, in order to do our best to accommodate your specific needs.
All hotels have limited room blocks with this pricing for the Steubenville Atlanta conference. Please call as soon as you can to reserve your rooms. Please call the hotel directly to reserve your necessary rooms. Complimentary continental breakfast is offered as part of room fee at each location.
Cost: $89/night (+tax) Single-Quad Occupancy Directions: I-85 north and south, Exit 104 (Pleasant Hill); go east on Pleasant Hill; Marriott is on right. Distance to Gwinnett Center: 5.4 miles
Country Inn and Suites
3530 Breckinridge Boulevard
Duluth, GA30096
678-405-2900
Cost: $109/night (+tax) Single-Quad Occupancy Directions: I-85, Exit 104 (Pleasant Hill); go east on Pleasant Hill 2/10 mile; left on Breckinridge Boulevard. Distance to Gwinnett Center: 4.5 miles
Courtyard Atlanta Suwanee
310 Gwinco Boulevard
Suwanee, GA30024
770-831-7473
Cost: $109/night (+tax) Single-Quad Occupancy Directions:I-85 North Take I-85 North to Exit 111 Lawrenceville/Suwanee Rd. Turn right. Go half a block to Gwinco Boulevard and turn Right. Go 3/4 block – the hotel is on the left. From North – Take I-85 South to Exit 111 Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road. Turn left. Go 1 block to Gwinco Blvd and turn right. Go 3/4 block and hotel is on the left. Distance to Gwinnett Center: 4.8 miles
Fairfield Inn Suwanee
105 Gwinco Boulevard
Suwanee, GA30024
770-932-9292
Cost: $79/night (+tax) Single-Quad Occupancy Directions:I-85 North Interstate 85 North to exit 111. Turn right off exit and take first right on to Gwinco Boulevard. Fairfield Inn Suwanee is on right 1/4 mile. From North – Take I-85 South to Exit 111 Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road. Turn left. Go 1 block to Gwinco Blvd and turn right.1/4 block and hotel is on the right. Distance to Gwinnett Center: 4.8 miles
Hampton Inn Sugarloaf
6010 Sugarloaf Pkwy
Lawrenceville, GA30043
678-407-0018
Cost: $89/night (+tax) Single-Quad Occupancy Directions:I-85 North Take exit 108/Sugarloaf Parkway. Turn right at the bottom of the ramp onto Sugarloaf Parkway. Turn left onto Satellite Blvd. Then turn left into Sugarloaf Corporate Center, hotel is behind Chick-Fil-A. I-85 South Take Exit 109/Sugarloaf Parkway. Turn right at the bottom of the ramp onto Sugarloaf Parkway. Turn left onto Satellite Blvd. Turn left into Sugarloaf Corporate Center, hotel is behind Chick-Fil-A. Distance to Gwinnett Center: .8 miles
Hilton Garden Inn Sugarloaf
2040 Sugarloaf Circle
Duluth, GA30097
770-495-7600
Cost: $99/night (+tax) Single-Quad Occupancy Directions: I-85, Exit 108 (Sugarloaf Parkway), Take West ramp to Sugarloaf Parkway, Turn left on Satellite Boulevard for .1 mile, turn left on Sugarloaf Circle. Distance to Gwinnett Center: .4 mile
Holiday Inn Gwinnett Center
6310 Sugarloaf Parkway
Duluth, GA30097
770-476-2022
Cost: $99/night (+tax) Single-Quad Occupancy Directions: I-85, Exit 108 (Sugarloaf Parkway); go west on Sugarloaf ¼ mile Distance to Gwinnett Center: .2 mile
Holiday Inn Express Lawrenceville
520 John B. Wilson Court
Lawrenceville, GA30045
678-957-0500
Cost: $78/night (+tax) Single-Quad Occupancy Directions:I-85 north, EXIT 106 TO SR 316. 4TH Exit Turn RIGHT ON SR 120. Hotel on right just past Burger King. I-85 south- EXIT 107 LEFT ON SR 120. GO 5 MILES. Hotel on right just past Burger King. Distance to Gwinnett Center: 5.7 mile
La Quinta Inn Duluth
2370 Stephens Center Drive
Duluth, GA30096
678-957-0500
Cost: $79/night (+tax) Single-Quad Occupancy Directions: I-85 north, Exit 107 (Duluth Highway), Go West ¼ mile, turn left on Satellite Boulevard .1 mile, turn left onto Stephens Center Drive. I-85 South, Exit 108(Boggs Road), Left on Boggs Road, right on Satellite Boulevard, Right at Stephens Center Drive Distance to Gwinnett Center: 1.4 mile
10. Franciscan Lead – Leadership, Evangelization, and Discipleship Training
What is it?
Franciscan LEAD is a dynamic Catholic leadership opportunity for teens that are ready to step up to the next level of leadership. This program, in the spirit of St. Francis, will teach participants the principles of Leadership, Evangelization, And Discipleship. Franciscan LEAD is directed and facilitated by well trained young adults and youth ministers and will train, equip and empower your high school youth to witness the Catholic faith to their peers and prepare them for ongoing service in evangelization. The week is rooted in the truths of Scripture, the Catechism, and the lives of the saints. Each day of training will consist of workshops on discipleship including how to develop a prayer life, overcoming sin through the Sacraments, and other practical tools for developing their faith. The week will also include evangelization training on being an effective witness through topics such as how to share their personal testimony, servant leadership, how to answer difficult faith questions, and being an authentic witness.
When?
This is a 5 day training that will run the week before the Youth Conference; beginning Monday and ending Friday afternoon when the participant will join back with their group for the weekend youth conference.
Who?
Franciscan LEAD is for youth who are passionate about their Catholic faith, active in their youth group, and are ready to step up to the next level of leadership through evangelization and discipleship training. We are looking for applicants from your group that are ready to participate in a leadership training program that will challenge them in their Catholic faith and give them the tools to evangelize to their peers. Applicants must be a registered conference participant at one of the Steubenville Youth Conferences this summer.
How?
Contact us at franciscanlead@franciscan.edu for an application packet. Only registered group leaders can request an application packet.
Steubenville Atlanta
July 16-18, 2010
Gwinnett
Conf. Center
Duluth, GA
1. Overview
Powerful liturgies, dynamic talks, and engaging worship: Life Teen Steubenville Conferences offer the ultimate Catholic experience for your teens to encounter Christ in His Sacraments and in His Church!
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2. Speakers and Worship Leaders
Host: Paul George
Music: Matt Maher
Entertainment: Ike Ndolo
Speaker: Fr. Tim Hepburn
Speaker: Fr. Dan Beeman
Speaker: Michelle Benzinger
Speaker: Tammy Evevard
Speaker: Mark Hart
Melea Walden
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3. Steubenville Atlanta Details
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4. Registration
To register, follow the steps below:
Due to overwhelming interest in the conference and the need for accurate planning, all deposits are non-refundable. There will be NO REFUNDS given on ANY payments after June. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT PAYMENTS:
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5. Volunteer Forms
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6. Frequently Asked Questions
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7. Hotels
All hotels have limited room blocks with this pricing for the Steubenville Atlanta conference. Please call as soon as you can to reserve your rooms. Please call the hotel directly to reserve your necessary rooms. Complimentary continental breakfast is offered as part of room fee at each location.
Download a PDF of Steubenville Atlanta hotels or view below
Directions: I-85 north and south, Exit 104 (Pleasant Hill); go east on Pleasant Hill; Marriott is on right.
Distance to Gwinnett Center: 5.4 miles
Directions: I-85, Exit 104 (Pleasant Hill); go east on Pleasant Hill 2/10 mile; left on Breckinridge Boulevard.
Distance to Gwinnett Center: 4.5 miles
Directions: I-85 North Take I-85 North to Exit 111 Lawrenceville/Suwanee Rd. Turn right. Go half a block to Gwinco Boulevard and turn Right. Go 3/4 block – the hotel is on the left. From North – Take I-85 South to Exit 111 Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road. Turn left. Go 1 block to Gwinco Blvd and turn right. Go 3/4 block and hotel is on the left.
Distance to Gwinnett Center: 4.8 miles
Directions: I-85 North Interstate 85 North to exit 111. Turn right off exit and take first right on to Gwinco Boulevard. Fairfield Inn Suwanee is on right 1/4 mile. From North – Take I-85 South to Exit 111 Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road. Turn left. Go 1 block to Gwinco Blvd and turn right.1/4 block and hotel is on the right.
Distance to Gwinnett Center: 4.8 miles
Directions: I-85 North Take exit 108/Sugarloaf Parkway. Turn right at the bottom of the ramp onto Sugarloaf Parkway. Turn left onto Satellite Blvd. Then turn left into Sugarloaf Corporate Center, hotel is behind Chick-Fil-A. I-85 South Take Exit 109/Sugarloaf Parkway. Turn right at the bottom of the ramp onto Sugarloaf Parkway. Turn left onto Satellite Blvd. Turn left into Sugarloaf Corporate Center, hotel is behind Chick-Fil-A.
Distance to Gwinnett Center: .8 miles
Directions: I-85, Exit 108 (Sugarloaf Parkway), Take West ramp to Sugarloaf Parkway, Turn left on Satellite Boulevard for .1 mile, turn left on Sugarloaf Circle.
Distance to Gwinnett Center: .4 mile
Directions: I-85, Exit 108 (Sugarloaf Parkway); go west on Sugarloaf ¼ mile
Distance to Gwinnett Center: .2 mile
Directions:I-85 north, EXIT 106 TO SR 316. 4TH Exit Turn RIGHT ON SR 120. Hotel on right just past Burger King. I-85 south- EXIT 107 LEFT ON SR 120. GO 5 MILES. Hotel on right just past Burger King.
Distance to Gwinnett Center: 5.7 mile
Directions: I-85 north, Exit 107 (Duluth Highway), Go West ¼ mile, turn left on Satellite Boulevard .1 mile, turn left onto Stephens Center Drive. I-85 South, Exit 108(Boggs Road), Left on Boggs Road, right on Satellite Boulevard, Right at Stephens Center Drive
Distance to Gwinnett Center: 1.4 mile
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8. Conference Schedule
coming soon
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9. Transportation
Groups are responsible for their own transportation
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10. Franciscan Lead – Leadership, Evangelization, and Discipleship Training
What is it?
Franciscan LEAD is a dynamic Catholic leadership opportunity for teens that are ready to step up to the next level of leadership. This program, in the spirit of St. Francis, will teach participants the principles of Leadership, Evangelization, And Discipleship. Franciscan LEAD is directed and facilitated by well trained young adults and youth ministers and will train, equip and empower your high school youth to witness the Catholic faith to their peers and prepare them for ongoing service in evangelization. The week is rooted in the truths of Scripture, the Catechism, and the lives of the saints. Each day of training will consist of workshops on discipleship including how to develop a prayer life, overcoming sin through the Sacraments, and other practical tools for developing their faith. The week will also include evangelization training on being an effective witness through topics such as how to share their personal testimony, servant leadership, how to answer difficult faith questions, and being an authentic witness.
When?
This is a 5 day training that will run the week before the Youth Conference; beginning Monday and ending Friday afternoon when the participant will join back with their group for the weekend youth conference.
Who?
Franciscan LEAD is for youth who are passionate about their Catholic faith, active in their youth group, and are ready to step up to the next level of leadership through evangelization and discipleship training. We are looking for applicants from your group that are ready to participate in a leadership training program that will challenge them in their Catholic faith and give them the tools to evangelize to their peers. Applicants must be a registered conference participant at one of the Steubenville Youth Conferences this summer.
How?
Contact us at franciscanlead@franciscan.edu for an application packet. Only registered group leaders can request an application packet.
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