Why Half-Tracks?
Half-Tracks allow for depth and breadth—a mix between the exploration of Deeper Learning Tracks and the broader scope of workshops. Some Half-tracks are designed in beginner and advanced segments—they’ll go at the pace you need. There are so many great topics to choose from, this gives you the chance to dig deep into 2 different subject areas on Saturday and Sunday!

How is it set up?
Half-Tracks offer 2 two-hour sessions for a toal of 4 hours focused on that topic in learning, discussion and application. Seating may be arranged in round tables for small-group discussion format, or classroom style, but you’ll still have an interactive relationship-based learning experience with depth and practical take-away. Half-Tracks begin in the morning and conclude with the afternoon session the same day.

Do I have to go to both sessions?
No—pick and choose what you want—but we strongly recommend you go to both sessions of a Half-Track to wrap up the material for easy application. If you really want it shorter—explore the 2 hour workshops instead!

2010 SYMC Half-Tracks

Saturday Half-Tracks (2 sessions per Half-Track: 10:30am-12:30pm & 2:30-4:30pm)

1. Urban Ministry: A Practical Assessment of the Changing Reality in Metropolitan America--Jeffrey Wallace & Chris Brooks
2. The Starting Line for Student Leadership Development: Practical Ways to Grow and Develop Student Leaders--Doug Franklin
3. Ingniting the Fire: Fuel for Evangelism--Derwin Gray & Jason Lamb
4. Kid Unique: Helping Kids Discover Who They Really Are--Dan Webster
5. Advanced Jr. High Ministry Leadership for Veterans--Kurt Johnston, Scott Rubin
6. Mastering Core Competancies in Youth Ministry and Other Basic Stuff (for newbies)--Steve Schneeberger
7. College & Young Adult Ministry 101--Chuck Bomar
8. Youth Group Kids Gone Wild: Shaping Students' Faith Journey for Life--Kara Powell

Sunday Half-Tracks (2 sessions per Half-Track: 10:30am-12:30pm & 2:30-4:30pm)

1. Family-Based Youth Ministry--Jim Burns
2. Unleashing THE Cause--Greg Stier, Derwin Gray and Jason Lamb 
3. Junior High Ministry 101--The Basics for Beginners--Kurt Johnston, Scott Rubin, Johnny Scott 
4. Girls' Ministry from Start to Finish--Amy Nappa, Katie Edwards, Connie Witt 
5. Thriving Youth Ministry in Smaller Churches--Stephanie Caro
6. How to Make "Authentic Leadership" More Than Just a Cool Phrase--Dan Webster
7. To Save a Life: Navigating the Epidemic of Teen Suicide--Rich Van Pelt
8. Intercultural Youth Ministry: A Relevant Conversation--Jason Ostrander and others