About Shift

SHIFT • April 9-11, 2008
Willow Creek Campus, South Barrington, IL

As the world of student ministry continues to shift and change, so do the needs of those who serve students.

Recognizing this, our team has designed an event that is unlike any other Student Ministries Conference we've ever hosted.

Shift 2008 is about innovation: Rather than highlighting one specific model of ministry, we've invited some of the most innovative thinkers and leaders we could find and asked them to shape our experiences and discussions.

Join youth leaders and students from all over the world seeking to encourage and learn from one another through conversation, interactive learning experiences, ministry training, and worship.

This will be an experience unlike any other.

I look forward to seeing you there!


Bo Boshers

Bo Boshers
Executive Director of Student Ministries
Willow Creek Association

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Conference At A Glance

Wednesday, April 9

Main Session 1 — 9:00-10:30am
Everything Must Change Brian Mclaren • Worship w/ Charlie Hall
Break — 10:30-11:15am
Main Session 2 — 11:15-12:45pm
Failure, Frustration and Loss: The Youth Worker's Path to Holiness Mark Yaconelli • Charlie Hall
Lunch — 12:45-2:15pm
Main Session 3 — 2:15-3:45pm
The Scandal of Grace Shane Claiborne • Charlie Hall

Thursday, April 10

CUPS OF COFFEE — 7:45-8:30am
BREAKOUTS
Main Student Point Leader
Session A
9-10:30am		 Session A
9-10:30am		 Session A
9-12:30pm
BREAK — 10:30-11:00am
Session B
11-12:30pm		 Session B
11-12:30pm
Lunch — 12:30-2:00pm
Session C
2-3:30pm		 Session C
2-3:30pm		 Session B
2-5:30pm
BREAK — 3:30-4:00pm
Session D
4-5:30pm		 Session D
4-5:30pm

EXPERIENCES — 7:30pm-10:00pm

Friday, April 11

CUPS OF COFFEE — 7:45-8:30am
Main Session 4 — 9:00-10:30am
Deep Ministry In a Shallow World Kara Powell • Worship w/ Brandon Grissom
Break — 10:30-11:15am
Main Session 5 — 11:15-12:45pm
They Like Jesus, But Not the Church Dan Kimball • Brandon Grissom