
A New Formula for Student Ministry
June 5-8 2024
Grace Church
Chapel Hill, NC
This three-day experience will ignite something new in a gathering of student pastors committed to transforming the spiritual growth of students.

Why the Lab?
Student pastors face a unique set of challenges:
- Parents overlooking the importance of their students’ spiritual growth
- Inconsistent student engagement
- Conflicting and constant cultural influences on students’ lives
- Balancing outreach with deepening the faith of the faithful
- The pressure to entertain rather than engage
The Lab is your chance to experiment with useful tools and creative ideas in a safe and supportive space.

What is the Lab?
Community Building
Share stories, exchange ideas, and forge lasting relationships with student pastors facing the same struggles.
Best Practices Unveiled
Practice new ways to engage parents and students with strategies and proven methods for student ministry.
Become a Storyteller
Join a movement toward student-led ministry, empowering young voices and creating meaningful, disciple-making experiences.
SPEAKERS AND SPECIAL GUESTS

Pastor Jon Rush
Youth Pastor, Elevation Church
Jon Rush is on staff at Elevation Church in Charlotte, NC. He leads their youth and eGroups ministries at their broadcast location, Elevation Ballantyne and also oversees the Gaming Ministry: YTH NATION GAMING. Jon is passionate about coaching and consulting youth + young adult pastors looking to utilize video games, school relationships, social media, and technology for ministry.

Pastor Steve Kerr
Central Student Pastor, Faith Promise Church
Following exposure to Gamma Radiation, Steve now has the ability to empower young leaders and students to grow in their faith and leadership.
Apart from ministry, Steve’s other powers include a unique eye for rare collectibles, which he keeps back at the bat cave.
His alter-ego is his most important one, and as a mild-mannered husband and father, Steve models the importance of putting his family first and helping other student pastors do the same.

Pastor Vince Parker
Sr Central Ministry Leader for lcswitch, Life.Church
Vince Parker serves as the Central Ministry Leader for Switch, the youth ministry at Life.Church. With more than 12 years on the Life.Church team, he uses his pastoral experience and eye for excellence to lead a team of more than 50 youth pastors across 11 states. He is passionate about seeing students and leaders live out the calling that God has placed on their lives. Prior to his current role, Vince served as a youth pastor and as the Campus Pastor for Life.Church Broadway and Britton.
In his down time, he enjoys competing for the best yard on the block and adding to his sneaker collection. Vince and his wife, Melissa, live in Oklahoma City with their daughter, Adriana. One of their most treasured family traditions is to see the latest Marvel movie on opening night and visit a new city each year.

Micah Stephens
CEO of Paper Giants
Event Details
Cost and What's Included
OUT OF TOWN registrations: $500
Lodging will be provided.
Meals provided are:
- Wednesday- Dinner
- Thursday- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Friday- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Saturday- Breakfast
LOCAL registrations: $100
Meals provided are:
- Wednesday- Dinner
- Thursday- Lunch and dinner
- Friday- Lunch and dinner
Transportation Info
You will need your own transportation to and from Grace Church (200 Sage Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514) and your lodging.
*The lodging address will be provided to out of town guests closer to the event time.
Schedule
The schedule is being solidified but here are important dates and times as you are planning your trip:
WEDNESDAY (OPTIONAL DAY):
6:00PM Student Service at Grace Church Chapel Hill
THURSDAY:
3:00PM OFFICIAL KICK OFF!
6PM-10PM Dinner and Fun Hangs
FRIDAY:
9-5PM Activties and Workshops
6PM-10PM Dinner and Fun Hangs
SATURDAY: *Only for out of town guests
8:00AM Breakfast @ lodging
10:00AM Check out for out of town guests
Group Rates
If you have multiple student pastors, contact micah@papergiants.tv and let’s talk!
Ready to Transform Your Ministry?
Don’t miss this moment to revolutionize how you engage with students, leaders, and parents.
Save your spot and register for The Lab Today!