Initial Refuge Invitation

Ten years ago...
We hosted a gathering of youth pastors called REFUGE. Dave Busby and Louie Giglio were part of the original gatherings. Since that time, we have been asked again and again to host REFUGE because of how meaningful this time was for the few hundred leaders who attended.

The time has come for us to host REFUGE again. Our desire is that REFUGE would be a time of renewal and listening for God to speak into your life. There will be no seminars, no "How To" or idea sessions, no exhibit hall. REFUGE is more about WHO you’re teaching your students about than HOW you’re teaching your students.

REFUGE is FREE. I am pleased that you are one of the first to hear about this free event. If you can handle the gas and a place to stay, there is no conference fee. This gathering is our gift to you!

Mark your calendar to join us in Birmingham, AL on September 8-9 (and maybe the morning of the 10th).

Louie Giglio has agreed to help us provide this gift to youth pastors and youth ministry leaders.

Chris Tomlin will lead worship.

Other leaders will be announced soon.

This invitation is for you and your spouse if you have one. Please do not forward this email – this invitation is specifically for you. There is not a website yet. We’ll pass on more details to you as we know them.

In you Lord, I have taken REFUGE;
let me never be put to shame;
deliver me in your righteousness.

Turn your ear to me,
come quickly to my rescue;
be my rock of REFUGE
a strong fortress to save me.

Since you are my rock and my fortress,
for the sake of your name lead and guide me.

Keep me from the trap that is set for me,
for you are my REFUGE.

Into your hands I commit my spirit;
redeem me, Lord, my faithful God.

Psalm 31:1-5

If you would like to be part of this gathering, reply to this email and type REFUGE in the subject line. There will be a registration process soon. For today, though, I wanted to get this invitation to you as soon as possible. I hope you can join us.

Thanks so much for trusting us with your students,

Randy Hall
President, Student Life