Led by Street Hope TN

The internet is a part of our daily lives and will be for the foreseeable future.  Street Hope will discuss how students can make smart and healthy choices online with devices, social media, and gaming.  We’ll also talk about potential blind spots that could be putting students at risk of being targeted by predators, and how to handle things like cyberbullying.  This session will also include an introductory overview of human trafficking awareness.

Led by Renew Clinic

In this session, students will hear the testimonies of two people with first-hand experience using heavy drugs as teens and the beautiful story of God’s redemption.  Renew Clinic will address peer pressure, the truth of what drugs do to the brain, and the ways our students can filter information and avoid opportunities that could lead to stress, mental distress, suicidal ideations, and substance abuse as well as what to do if they experience any of these things.  We will also discuss being sober-minded, connecting with others and God, and our identity and purpose in Christ.

Led by HOPE Resource Center

Middle School: Students will learn how sex and relationships can affect their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. We will review reproductive anatomy and changes that occur during puberty, and contrast components of healthy versus unhealthy relationships which applies to all types of relationships students may have, not just romantic ones. Students will be encouraged to view themselves and their peers as unique and valuable. We will uphold the spiritual and medical conviction that sexual activity should be reserved for a healthy marital relationship, not just because it is God’s design, but also because it is the healthiest way to experience physical intimacy and avoid unwanted consequences.  Middle school boys and girls will be separated for this session.

High School: Students will learn how sex and relationships can affect their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Reproductive anatomy, conception, and sexually transmitted infections will be reviewed as well as an overview of methods of contraception and STI prevention. Abstinence will be emphasized as the ONLY 100% effective method of preventing pregnancy and STI transmission. We will uphold the spiritual and medical conviction that sexual activity should be reserved for a healthy marital relationship, not just because it is God’s design, but also because it is the healthiest way to experience physical intimacy. We will discuss healthy vs unhealthy relationships and the importance of understanding the value of oneself and others. Students will be encouraged to consider the importance of setting healthy boundaries to help them achieve their goals.  The high school session will be a co-ed session.

Led by Knox County Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit

Students will see a live demonstration of how K9s operate and the important work they do to help keep our communities safe.  

Led by Dr. Tim Holder 

There was a time in American history when we only had 4 national holidays: Christmas, Easter, Independence Day, and George Washington’s birthday. Washington was an extraordinarily important figure in American history, but today there is a lot about him that people do not know. There are those who would argue that he was rather indifferent when it came to his faith. One historian calls Washington a “lukewarm Episcopalian.” But there is considerable (and convincing) evidence that Washington’s faith in the Lord was quite strong. Hear it for yourself and draw your own conclusion.

Timothy D. Holder has a Ph. D. in History and master’s degrees in both History and Applied Theology. He currently teaches at Liberty University and Rivers Edge Christian Academy. He has written several books on presidents and faith. His works include Devotions with Presidents and Washington was a Dancer, Lincoln was a Wrestler.