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Why Multiply
Multiply = increase or cause to increase greatly in number or quantity: Goal of this conference is to inspire, develop and encourage students to know God personally and live for Him daily as a disciple who makes disciple, who makes disciples.
The opportunity to get away to Glen Eyrie and the mountains and spend uninterrupted time seeking and knowing God has always been a very important part of the ministry.
This is an incredible week of teaching, worship, community, nature, friendship, and growth. There will be main sessions from incredible speakers and workshops for focused development. All this is accompanied by plenty of scheduled and unplanned fun.
Accomodations
Bedding is provided and not required! Here is an example of what your room might look like.
The Schedule
Sunday
3:30-4:30
Group Arrival/Check-in & Hospitality Suite (Carriage House)
(Rooms will not be accessible until 4:00pm)
5:30-6:00
Small Group Leader Meeting
(Carriage House Dining Room)
6:15-6:45
Small Group Leader Meeting
(Carriage House Dining Room)
5:00-6:00
Blue Wristbands: First Dinner Shift
(King James Dining Room)
6:15-7:15
Black Wristbands: Second Dinner Shift
(King James Dining Room)
7:30-9:30
Session 1 with Dr. Tom Elliff (Great Hall)
(Childcare provided from 7:00pm until 9:45pm)
9:35-10:35pm
Small Groups
Groups 1-10: Meet in Castle 303
Groups 11-14: Meet in Castle 202
Groups 15-20: Meet in the Castle First Floor Foyer/Lobby
Groups 21-36: Meet on the Castle Terrace (outside)
Campus ministers & non-student guests: Meet in the (Great Hall)
Dr. Elliff has been a missionary to Zimbabwe as well as the president of the International Mission Board. He earned a Doctor of Ministry from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY. Along with his ministry work in missions, Dr. Elliff is the author of numerous books and has pastored in Arkansas, Texas, Colorado, and Oklahoma. Dr. Elliff and his wife Diana share six children, 33 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
MONDAY
7:30-8:15
Blue Wristbands: First Breakfast Shift (King James Dining Room)
Black Wristbands: Time Alone With God
8:30-9:15
Black Wristbands: Second Breakfast Shift (King James Dining Room)
Blue Wristbands: Time Alone With God
9:30-11:00
Session 2 with Dr. Tom Elliff (Great Hall)
(Childcare provided from 9:00am until 12:15pm)
11:15-12:15
Workshops
12:15
Lunch (Castle Terrace)
1:00
(Optional) Jr/Senior Panel (Carriage House)
1:15-5:00
Free Time
5:00-6:00
Black Wristbands: First Dinner Shift
6:15-7:15
Blue Wristbands: Second Dinner Shift
7:30-9:15
Session 3 with Dr. Tom Elliff (Great Hall)
(Childcare provided from 7:00pm until 9:30pm)
9:30
Square Dance (Great Hall)
TUESDAY - FREE DAY
7:00
Skiers depart Glen Eyrie (Carriage House Parking Lot)
7:30-8:45
Continental Breakfast (King James Dining Room)
12:00
Lunch (Castle Terrace)
12:30
Manitou Spring Buses Load
5:00-6:00
Black Wristbands: First Dinner Shift
6:15-7:15
Blue Wristbands: Second Dinner Shift
8:30
(Optional) Worship Night (Great Hall)
The area now known as Garden of the Gods was first called Red Rock Corral by the Europeans. Then, in August 1859, two surveyors who helped to set up Colorado City explored the site. One of the surveyors, M. S. Beach, suggested that it would be a "capital place for a beer garden". His companion, the young Rufus Cable, awestruck by the impressive rock formations, exclaimed, "Beer Garden! Why, it is a fit place for the Gods to assemble. We will call it the Garden of the Gods"
WEDNESDAY
7:30-8:15
Black Wristbands: First Breakfast Shift (King James Dining Room)
Blue Wristbands: Time Alone With God
8:30-9:15
Blue Wristbands: Second Breakfast Shift (King James Dining Room)
Black Wristbands: Time Alone With God
9:30-11:00
Session 4 (Great Hall)
Workshops - Block One
(Childcare provided from 9:00am until 12:15pm)
11:15-12:15
Workshops - Block Two
12:30
Lunch (Castle Terrace)
1:15-5:00
Free Time
2:00
(Optional) Men’s Fellowship (Rec Fields)
(Optional) Women’s Fellowship (Great Hall)
5:00-6:00
Black Wristbands: First Dinner Shift
6:15-7:15
Blue Wristbands: Second Dinner Shift
7:30-9:00
Session 5 - Sages and Stages (Great Hall)
(Childcare provided from 7:00pm until 9:15pm)
After Sages and Stages
Small Groups
THURSDAY
7:30-8:15
Blue Wristbands: First Breakfast Shift (King James Dining Room)
Black Wristbands: Time Alone With God
8:30-9:15
Black Wristbands: Second Breakfast Shift (King James Dining Room)
Blue Wristbands: Time Alone With God
9:30-11:00
Session 6 with Chuck Madden (Great Hall)
(Childcare provided from 9:00am until 12:30pm)
11:15
Group Picture (Castle Terrace)
11:30-12:30
Workshops
12:30
Lunch with Small Groups (Castle Terrace)
1:30-5:00
Free Time
1:30-3:00
Ultimate Cow Tongue (Rec Field)
Ultimate Frisbee played with a real cow tongue. Experience something only a few true Oklahomans have mastered
5:00-6:00
Blue Wristbands: First Dinner Shift (King James Dining Room)
6:15-7:15
Black Wristbands: Second Dinner Shift (King James Dining Room)
7:30-9:00
Session 7 with Chuck Madden (Great Hall)
(Childcare provided from 7:00pm until 9:15pm)
9:30
Glen Live (Great Hall)
A variety show with some talent and lots of fun!
(register for tryouts)
Chuck Madden has had careers in ministry, business, and the military. For the last 20 years he has been the owner and senior consultant at Soter Life Assurance. He earned a bachelor's degree from Texas A&M after which he joined the Marine Corps. By the time of his discharge, Madden had reached the rank of Captain and was awarded a purple heart. Along with his business and military career, he has served on staff with the OUBCM and the Navigators. Madden and his wife Robbye have 3 children and 9 grandchildren.
Glen Eyrie is an English Tudor-style castle built in 1871 by General William Jackson Palmer, the founder of Colorado Springs. This house was his and his wife's dream home, and is near Colorado Springs in the northwest foothills just north of the Garden of the Gods rock formations (now a city park).
FRIDAY
7:00-7:45
Black Wristbands: First Breakfast Shift (King James Dining Room)
Blue Wristbands: Time Alone With God
8:00-8:45
Blue Wristbands: Second Breakfast Shift (King James Dining Room)
Black Wristbands: Time Alone With God
9:00
Load up Transportation
(Place luggage outside of your cabin for pickup)
10:00
Depart
10:01
Look forward to next year
Workshops
Monday
register
Answered Prayer's "Forgotten Factor" (1 John 5:14-15)
(Great Hall)
Dr. Tom Elliff, Former President of the IMB, OKC, OK
Effective praying, the prayer God hears and answers, involves asking "according to His will." This brief study outlines six steps to finding the will of God, asking accordingly, and marveling in the joy of answered prayer.
Discipleship in 2023: 6 Suggestions from the Life of Paul from 2 Timothy
(Carriage House Dining)
Chris Haynes, College Pastor at Trinity Baptist Church, Norman, OK
How do you disciple people? What is your plan and purpose? Come and learn from the Apostle Paul as we examine how he discipled his son in the faith and learn 6 simple suggestions to get us back on track.
Does God Really Care about Me: Psalm 139 (Women Only)
(Castle 303)
Diana Elliff, Speaker & Bible Teacher, OKC, OK
Many people see God's omniscience, His all-knowing nature, as a barrier to His care for us. After all, how could He love us, knowing our innermost thoughts and struggles. This study reveals that what seems a barrier is a blessing instead…and shows how you can live "caught up in His care".
Filling the Hole in Holiness: Defining, Discussing, and Implementing Holiness in Our Daily Lives
(Big Horn Lower)
Clay Phillips, Director Carl Albert BCM, Poteau, OK
You read about it all through the Bible, but what is holiness? How are we supposed to live like that? Come to this workshop to learn the Biblical principles about how to be holy like God is holy.
Playing for Keeps: Making the Most of God’s Word
(Cedar Ridge Upper)
Micah Englehart, Representative from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, TX
"Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and keep it."
How do grace and obedience fit together in the New Testament? What does God really expect from me? What should I expect from other Christians in my life? Come explore how to get traction in the grace of absorbing God's Word and truly obeying it, so that you can be ready to serve God without hindrances.
When This Lady Greets You at Church, but You’ve Just Suffered Your Greatest Loss: Grief, a Visceral Experience
(Oaks Meeting Room)
Jennifer Story, Staff OUBCM, Norman, OK
How to respond to toxic positivity. We are not talking about grief, we are looking at how it is done.
Wednesday
Block One
register
“Do You Ask the Lord of the Universe for Peanuts, Toys, and Trinkets, or for Nations and Continents?” -Dawson Trotman
(Carriage House Dining)
Kurt Shiver, Staff at UF BCM, Gainesville, FL
In this workshop, we will be discussing individuals in modern missions who dared to ask God to give them nations and continents for his glory. Come and be inspired by their stories of total surrender to make disciples of all nations.
Freedom to Fail: How the Gospel Frees Us from Fear, Shame, and Guilt
(Oaks Meeting Room)
Gavin Hart, College Pastor at Redemption Church, OKC, OK
Do you ever find yourself struggling with the fear of making the wrong choice or saying the wrong thing? Do you sometimes avoid an opportunity or people because you struggle facing the thought of failure and rejection? God has good news for you. Come hear how our identity in Christ frees us to try; even if we fail.
How Do You Overcome Your Fear of Witnessing?
(Great Hall)
Max Barnett, Former Director OUBCM, Norman, OK
Come learn how to do so and how to graciously turn conversation into witnessing opportunities. This workshop can help equip you to be engaged in a lifetime of sharing Christ and helping fulfill the Great Commission of making multiplying disciples.
Joy. One Little Word Makes All the Difference
(Big Horn Lower)
Dr. Jennifer Slater, Lecturer, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
As Christians we are told to be joyful always, but is that really possible? Can you choose to live with joy even when you aren't really happy? Joy is one of the greatest apologetics for the Christian life, but would people look at your life and want what you have? Are you tired of trying to be your own source of joy? We will look at what the Bible says about joy and look at reasons why every Christian can have a perspective of joy regardless of their circumstances.
Preparing to Start Your Career? Perspective on Ministry in the Workplace from a Corporate Chaplin
(Castle 303)
James Lee, Corporate Chaplain at Kimray Inc & OUBCM Staff, Norman, OK
I will talk about ministry skills that will help you to continue to have a ministry after college and point out differences that I have experienced.
We're Going to Pray
(Castle 203)
Aaron & Milarosa John, Pastor and wife at Hope Church, Norman, OK
Come join us in a time of guided prayer! We encourage you to come only if you are comfortable with praying aloud. Bring your Bible and be ready to participate in communal prayer!
Wednesday
Block Two
register
Being Trapped in the Enemy’s Web of “Steal, Kill, and Destroy” - International Missions
(Oaks Meeting Room)
James Judd, OneLink International, OKC, OK
Lostness looks different in cultures isolated from the truth of God. In this breakout you’ll hear the stories of what it’s like to be caught in the web of “steal, kill, and destroy.” Then you’ll learn some practical ways you can learn to communicate the truth of the Gospel in a way they can understand, so that they may have life and have it abundantly as Jesus promised.
Decision Making the Wise Way
(Great Hall)
John Strappazon, Trajectory Ministries, Fort Worth, TX
Wisdom is the ability to see life from God’s point of view and is essential in decision making. As we make decisions, how do we obtain this God-given wisdom and apply it in our own situations? How do we make the best possible decisions?
Forgiveness Is a Big Deal With God
(Castle 303)
Sandra Barnett, Homemaker, Norman, OK
One of the most joyous and freeing realizations in life is to be like Paul when he said he always attempted to have a clear conscience between himself, God and others. We have all been offended, hurt, let down, betrayed, lied about, ignored, or left out. Come learn some practical ways to resolve this pain.
The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit
(Big Horn Lower)
John Mark Hart, Pastor at Redemption Church, OKC, OK
You probably have lots of questions like: Who is the Holy Spirit? How does the Spirit help me to follow Jesus? What does it mean to be filled with the Spirit? How does the Spirit help me read, understand, and apply scripture? How does the Spirit help me pray? What is the Spirit’s role in guiding me as I make big decisions? How can I discover and deploy my spiritual gifts? What is the difference between the Spirit’s conviction and the devil’s condemnation? How do I distinguish between the authentic work of the Spirit and various spiritual counterfeits? How can I experience more of the power and joy of the Spirit in my daily life? Come discuss what the Bible has to say about these and other questions regarding the person and work of the Holy Spirit. Bring your own questions with you!
Real Men Have Emotions and Know How to Use Them (Men Only)
(Carriage House Dining)
Kyle Thomas, Director UCO BCM, Edmond, OK
Are you a man? Then this is the workshop for you! Come learn what the Bible says about the intersection of manliness and emotions so we can better live like Jesus.
Scripture Memory
(Cedar Ridge Upper)
Matt Holland, Staff OUBCM, Norman, OK
Memorizing God’s Word is a key component to unlocking faith, obedience, love, and fruitfulness in your life! Let's cover the basics of Scripture Memory: why to get started, how to get started, and how to keep going. This workshop will not return void!
Thursday
register
Discipling for Leadership: How do we make disciples who serve and lead?
(Carriage House Dining)
Garrett Slater, Minister to College Students, Bethel Baptist Church, Norman, OK
Discipleship in its best form helps Christians follow Jesus; and all people involved in a discipleship relationship will look more like Jesus as they are sanctified by the Holy Spirit. We learn and encourage disciplines like prayer, bible reading, evangelism, scripture memory, etc. But what about the need for Christian leadership in families, the workplace, the local church and other areas? There is a tremendous lack of Christian leadership in many arenas, and leadership skills can be developed in discipleship and applied to the Christian life.
Establishing and Accomplishing Your Purpose in Life
(Great Hall)
Chuck Madden, Businessman, Pilot Point, TX
According to Psalm 139 and other Scripture we are each made special by God and for a determined purpose. As the apostle Paul admonished, “Run your race to win.”
Insights on Trauma, Grief, and Mental Health
(Big Horn Lower)
JT & Jaime Kliewer, Pastor at River Church, Norman, OK
Oftentimes we find ourselves fighting to get our hearts right with God and our lives on a good path, only to end up feeling even more stuck than when we started. This workshop will give a few broad insights into how trauma, grief, and mental health challenges may be affecting us more than we realize. A growing understanding will help us manage expectations for ourselves and others facing these struggles and begin the process of restoration and wholeness.
Prayer According to Jesus
(Oaks Meeting Room)
Trey Hedrick, Director SOSU BCM, Durant, OK
With revival on our minds, let's take a look at Jesus' instruction for prayer in Luke 11. We'll see how this passage points forward to the growth of the early church and how its application is essential to personal and corporate growth and revival today.
Who is God, and Why Does It Matter?
(Castle 303)
Wanda Strappazon, Trajectory Ministries, Fort Worth, TX
There are many different ideas on who God is - a life force that is in all of us, a vengeful ruler, many different gods....Who is God and what difference does it make that I get this one right?
James
Challenge
1st Level
Reading James 5 times in 5 days
2nd Level
Reading James 5 times in 5 days.
Answer the
general observation question sheet about each chapter.
3rd Level
Reading James 5 times in 5 days.
Answer the
general observation question sheet about each chapter.
Find a new verse from James to memorize over the week.
Time Alone With God (7-Minutes)
? Minutes
preparing your resources
1⁄2 Minute
preparing your heart
You might pray,
“Lord, cleanse my heart so You can speak to me through the Scriptures. Make my mind alert, my soul active, and my heart responsive. Surround me with Your presence during this time.”
Review Psalm 139:23-34 - Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting!
3 Minutes
read the Bible and listen to God
options
- Take the James challenge -
- Continue your current reading -
- Pick any passage you want to read -
Here are some other passages that might be good starting places this week:
1 Thessalonians 1 & 2
Psalm 1
Psalm 119:1–11
Philippians 2
2 Minutes
engage with scripture
Draw/Describe (out loud) the picture that comes to mind when you read then pray your picture back to God.
Ask/Answer General Observation Questions (above)
In motion - literally clap the syllables of the words as you read.
Make up a rhythmic pattern or melody to one of the verses in this passage.
Imagine you are interviewing the person God inspired to write this passage. What would you say?
Reflect on the times you’ve seen these principles at work.
Find something in nature that can remind you of this moment.
1 1/2 Minutes
speak to God in prayer
Praying through the ACTS is a easy guide.
Adoration
This is the purest kind of prayer because it’s all for God. Tell the Lord that you love Him. Reflect on His greatness. See the diagram for help.
Confession
Confession is a formal statement admitting/agreeing that one is guilty. When we apply this to prayer, it means we agree with God’s estimation of what we’ve done.
Thanksgiving
Think of several specific things to thank Him for: your family, your business, your church— even thank Him for hardships.
Supplication
This means to “ask for, earnestly and humbly.” Pray for others, and for yourself. Include people around the world, missionaries, friends, and those who have yet to hear about Jesus.
General Observation questions:
What did the reading say about Jesus?
What did the reading say about God?
What did the reading say about sin?
What did the reading say about man?
Is there a sin to avoid?
Is there a promise to believe?
Is there an example to follow?
Is there a command to obey?
