Whether or not you’ve had the opportunity yet to attend the Defending the Faith Conference, you know that in order to explain or teach the faith, you have to first know and love it! We’re excited whenever we find a new resource that helps us along our own spiritual journey. That’s why we’re happy to…
Each fall, our team here at the Christian Outreach Office has the opportunity to look back at the conferences from the summer before we jump right into planning and accepting registrations for the following year. And while we’ll admit that the tremendous effort of everyone from our team to volunteers to speakers does result in…
Can I Get a Witness? For the past 14 years, I have been blessed to work in the Christian Outreach Office at Franciscan University of Steubenville. Prior to that, I was a youth minister that brought teens to youth conferences for 14 years. I have had the pleasure of speaking at dozens of youth and…
Being a youth leader can be one of the most rewarding and joyful experiences of your life. But there are also times when it presents its very own unique set of challenges. These are 10 times when being a youth leader is just the worst: 1. When you planned an outdoor activity, and it starts…
By John Beaulieu, Director of Marketing and Engagement at Steubenville Conferences When I was 18 years old, my life changed forever. I received new purpose, new direction, new love, and new life – all through an encounter with the living God! I personally discovered God’s unconditional love for me in a moment of trust and…