OBU to host retreat for high school students

ARKADELPHIA — Ouachita Baptist University is hosting a Called 2 Ministry Retreat July 28-29 on campus in Arkadelphia.

The two-day retreat is designed for high school students who sense God has called them into some area of vocational ministry or are interested in exploring the various areas of ministry available in today’s world. It is co-sponsored by Ouachita, The Prestonwood Network, Cross Church School of Ministry and the Arkansas Baptist State Convention.

Keynote speakers include Jarrett Stephens, teaching pastor at Prestonwood Baptist Church in Dallas; Brian Mills, college pastor at Cross Church, Fayetteville; and Jeremy Nottingham, senior pastor of First Baptist Church, Brandon, Miss. Worship will be led by Blake Johnson, student ministry worship leader at Prestonwood.

“Our goal for the retreat is to help prepare high school students on their journey in exploring God’s call to ministry,” said Ouachita President Ben Sells. “We look forward to our retreat leaders encouraging and equipping participants with fresh insights and practical resources.”

The retreat will include inspirational, educational and motivational sessions. Space is limited.

Registration is available online at https://www.obu.edu/c2m. The cost is $35 per person. Questions about the retreat can be emailed to C2M@obu.edu.

Regional pastors and worship arts ministers will lead the four keynote inspirational sessions. Several tracks of educational breakout sessions will allow participants opportunities to explore options in pastoral ministry, student and children’s ministry, worship arts, women’s and men’s ministry, administration, leadership, missions and more. The “What’s Next” motivational wrap-up sessions will provide practical applications, ideas and resources students can apply to effectively start preparing for a life of service.