Faith Statement
- We believe that the Bible is the infallible Word of God; that it is His holy and inspired Word; and that it is the supreme and final authority in doctrine and practice.
- We believe in one God, existing in three persons – Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
- We believe in the deity of our Lord and Jesus Christ, born of the Virgin Mary.
- Christ led a sinless life; took upon Himself all our sins; died and rose again; is seated at the right hand of God the Father; and is coming again in power and glory.
- We believe all men are lost and face the righteous judgment of God and need to receive Jesus Christ in their heart by faith and repentance through His shed blood upon the cross.
- We believe Christ rose from the dead and is coming again.
- We believe in the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and eternal life.
- We believe in holy Christian living and that we must have concern for the social issues of others.
- We believe in the unity of the Body of Christ, composed of all those who have received Christ into their heart.
- We believe in taking the gospel to all parts of the world by preaching salvation, producing disciples and partnering with Christian leaders around the globe.
Student Conference Overviews
Below is general information for all our conferences. Our menu at the bottom of the page offers detailed info about individual conferences.
The Strength to Stand Student Bible Conferences are designed to offer a well-balanced, intense conference that will challenge the student to go beyond the surface of casual Christianity and bring them into a lifetime commitment to Jesus Christ. Born of a vision to see thousands of students congregating on the beaches of the Gulf Coast and in the Great Smoky Mountains these conferences are designed for students yearning for a deeper, more effective relationship with Christ. In addition to discipleship, students will be given the opportunity to respond to the gospel. We make no apology in confronting lost students with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
The conferences are under the supervision of the Scott Dawson Evangelistic Association, Inc., which is recognized by the IRS as a nonprofit organization. Since 1987 this Association has been actively involved in conference ministries throughout the United States.
To request an informational packet, please fill out the online form by clicking here.
Conference Attendees…
The conferences target students from sixth grade through college. Due to insurance regulations, it is SDEA’s policy to require each person to be in the sixth grade or at least twelve years of age. Because we try to effectively minister to such a wide range of students, please refrain from bringing younger children unless you acquire special permission from SDEA.
This year both conferences will be divided into two groups, Alpha and Omega. Each group will enjoy the same speakers and concerts. We are using two individual schedules in order to maximize our meeting space. We will try and meet your request for a specific group; however, it is important to remember that everything we do is based on first come, first serve.
Meals…
After the conference fee is paid the only expense your group will have is meals. You have two options for mealtime:- Many fine and fast food restaurants are located within a seven mile radius of the conference hotel. During designated times for meals, your church will be responsible for your group's transportation to and from the eating establishment.
- There are many restaurants that deliver. Please remember there may be an additional charge for delivery. Though room service is available on a cash basis, there will be no charging to any room.
The Scott Dawson Evangelistic Association has no involvement with any meal plan.
Counselors…
SDEA requires that for the first three (3) students of the same gender, one (1) counselor of that gender must be present. Then, for every five (5) students of the same gender at least one (1) counselor is required. We encourage you to bring as many counselors as possible.
A counselor should be mature, a member of your church, a Christian, at least 21 years of age, and should be balanced according to genders. You must have one counselor highlighted as the person in charge of your group. Unless otherwise noted, this will be the Student Minister. Please choose your counselors carefully.
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