CASL

January 18-20, 2024

Theme: Persevere
Scripture Reference: James 1:2-4
"Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything."

Meet the Speakers

Fred "Chip" Luter

Senior Associate Pastor | Franklin Avenue Baptist Church - New Orleans, Louisiana

Fred “Chip” Luter, III is a native of New Orleans, LA. He serves as the Senior Associate Pastor at Franklin Avenue Baptist Church. Chip has a strong passion for preaching and teaching the Word of God, as well as living out the Great Commandment and the Great Commission. Even though the Lord has blessed Chip to serve at amazing places of ministry, the greatest blessing is his wife and children. Chip is married to the love of his life, Jasmine, and they have three precious kids, Fred, IV (Drew), Zoe Grace, and Gabrielle Sierra.

Dr. Kelly King

Women's Minister | Quail Springs Baptist Church - Oklahoma City, OK

Dr. Kelly King is the Women's Minister at Quail Springs Baptist Church in Oklahoma City, OK. She was previously the Manager of Magazines/Devotional Publishing and Women's Ministry Training for Lifeway Christian Resources. She holds a master of theology degree and doctorate of ministry degree from Gateway Seminary. She also co-hosts the MARKED podcast for Lifeway Women and is a frequent contributor to Bible studies, blogs, and articles.

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Todd Kaunitz

Lead Pastor | New Beginnings Baptist Church - Longview, Texas

Todd Kaunitz is the Lead Pastor of New Beginnings Baptist Church, located in East Texas. Since his arrival in 2010, God has moved in a gracious way, allowing New Beginnings to baptize more than 2,200 people. The church has grown from an average of 450 in weekly worship attendance to three campuses and more than 2,750 people. Todd is a Pastor, conference speaker, and consultant who is passionate about leading people and churches to pursue God's presence in prayer. A graduate of East Texas Baptist University, Todd and his wife, Adrian, have been married for twenty-two years and have three children.

CASL 2024 Schedule
Thursday, January 18, 2024
3:00pm	Hotel Check-In
4:00pm	CASL Conference Check-In Edwards Conference Room, Rogers Spiritual Life Center
4:30pm	East Texas Welcome Baker Chapel, Rogers Spiritual Life Center
5:00pm	Roundtables Campus Recreation + Intramurals Great Commission Center 108 Emerging Leaders Great Commission Center 201 Student Organizations + Greek Life Great Commission Center 203 Student Government Discipleship Room, Ornelas Student Center New Student Orientation + Welcome Week Calvert Meeting Room, Ornelas Student Center Student Ministries Blankenship Meeting Room, Ornelas Student Center Residence Life Edwards Governance Room, Ornelas Student Center Student Activities Steve and Penny Carlile Hall
6:00pm	Dinner Great Hall, Great Commission Center
7:00pm	General Session 1 Speaker: Chip Luter Baker Chapel, Rogers Spiritual Life Center
8:30pm	Glow Games Dean Healthplex
10:00pm	Hotel
Friday, January 19, 2024
8:30am	General Session 2 Speaker: Dr. Kelly King Baker Chapel, Rogers Spiritual Life Center
10:00am	Coffee Break with Travelin' Tom's Coffee Truck Rainey Street
10:30am	Roundtables Campus Recreation + Intramurals Great Commission Center 108 Emerging Leaders Great Commission Center 201 Student Organizations + Greek Life Great Commission Center 203 Student Government Discipleship Room, Ornelas Student Center New Student Orientation + Welcome Week Calvert Meeting Room, Ornelas Student Center Student Ministries Blankenship Meeting Room, Ornelas Student Center Residence Life Edwards Governance Room, Ornelas Student Center Student Activities Steve and Penny Carlile Hall
11:30am	Workshops Prayer \| Mrs. Holly Edwards Edwards Conference Center, Rogers Spiritual Life Center Do you struggle in your prayer life? Are you looking for ways to grow in prayer? Join Holly Edwards as she discusses what her walk with prayer looks like and how she continues to cultivate a healthy prayer life in the midst of daily life. Solitude \| Dr. Matt Baird Scarborough Hall 207 Do you ever feel overwhelmed in life? Have you ever tried to spend time just sitting before the Father and resting in His presence? Join Dr. Matt Baird as he walks us through biblical solitude and how we can practice escaping the noise to be with God in the midst of both our ups and downs. Biblical Intake and Practice \| Mr. Scott McCurdy Scarborough Hall 313 Does reading the Bible seem more like a chore and less like an opportunity to spend time with God? Do you struggle with how to apply biblical principles to your life? Join Scott McCurdy as he digs into why time in Scripture matters so much in our spiritual health and how we can integrate what we learn into our everyday walks. Discipleship \| Dr. Casey Merrifield Woods Great Room, Ornelas Student Center Do you struggle with leading others closer to Christ while still figuring it out yourself? Do you know what true discipleship looks like? Join Dr. Casey Merrifield as she explores the importance of discipleship for ourselves and the community that surrounds us. Evangelism \| Mr. Josiah Jones Edwards Governance Room, Ornelas Student Center Do you ever feel inadequate to spread the gospel and fulfill the Great Commission? Does the idea of talking to others about Jesus make you nervous? Join Josiah Jones as he assesses the tools we need to effectively plant seeds and demonstrate our one true purpose as believers. Worship and Service \| Dr. Kyle Grizzard Great Commission Center 202 Did you know that worship isn’t only through song? Have you ever thought about how service is an act of worship itself? Join Dr. Kyle Grizzard as he reflects on how true worship and service should be desired and reflected throughout our daily life.
12:30pm	Lunch Great Hall, Great Commission Center
1:30pm	Workshops Prayer \| Mrs. Holly Edwards Edwards Conference Center, Rogers Spiritual Life Center Do you struggle in your prayer life? Are you looking for ways to grow in prayer? Join Holly Edwards as she discusses what her walk with prayer looks like and how she continues to cultivate a healthy prayer life in the midst of daily life. Solitude \| Dr. Matt Baird Scarborough Hall 207 Do you ever feel overwhelmed in life? Have you ever tried to spend time just sitting before the Father and resting in His presence? Join Dr. Matt Baird as he walks us through biblical solitude and how we can practice escaping the noise to be with God in the midst of both our ups and downs. Biblical Intake and Practice \| Mr. Scott McCurdy Scarborough Hall 313 Does reading the Bible seem more like a chore and less like an opportunity to spend time with God? Do you struggle with how to apply biblical principles to your life? Join Scott McCurdy as he digs into why time in Scripture matters so much in our spiritual health and how we can integrate what we learn into our everyday walks. Discipleship \| Dr. Casey Merrifield Woods Great Room, Ornelas Student Center Do you struggle with leading others closer to Christ while still figuring it out yourself? Do you know what true discipleship looks like? Join Dr. Casey Merrifield as she explores the importance of discipleship for ourselves and the community that surrounds us. Evangelism \| Mr. Josiah Jones Edwards Governance Room, Ornelas Student Center Do you ever feel inadequate to spread the gospel and fulfill the Great Commission? Does the idea of talking to others about Jesus make you nervous? Join Josiah Jones as he assesses the tools we need to effectively plant seeds and demonstrate our one true purpose as believers. Worship and Service \| Dr. Kyle Grizzard Great Commission Center 202 Did you know that worship isn’t only through song? Have you ever thought about how service is an act of worship itself? Join Dr. Kyle Grizzard as he reflects on how true worship and service should be desired and reflected throughout our daily life.
2:30pm	General Session 3 Speaker: Todd Kaunitz Baker Chapel, Rogers Spiritual Life Center
4:00pm	Snack Break Ornelas Student Center
4:30pm	Roundtables Campus Recreation + Intramurals Great Commission Center 108 Emerging Leaders Great Commission Center 201 Student Organizations + Greek Life Great Commission Center 203 Student Government Discipleship Room, Ornelas Student Center New Student Orientation + Welcome Week Calvert Meeting Room, Ornelas Student Center Student Ministries Blankenship Meeting Room, Ornelas Student Center Residence Life Edwards Governance Room, Ornelas Student Center Student Activities Steve and Penny Carlile Hall
5:30pm	College Debriefs University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Great Commission Center 202 Hardin-Simmons University Edwards Governance Room, Ornelas Student Center Howard Payne University Calvert Meeting Room, Ornelas Student Center Houston Christian University Discipleship Room, Ornelas Student Center Oklahoma Baptist University Great Commission Center 108 Dallas Baptist University Edwards Conference Center, Rogers Spiritual Life Center
7:00pm	Dinner at Bear Creek + T-Shirt Swap Bear Creek Smokehouse 10857 TX-154, Marshall, TX 75670
10:30pm	Hotel
Saturday, January 20, 2024
9:00am	Roundtables Campus Recreation + Intramurals Great Commission Center 108 Emerging Leaders Great Commission Center 201 Student Organizations + Greek Life Great Commission Center 203 Student Government Discipleship Room, Ornelas Student Center New Student Orientation + Welcome Week Calvert Meeting Room, Ornelas Student Center Student Ministries Blankenship Meeting Room, Ornelas Student Center Residence Life Edwards Governance Room, Ornelas Student Center Student Activities Steve and Penny Carlile Hall
10:00am	Worship and Closing Charge with Dr. J. Blair Blackburn Baker Chapel, Rogers Spiritual Life Center
10:45am	Handoff to CASL Host 2025 Baker Chapel, Rogers Spiritual Life Center

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Before completing the registration webform at the bottom of the page, please first download and complete the Group Registration Spreadsheet. You will upload this completed spreadsheet when you complete the webform. Please note, the registration deadline is Friday, December 1.

Payment

Cost per person is $70
Payment for CASL will be due by credit card upon arrival.
Payment should match the number of participants shown on the Group Registration Spreadsheet. If you have additional students/staff to add after the spreadsheet is submitted, payment can still be made at check-in.
Note: Any additional participants added after Friday, December 1 may not receive conference swag (mainly the t-shirt)

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East Texas Baptist University

	Name/Title	Division	Phone
	Laura Coursey Director, Student Life	Student Engagement	903.923.2326	Send Message	View Bio

January 18-20, 2024

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