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UNITE 2024:  INVERSE

We can’t wait to join together for Jesus in the city of Murfreesboro! On February 2-3, we will be hosting UNITE 2024 at our Battlefield campus! Tell all your friends, and don’t forget to post it using #UNITE2024

Our theme for Unite 2024 is INVERSE. Inverse (n) simply means, “something that is the opposite or reverse of something else.” When Jesus spoke, His teachings were the inverse of what culture was and is saying. It was the opposite of what we would assume to be true. This year we will explore some of the most challenging and controversial teachings of Jesus. One of the most common truths that have regularly been applied to the person of Jesus is the fact that He comforts the afflicted and afflicts the comfortable. Yes, Jesus said and demonstrated the most loving, accepting, and grace-filled things. However, He also said some of the most complicated truths that even perplexed the people who knew Him best. Why? Because Jesus taught both grace AND truth! So, if we want to have the power to truly change our lives and this world, we must learn how to navigate the tensions between Jesus’ teachings.

Registration

Registration for UNITE 2024 is required for students, leaders, and Host Homes.
UNITE 2024 will be $55. Host Homes will receive one Student Participant registration free!

Please register below!

Student Participant Registration
Leader and Host Home Registration


If you have any questions, please email Traci Jefferson.

FAQ

Any additional questions can be directed to Traci Jefferson or call New Vision’s church office at 615-895-7167.

1. What is UNITE?

UNITE is a local “retreat” hosted by New Vision for students in grades 6-12. It’s an event where churches and student ministries from all over the Rutherford County area will come together to worship, attend breakouts, participate in mission activities, spend the night in host homes (overnight Friday), and most importantly, unite under the name of Christ.

2. What is the theme for UNITE?

UNITE 2024 theme:  INVERSE
Our theme for Unite 2024 is INVERSE. Inverse (n) simply means, “something that is the opposite or reverse of something else.” When Jesus spoke, His teachings were the inverse of what culture was and is saying. It was the opposite of what we would assume to be true. This year we will explore some of the most challenging and controversial teachings of Jesus. One of the most common truths that have regularly been applied to the person of Jesus is the fact that He comforts the afflicted and afflicts the comfortable. Yes, Jesus said and demonstrated the most loving, accepting, and grace-filled things. However, He also said some of the most complicated truths that even perplexed the people who knew Him best. Why? Because Jesus taught both grace AND truth! So, if we want to have the power to truly change our lives and this world, we must learn how to navigate the tensions between Jesus’ teachings.

3. Who is going to be leading this event?

Our speaker will be Jeff Wallace from Student Leadership University. Jeff currently serves on the Student Leadership University Team as the Executive Director of the LIFT Tour and Youth Pastor Summit. Jeff is nationally known as an urban ministry pioneer, communicator, innovator, and mentor.

For each local church that participates, their Student Ministry staff will coordinate the event.

The worship band for UNITE 2024 will be announced at a later date.

4. What are my main responsibilities as a leader?

As a leader, your main responsibilities will be to leading your students throughout the weekend, facilitating small group discussions based on the sessions, helping with transportation to the church and mission sites, up with your students, forming relationships with your group, being a part of each of the sessions, participating in mission projects, supervising students at the host home, and being a Christ-like example to your students at all times.

5. What are my main responsibilities as Host Home?

As a Host Home, you will be responsible for providing students/leaders with a place to sleep on Friday night (February 2nd) as well as breakfast for students/leaders on Saturday morning and dinner on Saturday night. Students will stay at your home on Friday night and Saturday during the break.

6. What does transportation look like for the weekend?

Transportation will be the responsibility of the leaders throughout the weekend.

7. Do I have to participate in all of the weekend events as a Host Home?

It is not required for Host Homes to be a part of all the events of the weekend. However, you may be needed to assist with transportation. Your group leader or ministry leader will be in contact with you if that is necessary.

8. Where will the mission sites be during the weekend?

All New Vision students will be participating in mission projects at local schools and businesses around Murfreesboro.

9. What does the small group time look like?

Small groups will be discussion based and go along with the sessions the students have participated in. During this time we want to make sure to encourage the students to participate by answering engaging questions. The more discussion that goes on, the better the group time will be.

10. Is my child required to spend the night in a host home in order to participate in Unite 2024?

No, it is not required for your child to stay overnight in a host home. Instead of staying in a host home overnight, they can be transported to and from the church by a parent or guardian. However, we do our best to make sure that your child is in a host home with a friend or schoolmate of their request. If you have any questions about sleeping arrangements and host homes, please let us know.

As an alternative, we encourage parents that have concerns about their child staying elsewhere overnight to consider becoming a host home themselves!

11. If I register now and something comes up later, will we be refunded?

Yes! All UNITE 2024 registration fees are fully refundable.