Redefine Student Conference

Embracing your God-given identity in a world that seeks to destroy it.
Sept. 6, 2025, 9:45-3:00 pm
Goshen Baptist Church

Why redefine? 

Who am I?
Why am I here?
What is my purpose?


If you’ve ever asked these questions, you’re not alone. We’re all searching for meaning in a world full of noise, where everyone has an opinion, and social media tells us to chase whatever feels good.

But how do you know what’s true?

Redefine Student Conference is all about cutting through the noise and rediscovering the truth about who you are.

To redefine something means to give it new meaning. At Redefine, we’ll challenge the world’s false definitions and replace them with what God says is true:

You were created with infinite worth.
Your identity isn’t something you earn, it’s something you’ve received.
Your purpose isn’t random, it’s rooted in Christ.

Join us for a day of truth, worship, and real conversations, and step into who you were always meant to be.

What to expect:

Redefine isn’t just a one day event. It’s a movement. Here’s what’s in store:

Powerful Worship

Christ-centered worship music that glorifies the Lord

Biblical Teaching

Rich messages saturated in Scripture 

Thought-provoking Break Outs

Studies which dig deeper in the Word

Community and Connection

Fellowship with other students who are focus on growing their relationship with Christ

Last Year's Conference Highlights

Keynote Speaker: Matt Gregory

Matt Gregory served as a student pastor for 12 years before planting Soul Purpose Community Church (in Bealeton, Virginia), where he served as the lead pastor from 2005-2023.  Since 2021, Matt has served as the People Groups Strategist with the Southern Baptist Convention of Virginia (SBCV).  In that role, he helps pastors from the nations planting churches here in Virginia and Washington, D.C. Matt has a Bachelor's Degree (Church Ministry) and    
      Master's Degree (Christian Leadership) from Liberty University.  He is working on a Doctor of Ministry (from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary).

Additonal teachers:

Rachel Collins

Breakout Teacher
With a heart that has personally experienced the transformative power of deep communion with God through His Word, Rachel Collins has dedicated over a decade and a half to mentoring and teaching others to cultivate their own relationship with Him. Her time in ministry has led Rachel to develop the Treasuring God’s Word Bible Study Series. Originally written for her home church, these in-depth, verse-by-verse studies are now impacting churches and individuals nationwide. Rachel has been married for 25 years to her high school sweetheart, Tim, with whom she has two teenage sons, David and Michael. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Family Studies from Messiah College, and is a certified Biblical Counselor through the Association of Biblical Counselors.

Jacob Krahenbill

Breakout Teacher
Jacob Krahenbill was born and raised in Fluvanna county, VA. He is recently married to his beautiful bride, Reagan and enjoys being outdoors, hunting, and fishing. But the real truth is that Jacob is a sinner saved by God's amazing grace. The Lord pursued Jacob  when he was stuck in his own pride and shame and rescued him out of darkness and sin through the amazing gospel of Jesus Christ. By His grace Jacob now serves with the youth at New Life community church. He has also been given the privilege of  preaching to the congregation on
many occasions. 

Luke Johnson

Breakout Teacher
Luke grew up in Hillsville, Virginia, with three brothers and parents who lived out a sincere faith in Jesus. He fell in love with basketball at a young age, played through college at Union College in Kentucky, and now enjoys coaching the game.
Luke and his wife, Leah, are committed to following Jesus with their lives and love helping others do the same. He serves as the Student Ministry Director at The Way Church in
Henrico, VA. 

Who Can attend?

Redefine Conference is for all students in grades 6-12 and their adult leaders.

What should I bring?

A bible, a notebook, comfortable clothes and shoes, and a heart ready to grow.

What does it cost?

Absolutely nothing! Redefine Student Conference is a small church event for small churches, and we cover the cost of everything, including lunch!