Canyon Ministries

Cedar Falls Bible Conference

I recently had the opportunity to speak at the 100-year anniversary of the Cedar Falls Bible Conference in Iowa.  This 8-day conference had a separate youth track going on for students who wanted to learn about biblical and creation apologetics, as well as developing a solid walk with Christ. 

I was thrilled to speak alongside my friend Dave Glander.  Dave and I first met on our Christian Leader’s Trip (CLT) through the Grand Canyon 10 years ago.  He and I hit it off and have stayed in touch over the past decade.  Dave recently started working with Reasons for Hope, the organization founded by our long-time friend and fellow ministry partner, Carl Kerby.  Many of you have had the opportunity to raft the canyon with Carl.  He is always a great blessing to us!

In addition to Dave Glander, we were also joined by Brian Scoggin, long-time drummer for Casting Crowns, as one of the speakers.   He recently stepped down from the band to pursue pastoring and other ministry opportunities.  I greatly enjoyed the camaraderie and conversations that developed between the three of us as we talked about family, ministry, and living the best life in Christ as husbands and fathers.

Throughout the conference, more than 50 students heard 3 different talks each day.  These were not your ordinary teenagers.  No, they were highly intelligent, highly interested, and highly engaged in everything that was presented.  Being a student ministries pastor for 12 years, I can tell you this group was not your average set of junior high and high schoolers!  They were eager to learn all we shared and had fantastic questions during every session.

Apart from sharing with these students the message of the Flood and the Grand Canyon, we also talked about creation astronomy, origins, and the authority of God’s Word.  Beyond apologetics, the students were given new insight regarding their own significance to God, and the love He has for them in so many ways.  I believe the connections we made with the students were life-changing.

If you’re ever looking for a speaker for your church or group to speak at a service, seminar, camp, or conference, let us know!  We’re ready and able to speak nationwide and be a voice in the wilderness wherever God calls!

For the King!

Nate Loper

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