About Us
How the ONE Conference came to be
Our Why
Some of my favorite youth events have been conferences. I love worshiping together and hearing a powerful message from the Gospel. I also love when the event has already been organized, and I can just show up and be present with my group. I don’t have to organize worship or go over the lesson - I can just be with students.
I also love when I get to be with other churches. It is so important that students know that they belong to the big “C” - and it is important for me as well. I need to be able to share with other youth pastors, hear about their challenges and the victories, and be part of encouraging each other to keep taking the next step and following God faithfully.
These things became the foundation of our vision for the “ONE Conference.” We want to create an event that sets ministries up for success. We want to create an event where student pastors can bring their students and invest in them, without the distractions that come from planning and managing an event. We also want to create an event where student pastors know that they are not alone and have a safe place to share and grow.
We are all a part of the One Church. When we come together, we’re reminded that we’re not alone, and our students get a clearer glimpse of how far God’s Kingdom reaches. We’re hoping that the ONE Conference can be a place where some of that coming together happens - and we’re hoping you’ll be there to be part of it.
-Brennan Johnson and the ONE Conference Team
Meet the ONE Conference Team
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Brennan Johnson
Brennan is the Director of Student Ministries at NorthEast Christian Church. A graduate of Lee University, he has served in many differing ministry settings: as a teacher, a camp counselor, and on church staff. Brennan is passionate about students, family, and board games.
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Jeremy Stewart
Jeremy has been in full-time youth ministry for 16 years, and has spent the last 12 at Southside Church of Christ. He received his MDiv from Asbury Theological Seminary in 2020. He loves partnering with other churches in the Lexington area to help share the love of Christ to students.
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Sam Crager
Sam is a graduate of Asbury University with a Bachelors degree in Christian Ministry. She is the Director of NextGen Ministry at Centenary Church. Sam is passionate about creating spaces where students feel comfortable to be themselves.
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Dee White
Dee is a graduate of the University of Kentucky. He has served as a music teacher, ministry intern, and now serves as the Director of Student Ministry at Centenary Church. Dee loves music, meaningful conversations, and fostering environments where students can know the voice of the Lord.