NOV 18, 2023 • 10AM-3PM • CHRIST CHURCH BIRMINGHAM
YOUTH WORKERS CONFERENCE
We will have six great speakers discussing topics like:
Prioritizing Marriage in Ministry, How to Get Your Foot in the Door at Schools, Writing an Effective Bible Study, and Team Building. Cost is $10 for meal.
It will be located at Christ Church Birmingham
5091 Caldwell Mill Rd, Birmingham, AL 35242
ALAN BEASLEY
Presiding Elder in North Alabama GMC and Senior Pastor at Jasper First Methodist
Alan Beasley is approaching 39 years in pastoral ministry, currently the Senior Pastor of Jasper First Methodist Church, having served there since June, 2011. Uniquely, this was his second time to be appointed to Jasper First as he was the Associate Pastor/Youth Director from 1984-1987. He served several churches across North Alabama before moving to Jasper from Russellville. He also served as the founding Director of Alumni at Asbury Theological Seminary from 1990-1993. He is currently appointed as an Elder in the Global Methodist Church.
Alan is a husband and father as well as pastor/teacher. He and Lori have been married 42 years and have two grown children, Diana (James) and Preston (Lauren), and a grandson Grayson. Alan graduated from the University of North Alabama and Asbury Theological Seminary.
Alan has been privileged to serve the Lord in many ways beyond the local church, preaching revivals and camp meetings all over the country, serving the Emmaus community, working with youth in various ways, mission work in Honduras and Haiti, and doing things pastors do. He authored a daily devotional book in November, 2015, “Growing Moments in the Presence of God.”
Alan has basically one interest outside the church and his family. Cycling. Road cycling. Addicted. Enough said.
John David Crowe
Campus Pastor for Friendship at Cambridge
Leading Worship
John David's journey began in a deeply Christian environment, where church played a pivotal role in his family life. Growing up, he attended a Christian elementary school and actively participated in his youth group, engaging in meaningful mission trips and serving at his local church. At the age of 17, he made a profound decision to completely surrender his life to Christ, committing to grow as a devoted disciple.
Following his passion for faith and ministry, John pursued his education at a Christian Bible school in Texas after graduating from high school. Upon completing his studies, he returned to his hometown of Alabama, where he wholeheartedly served in his local church.
It was during this time that John discovered his love for songwriting, using his musical talents to inspire and uplift the church community. With dedication and enthusiasm, he shared his songs with different bands and utilized various venues to encourage others in their faith journeys.
Over the span of 26 years, John held multiple roles in ministry, ranging from worship leader to student pastor and technical director, working in three different churches. His diverse experiences enriched his understanding of faith and leadership.
Presently, John David serves as the Creative Arts Pastor and Campus Pastor at Friendship at Cambridge, while also pursuing his passion for music as a songwriter. He resides in Athens, AL, together with his wife Jessica and their daughter Jovie.
Aside from his ministry responsibilities, John also owns Innovative Media Pros, a venture that likely aligns with his creative pursuits.
DR.MICHAEL & ANGELA MILLER
Presiding Elder in North Alabama GMC and Lead Pastor at Friendship Church
Rev. Dr. Michael Miller has served faithfully in international and national Christian ministry for over 34 years. Michael is passionate about leading people to Christ and seeing the Holy Spirit work in people’s lives. Michael is blessed with a wonderful family including his wife, Angela, of over 28 years, and four adult children. Michael enjoys time with his family and the outdoors.
Michael grew up in Tuscaloosa and began in the ministry in 1989 in Hawaii with Youth with a Mission. Michael’s time in Bible College in Hawaii would be a base for further mission work where he also served in the Philippines, Hong Kong, India, Africa, and Central America in a wide range of ministry settings (church planting, evangelism, community development, teaching English, etc.). Michael received his graduate and undergraduate degrees with honors and various distinguished scholar awards from the University of Alabama and his Master of Divinity degree from Asbury Seminary in Kentucky where he received his doctorate as a Beeson Fellow. Currently Michael serves as a Presiding Elder in the Global Methodist Church in the North Alabama Conference. He has also served on various conference and district leadership teams within the North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church. These include serving as chair of Evangelism for the North Alabama Conference for five years, serving on the Church Growth and Revitalization Team for the North Alabama Conference, serving as District Youth Coordinator for the Southwest District, etc. Before entering fulltime ministry, Michael worked as a medical social worker in the neonatal intensive care unit of DCH Regional Medical Center, Hospice of West Alabama, and the Veteran’s Affairs (VA) Medical Center in Tuscaloosa. Michael has also conducted research for the National Institute of Aging with UAB and the Alabama Bureau of Geriatric Psychiatry.
LEE MICHAEL
North Alabama GMC Youth Coordinator, Head of Behold Ministries, and Youth Pastor for Friendship Church
DEBI DEBOER
Ministry Director and Area Director for First Priority, Alabama
Debi DeBoer-First Priority of Alabama & Priority Kids of Alabama Debi Deboer has been on staff for the past 26 years serving as Ministry Director for The Greater Birmingham area. The vision of First Priority is to take the Hope of Christ to every student by networking local churches to partner around school campuses to equip students to share their faith with their peers.
There are 272 campuses in greater Birmingham with 163,301 students and we want to reach every last one with the Gospel. "I am passionate about this generation and I want to make sure they are grounded in biblical truth and not a product of the culture around them. "
She is happily married to James Deboer and has three children Lindi, Lani and Joppe. She enjoys reading, traveling, relaxing at the lake and spending time with friends and family.
BEN BIRDSONG
Your Youth Ministry Curriculum and Author
Ben Birdsong is a church and para-church student ministry veteran and currently serves as the Minister of Missions at Christ Church in Birmingham, Alabama. He is also an adjunct professor teaching children, youth, and family ministries at Birmingham Theological Seminary. Ben also helps churches with custom curriculum through Your Youth Ministry Curriculum and authors with book projects through Birdsong Innovations.
Ben has bachelor’s degrees in Marketing and Human Resource Management from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, a Master of Divinity degree from Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School, and a Doctor of Ministry in Ministry to Emerging Generations from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.
As an author, Ben has written the devotional books Words from the Cross: 7 Statements that Will Transform Your Life, journeying through Jesus’ final moments before His death, and James: Everyday Faith.
Ben is married to Liz. He enjoys reading, writing, watching movies, and blogging at www.benbirdsong.com.
JOHN DAVID
CROWE
MICHAEL & ANGELA
MILLER
DEBI
DEBOER
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Ben Birdsong is a church and para-church student ministry veteran and currently serves as the Minister of Missions at Christ Church in Birmingham, Alabama. He is also an adjunct professor teaching children, youth, and family ministries at Birmingham Theological Seminary. Ben also helps churches with custom curriculum through Your Youth Ministry Curriculum and authors with book projects through Birdsong Innovations.
Ben has bachelor’s degrees in Marketing and Human Resource Management from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, a Master of Divinity degree from Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School, and a Doctor of Ministry in Ministry to Emerging Generations from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.
As an author, Ben has written the devotional books Words from the Cross: 7 Statements that Will Transform Your Life, journeying through Jesus’ final moments before His death, and James: Everyday Faith.
Ben is married to Liz. He enjoys reading, writing, watching movies, and blogging at www.benbirdsong.com.
BEN BIRDSONG
Your Youth Ministry Curriculum and Author
Rev. Dr. Michael Miller has served faithfully in international and national Christian ministry for over 34 years. Michael is passionate about leading people to Christ and seeing the Holy Spirit work in people’s lives. Michael is blessed with a wonderful family including his wife, Angela, of over 28 years, and four adult children. Michael enjoys time with his family and the outdoors.
Michael grew up in Tuscaloosa and began in the ministry in 1989 in Hawaii with Youth with a Mission. Michael’s time in Bible College in Hawaii would be a base for further mission work where he also served in the Philippines, Hong Kong, India, Africa, and Central America in a wide range of ministry settings (church planting, evangelism, community development, teaching English, etc.). Michael received his graduate and undergraduate degrees with honors and various distinguished scholar awards from the University of Alabama and his Master of Divinity degree from Asbury Seminary in Kentucky where he received his doctorate as a Beeson Fellow. Currently Michael serves as a Presiding Elder in the Global Methodist Church in the North Alabama Conference. He has also served on various conference and district leadership teams within the North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church. These include serving as chair of Evangelism for the North Alabama Conference for five years, serving on the Church Growth and Revitalization Team for the North Alabama Conference, serving as District Youth Coordinator for the Southwest District, etc. Before entering fulltime ministry, Michael worked as a medical social worker in the neonatal intensive care unit of DCH Regional Medical Center, Hospice of West Alabama, and the Veteran’s Affairs (VA) Medical Center in Tuscaloosa. Michael has also conducted research for the National Institute of Aging with UAB and the Alabama Bureau of Geriatric Psychiatry.
DR.MICHAEL & ANGELA MILLER
Presiding Elder in North Alabama GMC and Lead Pastor at Friendship Church
YWC23
Debi DeBoer-First Priority of Alabama & Priority Kids of Alabama Debi Deboer has been on staff for the past 26 years serving as Ministry Director for The Greater Birmingham area. The vision of First Priority is to take the Hope of Christ to every student by networking local churches to partner around school campuses to equip students to share their faith with their peers.
There are 272 campuses in greater Birmingham with 163,301 students and we want to reach every last one with the Gospel. "I am passionate about this generation and I want to make sure they are grounded in biblical truth and not a product of the culture around them. "
She is happily married to James Deboer and has three children Lindi, Lani and Joppe. She enjoys reading, traveling, relaxing at the lake and spending time with friends and family.
