INITIATION (required for first time 7th graders)
Is this your first time @ J-Gen? Welcome! We are so excited to have you with us. Whether you’re a little worried about knowing what to expect, or just eager to learn as much as you can, this seminar will initiate you into the J-Gen experience. Designed with first-timers in mind, we will equip you to maximize your time at J-Gen.
INTERPRET
“Why do bad things happen to good people?” is a great question that often receives not-so-great answers. And yet, the Bible isn’t silent on this question; it provides wisdom to help us make sense of the bad things that happen in life. This seminar will look at two different characters and their stories in the Old Testament, shedding light on the question, “Why do bad things happen to good people?”
IMMERSED (boys only)
God calls us to be marked by holy purpose, to live above the temptations of this world. But how can we live out this high calling in a society that is obsessed with sex? How do we embody and promote purity to present and future generations? In this seminar, we will explore the destructive effects of how our culture forms us to think about sexuality and learn what it means to stand against the tide, rediscovering God's good gift of sex.
INNER (girls only)
In our culture, we all struggle to make sense of many mixed messages. As girls, we are evaluated on the basis of appearance: be beautiful, sexy, honest, polite, popular, smart (but not too smart), etc. How do we respect ourselves and be all of who the Lord made us to be while loving and edifying the opposite sex? In this seminar, together we will share honestly about the struggles women face and search Scripture to help us resolve some of these tensions.
INVEST
We were created for relationships. Without them, we collapse into isolation and loneliness. Scripture tells us of the importance of developing key accountability relationships. But what does this look like? How can we deepen casual friendships into spiritual ones? This seminar will seek to answer these questions and provide practical methods in seeking and developing Christ-centered relationships.
IDENTITY
Who am I? Am I my ethnicity? Am I my gender? Am I my accomplishments? What makes me...me? The search for identity is a monumental quest that each individual must face. This seminar seeks to explore the search for identity and see God's grace that leads us beyond identity. If you’ve ever struggled to define yourself, then this is the seminar for you.
IMAGINE
You love to dance, sing, act and make videos. But do these artistic impulses have a place in the Church and can they really glorify God? Indeed, what is the difference between doing these Arts for yourself and doing them for Jesus? In this seminar, we will dive into Scripture and learn about God’s desire to redeem the Arts for His glory, using these forms of expression to spread the Gospel to our generation!
INSA (Korean for “bow”)
Sometimes the hardest people to love are the ones who live with you in your house. Tensions run high and both parent and children think, “They don’t listen! They don’t understand!” And yet, God calls us to love, serve and give to our families, even when it is hard to like them! This seminar will investigate what the Bible teaches about family and help us process our own family experiences. If you struggle with honoring your parents, then this seminar might be for you!
INSURRECTION
Have you ever wondered why, as a Christian, you still struggle with sin? Why does it seem like part of you is in rebellion against yourself? Why are there times when you try so hard to live for God, and yet you fail? In this seminar we will explore and explain the competing desires within us that lead to this struggle. We will also talk through the real life implications of living with these competing desires.
ILLUMINATE
The dark is a dangerous place to live. Our vision of everything is distorted. We stumble around blindly, trying to make sense of a world that seems so full of shadows. “You were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light!” This is a clear call to learn a whole new way of seeing the world. Light makes everything visible, revealing what is true, beautiful and good. In this seminar we will examine what it means to live in the light, and also to be agents of light to others
IGNITION (13th grade only)
Leaving for college can be an exciting yet frightening time. There are new friends, new environments, new decisions, and don’t forget about managing your studies! In this seminar we will talk about how you can prepare for the challenges of college while also growing in your relationship with Christ once you get there.