NYC Tracks

At NYC you'll learn that there is no division between what you do in life and God. That means that while God continually blesses you the Lord can use you to bless others continuously! The time has finally come for you to choose your own NYC. Click on a track below to select which afternoon Track you would like to be a part of with other teenagers that share your passion. Remember, whatever you choose can be a part of God's loving plan for the world. There's something for everyone!

At NYC you'll have a chance to be a part of a mini sports camp and learn what it takes to get better at your favorite sport. You'll work with college coaches and professional athletes as they teach you how to improve not just in sports, but in life.

Men's Baseball
Women' s Softball
Football
Men's soccer
Women's Soccer
Men's Basketball
Women's Basketball

There are so many details that go into making great plays: directing, acting, stage' work, etc. Which aspect is right for you? Whether you want to be on the front stage or behind the scenes, this interactive opportunity will help you see how the various roles interconnect in a production. Just think about how your youth group could create a play so people around you could see and hear the gospel message!

Do you feel that Christians need to love others through their actions? Well, here's your chance! Be true to sharing your faith and compassion and join one of these teams: Habitat for Humanity, Painting the Schools, or Ministry To Others.

NYC 2007 is joining up with Habitat for Humanity to build two houses in one week! If you enjoy or have gifts in this type of ministry, then come ready to let God change the world for a family through your hands.

This is an awesome chance to directly affect the lives of children in the St. Louis area by helping to paint and improve the schools they attend. Bring some clothes that you can get paint on, and enjoy serving the community.

The "Feeding of the Five-Thousand" wil1 be the biggest example of how NYC 2007 teens are conscious of the hunger in the world today. So in this track you will be a vital part of this project as you help prepare the food packets that wil1 be sent to 5000 families in St. Louis.

A call to ministry will be explored in this track. Ministry ranges from being in missions to being a prayer partner at your local church. There are many ways you could help God love the world through ministry, and this is a great opportunity to discover and explore them as you interact with Ministry leaders from all over the USA and Canada.

At NYC you will be challenged to live the whole of your life for Jesus. In the Multiple Topics track you have the chance to explore Christianity through various interactive tracks throughout the week. There wil1 be opportunities to focus on specific topics or to experience a number of different options. Some of the options wil1 include leadership, spiritual formation, relationships, faith & film and more.

Would you like to learn more about careers in the music industry? If you play in a musical group or want to play in a musical group of any genre, or if you are interested in recording or producing, One Audience is for you. If you don't think you're ready to compete, One Audience is still for you. The program is designed to give you the tools you need to become better at your specific talent. NYC 2007 will give you the opportunity to receive professional development by industry veterans in music and the visual arts and a chance to play in front of 10,000 of your friends. There is no risk in competing; you will win by learning from your experience. And One Audience is your opportunity to take what you learn back to your church and help build it up.

Expect the most, receive the best! This does not adequately describe a USA/Canada Teen Bible Quizzing National Tournament. Imagine 40 teens who have memorized 600 verses of the bible, who have conditioned themselves to jump from a chair, ready to answer a question about those verses when they have not even heard 3 words of the question and ALL in 30 short, sometimes agonizing seconds. Join us as 8 teams from across the USA vie for the National Championship.

Artistic Adoration: Painting and Drawing

Artistic Adoration: Photography

We are looking for some people who can capture the world through a lens to help us at NYC! Come and grow in your ability as you work with others to show the beauty and the people at NYC 2007.

Do you know that all over the world there are human rights violations, hungry people, and impoverished people? What does it mean to follow Jesus in the midst of the brokenness? Our awareness and actions need to be directed at bringing God's loving kingdom into the world. This track will explore this mission that God has for us to help change the world with love.

The creation of the earth has been "good" from the beginning. As Christians we need to take care of this world for the glory of God. At Forest Park in St. Louis students in this track will get to understand the importance of nature in our relationship to God. This track will help you see that there are places around your community where you can make a difference and teach you to dedicate your life to responsibly caring for God's earth.

Ministries need people skilled in computers, and you'll get a chance to help by learning about web-design. Although it will be brief at NYC, spending time learning about the background of designing a website can catapult you and your church onto exclaiming God's grace on the web. Just think about how happy your pastor would be?

Do you like writing about the latest news? Or do you like to share your thoughts about current events happening in your school, church, or in the world? Well, this track will provide an atmosphere of inspiration for you to write and think, as well as learn about journalism that could help you create a church newsletter or more! Join us as we help chronicle the epic adventure of NYC.

At NYC 2007 you will be put into film crews to create films about NYC. The best part is that professionals from the industry will help you develop your skills so you can immerse yourself in the different aspects creating a film. This is a wonderful opportunity to grow and be challenged to help others see the world in a new way!

There are many thoughts and feelings that people have that are so hard to express.  Do you express your heart through writing poetry, short stories, or freelance pieces? Join others that enjoy doing the same in an atmosphere that will be free and appreciative of what you think and feel. You will be invited to write about how you relate to God and the world, what needs to be changed and what's good. Peel free at NYC.

Are you interested in what it takes to help change people, organizations and the world to really make a difference? Here's an opportunity to learn some life skills from leaders that will help you make a difference wherever you go.

Students will be able to register for Tracks from January 10- March 15, 2007.

There are four types of Tracks: 1) Off-Site, 2) On-Site, 3) Athletics, and 4) the Multi-Topic Track, which is composed of various Breakouts that will be conducted in traditional seminar formats. There will be a time for small groups in each of these Tracks and Breakouts.

Students will have to bring appropriate clothing for specific Tracks (i.e. Athletic Gear). If necessary, upon Track registration students will be informed of what materials may be needed for Track participation.

Sponsors will be able to choose and register into a Track or Breakout during January 10 - March 15, 2007. Sponsors will actively participate in Tracks and breakouts by leading small groups, cooperating with the Track Leader, and assisting in leading activities during the Tracks and Breakouts.