Keynote Speaker

Rev. Bill Dodge
Executive Director of the Utica Rescue Mission

Rev. Bill Dodge grew up near Binghamton, New York.   He attended Baptist Bible College of Pennsylvania and Grand Rapids Theological Seminary in Grand Rapids, MI.  After four years in pastoral ministry, Bill served as the Director of Spiritual Life at Mel Trotter Ministries in Grand Rapids for nine years.  Rev. Dodge also served as the Executive Director of Exodus Ministries in Grand Rapids, helping former prisoners re-enter the work force.

Rev. Dodge sensed a call to ministry early in life, and as a pastor, found he had a passion to help people in crisis.  This passion led him into Rescue Ministry and Prison work.  In January of 2005, Rev. Dodge became the Executive Director of the Rescue Mission of Utica.  During his time at the Rescue Mission of Utica, Rev. Dodge instituted the Residential Stabilization Program a program for Parolees in cooperation with the NY State Department of Parole.  That program has had a 60% graduation rate since it began in November of 2005.

The Friday Evening Welcome Reception.
Great food and great fellowship.
Friday Aug. 8 from 4:30 to 6:30pm

Great Music

Saturday Evening Concert by:

"Closer Still"

Sunday Morning Bible Study
Led by Rev. Don Lawrence using the Discover Life series.
Click on Don's photo to read more about him.

This year designed with the help of the youth that attended last year

-> Swimming              -> Alternate Bible Study
-> Ropes Course        -> Lots of Fun            -> Lots of Action

** ALL YOUTH must complete a Code of Conduct form ..
** ALL YOUTH must bring a completed Keuka Permission form or they will not be allowed to participate in most activities - Forms are available on-line - just click on the graphic to go to the Flyers & Forms Download site

Exploring Your Faith
Through Music

An alternate bible study presented by Erik Svereika, ABMen NYS Youth Director. Using CDs and DVDs of current Christian Bands we will listen to or watch a song being performed. We will read the lyrics, read or listen to what the band members say thesong is about, read the scripture that the song is based on and then have an open discussion about what the song says to you. We will then find and listen to traditional hymns that contain the same message.

Bring the family -

Make it a vacation

Click on this button to find a great Hotel or Campsite for you and the family. You pay the commuter rate to attend the Conference - and your family can site-see, again use this link to find all the fun spots to visit while you are here.