BYR Breakouts

This year at BYR we are offering seven breakout classes for you to choose from. Below you will find a list of the available breakout sessions which information on who is teaching them, where they will be located, and what times they are offered. Please note that each class is offered during both sessions except Called to Ministry? and Transitioning to College (Juniors and Seniors).


Session 1 7:20-7:50

Session 2 8:00-8:30

  • How to have a quiet time


    Joshua winton

    director of mission lab

    LOCATION: CHOIR ROOM


    This session will offer practical resources and tips for growing in the spiritual disciplines of prayer and scripture reading.

  • scientific evidence for god


    dr. tawa anderson

    NOBTS professor

    LOCATION: ROOM 100


    Many people today think that science disproves God; in this session we will look at evidence from astronomy, physics, chemistry and biology that strongly support God's existence.

  • how to help a friend with depression


    abbie mccall

    granberry counseling

    LOCATION: ROOM 101


    Have you ever had a friend struggle with depression and you didn't know what to do? We will discuss what depression is, what the Bible says about depression, signs of depression in our friends, and what to do when our friend is depressed.

  • what is worship and how do you measure it?


    Nate jurnigan

    leavell college professor

    LOCATION: AUDITORIUM


    Is it truly possible to measure whether you have successfully worshipped or is it only something to be felt? We will take a look at what Scripture says and how we as Christians must live our lives as a worship response to who God is and what He has done.

  • creation vs. evolution


    jeff hulett

    student pastor

    LOCATION: ROOM 207


    We are taught in school that evolution and the Big Bang theory are scientific fact. Is that really true, and how do we address these issues as Christians who believe in the truth of God's Word?

  • Called to ministry?


    dr. matt james

    Nobts professor

    LOCATION: COLLEGE ROOM - SESSION 1


    Think God may be calling you to ministry? This breakout will give you tools to help you discern if God is calling you to serve him as a missionary, pastor, worship leader, youth minister, or any number of other ministry vocations.

  • transitioning to college

    lsu bcm students

    LOCATION: COLLEGE ROOM - SESSION 2


    This class is designed for Juniors and Seniors to answer questions about how to better make the transition from High School to college.