Thankful for 34 years

After 34 incredible years, Seesalt summer student conferences have come to an end. It’s important to distinguish that only the conferences have ended. The ministry of Seesalt will hopefully never end, but instead will continue forever because of the tens of thousands of students and adult leaders who continue to live out what we have sung together for all these years.

”We are the light of the world…salt of the earth
There’s been a change on the inside
We are the light of the world…salt of the earth
The power of God we will not hide.”

Thank you to each person who has been a part of these 34 years of experiences that defy description. Thank you to our amazing Lord to whom all the honor and glory goes.

As time goes on, we’ll update the website with a more fitting tribute to Seesalt, but until then we’ll leave a lot of now outdated information in place as a reminder of what Seesalt was about.

Drama

At Seesalt, we strive to communicate relevant Biblical truths in ways that go beyond the norm. Each night, Seesalt services speak to students and adults through drama, music, dance, video presentations, and other innovative means of communication. We're not talking about five or ten minute skits, but engaging productions written each year specifically for Seesalt and today's sight and sound oriented generation. Each service ends with a wrap up message and invitation to commitment by Bill Cox - a popular and widely respected speaker.

(At a recent national conference, we attended a seminar dealing with a new study indicating that attention span during a speech, sermon, or lecture averages less than eight minutes. In a discussion afterwards with the seminar leader, we told him what we do at Seesalt. He got genuinely excited and said with our approach, we could "throw the book on attention span out the window.")

Recreation

We believe there’s a lot more to recreation than choosing sides for a time of knock-down, drag-out competition. At Seesalt the emphasis is on group-building activities that enhance relationships and learning, especially within the Bible study groups. The week also includes a massive recreation activity involving the whole camp. Evening fellowships include a talent sharing time and theme-based activities such as scavenger hunts, sock hops, hoedowns, and crazy games. A midweek free afternoon allows you to take advantage of numerous recreation opportunities in the area. Other free time recreation options are plentiful - including, if you’d like, the chance to choose sides for knock-down, drag-out competition.

Leadership

As anyone who comes to Seesalt knows, the ministry is not directed from behind an office desk. Bill and Kathy personally direct the staff and overall program, bringing a wealth of student ministry experience to all that we do. For years Bill has been known across the country for highly creative and effective ministry. His leadership at Seesalt has contributed to a conference experience that has been consistent and trustworthy year after year. Throughout the Seesalt leadership team there is a passion not to rest on past accomplishments, but to keep raising the bar in fresh and innovative ways.

Music

Music is not an afterthought at Seesalt. Each year we audition noteworthy musicians to form "The TaberNaCl Band," an outstanding in-house band of Seesalt staff members who lead praise & worship songs throughout each week. Talented soloists help present each night's message through songs that inspire and teach. Through the years over 50 original songs have been written and professionally recorded specifically for our Seesalt themes. Outstanding video, graphic, lighting, and sound production help bring a professional quality level to Seesalt music. But whether it be the latest modern worship song, rousing praise, updated traditional hymns, original theme songs, or music videos; the intent is always to magnify and glorify Christ.

Small Groups

As much work as we put into the professional aspects of Seesalt, we put even more into the personal. Bible study groups are among the most important aspects of Seesalt. These small groups gather daily allowing students to interact with their peers and scripture under the leadership of a caring and well-trained Seesalt staff member. The Bible study is written in-house to complement each summer’s theme and drama production. Each student receives their program booklet in an easy-to-follow format that encourages the taking of additional notes. Adult leaders are involved in their own Bible study group each day getting a taste of the student Bible study plus additional leadership training.

Staff

The Seesalt staff is made up of outstanding young Christian women and men of at least college age who are selected from widespread interviews and auditions. Preparation for staff includes an intensive 16-day training camp, and many are involved in other Concoxions ministry during the year. In selecting Seesalt staff we look carefully for star abilities and servant hearts. We don’t care how good they are on stage if they’re not at least as good at giving students the personal love, attention, Godly example, and ministry they need. We are thankful that our summer staffs have excelled in both areas for many years.