Track Options

Each student and leader will choose three tracks to attend during Discover Conference. Youth Leaders, please have your students tell you which tracks they would like to attend BEFORE you register. You'll need this information during the registration process. Below, you'll find information about each track leader and a summary of what their track will be about. Each track will be offered three times throughout the weekend in order to give everyone the opportunity to attend if they wish. Here is a helpful PDF of the following information for you to print and show your students.

  • WHAT IS MINISTRY?

    Bio: My name is Andrew Ostrander, I’m super excited to lead a track this year! I have been at nearly every Discover since its inaugural year (all but one year!). I’ve attended as a student, youth volunteer, and will now be there as a track leader and student ministry director. I grew up in the North Central Region and am now the Director of Student Ministries at Wakarusa Missionary Church. Prior to this job, I was a teacher in the Goshen School corporation. My wife, Veronica, and I have been married for two years now.  She is a teacher in the Goshen School district, teaching 5th grade. 


    Description of Track: Join us as we dive into “What is Ministry?” Coming from my unique perspective and experiences, we will look at what ministry looks like in different roles. Does doing ministry have to be your job? Does it have to be in a church building? We will compare two different approaches to ministry: vocational and non-vocational. On top of all this, we will explore the Call to Ministry. “What if I feel like God is calling me to ministry?” I’d love to have you join this conversation and answer some of these questions together.


  • 1 & 2 TIMOTHY

    Bio: I'm Bailey Horn. My wife, Aden, and I have been married for 4 years. We love spending time watching our daughter, Emery, grow. I am the Lead Pastor at Fawn River Missionary Church in Sturgis, Michigan but am from Middlebury, Indiana. I love spending time with people but always look forward to ending the day alone with headphones on. 


    Description of Track: In our main sessions, we are talking through 2 Timothy. But it makes me wonder… What about 1 Timothy? What else does Paul write to Timothy? From real humility, godliness, and money, 1 Timothy talks about a LOT! This track is designed to help you understand our main session messages better. 


  • AM I CALLED TO BE A MISSIONARY?

    Bio: In over 110 countries, World Partners is helping all kinds of everyday people learn to make relational, Jesus-centered disciples to the fourth generation in their villages, neighborhoods, schools and workplaces. Disciple-making movements are locally sustainable, naturally reproducing and create profoundly beautiful renewal in people and the places they live.


    Description of Track: If you’ve ever wondered what it might look like to be a missionary, this is the track for you! Join a World Partners Missionary as they spend time talking with you about what it looks like to be a Missionary in all situations and places. Please note that you do not have to want to be a Missionary to join this track.


  • PARTNERING WITH YOU                     *For leaders Only!*

    Bio: In over 110 countries, World Partners is helping all kinds of everyday people learn to make relational, Jesus-centered disciples to the fourth generation in their villages, neighborhoods, schools and workplaces. Disciple-making movements are locally sustainable, naturally reproducing and create profoundly beautiful renewal in people and the places they live.


    Description of Track: Connect with World Partners  -   This track is FOR LEADERS ONLY!

    Join two World Partners Missionaries as they dive into creating a relationship with your youth group. Here, you will learn practical ways to partner with World Partners to help your group discover something greater than themselves. 


  • FRIENDSHIPS & DATING

    Bio: Hey! I'm Cody Felger. My wife, Grace, and I have been married for a year and have one fur baby named Indy. I am the youth pastor at The Rock Church in Portland, Indiana. I have been doing youth ministry since 2018, enjoy a good cup of coffee and am always down for an adventure! I am a long-suffering Indianapolis Colts fan, sci-fi nerd and lover of the outdoors!


    Description of Track: Life can be hard to navigate, and relationships are key. In this Track, Pastor Cody is going to break down what to look for in godly friendships as well as the who, when, why and how to date with a purpose.

  • WHAT IS MIDDLE SCHOOL & WHAT DOES THE BIBLE HAVE TO SAY ABOUT HOW TO DEAL WITH IT?

    Bio: Hey! I’m Katie Powell! I’m the director of the 6th-8th grade students at Colonial Woods Missionary Church. I’m originally from Indiana, “Go Colts”, and now have lived in Port Huron for the last 11 years. I just got married in November 2024! Middle schoolers are my people, and I absolutely love working with them! I also love sports (both watching and playing), hanging out with my husband Rob, family and friends, tacos, and Diet Pepsi! 


    Description of Track: Where are all the middle schoolers?! If you are in middle school this track is designed just for you! No high schoolers allowed! But we still love you, high school students! This track is going to cover some things that middle school students experience and what the Bible has to say about how to handle everything middle school throws at you! I would love to have you join me!


  • HOLY HABITS

    Bio: Hi! I'm Pastor Chuck Zook. My wife, Gabi, and I have served at Summit Church since 2013. We have four daughters: Kelanie, Emma, Sofie, and Lina. I served in Student Ministry at Summit Chruch for seven years, and am now an Associate Pastor, focusing on teaching, worship, and groups.


    Description of Track: The focus of this track is for you to learn how to cultivate healthy spiritual habits. The goal of Discover Conference is to create a faith that lasts long-term. Join Pastor Chuck as he dives into living out your faith daily. 

  • WHAT ARE THE FACTS ABOUT FEELINGS?

    (This track is for Juniors, Seniors, and Leaders ONLY!)

    Bio: My name is Graham Brown and I am the Get Schooled Tour Director for RemedyLIVE, a technology-based non-profit that produces interactive events and includes a 24-hour staffed chat center that provides hope and live chat interaction for people who are struggling with mental health issues. I began working for RemedyLIVE as a SoulMedic in the 24-hour chat center in 2017. During that time, I was an elementary and middle school teacher. I then left the classroom and joined RemedyLIVE full-time as the Get Schooled Tour Director in 2022. I currently live in Northeast Indiana with my wife, Courtney. Outside of work, I am a middle and high school soccer coach, play the electric bass, and love listening to podcasts.


    Description of Track: Join us as we discuss “What are the facts about feelings?” We often let our feelings define who we are. Emotions are essential for us as human beings, but we frequently hold onto them a lot longer than we should. We can find ourselves believing we are the exact opposite of what God calls us. In this track, we will dive into the science behind our emotions, discover God's purpose for them, and ultimately spend time reminding ourselves that what our feelings tell us isn't fact. God's Word is!


  • WHAT IS SCRIPTURE?

    Bio: Hi, I'm Alex Brovont! My wife, Kate and I, live in Centreville, Michigan with our son JJ, our baby who will be a month old at Discover Conference 2025, and our dog Archie. I'm the Lead Pastor of Crossroads Missionary Church in Mendon, Michigan. I love to spend time with my family and our friends, cook, tend to our chickens, fish, hunt and camp, and most of all I love to see followers of Jesus, young and old, grow in their walk with Him!


    Description of Track: We call the Bible, "The Word of God", but what does that really mean? It's an ancient book but how can it still relate to my life today? There's so much in it, how do I know where to start and how to apply it to my life? What's the difference between the Old and New Testament? Is the Old Testament still relevant? These questions and more I hope to walk through and answer together and we talk about "What is Scripture?" 

  • WHAT IS PRAYER?

    Bio: Hi! I'm Andrea Miller. I have been leading in full time ministry since 2017 and love what Discover Conference is all about! You’ll typically find me with coffee, with friends, or at home watching football or a show while I paint my nails. I also love the outdoors and only has 3 states to go before visiting all 50 in the US! My husband, Nate, and I  live in Goshen, IN, where Nate works as a YouTuber and I serve as a Pastor in Connections and Storytelling at Maple City Chapel.  


    Description of Track: How would you define prayer? Is it a one-sided conversation, wish list, or only words that we say over our food to hopefully make it taste better, or our panicked concern before a big test? This track will dive deeper into prayer and give you a personalized way to pray and take home with you. Prayer shouldn’t be boring, so join us as we learn a model of prayer from God’s Word, spend time in prayer, and discover more of who God is as we intentionally spend time with Him.