Michigan State Youth Convention & Spring Thing '09

Was Held May 15 - 17, 2009

2010 details posted when finalized

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, Michigan

Hawk Nelson
Spring Thing Headlining Band

Since 2004 music lovers have enjoyed a real camaraderie with rising pop-rock bandHawk Nelson, helping the band sell ½million albums and land personal appearances on major TV and motion picture projects. Having toured with tobyMac and MXPX, Hawk Nelson doesn’t rest on its youthful success and has had no problem reaching past previous formulas to create something uniquely new for its audience.

Discology
Hawk Nelson is My Friend 2008
Smile, It’s the End of the World 2006
Letters to the President-Deluxe ‘05
Letters to the President 2004

Tommee Profitt
Worship Band

Tommee Profitt is one of today’s up and coming Christian artist whose style is comparable to Chris Tomlin and Michael W. Smith. He brings a lot of uniqueness to the table with songs that are piano-driven, rock/worship tunes. His heart for worship is very evident in all of his music. Tommee has shared the stage with artists including tobyMac, MercyMe, Hawk Nelson, Barlow Girl, Family Force 5 just to name a few.

Discology
Amazing God 2006
Blameless 2007

www.myspace.com/tommeeprofitt

Garth Heckman
Speaker

As Senior Pastor at Harmony Church in Lakeville, Minnesota, and more than 20 years in ministry, Pastor Garth is proven to be a gifted teacher, preacher and musician who has a heart that breaks for those who don’t know Jesus Christ. In his book “Burn this Book” Pastor Garth teaches teens how to play with the right kind of fire. A fire that burns for the heart of God.

Ryan Heckman
Teaching Sessions, Saturday Afternoon

The Skitiots
Entertainment

This comedy/drama team was formed out of a need for fellow actors and friends to get involved and use their talents for God. For more than seven years and under the mentoring of the Skit Guys, Ben, Eric and Melissa have traveled the country sharing the message of Jesus Christ through comedy and drama.