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Welcome to Impact 360 Immersion

At Impact 360 Institute we believe in raising a generation of leaders who know Jesus deeply, choose to be transformed in their character, and live with Spirit-empowered influence.

We also believe that because all truth is God’s truth, so we reject the idea that reality is to be carved up into the artificial categories of sacred and secular. As Christ-followers we are called to live every aspect of our lives under God’s authority and for God’s glory. Classical thinkers referred to this as Coram Deo (literally “before the face of God”). How we think and how we live go together, and are all based in this reality.

Impact 360 Immersion is a 2-week transformational worldview and leadership experience for high school students where they will learn what they believe, why they believe it, and how to live it out in the real world.

Our students will learn from some of the best minds in biblical worldview and apologetics. They will also engage in powerful times of worship. This is paired with incredibly fun & engaging excursions to make memories that last a lifetime. Immersion isn’t just a summer camp, it’s a chance to dive into your faith and make it your own.

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Impact 360 Immersion dives into the tough questions about God, the Bible, Culture, Morality, and other Worldviews. Leave with a solid understanding of the Biblical Worldview, and leave with the tools and a community of other Jesus followers who are actively seeking to influence the world around them for the gospel.

 

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Format

1. In Class Sessions 2. Excursions 3. Small Groups and Teams

In Class Sessions

Each day we will engage in two big ideas, learn from our lecturer, ask questions and engage in group discussion and personal reflection.

Excursions

Take what we are learning in class and put it into action with various excursions off campus

Small Groups and Teams

Enjoy time with others in teams and in small groups.

Immersion Class Topics

Does God Exist?
Everything hangs on the answer to this question. Explore the evidence for the existence of God.
Everyone Has a Worldview
Uncover what a worldview is, why everyone has one, what yours is, and how to find out what others worldview is.
Dealing with Doubt
We all will have doubt in our faith journey at some point, and to some degree. Learn how to deal with doubt in a healthy and productive way.
Is Truth Relative?
What is truth, how do you know something is true, and does truth change over time or in certain environments?
The Origin and Reliability of the Bible
Uncover the origin of the Bible, and see if it's reliable. Explore the history of the formation of the Bible, the Canonization of the text, and hear common objections from critics and learn the good reasons to believe the Bible is true.
The Problem of Evil and Suffering
One of the most common objections to a belief in a good God is the problem of evil and suffering. Learn about this topic, and prepare to think through the big questions around it.
Who Was Jesus?
Uncover the history of Jesus, the most famous person in the history of the world. Learn about his claims, why Christians view him as God and how other worldviews view Jesus.
Thinking Christianly About Music, Film and Pop Culture
Engage in a conversation about how to approach the arts and culture. How should Christians engage?
Moral Relativism
Students will engage on the topic of morality. Is morality absolute or relative based on time, place or circumstance? Where does the idea of morality come from? What is moral living? Who sets the standard?
Defending Your Faith on Campus and in the Classroom
Learn tactics to winsomely engage in conversations around your faith, and why you believe it to be good, true, and real.
Making the Case for Life
Learn how to make the case for life. Learn about embryology, biology and ethics as you develop a clear case for life. Explore the Biblical case for life as we unpack the reality and implications of Imago Dei.
Discovering Your Identity in Christ
What does it mean to have your "identity" in Christ. This is much more than a church catchphrase, this is life-altering truth that will transform your view of the world, your mission, and yourself.
God’s Design for Sexuality in a Confused Culture
Learn about the Biblical vision for sexuality.
Engaging Culture Through Imagination & the Arts
How can Christian engage culture through creating.
Is Jesus the Only Way?
When Jesus said, "I am the Way, The Truth, The Life" what did He mean. Is he really the only way to God? Explore other views and get to the bottom of Jesus' claim.
Is Evolution True?
Unpack evolutional theories, including Darwinian evolution, Theistic Evolution and other theories. Explore the case for creation and how this case is more plausible scientifically and rationally.
Learning From Jesus How to Live Finding God’s Will
Jesus gives us a picture of how to live out God's will. This often confusing topic becomes more clear as students uncover that much of God's will for each of us is laid out clearly in scripture.
Did Jesus Rise From The Dead?
How can anyone know that Jesus rose from the dead? Examine the most common objections to the resurrection, and think critically about the case for the resurrection- the foundation of the Christian faith.
Cultivating Wise Relationships
You become like those who you surround yourself around. Learn how to cultivate wise relationships in your life & start learning how to discern and develop these relationships.
Do Humans Have Souls?
What is a soul, how can we know if a soul is real, do humans have souls?

Our Team

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Jonathan Morrow
Director, Cultural Engagement and Student Discipleship

Jonathan Morrow

Jonathan has been equipping students and parents in biblical worldview, apologetics and culture for over 16 years, and is passionate about seeing a new generation build a lasting faith. He holds a Master of Divinity, Master in Philosophy of Religion and Ethics, and a Doctorate in Worldview and Culture from Talbot School of Theology. He is the director of cultural engagement and student discipleship at Impact 360 Institute and an adjunct professor of apologetics at Biola University. He is author of several books, including Welcome to College, Questioning the Bible, and Is God Just a Human Invention? He contributed to the Apologetics Study Bible for Students. He is the creator of the 5 Things Every Teenager Needs to Build a Lasting Faith course for parents and Your Worldview Minute podcast. Jonathan and his wife have been married for 20 years and live with their three children near Atlanta. Connect with him at jonathanmorrow.org 
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Shea Foster
Program Coordinator, Summer Experiences and 3 Initiative

Shea Foster

Program Coordinator, Summer Experiences and 3 InitiativeT: 706-237-9073[email protected]100 Impact Cir, Pine Mountain, Ga 31822
Landry Hodge
Program Specialist, Summer Experiences and 3 Initiative
Christian Wizieck
Program Specialist, Summer Experiences and 3 Initiative
Dakota Powell
Program Specialist, Summer Experiences and 3 Initiative

Our Instructors

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Alisa Childers
Apologist & Singer-Songwriter

Alisa Childers

Alisa Childers is a wife, a mom, an author, a blogger, a speaker, and a worship leader. She was a member of the award-winning CCM recording group ZOEgirl. She is a popular speaker at apologetics and Christian worldview conferences, and has been published at The Gospel Coalition, Crosswalk, The Stream, For Every Mom, Decision Magazine, and The Christian Post. Her book, Another Gospel: A Lifelong Christian Seeks Truth in Response to Progressive Christianity was released by Tyndale on October 6, 2020. Her newest book Live Your Truth and Other Lies: Exposing Popular Deceptions That Make Us Anxious, Exhausted, and Self-Obsessed., will be released in late 2022.   Alisa is an instructor, teaching on the topics of Progressive Christianity and Worship at Impact 360 Fellows, Immersion, and Propel
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Brett Kunkle
Maven

Brett Kunkle

Brett Kunkle is the founder and president of MAVEN, a movement to equip the next generation know truth, pursue goodness and create beauty. He has more than 25 years of experience working with junior high, high school, and college students. He was a youth pastor in Southern California and in the Denver area for 11 years and was the Student Impact Director for Stand to Reason for 14 years. Brett has developed a groundbreaking approach to mission trips, creating a one-of-a-kind experience that immerses participants in real-life engagement in apologetics, theology, worldview and evangelism in Berkeley, California, and Salt Lake City, Utah. In addition, Brett is a Teaching Fellow at the Impact 360 Institute. Brett is an author, contributing to numerous articles and books. He wrote the Ambassadors Guide to Mormonism, was an associate editor for the Apologetics Study Bible for Students and co-authored A Practical Guide to Culture: Helping the Next Generation Navigate Today’s World. He received his Master’s degree in philosophy of religion and ethics from Talbot School of Theology. Brett lives with his wife and kids in Southern California.
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Jonathan Morrow
Director, Cultural Engagement and Student Discipleship

Jonathan Morrow

Jonathan has been equipping students and parents in biblical worldview, apologetics and culture for over 16 years, and is passionate about seeing a new generation build a lasting faith. He holds a Master of Divinity, Master in Philosophy of Religion and Ethics, and a Doctorate in Worldview and Culture from Talbot School of Theology. He is the director of cultural engagement and student discipleship at Impact 360 Institute and an adjunct professor of apologetics at Biola University. He is author of several books, including Welcome to College, Questioning the Bible, and Is God Just a Human Invention? He contributed to the Apologetics Study Bible for Students. He is the creator of the 5 Things Every Teenager Needs to Build a Lasting Faith course for parents and Your Worldview Minute podcast. Jonathan and his wife have been married for 20 years and live with their three children near Atlanta. Connect with him at jonathanmorrow.org 
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Alan Shlemon
Stand to Reason

Alan Shlemon

As a national speaker for Stand to Reason, Alan trains Christians to make a thoughtful defense of their faith in the public square (M.A. Biola University).
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Monique Duson
Center for Biblical Unity

Monique Duson

Chantal Monique Duson has a background in social service and children’s ministry. She has worked with a diverse array of under-served communities.

Monique worked as a Missionary to South Africa for over 4 years, serving children and teachers impacted by drugs, violence, and trauma.

Monique spent 2 decades advocating for Critical Race Theory (CRT), but through a series of events began to see the contradictions of CRT with the historic Christian worldview. She is now convinced that  CRT is not the best way to achieve racial unity and actively speaks out against the use of CRT within the church. Monique's vision is to promote a vision for racial healing based on the historic Christian worldview.  ​

Monique has a BA in Sociology from Biola University. She is working on a MA in Theology.

Monique has appeared on shows such as Relatable (with Allie Beth Stuckey), the Alisa Childers podcast, and Breakpoint (with John Stonestreet).

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Sean McDowell
Apologist & Associate Professor, Biola University

Sean McDowell

Dr. Sean McDowell is a gifted communicator with a passion for equipping the church, and in particular young people, to make the case for the Christian faith. He connects with audiences in a tangible way through humor and stories while imparting hard evidence and logical support for viewing all areas of life through a Biblical worldview. Sean is an Associate Professor in the Christian Apologetics program at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. Sean still teaches one high school Bible class, which helps give him exceptional insight into the prevailing culture so he can impart his observations poignantly to fellow educators, pastors, and parents alike. In 2008 he received the Educator of the Year award for San Juan Capistrano, California. The Association of Christian Schools International awarded Exemplary Status to his apologetics training. Sean is listed among the top 100 apologists. He graduated summa cum laude from Talbot Theological Seminary with a double master’s degree in Theology and Philosophy. He earned a Ph.D. in Apologetics and Worldview Studies from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2014. Traveling throughout the United States and abroad, Sean speaks at camps, churches, schools, universities, and conferences. Sean is the author, co-author, or editor of over twenty books including Chasing Love, The Fate of the Apostles, So The Next Generation Will Know (with J. Warner Wallace), Evidence that Demands a Verdict (with Josh McDowell), Same-Sex Marriage: A Thoughtful Approach to God’s Design for Marriage (with John Stonestreet), Is God Just a Human Invention?(with Jonathan Morrow) and Understanding Intelligent Design (with William A. Dembski). Sean is the General Editor for A New Kind of Apologist, Apologetics for a New Generation, Sharing the Good News with Mormons, and The Apologetics Study Bible for Students. Sean has one of the leading apologetics blogs, which can be read at seanmcdowell.org. In April 2000, Sean married his high school sweetheart, Stephanie. They have three children and live in San Juan Capistrano, California. Sean played college basketball at Biola University and was the captain his senior year on a team that went 30-7.
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Seth & Nirva Ready

Seth & Nirva Ready

Seth and Nirva Ready are Christian artists and young adult pastors at their local church. Nirva is a member of TobyMac and DC Band.
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Megan Almon
Life Training Institute

Megan Almon

Megan Almon, a former University of Georgia gymnast, worked as an award-winning journalist until 2008, when she decided to pursue a career speaking and teaching about Christian apologetics—especially in the area of bioethics. She joined Life Training Institute in 2009 and was awarded an M.A. in Christian apologetics from Biola University in 2011.  Megan and her husband, Tripp—Director of Programs and Summit Semester for Summit Ministries—have been married since 2003 and have two children, Neely and Rogan. Megan enjoys spending time with her family at home in Manitou Springs, Colorado, and is still known to practice handstands in her kitchen. She has spoken to high school and college assemblies and classrooms, youth organizations, women’s groups, pregnancy care centers, congregations, and legislators across the nation on multiple topics, including bioethics, preparing Christian students for college success, and marriage. 

Impact 360 Immersion

This Summer, Own Your Faith.

Two weeks: High School