Everything about Deep Freeze – from the main sessions and seminars, to the outrageous fun and abundant free time options – is carefully crafted to be a catalyst for you and your ministry. Deep Freeze is an environment designed by New England youth leaders for New England churches.
And it keeps getting better! We continue to prayerfully and intentionally refine the experience to maximize the impact. We cover the details so you can do what you do best: invest in the lives of students.
You will only be able to register as an individual if your group has already signed up with Berea.
“Sold Out” & “Phone Registrations Only” refer to group registrations. If your group is already registered, see your group leader for details.
SPEAKER: Mark (Mark-O) Oestreicher
Mark Oestreicher has been involved in church ministry his whole life, particularly with teenagers and youth workers. Marko has had a broad experience working in churches in roles ranging from Junior High Pastor to Executive Pastor. For 11 years, Marko was at Youth Specialties in San Diego, an organization that trains and equips church youth workers – the last 8 of those years as president. Concurrently, Marko was also a part of the leadership team of Zondervan (Grand Rapids, MI).
Marko has authored or contributed to more than 60 books, including the much-talked-about Youth Ministry 3.0. Marko is a partner in The Youth Cartel, providing resources, training and coaching for church youth workers.
Marko has been married to Jeannie for 26 years and has two teenage children, Liesl and Max.
BAND: SING LOVE
Sing Love is a collective. Their vision is to lead people into the throne room of God and then step out of the way so everyone can experience the love and glory of Jesus Christ. Sing Love consists of 20+ (and counting) worship leaders who have a passion to lift up the name of Jesus through music and art. Sing Love can look and feel very differently from one event to another, but what remains true about the band is wherever they go they will glorify the name of Christ with every chance they get.
Micah Beckwith of Sing Love sums it up by saying, “Our prayer and vision is that everyone in the audience would go deeper into the presence of God. We want people who walk away from a Sing Love event to remember the time they had an encounter with their Creator who loves them deeply! If that happens then we’ve succeeded.”
SPEAKER: SAM BHATT
Sam grew up in the church and in a Christian home but rejected Christ for many years. After some bad decisions and wrong turns, Sam accepted Christ’s love and dedicated the rest of his life to serving Him. He has a heart for students and wants to help them find Jesus Christ and a consistent passion for Him. He graduated from Emmaus Bible College in 2000 and has since been traveling all over the world speaking to students and young adults at churches, conferences and other venues. Sam and his wife Amber have been blessed with three amazing kids, Izzy, Liam and Olivia. Sam was a youth pastor in Colorado Springs at The Gathering for about 4 years. He began as the senior pastor at Alethia Church in 2010 and also works full time in a secular position at a tech company.
BAND: ONE VOICE ANTHEM
We are One Voice Anthem, a Christian band originating in Albany, NY. After years of serving as worship leaders for thousands of believers at our churches, we all discussed the desire to lead Christians everywhere in worship by writing original music and putting our own passion, gratitude, and praise into song. Following the example of great worshipers past and present, One Voice Anthem seeks to bring a thoughtful and powerful message through each song we write, with Scripture being the core inspiration and the freeing truth in every line. The name One Voice Anthem was chosen because of a vision seen during the first writing session; one person singing praises to God while seemingly standing alone until the viewpoint expands and millions of people around the world are seen singing the same song to the same Savior along with the one. With this idea of a united, global anthem, the members of One Voice Anthem are excited to bring Christians from every place and background together to praise the one and only Savior of the world, Jesus Christ, with one voice.
SPEAKER: BROCK & KELSEY MORGAN
Brock has been in youth ministry for the past 27 years and has worked in both urban and suburban environments. He has also been the director of training at Youth Specialties and is a popular speaker for camps, retreats, and conferences. Brock is published in many different magazines and has written a few well-received books, including Youth Ministry in a Post-Christian World, The Amazing Next and his most recent, Youth Ministry 2027. He is the youth pastor at The Falls Church Anglican and together with his wife Kelsey, released a 9 month teaching curriculum for youth groups called, NEXT. Brock has also launched a new ministry called Generation514, whose aim is to develop next generation leaders.
Kelsey has a passion for youth ministry and has been a youth worker, public school teacher, and coach for over twenty years. She is currently finishing up her MDiv, and serves on the Alpha Youth Board for the U.S.
BAND: TBA
SPEAKER: JOEY TODD
My name is Joey. I am a husband, a Dad, and a Christ follower. I live in the great city of Wilmington, NC. This is where I was born, where I climbed my first tree, went to my first school dance, had a crazy middle school crush on my now wife (#win), marched in the drumline at Michael Jordan’s Alma Mater, and served as Student and College Pastor.
Over the last ten years I have been blessed with the opportunity to speak, teach and create incredible environments for thousands of teenagers and college students to see, hear and experience who God is. I love speaking and teaching God’s Word in a way that challenges the creative process and isn’t just relevant, but applicable and life changing. I also love coming alongside people in the trenches of ministry and working to bring a fresh perspective and creative approach to hit the moving target of students (not literally hitting students…well maybe…who knows).
BAND: PAINTING FREEDOM
This weekend we have an amazing collective of artists and musicians leading us in worship known as Painting Freedom.
Painting Freedom is a team of painters, spoken word artists, and musicians that use art to spread the Gospel across the nation. Based in Chester, PA, Led by artist evangelist Tucker Rodkey, Painting Freedom has grown from a lone kid painting on a boardwalk to a nationally touring group that has performed on some of the largest stages in the country. Through the use of powerful Gospel images, words and music Painting Freedom leaves viewers transfixed and ultimately transformed by the Gospel.
SPEAKER: SAM BHATT
Sam grew up in the church and in a Christian home but rejected Christ for many years. After some bad decisions and wrong turns, Sam accepted Christ’s love and dedicated the rest of his life to serving Him. He has a heart for students and wants to help them find Jesus Christ and a consistent passion for Him. He graduated from Emmaus Bible College in 2000 and has since been traveling all over the world speaking to students and young adults at churches, conferences and other venues. Sam and his wife Amber have been blessed with three amazing kids, Izzy, Liam and Olivia. Sam was a youth pastor in Colorado Springs at The Gathering for about 4 years. He began as the senior pastor at Alethia Church in 2010 and also works full time in a secular position at a tech company.
BAND: ONE VOICE ANTHEM
We are One Voice Anthem, a Christian band originating in Albany, NY. After years of serving as worship leaders for thousands of believers at our churches, we all discussed the desire to lead Christians everywhere in worship by writing original music and putting our own passion, gratitude, and praise into song. Following the example of great worshipers past and present, One Voice Anthem seeks to bring a thoughtful and powerful message through each song we write, with Scripture being the core inspiration and the freeing truth in every line. The name One Voice Anthem was chosen because of a vision seen during the first writing session; one person singing praises to God while seemingly standing alone until the viewpoint expands and millions of people around the world are seen singing the same song to the same Savior along with the one. With this idea of a united, global anthem, the members of One Voice Anthem are excited to bring Christians from every place and background together to praise the one and only Savior of the world, Jesus Christ, with one voice.
SPEAKER: DUFFY ROBBINS
Serving as professor of Christian ministry at Grove City University, Duffy Robbins is a popular speaker internationally at camps and conference centers of both youth and youth leaders. A frequent contributor to Youthletter, Youthworker Journal, Campus Life and Group Magazines, Duffy is also the author of nine books, including The Ministry of Nurture: A Youth Worker’s Guide to Discipling Teenagers.
BAND: THE GREAT ROMANCE
The Great Romance is a worship/rock band from the St. Louis, MO area. They travel the country spreading the gospel of Christ through music and more. The band consists of Matt Vollmar (lead vocals, rhythm guitar, piano), Chase Weber (lead guitar), and Cory Wilkinson (bass). The band has shared the stage with some of today’s biggest Christian acts including: Switchfoot, Kutless, Audio Adrenaline, David Crowder, and Gungor. They have also played a ton of festivals including AGAPE/Greenville, IL, Kingdom Bound/Buffalo, NY and Disney’s Night of Joy/Orlando, FL. They continue to travel the country, California to New Jersey, Michigan to Florida.
SPEAKER: CURTIZ ZACKERY (CZ)
CZ (Curtis Zackery) combines a passion for communication with a desire to see lives changed for Jesus Christ. With his energetic stage presence and charismatic persona, he spreads truth to audiences all across the world. His God-given ability to connect with people of all ages, races and backgrounds sets him apart from the average speaker. CZ is committed to sharing the love of the Bible and hope in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
CZ graduated from Liberty University and continued his schooling at Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary in Mill Valley, CA. He worked as the program director at Kids Across America before taking on a pastoral role at a church in Franklin, TN. Curtis and his wife Monique are currently living in Franklin, TN.
BAND: THE GREAT ROMANCE
The Great Romance is a worship/rock band from the St. Louis, MO area. They travel the country spreading the gospel of Christ through music and more. The band consists of Matt Vollmar (lead vocals, rhythm guitar, piano), Chase Weber (lead guitar), and Cory Wilkinson (bass). The band has shared the stage with some of today’s biggest Christian acts including: Switchfoot, Kutless, Audio Adrenaline, David Crowder, and Gungor. They have also played a ton of festivals including AGAPE/Greenville, IL, Kingdom Bound/Buffalo, NY and Disney’s Night of Joy/Orlando, FL. They continue to travel the country, California to New Jersey, Michigan to Florida.
SPEAKER: BRYAN DRAKE
Bryan Drake is a Christian magician who tours throughout the world entertaining audiences and sharing a Christ-centered message. Using illusions and mentalism, Bryan Drake gets inside of your head. Bryan not only entertains any group, but presents a clear message on Truth.
Christian magician Bryan Drake has shared the stage with many of today’s respected speakers and artists including: Remedy Drive, Jamie Grace, Jeremy Camp, Tedashii, KB, Aaron Keyes, Stellar Kart, Finding Favour, Jordan Howerton Band, Leeland, Vota, Brock Gill, The Skit Guys, Pete Wilson, Ashes Remain, and many more.
Bryan is from Mobile, AL and is married to Karla. They have one busy little girl who keeps them on their toes!
BAND: CROSSING JORDAN
Crossing Jordan is a contempora
Although the band consists of 3 family members, Crossing Jordan has grown to become a group of 5 close friends who love the Lord. They use all of their gifts and talents for the glory of God; striving to reach lost hearts through the ministry of worship. They have had the opportunit
SPEAKER: CURTIZ ZACKERY (CZ)
CZ (Curtis Zackery) combines a passion for communication with a desire to see lives changed for Jesus Christ. With his energetic stage presence and charismatic persona, he spreads truth to audiences all across the world. His God-given ability to connect with people of all ages, races and backgrounds sets him apart from the average speaker. CZ is committed to sharing the love of the Bible and hope in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
CZ graduated from Liberty University and continued his schooling at Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary in Mill Valley, CA. He worked as the program director at Kids Across America before taking on a pastoral role at a church in Franklin, TN. Curtis and his wife Monique are currently living in Franklin, TN.
BAND: ONE VOICE ANTHEM
We are One Voice Anthem, a Christian band originating in Albany, NY. After years of serving as worship leaders for thousands of believers at our churches, we all discussed the desire to lead Christians everywhere in worship by writing original music and putting our own passion, gratitude, and praise into song. Following the example of great worshipers past and present, One Voice Anthem seeks to bring a thoughtful and powerful message through each song we write, with Scripture being the core inspiration and the freeing truth in every line. The name One Voice Anthem was chosen because of a vision seen during the first writing session; one person singing praises to God while seemingly standing alone until the viewpoint expands and millions of people around the world are seen singing the same song to the same Savior along with the one. With this idea of a united, global anthem, the members of One Voice Anthem are excited to bring Christians from every place and background together to praise the one and only Savior of the world, Jesus Christ, with one voice.
SPEAKER: CHIP DEAN
Chip Dean is an anointed speaker whose purpose is to impact and influence the culture to think, lead, and live a gospel-centered lifestyle that makes disciples and lives on mission. He is passionate about student ministry, leadership, disciple making, missional living, and having a meaningful walk with Jesus
My ultimate passion is to see people saved, to encourage them to live the gospel, to inspire pastors to lead in a gospel-centered way, to motivate Christians to do discipleship, and to get believers on mission with the gospel!
Chip Dean grew up playing football, basketball, and baseball at Tuscaloosa Christian School. He has been involved in student ministry leadership since 1997 by volunteering, teaching, preaching, traveling, counseling, and pastoring. After graduating from Baptist Bible College in 2001 with a Bachelors in Biblical Studies, and interning for a year in Detroit, MI, Chip moved to Louisville, KY for seminary. Chip graduated from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary’s Billy Graham School of Church Growth, Missions, and Evangelism in 2006 with a Masters of Divinity.
He has served in the capacity of middle school pastor and student pastor and is now the global student pastor over 4 campuses at LibertyLive.Church in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia. He is also the global campus pastor over all of the campuses as well as the campus pastor of Harbour View Ca-Campus in Suffolk, VA.
BAND: CROSSING JORDAN
Crossing Jordan is a contempora
Although the band consists of 3 family members, Crossing Jordan has grown to become a group of 5 close friends who love the Lord. They use all of their gifts and talents for the glory of God; striving to reach lost hearts through the ministry of worship. They have had the opportunit
Deep Freeze features 4 large group gatherings with engaging worship from up and coming bands and rich teaching from compelling speakers. We craft each gathering to engage a wide spectrum of students and make sure the truth of God’s story is centerstage.
Our mission is to advance and support the work of the local church and local youth ministry. In each Deep Freeze weekend, we carve out significant blocks of time at key moments for your group to have discussion. We believe this is the best way to ensure that the 40 hours of Deep Freeze have 52 weeks of impact for you. We always give the youth leader the last word.
Breakout sessions at Deep Freeze engage students in a smaller environment. Our experienced team offers an option for students no matter where they are on their spiritual journey, from those with no Christian context to those seeking Christ and deeper discipleship.
Leaders Meetings at Deep Freeze are not just information, they are inspiration. We LOVE youth workers and take time each morning to gather to open God’s Word and pray. Many leaders note this time as one of the highlights of their year.
