Friday, April 21st, 2023
Registration Begins at 9:30 AM
Saturday, April 22nd, 2023
Farewell Lunch at 12:30 PM
Event Schedule:
Friday, April 21st, 2023
9:30-10:30: Registration
10:45: Dr. Grady McMurty – Giveaways in the Ground?
12:00: Lunch
1:15: Breakout Session 1a: Dr. Grady McMurtry – Survival of the Fittest
1:15: Breakout Session 1b: Mr. Tom Lorimer – Christian Worldview
2:15 – 5:30: Talent Competition & Activities
5:30 : Supper
7:00 – 8:00: Dr. Grady McMurtry – Will the Problem Fossils Please Stand Up and The “Instant” Island
8:00 – 9:00: Talent Showcase
9:00 – 9:45: Jr/Sr Late Night Breakfast
9:00 – 11:00: Evening Activities
11:00: Worship and Devotions
Saturday, April 22nd, 2023
8:00 – 8:45: Breakfast
9:00: Dr. Grady McMurtry – The Gap Theory
10:00: Break
10:30: Breakout Session 2a: Dr. Grady McMurtry – How did People Live 900 Years?
10:30: Breakout Session 2b: Mr. Zane Darland – How Does this Apply to my Life
11:30: Chapel with Dr. Rob Pocai
12:30: Farewell Lunch
Basic Information:
We welcome you to join our college family during this exciting event! Throughout the weekend, KMBC will provide the meals, housing, and all of the activities for FREE! We look forward to seeing you here! “Got Talent” is an event for High School Sophomores and above. Attendees are expected to attend all events.
Amazing Activities – Fun Games – Talent Show – Music & Worship – College Life – & Much More
This promises to be a fun, inspirational, informative, action-packed weekend! We would be thrilled if you could come.
Pastors and youth leaders:
Please bring your youth group, and climb higher with us at this exciting weekend! Students will be housed in KMBC dorms. There is limited group housing available with pre-registration.
Housing:
Youth will be housed in the college dorms with current KMBC students. Limited housing for adults bringing youth is available with pre-registration. For questions or to secure housing call 1-800-879-5622 ext. 130. See a list of area hotels below!
What to bring:
- Sleeping Bag & Pillow
- Toiletries
- Bible & Notebook
A TALENT CONTEST IN EIGHT CATEGORIES
Accepting In-Person AND Video Submissions for 2023
Do you have some talent you'd like to share? You could win a $1000 scholarship to KMBC! Even if you're not looking to compete, the weekend promises to be a fun youth event as a part of our Youth Worldview Conference, and KMBC's Open House for prospective students.
Students wishing to attend classes may come early. Classes start at 7:55 a.m. Friday morning. Students coming for classes may arrive at 8 PM Thursday night.
Preaching
- The speaker will prepare and deliver a 3-5 minute message.
- The speech should be Inspirational in nature.
- The speech should be Christian in emphasis.
- The judges will evaluate the speech by a scoring guide.
Dramatic Presentation
- The speaker will prepare and deliver a 3-5 minute presentation.
- The speech should be a Drama, Mime, or Monologue.
- The speech should be Christian in emphasis.
- The judges will evaluate the speech by a scoring guide.
Vocal Solo
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The singer will prepare and sing a 3-5 minute song.
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The song should be sacred or worship in nature.
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The singer may use recorded or live accompaniment, providing one’s own accompanist.
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If using a track, submit a digital copy to music@kmbc.edu.
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The judges will evaluate the selection using a scoring guide.
Persuasive Presentation
- The speaker will prepare and deliver a 3-5 minute speech.
- The speech should be Motivational in nature.
- The contestant should identify a spiritual/missional need and persuade others to get involved.
- The judges will evaluate the speech by a scoring guide.
Creative Writing
- The author will submit a writing sample no more than 10 pages in length.
- The speech should be Christian in emphasis.
- The judges will evaluate the writing by a scoring guide.
Instrumental Solo
- The instrumentalist will prepare and play 3-5 minute hymn or worship arrangement.
- The instrumentalist may use recorded or live accompaniment, providing one’s own accompanist.
- If using a track, submit a digital copy to music@kmbc.edu.
- The judges will evaluate the selection using a scoring guide.
Photography
- The photographer will submit a photo demonstrating skill in both technical and artistic aspects of photography.
- Photography is the one category that does not have to have a specifically Christian subject; general subject matter is acceptable.
- The photographer must present their own work from start to finish.
- The photographer should include details about the photo and any additional explanation they wish to include.
- The judges will evaluate the photography by a scoring guide.
Worship Presentation
- For youth worship bands and groups.
- The instrumentalists will prepare and play 3-5 minute hymn or worship arrangement.
- The judges will evaluate the selection using a scoring guide.
The top performers will receive a
$1000.00 scholarship
to KMBC and be asked to perform in the Friday evening “KMBC’s Got Talent” Show.
Each contestant may participate in multiple categories; Multiple scholarships will be awarded
*The contestant is responsible for providing one's own accompanist.
Previous KMBC Got Talent Winners:
Paul's Motel
Jackson, Kentucky
Red River Gorge Inn
Campton, Kentucky
Cabins at Birch Hollow
Stanton, Kentucky
Cliffview Resorts
Campton, KY
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
Hazard, KY
There is a nice selection of restaurants in the Jackson area. These restaurants are no more than 15 minutes away from the KMBC campus. Most of these restaurants are located on the main drag through Jackson which is Highway 15. There are also a few that are located on Main Street by the court house.
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
198 Back Lane near Advanced Auto
Open:
Hardee's
Highway 15 near the BP
Open: 5:00 am – 11:00 pm
KFC - Kentucky Fried Chicken
382 Highway 15 North
Open: 7:00 am – 11:00 pm
Little Caesars
137 Highway 15 #140
Open: 10:30 am -10:00 pm
Mcdonalds
931 Highway 30
Open: 5:00 am -11:00 pm
Subway
445 Highway 15
Open: 6:00 am – 2:00 am
Taco Bell
382 Highway 15 North
Open: 7:00 am – 11:00 pm
Wendy's
31 Highway 15
Open: 10:00 am – 1:00 am
White Flash #2 & Tasty Twist
701 Washington Avenue near Appco Fuel Station
Open: 6:30 am – 8:00 pm
Sit Down
Chen's Asian Buffet
100 Highway 15 South
(Near Family Dollar)
Cozy Corner
1134 Main Street
(Downtown Jackson)
Kelsey's On Main
1124 Main Street
(Downtown Jackson)
Mi Degollado
1550 Highway 15 South
Open: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Margie's Kitchen
1134 Main Street
(Downtown Jackson)
Showtime Video
860 Highway 15 South
(Next to Sears)
Variety Pizza
1189 Main Street
(Corner of Washington Ave & Main Street)
White Flash
1144 Main Street
(Downtown Jackson)
White Flash
1144 Main Street
(Downtown Jackson)
Catch a glimpse of what takes place at the KMBC Open House! 🙂
