BIO:

JEFFREY SHICKS' TESTIMONY
An experienced and humorous speaker/youth minister for the past 20+ years, Jeffrey Shicks has spoken to thousands of teenagers across the globe. He served as a police officer and juvenile probation officer for nearly ten years, which caused him to see first hand, the effects that peer pressure and poor choices have had on the lives of teenagers.

He has started several programs in public schools geared at helping youth to engage in positive choices and relationships, and currently serves as director of an inner-city youth center called “The Bridge” – a ministry of First Christian Church which reaches out to hundreds of teens each week.

He currently serves on the youth staff of First Christian Church in Fort Myers, Florida as the director of “The Bridge” youth center. He also serves as a board member on a local youth pastor network, “Union Station” that strives to equip local youth pastors and leaders in the S.W. Florida area. And is a national speaker on youth cultural issues called “Reality Check” youth talks.

Jeffrey has spoken for several large conventions including; Teen Mania, SYATP rallies, North American Christian Convention (NACC), public school assemblies and many more. Jeffrey is committed first of all to Christ, his family, educating teenagers, parents, and investing in the lives of youth with today’s pressures and choices and giving them positive alternatives.

Jeffrey married his high school sweet heart in June 1983. They have a daughter Melissa, age 20 and a son Josh, age 18. They live in Cape Coral, Florida.

WHAT OTHERS HAVE SAID ABOUT THIS SEMINAR & JEFFREY
“The presentation was explosive and full of relevant information for students, parents and youth leaders. Jeffrey has a passion for youth and God which was evident in this presentation and his relationship with our kids” (Robbie O’Brien, Youth Pastor, First United Methodist Church, Ormond Beach, FL.)

“My friend went to your assembly and she is totally changed!...My school really needs to hear this.”
(Allison, 15-year-old student, Naples, FL.)

“Thank you for exposing the lies and giving us the truth... what an incredible presentation!”
(Rich Reeves, Youth Pastor, Church of Christ, Fort Myers, FL.)

“An awesome presentation with current, relevant information that held the attention of our students”
(Mr. Shafer - Principal of Fort Myers High School.)

“I know this quality presentation will benefit every teenager at the North American Christian Convention... looking forward to seeing this presentation at Kentucky Christian College for Summer in the Son.”
(Dr. M. Deakins, 2003 NACC coordinator, KCC Administrator.)

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