Engaged in a way that few others are...
"For anyone considering bringing in a outside speaker for an event or just a night, if you are looking for a dynamic speaker who loves God and students and can speak in an engaging and relevant way that draws in believer and non-believer alike, your search is over. I have had the great privilege of hearing Ben speak both at a retreat and again at our Middle School outreach program which averages about 160 mostly unchurched students. What stuck with me about Ben was his desire to communicate the truth of God's love in a way that students can understand. He uses illustrations and stories that draw people in and impart truth in a way that sticks. More than that though he is willing to engage in a way that few other youth leaders are, by being with the students in everything they are doing before and after speaking to them. He's not just a guy just speaking at them, he is a person that they can get to know and genuinely cares about them. I know how hard it can be to justify bringing in an outside speaker, especially one that is paid when church finances can be so tight, but Ben is clearly called to speak to this generation and has a message that needs to be heard. Still unsure? How about this, that Friday night ministry that averages 160 mostly unchurched students? After Ben was finished speaking, he asked the students to close their eyes and consider if anything they had heard that night made them want to know more about faith and placing their trust in Jesus. What happened next was the fruit of God's work in these students and God's work through Ben to nudge them across the line of faith. We had about 30 students raise a hand that night. 30! I praise God for the way that He works in the lives of others to do what I can't. After all, ministry is not about us, but about helping others find a life changing relationship with their creator. I'll do anything I can to help students break free from the bondage of this world and find freedom in Christ. For me, that meant bringing Ben in to speak because God has gifted him to be able to communicate this message in a way that I couldn't and I'm glad that I did. I can't recommend him highly enough, and I hope that if God is calling you to let someone else speak into lives of your students you consider Ben. By His Grace and for His Glory!"
- Pastor Curt Cutler, Grace UMC Shrewsbury, PA
They best youth speaker they ever had...
"We invited Ben Regensburg to speak to one of our camps last fall from the recommendation of a friend. It didn't take long for me to notice that Ben had the crowd of teenagers in the palm of his hand. He not only related to the youth, but he presented Christ in a way they could really understand. Even the youth leaders came to me to express how pleased they were with his dynamic messages. Some youth pastors said he was the best youth speaker they have heard. We have been so impressed with Ben's ability to make the Bible come alive and relate to the teens, that I asked him to speak every weekend throughout the entire winter "Snow Camp" weekends at the Teen Quest Ranch. Having Ben as a speaker is one of the best ministry decisions we have made in a long time."
- Rev Mark S Witt, Teen Quest Executive Director
A personal mission to connect relationally...
"We had the great opportunity of listening to Ben share God's word for a snow camp at Teen Quest in PA. Ben completely blew it out of the water by presenting Biblical Truths in a way that really engaged and connected with our students. Anytime that a student can recite phrases of concepts from a preaching day's after they have heard it, is a "win" for us. Beyond his speaking ability what really impressed me about Ben was what I observed offstage. Ben was approachable, friendly, and made it a personal mission to connect relationally with our students and students from other groups as well. This as a Pastor speaks volume's of the Character of a Man, and how he's more than just a speaker. Ben is a man that lives it out."
- Pastor Mike Galeano, Student Ministries Pastor @ Christ Chapel Assemblies of God, Woodbridge VA
Kids put his messages to work their lives...
"Thinking of hiring Ben as your speaker for your youth event? Do it. Hire him now! Our band, Stars Burn Down, provided worship for a recent weekend retreat (middle and high school students). Ben was the featured speaker. Ben spoke Truth and delivered God's word in terms that youth can understand. He speaks with passion -- lots of it. His messages are relevant to today's youth: avoiding temptation, living up to God's plan, choosing God first, etc. Ben is animated; he engages the youth with stories and activities. During each speaking session Ben mixed Word with stories, skits, and demonstrations. He really kept the youth interested in what he was saying. His messages meant a lot to us as well. We get the fact that choosing a speaker is an important decision. Let's face it: you're often asking someone you have not met to speak in front of youth. And, getting the right person in terms of skill, personality, and heart for God, is difficult. We can attest that Ben brings all three of these traits when he speaks. We highly recommend Ben as a speaker. Kids will return home and put his messages to work in their lives. Hire him. Hire him now!"
- Worship Band, Stars Burn Down
"For anyone considering bringing in a outside speaker for an event or just a night, if you are looking for a dynamic speaker who loves God and students and can speak in an engaging and relevant way that draws in believer and non-believer alike, your search is over. I have had the great privilege of hearing Ben speak both at a retreat and again at our Middle School outreach program which averages about 160 mostly unchurched students. What stuck with me about Ben was his desire to communicate the truth of God's love in a way that students can understand. He uses illustrations and stories that draw people in and impart truth in a way that sticks. More than that though he is willing to engage in a way that few other youth leaders are, by being with the students in everything they are doing before and after speaking to them. He's not just a guy just speaking at them, he is a person that they can get to know and genuinely cares about them. I know how hard it can be to justify bringing in an outside speaker, especially one that is paid when church finances can be so tight, but Ben is clearly called to speak to this generation and has a message that needs to be heard. Still unsure? How about this, that Friday night ministry that averages 160 mostly unchurched students? After Ben was finished speaking, he asked the students to close their eyes and consider if anything they had heard that night made them want to know more about faith and placing their trust in Jesus. What happened next was the fruit of God's work in these students and God's work through Ben to nudge them across the line of faith. We had about 30 students raise a hand that night. 30! I praise God for the way that He works in the lives of others to do what I can't. After all, ministry is not about us, but about helping others find a life changing relationship with their creator. I'll do anything I can to help students break free from the bondage of this world and find freedom in Christ. For me, that meant bringing Ben in to speak because God has gifted him to be able to communicate this message in a way that I couldn't and I'm glad that I did. I can't recommend him highly enough, and I hope that if God is calling you to let someone else speak into lives of your students you consider Ben. By His Grace and for His Glory!"
- Pastor Curt Cutler, Grace UMC Shrewsbury, PA
They best youth speaker they ever had...
"We invited Ben Regensburg to speak to one of our camps last fall from the recommendation of a friend. It didn't take long for me to notice that Ben had the crowd of teenagers in the palm of his hand. He not only related to the youth, but he presented Christ in a way they could really understand. Even the youth leaders came to me to express how pleased they were with his dynamic messages. Some youth pastors said he was the best youth speaker they have heard. We have been so impressed with Ben's ability to make the Bible come alive and relate to the teens, that I asked him to speak every weekend throughout the entire winter "Snow Camp" weekends at the Teen Quest Ranch. Having Ben as a speaker is one of the best ministry decisions we have made in a long time."
- Rev Mark S Witt, Teen Quest Executive Director
A personal mission to connect relationally...
"We had the great opportunity of listening to Ben share God's word for a snow camp at Teen Quest in PA. Ben completely blew it out of the water by presenting Biblical Truths in a way that really engaged and connected with our students. Anytime that a student can recite phrases of concepts from a preaching day's after they have heard it, is a "win" for us. Beyond his speaking ability what really impressed me about Ben was what I observed offstage. Ben was approachable, friendly, and made it a personal mission to connect relationally with our students and students from other groups as well. This as a Pastor speaks volume's of the Character of a Man, and how he's more than just a speaker. Ben is a man that lives it out."
- Pastor Mike Galeano, Student Ministries Pastor @ Christ Chapel Assemblies of God, Woodbridge VA
Kids put his messages to work their lives...
"Thinking of hiring Ben as your speaker for your youth event? Do it. Hire him now! Our band, Stars Burn Down, provided worship for a recent weekend retreat (middle and high school students). Ben was the featured speaker. Ben spoke Truth and delivered God's word in terms that youth can understand. He speaks with passion -- lots of it. His messages are relevant to today's youth: avoiding temptation, living up to God's plan, choosing God first, etc. Ben is animated; he engages the youth with stories and activities. During each speaking session Ben mixed Word with stories, skits, and demonstrations. He really kept the youth interested in what he was saying. His messages meant a lot to us as well. We get the fact that choosing a speaker is an important decision. Let's face it: you're often asking someone you have not met to speak in front of youth. And, getting the right person in terms of skill, personality, and heart for God, is difficult. We can attest that Ben brings all three of these traits when he speaks. We highly recommend Ben as a speaker. Kids will return home and put his messages to work in their lives. Hire him. Hire him now!"
- Worship Band, Stars Burn Down
