RADIATE is over, but we hope the worship, community, and growth you experienced will affect you for the rest of your life. So glad you were there with us!


If you want to remember the experience or share it with others, you can view all of the main session talks and a selection of photos from the conference.

 

See you next year in Washington DC!

 
 

On-site registration is between 1:00-5:00 pm on December 28. The first session begins at 7:00 pm that evening.

RADIATE2012 will be held at the four-star Baltimore Marriott Waterfront hotel in the beautiful Baltimore Inner Harbor. During your stay you will enjoy luxurious accommodations, gorgeous views of the harbor, comfortable common areas, and spacious meeting rooms. The hotel is within walking distance of many attractions and restaurants, including the Baltimore Aquarium, Little Italy, Fells Point, and more!

 

 

 Baltimore Marriott Waterfront

700 Aliceanna Street

Baltimore, MD 21202

A $99 deposit is required upon registration to guarantee the discounted price. Click the Register page to register online. Online registration closes at noon on December 17. Walk-ins are welcome.


The conference fee includes conference admission, accommodations at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront, and conference materials. Parking, transportation, and meals are not included.


If you would like to commute to the conference, the conference fee will be reduced to $140 ($20 per main session). Please stop by on-site registration on December 28 to pay your conference fee and receive all of your conference materials.

 

Each room sleeps four, and you will choose your roommates. It’s important to note that you will not receive a room key until all four roommates have arrived and paid in full. You will receive your rooming assignment and key during on-site registration at the hotel on December 28, beginning at 1:00 pm.


Note: Arriving early with your roommates will ensure a smooth housing and registration process. If you have special accommodation needs, please email us.

 

Please park in the Legg Mason Building, located across the street from the hotel. The rate is $10.00 per day. When you first arrive, drive to the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront to drop of your belongings before driving to the parking deck. At Legg Mason, take a ticket from the drive-thru parking gate, park on the 3rd or 4th level, and then proceed to on-site registration where you will pay for your parking and receive your exit ticket.


A Bible, notebook, money for meals and parking, warm clothes, an umbrella, etc. Also, don’t forget to bring a costume for the New Year’s Eve Party! The theme, “That used to be cool.” See the Program page for more details!

 

Each day you’ll have the opportunity to hear from our guest speakers and musicians in our main sessions. We are pleased to welcome Tim Henderson as our main Bible teacher this year, as well as Rick James and Sarah Evers. The Bridge Band will be leading us once again in unforgettable times of worship, and Shelby Abbott will be our “Master of Ceremonies.” See the Special Guests page for more details!


Seminars are one of the best things at RADIATE. We’ll have a variety of speakers who will teach on a wide range of relevant topics related to life, ministry, and walking with God. You won’t want to miss out on this time!

Throughout the entirety of the conference, a number of ministries will be on display outside our main meeting room. Whatever your vision, talents, or ambitions, you are sure to find at least one ministry that can help you take your next step in following Christ.

With all the fun things happening at RADIATE, your four days can get pretty busy. To help you slow down, we created a quiet space for you to spend some one-on-one time with Jesus. As awesome as it is to worship with 1,000 other people, it’s crucial to stop, be still, and listen to what God might want to say to you. The Prayer Journey is a great place to do just that - and just like God, it’s always available.


The Lounge is a great place to hang out with friends, play games, chat with Cru staff, and, even make some new friends. Activities will be hosted each night in The Lounge—a perfect getaway for all you night-owls.

There’s nothing like ringing in the New Year at RADIATE. Start with our annual themed dance party, add some prayer, and top it all off with an incredible time of worship as the clock strikes midnight - and you’ve got a guaranteed great time. The theme for the party this year is “That used to be cool.” Jean Jackets, Perms, Trucker Hats, Scrunchies, Parachute Pants. The possibilities are endless. Come dressed in your favorite ensemble!

 
 
 
 
 
 

Rick is a graduate from Syracuse University. Before going into ministry he worked as a writer and art director at the advertising agency Y&R, in New York City. Rick has his M.Div. from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and has been on staff with Cru for 25 years. Previously a Regional Director for the Mid-Atlantic, he currently serves as Publisher of Crupress and is responsible for writing and producing ministry resources for the Campus Ministry. Rick is also a traveling speaker for Cru, speaking on campuses and at conferences across the U.S. His books include Flesh: An Unbreakable Habit of Purity in a Pornographic World, Jesus Without Religion (IVP, 2007), and A Million Ways to Die (Cook, 2010). Rick lives in West Chester PA, with his wife Katie. They have three children Avery (23), Whitney (21), and Will (19).

 

rickjameshome.com

Shelby is a Philadelphia-based entertainer and public speaker on staff with Cru. His passion for college ministry has lead him to speak at campuses all over the United States and author the books Jacked and recently published I’m Awkward You’re Awkward. Shelby has been our RADIATE emcee for many years and his blend of humor and music will no doubt make the ballroom a more interesting place to be. He has one wife (Rachael), one daughter (Quinn), three houseplants, and a rather impressive LP record collection.

 

www.shelbyabbott.com

@shelbyabbott

For the past six years, The Bridge Band has led RADIATE in unforgettable times of worship. The Philadelphia-based trio, comprised of Steve Henricks, Brian McIntire, and Greg Lusby, have an amazing gift of blending modern music style with intimate, personal worship of our Lord. They have released three albums: “More Like You” (2004), “Love” (2007), and “We Need You” (2009), all of which are available on iTunes.

 

www.thebridgeband.org

@thebridgeband

Tim is a graduate of James Madison University, and has been the Missional Team Leader at Penn State University for the past eleven years with Cru. Over that time, Tim’s visionary leadership has led to the development of Cru.Comm and The Compass, ministry resources used by staff and students alike across the nation. In the wake of the scandal surrounding Penn State this past year, his talk, A Deficiency of Love, went viral on the web. He and his wife Kellie have four children, Ben, Silas, Max, and Sadie. They enjoy hiking, reading, cheering for the Boston Red Sox, and vacationing in Bar Harbor, Maine.

 

pennstatecru.org

@timhenderson

Sarah is a graduate of Penn State University. She joined staff with Cru after graduation, eventually giving leadership as a Regional Director to all the campuses in the Mid-Atlantic Region, and has worked around the globe to help people experience a passionate relationship with Jesus Christ. Currently, she coaches Cru leaders across the nation to fulfill their God-given leadership potential, while simultaneously helping marketplace professionals, as well as Latina college students, take their next steps in their faith journey. Sarah is a contributing writer for crupressgreen.com and her own blog, eversfam.com. Recently she discovered the art of cooking, and she's passionate about enjoying life in Christ with all of her senses. Sarah lives in New York City with her husband Mike and daughter Phoebe. They have two fish (Jonah and Noah) and hope to welcome a puppy soon.

 

eversfam.com

@SGEinNYC