Unseen
Ohio Teens For Christ
So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.
2nd Corinthians 4:18
At Ohio Teens For Christ 2024, experience the priceless treasure of knowing God’s glory through faith in Christ. Though suffering, pain & obstacles of this life may seem enormous, God keeps His promises. We know that we will be resurrected, as Christ was, to spend eternity with Him in a glory that will far outweigh and outlast our comparatively momentary trials.
Main Speaker
Dan Smith, a.k.a. "The Replacement Beastie," is a rapper, storyteller-preacher, and comedy-writer. Smitty was born and raised in the Buckeye State, but he didn’t grow up in a religious home. His family literally never went to church — which gives him a pretty unique perspective on faith.
In 2005 he led the team that started Momentum Christian Church — a multisite "church for people who don’t like church" — in Cleveland, Ohio. He’s a nationally-known speaker who uses vivid parables, creative videos, live music, and comedy to teach students adults about character, leadership, wise choices, and Jesus. Smitty’s music has been seen on CNN, Yahoo!, VH-1, and many other less-cool shows. His wife Shannon and three kids (Zion, Azlan, & Journey) all find him mildly funny. He enjoys weight lifting, running, photobombing, daddy dates with his kids, NFL football (Browns & 49ers), NBA (Cavs), Ohio State football, creepy movies, Halo & Destiny on Xbox, audiobooks (and books you can touch), Star Wars, pad thai, York Peppermint Patties, & theatre popcorn with fake butter.
Worship Music
Eyes to the Hills is a worship band made up of, you know, worshipers and followers — people responding to the gospel of Jesus. All of them give their all to various Kingdom work in and around Ohio (and WV)! They love churches, church camp, OTFC, etc… They’re all passionate musicians using their gifts in the best ways they can. All have worshiped at, served at, and/or attended-as-students Ohio Teens For Christ. They all can’t wait to see you at OTFC really soon!
Vocals, Guitar, Preacha-man
from Marion
Vocals, Guitar, Worship guy
in Hilliard
Guitar/face-melter, Chaplain
and Worship guy in Lancaster
Vocals, Worship Leader
in Mount Vernon
(married to Kevin)
Drums, Worship Leader
in Mount Vernon
(married to Kelly)
Bass Guitar, Worship Player
in Marion
Hip-Hoppin’ in
good ole West Virginia
