What Is AreaOne?

The vision of AreaOne Ministries is to support the local church by creating catalyst youth events that inspire, train and mobilize teenagers to live every aspect of their lives from a biblical perspective. The staff of AreaOne is dedicated to this generation of teens. Our motto is “inspire • train • mobilize!” We focus on intense teaching on subjects such as discipleship, moral absolutes, godly leadership, biblical interpretation, and Christian worldview application.

Who Is AreaOne?

AreaOne Ministries is a 501(c)3, nonprofit ministry that creates life changing camps, conferences and retreats for middle and high school students. We are a youth ministry designed by youth workers… full-time and part-time pastors and youth pastors, volunteers and college students. We are governed by an independent board of directors and we are supported by individuals and churches. We are very passionate about teenagers applying a biblical worldview to all of their life-decisions. Our philosophy is to utilize grass-roots youth communicators and musicians to convey the life changing message of Jesus Christ.

Where Is AreaOne?

AreaOne uses summer camps, winter conferences, concerts and retreats around the country to equip and empower this generation of teenagers to live for Christ. Our experience is that this generation desires to be challenged intellectually with culturally relevant teaching and passionate worship. We believe that every Christian is a leader regardless of natural giftings, and our goal is to see students go into their communities with the knowledge, heart, and passion to make a difference in the lives of their peers.

When Is AreaOne?

Besides our summer camps, AreaOne supports events by other churches and ministries by providing production services. We also provide support and training for churches in the production arts through our TechLifeLine division.

We’re Looking For Prayer Warriors

One of the many things we’ve learned over the years of ministering to students across the United States is that you can’t go far without people praying for you. It’s amazing what can go wrong when traveling great distances with large amounts of gear and people. Just as important are the people praying for our youth events and the students that attend.

Kiley Butler

Kiley has ministered to youth through various ministries, bands and churches for over 15 years. He has served on staff with Youth For Christ, Memphis Leadership Foundation, Urban Youth Initiative, been a rural and inner city youth pastor, and now works with AreaOne as its President. He has lived his life with a heart to see teenagers live out every aspect of their lives from a biblical perspective. During mid 90′s he helped run the Memphis, TN Christian night club “704b” and played in the popular Christian rock bands “Urgent Cry” and “Fingerpaint.” One of the band members and some of the Fingerpaint songs ended up on Skillet’s debut album. For a few years Kiley toured with his own worship band and later served as one of Todd Agnew’s bass players. Kiley graduated from Crichton College with Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies and has also studied for his Masters with Covenant Seminary in St. Louis, MO. When with the Urban Youth Initiative and Memphis Leadership Foundation, he created an inner city mentoring and tutoring program that reached hundreds of at-risk kids in Memphis, TN. He has spoken at churches, camps, graduations, abstinence conferences and many other events. He has served as President of AreaOne since 2002 and is chief architect of all AreaOne conferences and camps. Living in Memphis, TN, Kiley co-hosts the AreaOne Bott Radio Network show with his wife Rachel. Kiley is available as a speaker and can be reached through the AreaOne office at 888.GOAREA1 ex 1.

Rachel Butler

Rachel serves as the Director of Operations and Intercessory Prayer Coordinator for AreaOne. She oversees the organization’s administration and all event registration. She has a heart to disciple young women and has actively been involved in teaching others how to disciple one-on-one and in small groups. She graduated from Crichton College with a Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies. She studied for her masters at Covenant Theological Seminary. She also recently survived breast cancer (and it’s treatments) and has spoken for the American Cancer Society. Rachel is available as a speaker. She can be reached through the AreaOne office at 888.GOAREA1 ex 2.

Tom Briggs

Bringing over 25 years of extensive experience to the AreaOne team, Tom oversees on-site training, consultation, and live production. Formerly the touring front of house engineer for four years with Skillet, he was a freelance audio engineer for twelve years. He has extensive knowledge in the design and installation of audio, video and lighting systems. Tom spent seven years in the manufacture’s rep world working directly with designers of audio visual equipment and the dealers who sell the equipment. Tom and his wife, Linda, live in Southaven, MS and have three adult children.

Event Staff & Volunteers

Feel free to download, fill out, and mail in the staff application below if you would like to be considered for a volunteer position at one of our events.

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AreaOne is an evangelical, interdenominational ministry committed to glorifying Jesus Christ in all that we say and do and proclaiming without reservation His gospel. We believe:

The Bible • That the 66 books of the Bible are the inspired Word of God and that they hold authoritative power to define everything that we believe and practice. (2 Tim. 3.16, 17; 2 Peter 1.21)

God • That God is our creator and exists as an intimate complexity revealing Himself as One God in Three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We acknowledge our Heavenly Father, infinitely perfect and intimately acquainted with all of our ways. We claim Jesus Christ as Lord- very God who came in flesh- the object of our worship and the subject of our praise. We recognize the Holy Spirit as Counselor, incessantly at work convicting, convincing, indwelling, gifting and empowering. (1 Peter 1.2)

Humanity • That humanity is separated from God because of our fallen nature, evident in thought and action that is in opposition to who God is, and therefore is without hope of heaven apart from a new birth, made possible by the Savior’s virgin birth, sacrificial death and glorious resurrection, and communicated as the Holy Spirit moves upon all people to bring them into relationship with God. (John 3.16; Romans 3.23; 10.9)

Salvation • That the offer of salvation is God’s loving gift to all. Those who accept it by faith, apart from works, become new creatures in Christ. (Eph. 2.8-10)

Resurrection • That the Lord promised to return, and that all who have died will be brought back from beyond in a bodily resurrection – believers to everlasting communion with God and unbelievers to everlasting separation from God, which is hell. (1 Cor. 15.2; Matthew 25.46)

Church • That the Lord is continuing to enlarge His family, the universal Body of Christ, over which He rules as Head. We are grateful to be a part of this Body which exists to proclaim God’s truth, to stimulate growth toward maturity, and to bring glory to God. (Eph. 4.4-6)

Jesus Christ • That the ultimate answer to life comes down to our personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ, and that the ultimate purpose of our lives is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever. (John 10.10)

Deeper Still Missions

Deeper Still Missions follows Jesus’ example and steps into the lives of missionaries/ministers to provide an island experience; a safe haven for guided rest, reflection and renewal. These times are tailored to the individuals’ needs and allow flexibility as they are led through the stresses and trials of their particular ministry. The purpose of the island experience is to slow the pace, eliminate distractions and create a quiet, nurturing space in which missionaries/ministers can experience God in a fresh way.

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Praxis Bible College

Praxis Bible College exists to provide Christian liberal and cultural arts higher education from a distinguished Trinitarian and Incarnational perspective, revealed in Christ and His Word, to educate and equip future generations through holistic formation within the Christian community for transformative leadership of all vocations in church and culture.

Bott Radio Network

Kiley and Rachel Butler have hosted a show about youth issues on the Bott Radio Network since 2002. Bott Radio Network’s purpose is to serve the Lord’s people and to help strengthen each Christian family in their listening audience. Bott radio network is an arm of each bible preaching local church and, as such, will encourage each listener toward a closer walk with the Lord.

Bott Radio Network presents the finest bible teaching and Christian news & information programming in America. They continue to offer your family quality Christian programming 24 hours a day! The Bott family and staff members are committed to excellence and service to glorify God and be a blessing to each listener. Quality Christian radio is not simply transmitting towers and microphones, but people who really care and want only God’s best for each life that is touched each day. That’s why Bott Radio Network is “in the air for good!”

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Visible School

VISIBLE SCHOOL trains and equips artists, technicians, ministers, and business professionals in skill and character for effective service in the arts industries and in the church.

VISIBLE SCHOOL is a real, spiritual community of artists, technicians, ministers, and business people serving the church and society with the collective energy and talents to foster an environment of creativity, worship, and innovation in all artistic endeavors for the glory of God and for the benefit of all people.

Much of what students say they gain is a passion for God and a desire to be excellent musically and spiritually. The faculty of VISIBLE SCHOOL is personally committed to seeing these eager students succeed in all areas of life. Their community of instructors and amazing roster of guest speakers from the contemporary Christian music industry offer students relevant guidance in the real world of music and the church.

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