Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some questions that are commonly asked. If you still have more please feel free to email us at questions@j-gen.org or AIM: jgen4christ.

General
Registration/Payment
Retreat Guidelines
Miscellaneous
Youth Workers

General

	What time does J-Gen start? What time does J-Gen end? Registration starts at 12 PM (Eastern time). Orientation will approximately start at 4 PM, Monday. J-Gen will end at approximately 1 PM, Thursday. Is there a time difference at Taylor? Yes. Taylor, IN is one hour ahead of Central time. Are you setting up rides for J-Gen? No. Please ask your friends or other local churches who may be attending J-Gen for a ride.
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Registration/Payment

When is my registration considered complete?

Online:
	Full payment and completed online registration forms.

By mail:
	Full payment and completed paper registration forms MUST be post-marked by the deadline date(s): $140 submitted/postmarked by July 19 $165 submitted/postmarked by July 26

If your registration is not considered complete, you will be obligated to pay the next deadline fee. If you register and do not pay before you come to J-Gen your registration is incomplete and you will be obligated to pay the walk-on fee ($350).

If I can't go… will I be refunded?
If you contact us before July 26^th, you can be refunded for half the amount. Other than that, NO REFUNDS.

If I can't go… can someone else take my place?
NO replacements.

Are walk-ons allowed?
Due to space issues we do NOT encourage walkons. Once registration is closed (July 26^th), under extenuating circumstances we will accept walk-ons for a fee of $350. No exceptions.

Retreat Guidelines

	What should I bring to J-Gen? We recommend that you bring your Bible, pen, towel, toiletries (shampoo, soap, toothbrush, etc.), clothes, sleeping bag, pillow, and money (optional). Can I bring my ipod, cellphone, camera or other electronics? We request that you give all electronics to your youth worker or small group leader. We are not responsible for lost/stolen items. No cell phones at anytime during retreat. Turn it off and give to your youth worker/counselor. If there is an extreme emergency - talk to your counselor. Reception is not very good anyways. No ipod or other electronics are allowed during J-Gen. You are allowed to have a camera, but no cellphone cameras. What am I not allowed to bring? No magic cards/pokemon/yugioh/etc. No hand held video games No DVD players If you are caught with cigarettes, drugs, alcohol, etc your parents will be called and you will be immediately sent home. How much money should I bring? You can bring money for CDs, T-shirts, and offering. Please be wise in how much you bring and keep your money with you. T-shirts: $15 CDs (must be pre-ordered): $2 - $5 for individual CDs. Package deals from $10-$13. What is the dress code? Wear clothing that does not draw attention to yourself. We think that what you wear to J-Gen should not detract from the worship experience of others around you. We want all of the attention to go to Jesus Christ. Or we will give you clothes and you will not like them. =)
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Miscellaneous

	Will sermons or songs be available on-line? NO. CDs will have to be purchased on-site. If I get sick or hurt, what will happen? There will be two registered nurses on site at J-Gen. They will take the necessary actions to take care of you.
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Youth Workers

Who can register to be a Youth Worker?
Only those who have spiritual authority over students: youth pastors, education directors and main youth teachers. Due to the large number of students and lack of counselors we ask that those who can apply to be counselors.

Can all my teachers be in the youth workers track?
We ask that each church limits to those who have main spiritual authority over students. e.g. youth pastor, one or two main teachers.

I have a college-age helper but is not fit to be a counselor. Can I bring him to J-Gen?
We ask that you do NOT bring them to J-Gen. Due to capacity and other reasons we need to keep the focus on the students and youth workers. We highly recommend sending them to OIL (winteroil.org) if they need spiritual feeding.

Can I bring my spouse/children?
Yes, we encourage you to bring your spouse. There will not be childcare provided but you are welcome to bring your children.

How do I register my students?
How to register your church using the J-Gen website:
If your kids have filled out the registration forms, you need to create an account for each of them. You cannot use the same email address for all your kids. (You can make up an email address for them if they don't have one) *Tip: Save your email list and keep your password the same for each of your kids because all of the account logins are saved so that next year you can skip this step.

After you register your students, you have 2 payment options:

1)	Pay online using Paypal by logging into your account and clicking on group payment. Mail in parent consent forms. (Please indicate that you have already registered them online)
2)	Collect payments from your students and write one check from your church and mail it in. It must be postmarked by the deadline date in order to get that price. Provide a list of names of the students who your church is paying for. Mail in the parent consent forms as well.

How to register your church using paper registration:
Print out the registration form from www.j-gen.org. Fill out the parent consent form and have it signed. Mail in the check and form. Postmark by the deadline date in order to get that price.

* If you are mailing in your students registration forms, please indicate if you have already registered them online.
* Youthworkers must be responsible for collecting parent consent forms. Youthworkers cannot sign the parent consent forms. If necessary, please call their parents and have them fax it in.

What information do I need to have when I come to J-Gen?
At registration, please have the following information ready:

1)	How many students are registered from your church?
2)	How many students are at J-Gen?
3)	Who did your church pay for? Which students paid for themselves on their own?
4)	How many students dropped out?
5)	How many students are walk-ons?
6)	Please have all parent consent forms collected and ready.