SDEA exists to share the Gospel and is home to a variety of events and ministry programs — Strength to Stand, UNITE, Safe at Home, & more.

Strength to Stand

Strength to Stand is a collection of student conferences, camps, tours, and more pioneered by Scott Dawson Evangelistic Association. In more than 35 years of ministry STS has worked to provide the next generation of the local church an atmosphere where they can worship, grow deeper in their faith, and take the next step in their faith whether it be salvation or growing in sanctification. The primary audience served are ages 11-18 with hundreds of churches from across the southeast. The conferences are under the supervision of the Scott Dawson Evangelistic Association, Inc., which is recognized by the IRS as a nonprofit organization. Since 1987, this Association has been actively involved in conference ministries throughout the United States.

STS Institute

An innovative training program for student pastors, worship leaders, and production directors. Our faculty of experienced pastors, worship leaders, and ministry experts will equip students with the fundamental classroom knowledge they need and the practical application of their education in a local church context — all in an expedited timeline.

UNITE

Our citywide evangelism crusades, UNITE has united local churches in Las Vegas, San Antonio, Pensacola, and Knoxville to bring the Gospel of Jesus to cities. We partner with friends of the ministry to host a two-night event featuring an inspiring message of hope from Scott Dawson, worship from STS Worship, and a concert. In 2025, UNITE is heading to Charleston, South Carolina!

Safe at Home

Through Safe at Home, SDEA partners with sports organizations across the country to produce Faith & Family Night events at ballgames. SDEA has a wealth of experience with teams such as the Chicago Cubs, New York Mets, Kansas City Royals, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Oklahoma City Dodgers, Omaha StormChasers, and more.

Men’s Conferences

Our Men of … Conferences link SDEA up with local churches around the southern United States to host men’s gatherings featuring popular speakers equipped to encourage gentlemen in their roles as husbands, fathers, and spiritual leaders in their families and communities.

Statement of Faith

  • We believe that the Bible is the infallible Word of God; that it is his holy and inspired Word; and that it is the supreme and final authority in doctrine and practice. We believe in one God, existing in three persons – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

  • We believe in the deity of our Lord and Jesus Christ, born of the Virgin Mary.

  • Christ led a sinless life; took upon himself all our sins; died and rose again; is seated at the right hand of God the Father; and is coming again in power and glory.

  • We believe all men are lost and face the righteous judgement of God and need to receive Jesus Christ in their heart by faith and repentance through His shed blood upon the cross.

  • We believe Christ rose from the dead and is coming again.

  • We believe in the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and eternal life.

  • We believe in holy Christian living and that we must have concern for the social issues of others.

  • We believe in the unity of the Body of Christ, composed of all those who have received Christ into their heart.

  • We believe in taking the Gospel to all parts of the world by preaching salvation, producing disciples, and partnering with Christian leaders around the globe.